Choose your travel style.
Nomad
• Flexible arrival dates
• Longer stays
• Live within the community
• Light structure, deeper immersion
Group
• Set departure dates
• Curated itinerary
• Shared group experience
• Structured daily rhythm
The project you'll engage with.
A Community-Led School of Craft & Enterprise
Êbêra artisans weaving culture into opportunity through ancestral craft, education, and storytelling.
✔ Social Enterprise Model
Profits are reinvested into community programmes, skills training, and sustainable travel initiatives.
✔ Community Partnerships
We co-create projects with local organisations for long-term impact—not one-off campaigns.
✔ Ethical Growth First
No dark patterns. No extractive marketing. Just transparent, responsible strategy.
✔ Skills Transfer Built In
We train teams and communities so impact keeps compounding.
✔ Global Perspective
Our work spans regions, cultures, and causes—bringing fresh insight to every project.
What to expect.
Accommodation
You will be hosted by the local project leaders who are part of the School of Elevation.
These are the same people we train, mentor and work with daily.
You are in trusted hands.
You are never alone.
You move with the community, not as a tourist.
Example itinerary
7 Days / 6 Nights
Day 1 – Arrival at Wawa Sumaco
Arrive in Tena or Coca and travel to the lodge. Welcome ceremony with the Kichwa community and traditional dinner.
Day 2 – Forest Walk and Plant Wisdom
Guided walk through the forest to learn about medicinal plants. Afternoon cooking session with the women’s cooperative.
Day 3 – Crafting with Nature
Workshop on weaving or pottery using natural materials. River swim and rest. Evening storytelling around the fire.
Day 4 – Waterfalls and Ceremony
Visit nearby waterfalls and take part in an ancestral cleansing ritual led by local elders.
Day 5 – Cultural Exchange
Join a lesson on Kichwa language and traditions. Help prepare a communal meal. Share songs or stories from your own culture.
Day 6 – Reflection and Creation
Design your own handmade souvenir using what you’ve learned. Closing circle and dinner with the community.
Day 7 – Departure
Breakfast with hosts and return transfer to Tena or Coca.
FAQs.
Yes, ABSOLUTELY. We welcome solo travellers, duos, groups, and retreats. Each trip is personalised.
Everything you need once you arrive.
• Accommodation with trusted community host
• All activities, workshops, cultural immersions
• Community-led guides and hosts
• Meals (varies by trip but usually breakfast + lunch or full board)
• Full WhatsApp support before, during, and after
• A personalised welcome pack
• A community contribution that supports local social projects
Optional add-ons
• Extra nights
• Photography or content creation add-on
• Personalised mentoring with community creators
• Airport pick up (where not included)
• Inter-community transfers if you visit more than one placeTo avoid confusion, here is the full list:
Not included
• International flights
• Travel insurance (mandatory)
• Visa fees (if any)
• Personal expenses
• Alcohol
• Phone data or SIM cards
• Extra snacks
• Tips (optional but appreciated)
We keep things clear so you are never surprised.