GLOBAL LAND TOUR

kichwa Culture
Connection with Ancestral Wisdom

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Kichwa culture, Ecuador's largest indigenous group, on a journey that goes beyond conventional tourism to become a true cultural exchange. This experience will allow you to live with Kichwa families who have preserved their traditions, language, and ancestral worldview despite the passage of time, maintaining a harmonious and spiritual relationship with Pachamama (Mother Earth). Learn directly from the community's wise men and women about medicinal plants that heal the body and spirit, participate in ancestral ceremonies of gratitude to nature, and discover traditional polyculture farming techniques that have sustained these communities for centuries.

Program for the days

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at the Kichwa Community

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Departure to the Kichwa community (Amazon or Sierra depending on the program). Ceremonial welcome with traditional music. Introduction to the host family. Accommodation in a family home or community cabin. Lunch with organic products from the chakra. Reconnaissance walk visiting the community center, school, and sacred spaces. Conversation with the leader about community history and organization. Family dinner. Evening around the campfire listening to ancestral legends.

Day 2

Agricultural Wisdom and the Chakra

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Breakfast with colada de machica. Walk to the family chakra to learn ancestral planting techniques according to the phases of the moon, crop association, and natural pest control. Participation in agricultural activities: planting, harvesting cassava, plantains, or corn. Explanation of sacred plants. Lunch at the chakra. Afternoon learning about food processing: cocoa shelling, corn grinding. Community preparation of cassava chicha. Dinner. Optional ceremony with taita using guayusa or herbal cleansing.

Day 3

Medicinal Plants and Healing

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Breakfast with medicinal teas. Walk through the forest with the yachak identifying medicinal plants and their uses. Learning about the Kichwa worldview of holistic health. Preparation of natural remedies: ointments, tinctures, and teas. Lunch. Cleansing ceremony with eggs or plants. Ritual bath in a waterfall with aromatic plants. Conversation about Kichwa spirituality. Dinner. Bonfire with traditional singing and music

Day 4

Crafts and Manual Skills

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Breakfast. Learning craft techniques: weaving on a loom with symbolic designs, pottery making, shigra making, or wood/tagua carving. Each design has a cosmogonic meaning. Lunch. Afternoon preparing ceremonial foods: humitas, tamales, or maitos. Visit to the sugar mill to make panela. Community farewell dinner. Presentation of traditional dances and music. Exchange of thanks.

Day 5

Thanksgiving and Farewell Ceremony

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Dawn ceremony to give thanks to Pachamama. Offering of flowers, chicha, and food. Words from the taita. Farewell breakfast. Time for final conversations and purchasing handicrafts. Presentation of certificates of participation. Farewell to the family. Return to Quito with ancestral teachings.

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Cancellation Policies

We understand that plans can change. That's why we offer flexible policies designed for your peace of mind and convenience.

Flexible Cancellation

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From 91 to 65 days before the date of travel.

Fine for initial payment of 50% of the program.

Moderate Cancellation

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From 64 to 33 days before the date of travel.

Fine of 75% of the value of the program.

Late Cancellation

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From 32 to 0 days before the date of travel.

Fine of 100% of the value of the program.

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Weather Conditions

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In case of adverse weather conditions, we offer rescheduling at no additional charge.

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Refund Processing

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Approved refunds are processed within 5 to 7 business days.

If the passenger does not show up at the start of the services or voluntarily withdraws from them, no refund will be considered.

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Memorable Moments

Cancellation Policies

Dirección

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Correo

Address

Phone

Email

kichwa Culture
Connection with Ancestral Wisdom