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Meeting point: Macas bus station.
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ages: 15 - 60 years.

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31 - 02
FEB
09 places
14 - 16
FEB
11 places
01 - 03
MAR
15 places
Day 1: Jungle Adventure

Begin your adventure navigating rivers to the Kuankus community, with visits to waterfalls and lunch in the jungle. in the middle of the jungle. The day ends with a Shuar ancestral ceremony and a bonfire under the stars. The perfect start for your connection with nature!

06:30 Meeting point at Macas bus station
07:30 Breakfast in Macas
08:00 Transportation to Yukianza
10:30 River entrance to the Kuankus community
11:30 Visit to waterfalls and time for swimming
12:00 Typical lunch in the jungle

Macas - Mororna Santiago Bus Station.
Members of the Shuar community.
River transportation to the Kuankus community.

13:00 Hike to the Don Bosco shelter
14:30 Welcoming ceremony at the shelter
16:00 Camping outside the cave
18:00 Tobacco purification ritual
19:30 Cultural dance with ancestral costumes
20:00 Dinner and group bonfire

Day 2: Tayos Cave Exploration

Descend 74 meters to the mystical Cueva de los Tayos. You will explore its hidden galleries, camp inside and participate in an ancestral and participate in an ancestral ceremony that will connect you with the deepest part of the earth and the your own being.

07:30 Typical breakfast
08:30 Hike to the cave
09:00 Instructions and preparation
09:30 Descent to the cave (74 meters)
10:30 Camping inside the cave

Descent by rappel to the Tayos Cave.
Tourists at the Moricz Arch, Tayos Cave
Waterfall inside the cave.

11:00 Exploration of the galleries
12:30 Lunch in the cave
14:00 Bathing and meditation at the waterfalls
17:00 Shuar song in gratitude to the birds
21:00 Ayahuasca Ceremony

Day 3: An unforgettable farewell.

After ascending from the depths of the cave, you will enjoy a final lunch at the Don Bosco shelter. Bosco shelter. With every step back, you will take with you memories that will stay with you forever, a unique connection with nature and a new perspective on life.

06:30 Light breakfast
08:00 Ascent of the cave
11:30 Lunch at the refuge
13:00 Back to Macas
16:00 Farewell to the group

Tayo bird (Guácharo) with eggs.
74 meters descent to the Tayos Cave.
River at the exit of the Tayos Cave.

At the end of this exciting expedition, you will take away unique experiences and unforgettable memories. From the majesty of the Tayos Cave to interactions with the Shuar culture, every moment is an opportunity to truly connect. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this unique adventure!

Includes

Specialized guide: Community guide with years of experience.
Transportation: Inland and river transfers included.
Feeding: Meals throughout the expedition.
Lodging: Stay in the refuge and camp within the cave.
Equipment: Harness, helmet, tent, sleeping bag, insulator and flashlight.

Not included

Gloves: You must wear your own gloves.
Boots: Suitable footwear not included.
Batteries: You will need triple AAA Batteries for some equipment.
Internet: No Internet access during the expedition.

What to take?

Change of clothes: Minimum of three changes of clothes for the adventure.
Sunscreen: Protect your skin from the sun.
Insect repellent: Stay free of insect bites.
Toilet paper: Bring enough for your comfort.
Snacks: Light snacks.
Water and hydrating drinks: Stay well hydrated during the adventure.

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