Day 1: Journey to Waorani Territory

• 8:00 AM – Safety briefing in Tena, then 3-hour bus journey into remote Amazon basin

• 3-hour trek to Waorani family settlement; learn basic greetings and cultural protocols

• Share a meal with your host family, hear stories of traditional jungle life, and spend the night

Day 2: River Exploration & Deep Jungle Camp

• Travel by dugout canoe downriver into roadless wilderness, observing monkeys, and (if you're lucky!) caimans

• Establish remote wilderness camp: build shelters using palm fronds, collect and purify water, and learn safe camping locations

• Fish for piranha using traditional methods and explore nocturnal wildlife at night

Day 3: Survival Skills Deep Dive

• Learn natural navigation, edible plants identification, emergency fire-starting, and recognizing dangerous species

• Trek to hidden waterfalls and learn sustainable foraging practices (palm hearts, wild fruits, fish traps)

• Establish second wilderness camp in elevated location; campfire survival stories and star navigation

Day 4: Return to Civilization

• Final jungle skills review and navigate back to Waorani community

• Brief cultural exchange to thank hosts and learn about their conservation efforts

• Ground transportation back to Tena; arrive by early evening