We were the group that almost didn't get there! There had been an unusual amount of rain in the area during our time in Ecuador, and although we got on our little plane and flew right over the landing strip, locally it was too wet there to land. We landed back in Shell and our guide, Santiago, found us a... More

I visited the Huaorani ecolodge in October this year. It is a challenge to get there but absolutely worth your while! A real Amazone experience with the comforts of a very nice accommodation; a nice bed, good food and clean showers. A warm welcome by the staff and the Huaorani communities that support it. I can really recommend it to... More

I spent an amazing week in the Amazon. After a bus, plane, and canoe ride, we finally arrived at the lodge. Moi, the leader of the Huaorani tribe served as our personal tour guide for the week. And what's more amazing was that six months before the trip, I took a Democracy and Democratization class that focused on the Huaorani... More

I recently returned from a 4 day trip to this lodge, and had a wonderful time. There are some things that I wish had gone better, but overall everything was excellent. Previous reviews do a good job of summarizing the experience, so this is an attempt to try to add a few of my own thoughts. If you want a... More

I've done a decent amount of traveling, but I think that the four days I spent at the Huaorani Ecolodge are perhaps the most inspiring travel I've ever done. If you're up for a little bit of adventure - you do have to get on that tiny plane, and once you've reached the ecolodge, you're only reachable by radio signal,... More

My trip to the Huaorani Ecolodge was back in the summer of 2008, and it was the highlight of my time in Ecuador. Prior to our trip, my partner and I arranged everything online. Our pick up from our hotel in Quito was right on time, and we spent the drive getting to know our guide and learning more about... More

Two of us and 12 year old son had a great stay at the lodge. We stayed 3 nights and wished it were longer. This is a very informal relaxed place to come. The Huaorani were very welcoming and appreciative that we had come to support their venture. We rather felt they were doing us a favour! Meeting one of... More

It has been over 1 1/2 years since 9 of us went for our stay at the Huaorani Ecolodge and learned and experience the Huaorani culture, lifestyle, and heritage Our group had a wonderful time. A walks in the Rain Forest brought us a better understanding of the Huaorani way of life. Many of us tried throwing spears, climbing trees,... More

This is a truly special place ... the forest walks and natural environment are fascinating, but it is the visits with the local people that will linger in my memory forever. We visited a total of three local villages during our time at Huaorani Ecolodge and encountered, quite possibly, the most generous and welcoming people we have ever met. It... More