The Amazon River is home to many extraordinary places that you will be able to visit during this tour. These include the Isla de los Micos (Monkey Island), where you will see 450 hectares of completely undisturbed forest, full of birds, mammals and apes. You will also have the opportunity to admire black caimans, the Victoria Regia lily and pink dolphins along the way.
Explore remote places on an Amazon tour!This incredible tour in Colombia will take you into the heart of the Amazon where you will take river trips to visit remote Amazonian tribes, explore spectacular natural destinations and search for monkeys, caimans, anacondas, birds and pink dolphins. You will visit a natural reserve and sleep in an eco-lodge in Peru to immerse yourself in the spectacular Amazonian landscape. Then take a river tour to the vibrant port city along the Amazon called Puerto Nariño. Finish your adventure in Leticia, the capital city of this region of Colombia. The Amazon region is not only one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems in the world, it is also rich in terms of ancient wisdom and traditions, which are maintained by its indigenous communities inhabiting the area. These indigenous communities live in perfect harmony with the nature around them. EXPERIENCE TYPE Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Adventure |
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Tour Highlights
Amazon Region
River Exploration Trips
Visit Local Indigenous Communities
The Amazon region is not only one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, it is also rich in terms of ancient wisdom and traditions, which are maintained by its indigenous communities inhabiting the area. These indigenous communities live in perfect harmony with the nature around them. Some of them prefer to stay in areas that are difficult for outsiders to access, while others choose to live in villages where they produce handicrafts, and allow visitors to observe some of their traditional activities and rituals. During this tour you will visit the communities of the Ticunas.
Hiking in the Jungle & Night Exploration
During the trip you will have the opportunity to further experience the wonders of this spectacular region, by hiking from the shore of the Amazon River into the jungle. Here you will be able to see the typical fauna and flora of the Amazon ecosystem. There is also a night tour offered for those wishing to observe the black caimans.
Visit Puerto Nariño
Located on the banks of the Loretoyaco River, Puerto Nariño is the second-largest urbanization in the Amazonas department. Most people living in this close-knit community have indigenous Yaguas or Ticunas heritage. You won’t find any cars in the small town of Puerto Nariño, as locals get around on foot or with canoes. Learn more about the culture in this quaint area while staying in Puerto Nariño overnight. You will enjoy seeing how the people co-exist with nature in this community along with river bank.
What to Expect
Detailed Itinerary
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DAY 1 Travel to Leticia and City Tour
Fly to Leticia, the main city in the Colombian Amazon region and one of the major ports on the Amazon river. It is also the city where Colombia, Brasil and Peru come together in a place known as the three frontiers (Las tres Fronteras), which allows you to visit the three countries in just one day.
Upon arrival in Leticia, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the Airport to start exploring this wonderful region of Colombia. This adventure will begin with Tabatinga, the neighbouring Brazilian city connected to Leticia by road and footpath. You will learn about the history of this town and visit some of the most interesting places there.
Then in Leticia, you will visit the tourist boardwalk or malecón turístico to see the colourful canoes and a little plaza with lots of shops and restaurants. The Museo Etnografico will also be one of the most educative stops during the tour. This museum provides great information about the indigenous communities living in this region of Colombia. Finally, you will finish this tour with a visit to Parque de Santander at dusk to observe hundreds of parakeets returning from the jungle to feed and rest in the park. The noise is impressive, and even if you are not that interested in birds, there is no doubt that it is a unique experience.
Note: Museo Etnografico is closed on Sundays and Mondays
Overnight: Leticia Meal Plan: None
DAY 2 Jungle hike and exploration at Marasha Natural Reserve (Peru)
Today we will travel to Marasha Natural Reserve in Peru, located 45 minutes by boat and about 1.5 hours hiking from the shore of the Amazon River. November to April is the high water season, so you will reach the reserve by boat instead of walking.
During the journey from the river to the natural reserve, you will observe the great landscape of the jungle with its huge centennial and medicinal trees such as ceibas, ohes, capinurys, chuchuguaza and acril. You will also have the chance to see a great variety of birds, butterflies, monkeys, frogs and insects.
The reserve is a peaceful place to immerse yourself into the incredible atmosphere of the Amazon jungle. You will take a boat trip around the lake in front of the ecolodge to see more local fauna and flora, including the great Victoria Regia. You can also spend time kayaking or fishing.
After dinner, there will be a tour to see the nocturnal activity in the jungle and search for black caimans.
Overnight: Marasha Natural Reserve Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Day Trip along the Amazon River and Puerto Narino
Another interesting village to visit in the Colombian Amazon region is Puerto Nariño, inhabited mainly by local indigenous Ticuna; it is an environmentally friendly town where motorized vehicles are banned. It is on the edge of the river Loretoyaco without streets, cars or motorbikes. Instead, the "roads" are palm-lined sidewalks that connect all the community's neighbourhoods. For their efforts to peacefully coexist with nature, Puerto Nariño was named the first tourism sustainable town in Colombia.
After breakfast, we will travel from Marasha to Puerto Nariño. Along the way, we will stop to visit the indigenous community in Mocagua to learn about the Ticuna people. Then, we will continue to Puerto Narino. From Puerto Nariño, we will go to the famous Lago Tarapoto to have the chance to see pink and grey dolphins and other local fauna.
Note: From August to October, the river's water level will be lower, so the entrance to the Lago Tarapoto may not be possible. If that is the case, we will go to other places to see dolphins.
Overnight: Puerto Nariño Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Transfer to Leticia
After breakfast, you will take a boat to Leticia. It will take approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival in Leticia, depending on the departure time of our flight. You will have more time to explore the city. At the required time, we will transfer you to the Airport.
Overnight: - Meal Plan: Breakfast
Accommodation
Marasha
Marasha Natural Reserve
This spectacular natural reserve is located in the Peruvian side of the river. During your time there, you will stay in cabins with private bathroom. The elevated cabins were designed and built under the rules of environmental preservation of biodiversity. The accommodation is very basic but it will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself into the spectacular nature of the Amazon jungle. The reserve only has electricity available from 6pm till 10 pm. Enough time to charge phones, cameras and shower before dinner.
Puerto Nariño
Waira Selva Hotel
With only 13 rooms, this small hotel in Puerto Nariño is one of the best options in this interesting village surrounded by the most diverse nature on the Amazon river, very close to Lake Tarapoto where you can enjoy the sighting of the wonderful pink dolphins. The hotel features a restaurant and a garden. The rooms have private bathroom and fan.
Leticia
Waira Suites Hotel
Waira Suites Hotel is located in the city centre of Leticia to only 10 minutes driving from the Airport. The rooms have many amenities such as comfortable beds, tv cable, air conditioner, shower with warm water and security box in case you need it. The hotel has a restaurant where you can find the traditional local food as well as international dishes. There is also a swimming pool, bar and gym.
Essential Information
What's Included
- Airport transfers in Leticia
- 1 night accommodation in Leticia
- 1 night accommodation at Natural Reserve Marasha (Peru)
- 1 night accommodation in Puerto Nariño
- Meals as defined in the itinerary
- Local tour guide
- Ground and river transportation
- Entry tickets and activities mentioned in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- Meals not defined in the itinerary
- Tourist tax. (You will have to pay this tax upon arrival to the airport in Leticia. The price is about 40,000 COP)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Domestic Fligths
How to Book
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