4-Day Waorani Amazon Camping Tour from Tena

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous culture of the Waorani tribe
• 02 Navigate the river deep into the jungle to reach remote riverside campsites
• 03 Visit an oxbow lake and explore the jungle landscape on guided walks
• 04 Spot birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects in Amazon micro-ecosystems

This is an exciting experience to discover the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous culture of the Waorani tribe. You will navigate the river to the campsite, visit an oxbow lake, and walk through the jungle landscape. During the trip, you can appreciate a great diversity of species, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects interacting within the Amazon micro-ecosystems.

This is an exciting experience to discover the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous culture of the Waorani tribe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Tena

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Departure from Tena and River Journey to Camp

• Depart from Tena by car to the river at 9:00 AM.
• Begin navigation at 11:30 AM.
• Enjoy a box lunch at 12:30 PM.
• Arrive at the campsite at 4:00 PM.
• Enjoy free time from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Dinner is served at 7:30 PM.
• An optional night walk begins at 9:00 PM, followed by an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Jungle Life Experience in the Next Community

• Breakfast at 6:30 AM.
• Flow downriver to the next community at 7:30 AM and learn about jungle-style life.
• Take a walk at 8:00 AM to see the landscape in the jungle.
• Lunch at 12:00 PM.
• Set up the campsite again at 4:00 PM.
• Dinner at 7:00 PM.

3

Day 03

Jungle Landscapes and Wildlife Exploration

• Breakfast at 6:30 AM.
• Flow downriver to the next campsite at 7:30 AM.
• Take a walk at 8:00 AM to see the landscape and wildlife in the jungle.
• Lunch at noon.
• Arrive at the last campsite at 4:00 PM.
• Dinner at 7:00 PM.

4

Day 04

Return Upstream and Arrival in Tena

• Breakfast at 6:30 AM.
• Pack up and get ready to return to civilization upstream at 7:30 AM.
• Lunch at 12:30 PM.
• Arrive at the road at 2:30 PM to take transport back to Tena.
• Arrive in Tena at approximately 4:30 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation to the place where the activity takes place
• Purified water
• Snacks or box lunch, and dinner
• Bilingual specialized guide
• Necessary equipment for the activity

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses, alcoholic drinks, or bottled drinks
• Extra consumption
• Tips
• Services not previously specified

What to bring

• Flashlight / torch
• River shoes, tennis shoes, or sandals - not flip-flops
• Dry-fit clothing
• Cap and sunglasses; if you wear them, please have something to secure them
• Mosquito repellent and sunblock
• Day pack with extra clothes and a towel
• Rain jacket

Know before you go

• Daytime temperatures are generally warm and perfect for jungle and river trips.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tena, Ecuador

Tour start

Tena, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.