Shiripuno Lodge
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We have the advantage of being able to offer you exclusive itineraries in the depths of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Shiripuno Lodge enjoys the privilege of being located in the core of the 16.820 km2 of the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve (Yasuni National Park & Waorani Ethnic Reserve). The Yasuni is situated at a unique biographical position, the crossroads of the Andes (Andean foothills), the Western Amazon, and the Equator; where the diversity of amphibian, bird, mammal, and vascular plant species reach their global maximum.
Shiripuno Lodge organize and maintain tourist activities inside their Reserve and through this responsible tourism help sponsor the development of the Community. Shiripuno Lodge is constantly training and creating job opportunities for the Waorani People, as well as supporting them with transportation, medicine and educational materials.
ACCOMMODATION:
Our cabins, furnished with both single and double beds, accommodate up to three people per room. All rooms have private bathrooms and hammocks. After dark we use candles, creating perfect harmony with the sights and background sounds of the rainforest. Recently we have also equipped each room with a rechargeable solar lantern. Solar electricity is available to charge camera batteries and other electronic devices.
RESTAURANT:
During your stay at Shiripuno Lodge, you will be delighted by our cuisine. Three set menus daily, freshly baked bread, tropical fruit juices and a perfect balance between Ecuadorian and international food that ill make you feel at home. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated given prior notice at the time of booking.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Pristine Forest for miles around
- Orchid Garden
- Wildflower Garden
- Forest Clay licks
- Forest Swamps
- Oxbow Lakes
- Moriche palm Swamps
- 100mt high natural viewpoint
- Exclusive Amazon beaches
- Remote location, away from oil activities
- 30 km of well-maintained and managed trails
- No other tourist facilities around
- No Speed boats or barges
ACTIVITIES:
- Natural History Hikes
- Birdwatching Walks
- Amphibian & Reptile Walks
- Mammal Walks
- Birdwatching Float
- Sunrise Canoe Float
- Sunset Canoe Float
- Full Moon Canoe Float
- Night Walks
- Nature Photography
- Swimming
- Visit to the Waorani community
VISITOR GUIDELINES:
Our plans described below have been designed based on many years of experience in the Yasuni. These order and exact details of the activities may be modified depending on weather and other environmental factors beyond our control. We encourage our visitors to experience and explore the Yasuni Wilderness with a minimal environmental impact, following our guidelines below.
- Silence in the forest at all times
- No handling of wildlife
- Birding Playback is limited to 3 tries per species/location
- Music is personal
- Stay on the trails
- No flash to be used on Birds and Mammals.
ITINERARIES:
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
During Our 4 Days Amazon Nature Tour you will explore the most biodiverse place on Earth: The Yasuni Biosphere Reserve (Yasuni National Park & Waorani Reserve). The Yasuni is where LIFE Itself evolve into millions ways!
You would learn about the Natural History and Ecology on many Amazonian Wildlife during our daily activities.
Your Amazon Rainforest Trip will start with a short fly from Quito to Coca, (Check Our Day Trip to Coca) an optional visit to the Archaeological Museum of Amazonian Cultures. MACCO. Then leave the civilized world behind and enter to a remote location in the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve. Here you will explore in pristine forest, searching for monkeys, toucans, macaws and bizarre creatures at night.
DAY 1:
Quito-Coca by airplane, from Coca We’ll travel 90 km south into the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve and Waorani Ethnic Reserve, by local transportation to the Shiripuno River (approx. 2:30 hrs). Box Lunch would be served on the site.
Afterwards we’ll navigate 65 km downstream with a motorized canoe to reach the Shiripuno Lodge, our canoe journey will take approximately 4 hours depending on water levels. It will turn into your first experience with the wide diversity of wildlife of the Amazonian Rainforest. Dinner and lodging at the Shiripuno Lodge.
DAY 2:
Breakfast. We’ll navigate to start our morning hike (3-4 hrs.) Into pristine Rainforest along the Mirador Trail; the aim of this trail is to share with you scenic view of the Amazon Basin and show you millions of reason to preserve the Rainforest for future generations.
The Waorani and the Naturalist guides will provide you information and explanations about the biodiversity of the Rainforest; and the medicinal plants use by indigenous people. This hike requires good physical condition. Lunch.
In the afternoon catch-and-release Piranha Fishing along the Shiripuno River. Dinner and lodging at the Shiripuno Lodge.
DAY 3:
Before breakfast. We’ll descend the Shiripuno River and listen the Rainforest waking up!!! Birds and mammals getting up!! Breakfast. Then we’ll go to a back-door trail to explore different type of forest and increase our chance to find more animals. Lunch.
In the afternoon we will take the motor canoe and make an excursion into one of the small oxbow lake where it is possible to see different kinds of plants and animals such as; the bizarre bird Hoatzins. We will explore the Rainforest at night searching for nocturnal fauna. Dinner and lodging at the Shiripuno Lodge.
DAY 4:
After breakfast, navigate upstream to the Waorani Community; early canoe rides are great to surprises animals crossing the river such as Capybaras, Tapir or resting Caimans; birds such as Macaws and Toucans also can be seen from the canoe.
At the Waorani Community you will see the effects of cultural expose by which are living all the different indigenous groups in the Amazon. The Waorani still keep most of their traditions such as: hunting with blowguns and poisoned darts, their unique language Wao Terero, the knowledge of the Rainforest and oral traditions.
Responsible tourism brings revenues to all the families at different levels by selling handicrafts, canoe drivers, native guides, housekeeping, kitchen assistants and others activities. Lunch. We’ll continue the navigation upstream to the bridge where we are going to take the bus back to Coca (arrival at 16:30 approx.).
RATES:
2022 SHIRIPUNO LODGE PRICES PER PERSON | |
PROGRAM | DOUBLE |
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | US$ 640 |
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | US$ 800 |
INCLUDED:
• Transport Coca-Shiripuno-Coca
• Accommodation in double and triple rooms with private bathroom
• Meals during the trip (First day: Box Lunch and last day: Box Lunch)
• Naturalist Guide (English-Spanish)
• Native guide
• Excursions in the jungle
• Rubber boots up to size 44
DOES NOT INCLUDED:
• Transport Quito-Coca-Quito.
• Ticket price $20
• Rain poncho
• Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
• Tips