Acre · Brazilian Amazon
Vete Varinawa Festival
JANUARY 9 — 12, 2027 · VARÎ-TEKA VILLAGE
01 — The Festival
Four days of sacred celebration
Four days of sacred celebration — the annual Varinawa Festival, and a very special one: the birthday of Chief Pina Varinawa himself. Tribes and families from across the region will gather to celebrate together.
This is celebration as integration. Joy as medicine. Community as completion.
02 — Getting There
The way to Varî-Teka
Varî-Teka Village sits in the state of Acre, near Cruzeiro do Sul, in the Brazilian Amazon. The festival opens on January 9 — we recommend arriving in Cruzeiro do Sul on January 8.
A suggested route — The route and dates below are our recommendation, not a requirement. You're free to plan your own journey — for example, flying straight on to Cruzeiro do Sul without a stopover in Brasília, or choosing your own days to fly home after the festival. Whatever you choose, simply let us know when you arrive and when you leave.
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Suggested · January 7
Fly to Brasília
Brasília is the gateway city. Arriving a day early gives you time to rest before the domestic flight. Withdraw cash in reais here.
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January 8 · Domestic flight · GOL
Brasília → Cruzeiro do Sul
GOL flight G3-1758 flies Brasília → Cruzeiro do Sul in the morning. Book early — availability is limited.
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January 8
Rest in Cruzeiro do Sul
Stay at the Swamy Hotel, Cruzeiro do Sul. Use the time to rest and shop for jungle essentials.
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January 9 · Transfer included
Into the jungle
Your transfer to Varî-Teka Village is included. The festival begins.
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January 12 · Transfer included
Village → Cruzeiro do Sul
After the closing ceremony, your transfer from the village back to Cruzeiro do Sul is included. We suggest a night at the Swamy Hotel.
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From January 13
Fly onward
Fly out of Cruzeiro do Sul on the following days, as you plan or wish.
| 7 Jan | Suggested · Arrive in Brasília |
| 8 Jan | Fly to Cruzeiro do Sul · Swamy Hotel |
| 9 Jan | Included transfer to Varî-Teka · Festival begins |
| 9 — 12 Jan | Vete Varinawa Festival |
| 12 Jan | Closing ceremony · Included transfer to Cruzeiro do Sul · Swamy Hotel (suggested) |
| From 13 Jan | Fly onward, as you plan or wish |
Let us know your travel dates — once you have secured your spot, please tell us your arrival and departure dates (and flight times, once booked) so we can organise your transfers to and from the village.
Before you travel — Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival. EU citizens don't need a visa for stays up to 90 days; US, Canadian and Australian travellers apply for a Brazil eVisa in advance; other nationalities check with the Brazilian consulate. No vaccines are required to enter Brazil; yellow fever and rabies are recommended, along with malaria prevention for Acre. Travel insurance is recommended.
03 — Your Contribution
The value
Festival Contribution · 4 Days
Brazilian reais · January 9 — 12, 2027
100% of the festival contribution goes directly to the Noke Koî community.
Included
- Transfer airport → village
- Transfer village → Cruzeiro do Sul, 12 January
- Village accommodation, 9 — 12 January
- Meals throughout the festival
- The full 4-day festival programme
At your own expense
- International & domestic flights
- Accommodation in Brasília
- Swamy Hotel nights in Cruzeiro do Sul
- Travel insurance (recommended)
04 — What's Included
Included inside the 4-day festival
- Kêne — Traditional body painting
- Sacred plant baths
- Traditional Uni (Ayahuasca) Ceremonies
- Rapé circles & traditional chants
- Pina Varinawa's birthday celebration
- Gathering of tribes & families from the region
- Traditional games & collective celebration
- Artisan market — handcrafted pieces from the community
- Closing ceremony
05 — Life in Varî-Teka
The village & its spaces
Facilities are humble and simple — this is life in the jungle, shared with the community.
Sleeping
Hammock houses and little huts in the jungle. You'll have your own hammock space in shared accommodation — bring a hammock with a mosquito net. Ceremonies take place in the Kupixawa, the ceremony house.
Showers & Toilets
Simple showers, including outdoor showers, and dry toilets. Sleeping and living spaces are shared, but showers and toilets offer privacy. Toilet paper is provided.
Electricity
Generator-powered, with shared charging points for your phone. Bring a power bank.
Wi-Fi & Signal
Wi-Fi is sometimes available, when power and conditions allow — it may be off for several days. There is no phone signal in the jungle, so let your loved ones know you may be offline.
Meals
Three meals a day, prepared by the village cooks with simple local food — rice, beans, tapioca, eggs, fish, chicken and seasonal fruit. Share any dietary needs in advance.
Laundry & Weather
Laundry is hand-washed only. The climate is warm, humid and rainy, with mud, insects and clothes that take longer to dry.
06 — What to Bring
Your packing checklist
Tick items off as you pack.
Sleeping & Comfort
Insect & Weather Protection
Lighting & Power
Hygiene & Laundry
Health, Hydration & Personal Needs
Bags & Everyday Items
Optional Extras
07 — Next Steps
How to secure your spot
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Reach out to Georgina
Message on WhatsApp, send an email, or DM on Instagram to receive the payment instructions to secure your spot.
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Make your payment
Make the full payment of R$ 5,000 (Brazilian reais) through Wise. Please download Wise app if you haven’t got it yet. It’s very quick and simple to use.
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Your spot is confirmed!
You'll be added to the festival WhatsApp group.
We look forward to sharing this magical experience in the forest.
Só alegria 🌞
Vari vari
Feeling called to learn the sacred songs of the Noke Koî?
Come sing with us in the forest before the festival. maî nãti is a 10-day Singing Diet & Musical Lab for women in the Brazilian Amazon.
We’ll spend ten days in Varî-Teka Village learning sacred chants with the Noke Koî, listening to the forest, making music with Natural Symphony, and exploring what wants to come through our own voices.
You can then stay on for the Vete Varinawa Festival and celebrate with the community.
For women only