Tayos Cave
3 DayVenture into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle to discover one of the most enigmatic caves in the world. This tour combines the thrill of exploration, connection with ancestral cultures, and the still unresolved mysteries of the underground world. You will camp 300 meters deep to explore galleries and landscapes straight out of a fiction movie.
Included / Not Included
Costs Included
- Transportation from Quito
- Feeding inside jungle
- Specialized guides
- Safety Equipment Helmet Harness etc.
- Native Guides
- Tent accommodation
- Adventure insurance
- Shuar community entry permits
- Indigenous community accommodation
- Shuar Native Extraction Team
Does not include
- Personal equipment (headlamp, sleeping bag, sleeping pad)
- Food outside the jungle
- Personal expenses
- tips
Our Travel Plan
Transfer Night
Quito - Morona Santiago
Condor Mountain Range Adventure
We begin with a boat tour along the Namangoza River, venturing deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. We'll hike through jungle-covered mountains and unique biodiversity until we reach a Shuar community, ancestral guardians of this land.
From there, we'll hike to the enigmatic Tayos Cave, where we'll descend 75 meters vertically with expert guides. An intense and safe adventure tourism experience.
We finished the day at base camp, 300 meters underground, surrounded by history, mystery and ancestral energy.
Mystery, history, and ancestral connection
The expedition continues inside Tayos Cave, exploring its impressive galleries, underground waterfalls, and ancient formations. Guided by experts, we will uncover the secrets of this natural temple, combining adventure, history, and moments of contemplation.
We will visit the most emblematic spots:
- The Cathedral
- The Dome
- Arch Juan Moricz
- Neil Armstrong Gallery
- Gallery of Treasures
- Zonas de estalactitas y estalagmitas
- El Anfiteatro
- Sumideros
At the end of the day, we will ascend to the surface and return to Will Smith Base Camp, where a delicious dinner and the powerful Shuar baptism await us, an ancestral ritual that connects the traveler with the spiritual energy of the jungle.
Farewell to the Amazon
We began our return journey with a hike through the Amazon rainforest, surrounded by the sounds and landscapes that had accompanied us on this adventure. We boarded a boat on the Coangos River, sailing towards the final destination of our expedition
Upon arriving in Sucúa, we'll share a traditional lunch to replenish our energy and bid farewell to this magical place. Finally, we'll begin our return journey to Quito, carrying with us the experience of having explored one of the most enigmatic caves on the planet.
