Transformative Jungle Coexistence With Authentic Tribe 2 weeks

A Heartfelt Journey with the Yawanawa / Huni Kuin

I’m Eagle Heart, I’m here to make this journey feel warm. My role is all about being there for you. I’ll be your bridge to the tribe in your introduction, ensuring everything feels just welcoming, and full of care. Translating and taking care of the little details, so you can just soak in the experience. And after your time with the tribe, I’ll be available to support you weave all those beautiful insights into your everyday life.

Yawanawa / Huni Kuin Family Experience – 14 Days of Connection in the Amazon

More Than a Retreat. A Homecoming

This is not just a journey into the jungle; it’s a journey into the heart of a family. The Huni Kuin Family Experience is an invitation to live, share, and grow alongside the Huni Kuin people, one of the most traditional indigenous tribes of the Brazilian Amazon. For 14 days, we won’t just be visitors we’ll be welcomed as friends, as part of their extended family, learning, laughing, and connecting in a way that only true community can offer.

Where We Gather

📍 Huni Kuin Village, Acre, Brazil
🗓 Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
👥 Group Size: 8-15 participants
🏡 Accommodation: Traditional jungle huts (maloca) & hammocks
🍽 Food: Shared meals, prepared with love from local ingredients
🗣 Languages: Portuguese (with option translation to English & Spanish)

Life Together in the Amazon

From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel embraced by the warmth of the Huni Kuin families. We’ll share meals, stories, ceremonies, and laughter, forming bonds that transcend language and culture. Every day is an opportunity to learn not just from the jungle but from each other.

Daily Life in Our Village Family

☀️ Day 1: Welcome Home

Arrival in Rio Branco, transport to the village

Warm welcome by the elders and families

Shared meal & opening circle around the fire

🌿 Day 2: Settling In & Understanding the Forest

Sunrise meditation & river purification

Guided jungle walk: discovering medicinal plants

Learning traditional songs & Huni Kuin language

🔥 Day 3 : Survival & Ancestral Knowledge

Kambô ceremony (optional, for deep cleansing)

Fire-making & shelter-building with the community

Fishing & gathering food together

🎨 Day 4: Art & Weaving Traditions

Learning from indigenous women how to weave sacred patterns

Preparing traditional cassava bread

Night walk to connect with the jungle’s hidden life

🌙 Day 5: First Ayahuasca Ceremony

Preparing body & mind for the sacred ceremony

Evening Ayahuasca journey, guided by village elders

Overnight integration in the maloca

💛 Day 6: Rest & Reflection

Slow morning, sharing circle & storytelling

Personal time to write, rest, and connect

Cultural exchange: songs & dances around the fire

🌾 Day 7: Healing & Plant Wisdom

Plant baths for energetic cleansing

Learning Huni Kuin healing chants

Cooking together & sharing wisdom

🏹 Day 8: Ancestral Hunting & Sustainable Living

Practicing bow & trap techniques with the elders

Conversations about conservation & protecting the Amazon

Crafting your own kené (sacred art patterns)

🎭 Day 9: Body Painting & Spiritual Dance

Exploring the meaning of genipapo & urucum body paint

Movement & dance with tribal rhythms

Joining the Mariri (Huni Kuin spiritual dance)

🍃 Day 10: Medicine Walk & Second Ayahuasca Ceremony

Deep jungle walk to connect with sacred plants

Evening Ayahuasca Ceremony (optional)

💬 Day 11: Integration & Wisdom Sharing

Rest, journaling & personal reflections

Learning the myths & legends of the Huni Kuin

Evening Sananga ritual for spiritual clarity

💖 Day 12: Giving Back to the Community

Helping with a village project (planting, building, or teaching)

Understanding indigenous struggles & sustainability

Creating a personal offering of gratitude

🎉 Day 13: Celebration & Closing Ceremony

Sunrise gratitude prayer & meditation
Blessings from the elders & a feast of music and dance
Night of laughter, sharing, and deep connection

👣 Day 14: Farewell, But Never Goodbye

Early morning ceremony of gratitude
Journey back to Rio Branco airport, carrying the Amazon in our hearts

What’s Included?

✔️ Round-trip transport from Rio Branco airport
✔️ Comfortable, traditional jungle accommodation
✔️ All meals (organic, home-cooked)
✔️ Daily workshops, teachings & activities
✔️ Sacred ceremonies (Ayahuasca, Rapé, Kambô, Sananga)
✔️ Bilingual facilitators for firts days on settling (Portuguese-English-Spanish)

What’s Not Included?
❌ Personal expenses & tips
❌ Travel insurance (mandatory)

What to Bring?

Light, breathable clothing (long sleeves recommended)

Comfortable hiking shoes & sandals

Eco-friendly personal hygiene products

Flashlight & extra batteries

Reusable water bottle & purification tablets

Notebook for journaling

Mosquito repellent & sunscreen

Small gifts for the community (optional)

A Journey of Friendship, Not Just a Retreat

This is more than an experience, it’s a chance to step into a way of life where community, connection, and nature come first. The Huni Kuin, Yahuanawa or Shanenawa people will not just be your hosts; they will be your teachers, your brothers, and your sisters.

Here, we gather as equals. We sit in circles, share meals, and hold space for each other’s journeys. You will leave with new friendships, a deeper understanding of yourself, and a heart full of memories that will last a lifetime.

If you feel the call, know that a family is waiting to welcome you with open arms.

Are you ready to step into the heart of the Amazon?