Highlights
- Explore the jungle with the best native guides
- Discover the flooded forest and highland jungle of this area of the Amazon
- Experience the jungle in an authentic way
Description
Day 1: The tour starts at 9:00 am from Hostel Casa de las Palmas in Leticia, Colombia. You’ll be driven to the Tacana River for a two-hour jungle hike to a Huitoto maloca. After lunch, there’s a hike to the Colombia-Brazil border for wildlife spotting. Back at the maloca, learn about the mambe process and the significance of the coca plant for the Huitoto. In the evening, join a guided nocturnal jungle walk. Spend the night in the maloca in a hammock.
Day 2: On day two, hike back to the road and return to Leticia by van. After a brief village stop, take an exciting boat journey along the Amazon and Yavari rivers to Sacambu Lodge in the flooded jungle between Brazil and Peru. Enjoy lunch, go boat fishing for piranhas, and explore the Yavari River for pink and gray dolphins. Take a refreshing swim in a lake, witness the sunset, and return to the lodge for dinner. Embark on a thrilling boat expedition to spot caimans and, depending on the season, enjoy a captivating night hike through the flooded jungle. The adventure continues in the mysterious darkness of the jungle!
Day 3: On the morning of the third day, cruise along the Sacambu River, immersing yourself in its stunning landscape. Visit a small Peruvian village, where you’ll encounter the colossal Arapaima gigas, the world’s largest river fish. Observe playful monkeys and, depending on the water level of the Amazon River, choose between a boat journey or a walk through the flooded jungle. The tour concludes with your return to Leticia around 5:00 pm.
Includes
Airport pick-up
Assistance insurance
Complete meals during the tour
Hydration
Transportation during the tour
Native guides
Spanish to English translator if required
Rubber boots, hammock, mosquito net and blanket for sleeping in the jungle
Important Information
- Bring cash for personal expenses
Be prepared for high humidity and potential rain
Respect local customs and wildlife
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
