Huni Kuin Family Gathering – 7 Days of Connection in the Amazon
Welcome Home to the Heart of the Jungle
This is more than a retreat—it’s an invitation to become part of a family. The Huni Kuin Family Gathering is a 7-day immersion into the wisdom, traditions, and daily life of the Huni Kuin people, one of the most welcoming and spiritually connected communities in the Amazon.
Here, you won’t just be a visitor—you’ll be welcomed with open arms as a friend, a brother, a sister. We will share meals, laughter, songs, and sacred ceremonies together, creating deep and lasting bonds.
Where We Come Together
📍 Huni Kuin Village, Acre, Brazil
🗓 Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
👥 Group Size: 8-15 participants
🏡 Accommodation: Traditional jungle huts (maloca) & hammocks
🍽 Food: Nourishing meals made with love from local ingredients
🗣 Languages: Portuguese (with translation to English & Spanish)
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A Week of Living, Learning, and Growing Together
Each day in the village is a new opportunity to connect, explore, and deepen our understanding of the Amazon, its people, and ourselves. Every activity is shared with the warmth of a family gathering—laughing, supporting, and learning from one another.
Daily Flow of Our Time Together
🌿 Day 1: Arrival & Embracing the Family
Arrival in Rio Branco & transport to the village
Warm welcome from the Huni Kuin elders and families
First shared meal together & opening fire circle
Storytelling and songs to begin our journey
🌱 Day 2: Settling In & Honoring the Forest
Sunrise meditation & river purification
Guided jungle walk with the elders: meeting the medicine plants
Learning traditional Huni Kuin songs & language
Face & body painting with genipapo (sacred natural ink)
🔥 Day 3: Survival & Ancestral Skills
Kambô ceremony (optional, for deep cleansing)
Learning how to make fire & build jungle shelters
Fishing and gathering food with the community
Evening sharing circle—reflecting together
🎨 Day 4: Art, Weaving & the Beauty of Tradition
Morning hike to collect natural fibers and dyes
Weaving workshop with indigenous women
Preparing traditional cassava bread (beiju)
Night walk to experience the jungle’s magic after dark
🎶 Day 5: Spiritual Connection & Sacred Songs
Morning in silence & personal reflection
Evening Chanting Ceremony led by the village elders
💃 Day 6: Rest, Movement & Celebration
Slow morning, group sharing & integration
Expressive movement & dance—letting the body speak
Cultural exchange: songs, stories, and joyful connection
💛 Day 7: Giving Thanks & Returning with a Full Heart
Learning about healing plant baths & their spiritual meaning
Cooking & sharing one final meal together
Closing gratitude circle before departure
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What’s Included?
✔️ Round-trip transportation from Rio Branco airport
✔️ Accommodation in jungle huts & hammocks
✔️ All meals (organic, home-cooked)
✔️ All activities & workshops
✔️ Sacred ceremonies (Rapé, Kambô, Sananga)
✔️ Bilingual facilitators (Portuguese-English-Spanish)
What’s Not Included?
❌ Travel insurance (mandatory)
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Investment in Your Journey
💰 Early Bird Price: $500 USD (if booked 3+ months in advance)
💰 Regular Price: $600 USD
💳 Deposit: $250 USD (non-refundable, secures your spot)
💸 Payment Plans Available
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What to Bring?
Comfortable, light clothing (long sleeves recommended)
Sturdy 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)
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More Than an Experience—A Family You’ll Always Carry in Your Heart
This is not just about spending time in the Amazon. It’s about becoming part of something greater—a community, a circle, a family. The Huni Kuin people will not just share their traditions with you; they will welcome you as one of their own.
If you feel the call to connect, learn, and be embraced by the wisdom of the jungle and the warmth of its people, this journey is waiting for you.
Are you ready to join the family?
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