Jungle Cultural experience
Learn about the traditions of a jungle culture
Jungle Cultural experience
With Sinchi Warmi
Cacao
chocolate
Amazon jungle
Quichua culture
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This package was created for those who wish to immerse themselves in the nature of the jungle and customs of the Quichua culture. From the moment you arrive, you will enjoy wonderful hospitality and begin to discover the jungle and the culture of their people,
Your itinerary
Day 1, PM
Sinchi Warmi Welcome
After a non-alcoholical welcome drink, you will make your check-in. After a short refreshment pause, you will start your first activity.
Day 1, PM
Traditional Canoe ride
A wooden canoe ride through the paiche lagoon. Here you can see many species of birds and fish, including 3-metre long paiche, as well, if you are lucky, wild monkeys.
Day 2, AM
Traditional Wayusa Rite
The day begins early at 4am with an ancient rite known as the Wayusa Upina, traditionally performed before hunting, fishing or farming to bring success, or indeed every morning.
Day 2, AM
Jungle walk to waterfalls
You will then embark on a walk through the secondary and primary jungle to visit a series of natural waterfalls. On the way you guide will explain you about the use of plants, maybe the sound of animals or maybe you can see some footprints in the earth, of different animals.
Day 2, PM
Traditional craft
Learn to make traditional craft with natural fiber from harvesting the fiber to the finished product.
Day 2, PM
From Cacao to Chocolate
You will visit a cocoa farm to learn about the cultivation and production of cocoa pods. Harvest ripe pods and taste the raw beans. See how the pods are then dried, fermented and prepared.
Then, for a true artisanal chocolate experience, collect ingredients such as cinnamon, vanilla, sugar cane, peppermint, anise and milk. Learn about the drying and grading process, toast and grind your own cocoa beans, and make delicious chocolate that's unlike any other you will have ever tasted!
Day 2, PM
Campfire and traditional music
Traditional music and dancing around a campfire
Day 3, AM
Sinchi Warmi breakfast and check out
After breakfast you will have your check-out
Where you will be
Sinchi Warmi owns and operates a small hotel in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region. You can experience ancient traditions, food and handicrafts or the nature of the Amazon.
Dates & Prices
Select date and participants
Number of guests
2
Amenities
Free Wifi
Fast speed connection
Sustainability
All CO2 emissions of your trip (e.g. local transport, hotel) will be 100% compensated for you by a Gold Standard climate protection project.The Sinchi Warmi community, as all communities which offer trips on Fairtrips.com, is certified for its sustainability by Tourcert. This German certification agency advises and certifies tourism companies and destinations. Credibility and transparency are important to us, feel free to ask us if you have any questions about this community!