About Kuntur journeys
This company is based on a long friendship with the Chancas of Llucanayacu, which results in a win-win situation for everyone (rainforest, natives, tourists and Kuntur Journeys).
We are dedicated to the discovery of new alternative tourist opportunities – reaching for exploratory interactive human experiences that are in harmony with nature and Mother Earth’s natural environment.
We are an organization that work with the Chancas of Llucanayacu who themselves are dedicated to not only preserving the culture of their ancestors, but also to continued living in balanced harmony with their environment.
We invite tourists to enter this Lost World, with exclusive and authentic experiences in a unique environment, while at the same time stimulating the area economically with employment. It is also our goal, as an organization, to preserve this magnificent jungle together with the full participation of the Natives in the region.
Kuntur Journeys actively co0perates on projects with local authorities, companies and private persons in order to protect and reforest the rainforest in this area.
We painfully see that there are foreign elements that are hiring natives whose sole economic income is tied inexorably to the deforestation of the Amazon. The international treaties and governmental laws do not help. People in this area are simply cutting the forest away for financial gain, and no one stops them.
Less forests means less rain, and we already notice this. Less rain means that the people of the area will eventually have to leave, as the area will no longer be able to support them.
At the moment some natives are finding work helping the destroyers of the rainforest. The goal of our initiative is to create better, more sustainable opportunities to make a living by means of eco-tourism.
WHAT WE ARE NOT:
We are not a company that will exploit or damage the area or the local people in any way.
We do not accept that visitors will take souvenirs in the form of animals, parts of animals, or endangered plants even though it may offered by the locals.
We will not accept more tourists than is comfortable for the natives, or more than the centre can properly handle.
Persons that offend the natives or disrespect the rainforest will be asked to leave at their own expense.
Brick
Brick Wade Ogden from Kuntur Journeys is a self made businessman and ex-marine who has been in the hotel and print advertising business for many years. Currently he lives in Amsterdam, Holland and together with his wife Elena owns operates Prinsenhuis. Besides being one of the driving forces behind Kuntur Journeys, he and Elena are involved in philanthropic ventures.
They are building an orphanage in Dakar, Senegal that will house, feed and educate up to 100 homeless street children.
Brick studies shamanism with Orlando and has a deep respect for the natives and jungle.
Orlando
Orlando Chujandama Huazanga is an indigenous native and a highly respected shaman in the region.
He is the president of the Urku Runa organization www.urkuruna.com. Orlando is frequently invited by universities and organizations around the world to share his knowledge of the rainforest.
Years ago and with no resources, this modest man began his steadfast vision of how to protect the environment of his people. Together with his tribe, and now Leonardo and Brick, this vision has finally formed into the Kuntur Journeys and the www.llucanayacu.com projects.
Aquilino Sr.
Aquilino Chujandama Amasifen Sr. is the father of the 4 sons in the tabs to the left. He was born where Maloca lodge & park is built.
He was taught by his father in the ways of the curandero and has lived and worked like a curandero whole his life.
He and his wife have 4 sons and 4 daughters and all of them are in good health.
Alex
Alex Chujanadama Amasifen , is a primary driving force behind the project for Urku Runa. Beside his endevours in this proyect he will also run for mayor of the Chasuta region in order to make a difference. Addressing issues and solving problems for the environment and the locals.
Alex lives in 2 worlds, after graduating from the university of Tarapoto, he was trained by Leonardo in management and communication, which makes him capable to understand the western world whilst also being deeply involved with his people, the indigenous natives of the region.
Artidoro
Artidoro Chujandama Amasifen, is a real native , as he 
does not like to go into the modern city and prefers to stay in the jungle which is his home.
Artidoro is a great guide. He is able to identify animals and plants long before they are visible. He is real hunter and runs fearless through the jungle looking for animals or plants.
He is shy in nature, but a very good friend and he takes his work very seriously. Much of the carpentry work of the Maloca Lodge & Park comes from his hands.
Henry
Henry Chujandama Amasifen is like his brother Artidoro, a real man of the jungle with immense knowledge of the jungle plants and animals. His knowledge of construction is substantial. The natives here are great builders in general.
He too does not like the city and has his house deep in the jungle, but now that his baby girl has to go to school, he must now live in the village of Chasuta.
Henry likes to drive the boat and you will see him as a guide for river excursions.
Aquilino Jr.
Aquilino Chujandama Amasifen jr. is the youngest son of the family. This bright young man is currently studying at the university of Tarapoto and will also be an important driving force in future projects.
In his spare time he likes to go to the jungle in order to work with his brothers.