Ingarikó tribe, with a population of approximately 900 people in Brazil, is belonging to the Karib linguistic family, also known as Kapon. Divided in seven communities/villages (malocas), which are called: Serra do Sol, Mapaé, Awendei, Sauparú, Kumaipá, Pipi e Manalai, they traditionally inhabit the mountains of the north-eastern region of Roraima, on both sides of the border with the Republic of Guyana (formerly British Guyana) and Venezuela.
In Guyana and Venezuela this group is called Akawaio, and their population in Guyana reaches 7,800 individuals and within Venezuela, their population is of approximately 50 000. The Ingarikós (Brazil) live by subsistence farming, fishing and hunting. They live along the banks of the Cotingo River. As closer we get to Serra do Sol, where the biggest Ingarikó community is found, less contact and relation they have with the outside society. They keep their fame of dangerous among their neighbors by using the expression ‘kanaimé’ to scare their ‘relatives’.
Ingarikós follow a religion called Areruia. The cult is conducted by a priest, who they call Pastor. But only very few are qualified for the incumbency of being a priest, what makes him a rare and respected personality. On the exercise of his duty, the priest walks from one village to the other, even crossing the border from Brazil to Guyana to provide religious services to the Kapons on the other side. He’s the one who initiates the construction of churches. Areruia takes up a considerable part of their daily activities. A small ‘sacrifice’ is preceding each prayer.
There is also a drink of high alcoholic content produced from the cassava, sweet potato or corn, consumed by all Roraima's indigenous groups during religious ceremonies. It is from the forest that the Ingarikós take all the materials used to make their handicraft. Igarikós are well known for their basket making skills, made out of liana, titica and arumă fiber. Their handicrafts are very beautiful, frequently searched by Brazilian and foreign visitors. This is a tour especially ‘designed’ to visit these people in one of the most un-accessible and remote jungle areas in the World: northern Amazons!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Reception at Boa Vista Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Private flight from Boa Vista to the Indigenous Community, by a small plane.
Day 3: Activities in the Community.
Day 4: Activities in the Community.
Day 5: After lunch flight to Uiramută area. Visit a different tribe of the area. Overnight here.
Day 6: Visit within the other community and after lunch flight to B. Vista. Accommodation at the hotel and rest of the day free.
Important information:
- The travel is for people who like the jungle. It is not necessary doe to have experience.
- Overnights are spent in nets or tents at locations determined ad-hoc within the community/village, or inside of an indigenous home, after and as agreed with the leader of the community.
- The encounter with the indigenous people will always be with much respect and in an introverted way. Always remember that we are visitors, therefore must accept their habits.
- Taking photos or video-images are permitted only after (!!!) the leader of the community gives his permission. And this permission always comes after they’ve received the gifts that the visitor should give.
- While staying with the community, we will be able to observe, experience and enjoy their way of living; the way they dress, the way they eat, the way they celebrate, so most of all ‘absorbing’ their culture.
- The reservation for any expedition should be processed with at least 60 days before departure.
- Each person will be able to only take 130 kg of ‘luggage’ and this includes the passenger's weight as well.
Price Includes:
• Lodging and airport transfers in Boa Vista
• All air transportation from Boa Vista back to Boa Vista
• All meals from Boa Vista back to Boa Vista
• All gears and other needs for the expedition
• Local guides, escort and translator
Price Excludes:
• Any additional hotels or lodging arrangements within Brazil
• Any meals in Boa Vista (before and after)
• Domestic flights in & out Boa Vista (if required)
Payment conditions:
• 50% of the value, 60 days before the departure of the travel
• 50% of the value, 30 days before the departure of the travel
Activities in the community are:
• Dances and rites presentation of Ingarikó tradition
• Religious rites (very strong point of this people)
• Exhibition of homemade artifacts made by the natives (you can also buy some)
• History, legends and community curiosities
• Short tracking by the surroundings, visiting locals and the nature’s exuberance.
Must take:
Insect repellent, Sun protector/blocker, hat with brim, swimsuits, light and appropriate clothing, trekking boots, raincoat, sleeping bags, gifts for the leader of the community.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
1 to 3 people traveling together - USD/CAD: 9,000.00 - per group
4 to 6 people - USD/CAD: 13,875.00 - per group
7 to 9 people - Please inquire
Rate is equally divided between travelers. These Rates are just as reference and may change significantly. Please consult exact rate before making reservation.
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