🐒🌿 Misahuallí Experience – Amazon, Monkeys, Canoes & Ancestral Life

Private Tour $185 per person | 1 to 4 People | 12–13 Hours | | Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Cross the Andes and descend into the gateway of the Ecuadorian Amazon. This full-day private tour to Misahuallí offers close encounters with monkeys, canoe rides through jungle rivers, cultural exchange with a Kichwa community, and a chance to taste the Amazon on your plate—all in one powerful experience.

🔍 Tour Highlights

🍱 Scenic Drive with Box Breakfast

Begin your day early with a drive from the Andes to the jungle, enjoying a box breakfast at a scenic stop overlooking the cloud forest and river valleys.

🦧 Puerto Misahuallí – Monkey Plaza

Arrive in the riverside town of Misahuallí, famous for its free-roaming capuchin monkeys in the central plaza. Feed them safely with your guide and observe their playful behavior up close.

🎫 Entry included

🛶 Canoe Ride to Shiripuno Community

Board a traditional Amazonian canoe for a guided jungle river ride toward the Kichwa community of Shiripuno, surrounded by lush vegetation.

🎫 Entry included

🪘 Community Visit – Ancestral Life & Jungle Culture

Upon arrival, the community welcomes you with:

• A typical dance performance

• A short explanation of ancestral customs and everyday life

• A chance to take photos with domesticated jungle animals in a safe, respectful way (optional)

🍽️ Amazonian Lunch – Optional Chontacuro

Enjoy a traditional meal in the community or a nearby local restaurant:

• Choose between maito (fish or chicken wrapped in leaves) or another local dish in a local restaurant

• Optional: Try chontacuro (Amazonian larvae), a delicacy for adventurous visitors.

🎫 Lunch included

🛣️ Return to Quito

After lunch, begin the return drive, crossing back through rivers and cloud forest to arrive in Quito by evening.

✅ Includes

✔️ Private transportation

✔️ Box breakfast with drink

✔️ Bilingual local guide (English/Spanish)

✔️ Canoe ride & entry to Shiripuno community

✔️ Entry to Monkey Plaza

✔️ Traditional lunch (maito or local dish)

✔️ Optional tasting of chontacuro

✔️ 1 bottled drink (still, sparkling or soda)

✔️ Tour coordination

❌ Not Included

❌ Additional snacks or purchases

❌ Tips

ℹ️ Additional Information

🕒 Duration: 12–13 hours

🗣️ Language: English / Spanish

📍 Altitude: Quito (~2,800 m) → Misahuallí (~450 m)

🚶‍♂️ Activity Level: Light walking in jungle setting

🎒 Traveler Recommendations

What to Bring:

🧴 Sunscreen & insect repellent

🩴 Swimsuit & towel (if canoe gets splashy)

💵 Small bills for community crafts or tips

Clothing:

🧥 Lightweight long-sleeve shirt and pants

👟 Closed shoes or hiking sandals

🧢 Hat or sun protection

Photo Tips:

📷 Use zoom lens for monkey photos

📷 Wide-angle for river and canoe shots

📷 Candid moments during dance and cooking demos

📲 Book your Misahuallí Experience and connect with the Amazon’s people, rivers, animals, and ancient rhythms—all in a single day.