An Extraordinary Rainforest Journey for Women
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- Drive to through the cloud forest to an Andean highland retreat and natural hot springs called Termas
- Utilize yoga and self-inquiry to deeply explore our interior selves and truth
- Bird and animal watching in Kapawi and fly to the small town
- Explore mysterious cloud forests and head to Amazon rainforest
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Arrival in Quito (early arrivals encouraged for acclimation). Group stays at the Hacienda San Luis in Tabacundo.
Morning yoga session and meditation in the hacienda’s custom yoga studio. After breakfast and an orientation meeting, we’ll head south through the Andes into the mysterious cloud forests until we reach the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. Dinner and evening discussion about entering the rainforest and the Achuar territory at our small hotel, El Jardin, located on the outskirts of Puyo.
Head to the nearby town of Shell where we’ll take a 45-minute flight deep into the Amazon rainforest and be met by our Achuar hosts for a beautiful motorized canoe trip that will take us to the award-winning Kapawi Ecolodge, our rainforest home for five days and four ...
Early morning river trip to a local community for dream sharing ritual with Achuar families followed by free time to participate in cultural practices, including weaving, ceramic bowl making, gardening, chicha making (their traditional fermented manioc beverage) and w...
After a gentle morning that will include yoga and time for journaling, meditation and reflection the group will set off on a jungle excursion to learn about medicinal plants and the Achuar cosmology and spirituality. There will be some quiet and contemplative solo tim...
After breakfast, we’ll have a debrief meeting with the shaman and then some integration time before gathering our belongings and heading to the river for our return to Kapawi Lodge. After some free time to relax in the hammock and reflect on our experiences, we’ll go ...
Morning bird and animal watching. Depart Kapawi and fly to the small town of Shell where our bus will return us to El Jardin. Situated on the edge of the rainforest, with gourmet food and redwood hot tubs, it is the perfect place to relax and integrate our rainforest immersion. Evening Pachamama Alliance Symposium inspired by the Achuar.
Morning circle to share gratitude and commitments. Drive back up through the cloud forest to an Andean highland retreat and natural hot springs called Termas Papallacta (remote, but only 1 hour from the Quito international airport). Relax in the hot springs before a final celebration dinner.
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Itinerary is subject to change
We recommend having a day or more on the front and back side of the formal itinerary to acclimate, rest, integrate and see Quito if you wish.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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