Tour Itinerary
Amazon Shaman Spiritual Tour
March 24-31, 2007 (Sat-Sat; 8 Days/7 nights)
Itinerary
03/24 – Pick-up at Airport. Quito, Ecuador overnight at fabulous Hotel Quito.
03/25- Breakfast in the penthouse restaurant, Techo Del Mundo. Midday flight from Quito to Coca, Reception at the Coca airport by our guide, Jorge de la Selva (George of the Jungle), tour of Coca's markets then a Ranchera (colorful indigenous open-air bus) for a scenic tour through the jungle, Palm plantations, to the small river called Rio Negro to the wide Aguarico (headwaters of the Amazon, means “Rich Water” as Gold is found upstream) by motorized canoe tour to Low Jungle and arrive at Paradise Lodge. Dinner, relax and then optional nighttime wildlife excursion (Tarantula & Wolf Spider hunt).
March 24-31, 2007 (Sat-Sat; 8 Days/7 nights)
Itinerary
03/24 – Pick-up at Airport. Quito, Ecuador overnight at fabulous Hotel Quito.
03/25- Breakfast in the penthouse restaurant, Techo Del Mundo. Midday flight from Quito to Coca, Reception at the Coca airport by our guide, Jorge de la Selva (George of the Jungle), tour of Coca's markets then a Ranchera (colorful indigenous open-air bus) for a scenic tour through the jungle, Palm plantations, to the small river called Rio Negro to the wide Aguarico (headwaters of the Amazon, means “Rich Water” as Gold is found upstream) by motorized canoe tour to Low Jungle and arrive at Paradise Lodge. Dinner, relax and then optional nighttime wildlife excursion (Tarantula & Wolf Spider hunt).
03/26 - Breakfast, jungle trek to visit jungle and see giant banyan tree (takes 40 people arms length to surround it), gorgeous plants, flowers, poison dart frogs, beautiful butterflies, leaf-cutter ants, macaws, monkeys, reptiles, animals you have never seen! If that sounds too rigorous just relax in hammocks on the riverfront deck. Afternoon: Preparations for Shamanic ceremony. Light lunch, visit indigenous families. Begin light fast for 1st ceremony with Master Shaman, Don Cesario (depending on availability) Evening meal (not suggested if you wish to drink ceremonial drink of Ayahuasca called “Yage”; a light protein bar is usually what I do about 3 PM.) Then canoe excursion on river to the Shaman's village and prepare for Ceremony. Sacred face painting; 
be presented with a Corona (Crown) for ceremony (See Website). Trek to Sacred ceremonial hut. Drink Ayahuasca as many times as you like, each last about 1-3 hours. 3-10 times, in one night, is awesome!
03/27 - (7:00AM) - Return to Paradise Lodge, breakfast, rest, day with our guide Jorge learning secrets of jungle life, medicinal plants and their uses. Lunch at lodge. Journey by canoe up the Shushufindi River for bird-watching, a chance to see the wonderful rare pink dolphins, Caimans, crocodiles and so much jungle wildlife. Full Evening meal at lodge.
03/28 - Breakfast followed by a river or jungle excursion. Lunch, learn how to use a blowgun, bow & arrows (we’ll have a competition), and view exhibit of skulls of many local animals, play typical instruments. Then make delicious yucca bread w/ hot pepper paste – your participation is invited! Evening meal.
be presented with a Corona (Crown) for ceremony (See Website). Trek to Sacred ceremonial hut. Drink Ayahuasca as many times as you like, each last about 1-3 hours. 3-10 times, in one night, is awesome!03/27 - (7:00AM) - Return to Paradise Lodge, breakfast, rest, day with our guide Jorge learning secrets of jungle life, medicinal plants and their uses. Lunch at lodge. Journey by canoe up the Shushufindi River for bird-watching, a chance to see the wonderful rare pink dolphins, Caimans, crocodiles and so much jungle wildlife. Full Evening meal at lodge.
03/28 - Breakfast followed by a river or jungle excursion. Lunch, learn how to use a blowgun, bow & arrows (we’ll have a competition), and view exhibit of skulls of many local animals, play typical instruments. Then make delicious yucca bread w/ hot pepper paste – your participation is invited! Evening meal.
03/29 - Breakfast followed by a river or jungle excursion. 
Lunch,
begin light fast for private yage ceremony at lodge if desired.
Lunch,begin light fast for private yage ceremony at lodge if desired.
03/30 - Early breakfast, rest & relax lunch & after we’re off to airport to fly back to Quito. Overnight in beautiful Hotel Quito, enjoy Spa, massage, gym or swim. Prepare for departure home.
03/31 - Transport to Quito Airport for departure.Please note itinerary may vary slightly due to weather conditions
Not Included - Flight to Quito, Ecuador, possibly 2 lunches on day 2 & 7, if you wish, while traveling to jungle (average cost is $2-5 for a hearty and healthy meal (Ceviche or even Filet Mignon is only about $7), any alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry service at the Lodge (.80 per kilo), personal spending or departure taxes at airport in Quito (approximately $32). And most importantly TIPS for our guide and services.
IMPORTANT: We ask that you bring at least one full suitcase or duffle bag of children’s clothes, shoes, small men and ladies clothes, jeans, etc. to donate to the indigenous families. Medicines samples of all kinds are much needed if you have access to them and we will donate to the cash strapped hospitals. You are allowed 2 checked bags at about 65 lbs, plus one carry-on and backpack or purse.
Please note itinerary may vary slightly due to weather conditions.
IMPORTANT: We ask that you bring at least one full suitcase or duffle bag of children’s clothes, shoes, small men and ladies clothes, jeans, etc. to donate to the indigenous families. Medicines samples of all kinds are much needed if you have access to them and we will donate to the cash strapped hospitals. You are allowed 2 checked bags at about 65 lbs, plus one carry-on and backpack or purse.
Please note itinerary may vary slightly due to weather conditions.
