What to take with you on a trip?

Documentation. Passport (valid for at least 6 months). Visa/s (if necessary), including flights on the route.

Rainforest clothing. For mosquito protection, especially from November to March, wear long sleeves, T-shirts and pants made of light breathable fabric. Mosquitoes can bite into tight-fitting clothing, so it’s best to have a light, baggy top layer. Shorts or skirts are good for the hot part of the day when insects aren’t as active, or during the colder months of April to September.

Shoes. Wear waterproof and comfortable shoes that completely cover your feet (for example, regular sneakers). For hiking in the jungle, you will be given rubber boots. You need to bring long socks with you. Although it is likely that most of the time you will prefer flip flops or sandals. Please bring long lightweight socks to wear during the ceremony.

Rain protection. A light waterproof jacket or rain poncho is required.

Mosquito repellant. We recommend bringing a good quality mosquito repellent cream or spray as these are not easy to find in Quito. Picaridin-based repellants are less toxic but generally more effective than DEET. You can also bring a natural blend of essential oils such as tea tree, citronella, geranium, etc. Take them in sufficient volume to apply both on the skin and on outer clothing. Avoid permethrin, which is highly toxic.

Treatment for mosquito bites. We recommend peppermint essential oil as the best natural remedy for mosquito bites. A sharper, pungent-smelling oil is more effective than a gentle, lighter one.

Small flashlight. Preferably with different power settings and a red color mode, so you can use softer settings for moving around during the ceremony and stronger settings when walking outside at night.

Small quick dry towel. there are towels in the center, but it’s worth having an extra one.

Toiletries and other personal hygiene items:
✓ Soap, shampoo and conditioner – preferably natural.
✓ Deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.
✓ Earplugs and eye mask.
✓ Sunglasses are better than cheap ones.
✓ Swimsuit.
✓ Water bottle.
✓ Adapter from 220v to 110v.

DO NOT bring a laptop or other electronic equipment with you, we recommend taking only a phone.

What not to take with you: Makeup. Jewelry. Alpha hydroxy skin products (mosquitoes love them). Very valuable things.

Especially valuable things that you will be sorry to lose.
This is REAL Jungle!!! leave all valuables at home.