Bataburo Lodge - Sample program description |
Day 1 Reception by our staff in the city of Coca (Francisco de Orellana), and bus ride to the Huaorani-village Tiguino, situated in the Pastaza Province, Lunch and navigation downstream in canoe by motor on the Tiguino River. On the way we have the opportunity to see many different birds, such as parrots, toucans, and also monkeys. In the Lodge, the guide explains the program of the next days, then a welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 2 Very early in the morning we navigate the Tiguino River downstream in a row canoe to observe birds and mammals. Breakfast, and a walk of 4-6 hours in the jungle accompanied by a native guide and a translator. We have the chance to learn about the flora and fauna of the region and the Huaorani culture and the use of their various medicinal plants. Return to the Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we go by boat fishing for piranhas and on the way back observation of caimans. Dinner.
Day 3 Early in the morning we have an excursion where we search for monkeys. Breakfast and we go on an other hike with the guides where they explain more about the complex system of the rainforest. Lunch. In the afternoon we row with the canoe in the lagoon and we have a competition with the blowpipe. Dinner and a night walk in the forest to observe insects and other nocturnal animals.
Day 4 Breakfast. Excursion of 4-6 hours in the jungle to an hidden oxbow lake where often an Anaconda can be seen sunbathing on the shore. On the walk,the guides explain the elaboration of the Curare, a very strong poison the Huaorani use to hunt with the blowpipe. In the afternoon we go on the river for sport-fishing. Dinner
Day 5 Very early in the morning we make a little hike to observe birds and mammals (optional). After breakfast we pack up our equipment and navigate the Tiguino River upstream. On the way we have lunch on a sandy beach. On the bridge our bus is waiting for us and we arrive at approx. 4 :00 pm. back in Coca. It is possible to catch the last flight back to Quito.
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