Cultural Exchange & Community life expedition – 2 days tour-

The tour begins at 8:30 am from the Akangau Jungle Expeditions office in Tena.  Travel by bus to the Punta region then by motorized canoe along the Napo River and explore different areas along the way.

The first stop is a guided tour in the jungle to an ancient Ceibo tree, believed to be more than 200 years old!  The guide will also point out various plants, fruits and trees along the way.  After the hike, continue down the river to visit a local Kichwa indigenous family.  They will give a tour of their cacao farm then teach you how to make chocolate!

For the adventurous at heart, continue the next leg of the journey by floating down the river in an inner tube, which is considered a mild, class I aquatic sport.    This activity is optional and continuing by canoe is also available.

However you go, the next stop is to the animal rescue center, AmaZOOnico.  Learn how they rehabilitate, reintroduce and care for animals that have been victims of illegal trafficking.  Not all animals can be reintroduced but those who can, are set loose in a nearby protected forest called Selva Viva.

The next stop along the Napo River tour is to visit another local family and spend time at the Caiman Lake.  Also, we learn about indigenous weapons, tools and traps, some of which are still being used by the people today.

We will visit by canoe the monkeys island. who live in their natural state.

The final stop on today’s adventure is to the Kichwa village called El Mirador.   Here, settle into the eco-cabins, relax and take in the incredible jungle surroundings before joining at the dining area for dinner.   After dinner, we can light a campfire or take a night walk.

5:30 AM Start off the day with a Guayusa ceremony. ( Amazonian tea)

6:15 Visit  to parrot clay licks

7:30am Breakfast, then its off to the next adventure.  Begin by setting sail either in a motorized or traditional canoe and travel along the Arajuno River to a jungle trail.

Our expert guides will point out medicinal plants and demonstrate how our ancestors used traps to capture animals to provide for the families.  Along the way, take in the sights at a breathtaking panoramic view of the jungle before returning to the indigenous village.

At the community, share in a traditional meal and learn from the people how to make handicrafts out of materials found in the jungle.  Community members will also perform a cultural dance ( kichwa wedding)  before you hop back in the canoe and return to Puní Bocana.  There, a bus will take you to Tena (4 pm )  to end the tour.