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Amazonas Natural and Cultural 5 Days Tour

Leticia, Amazonas

Duration

5 days

Tour Type

Private Tour

Guaranteed departure

Languages

Eng-Spa

Overview

We all should discover and mesmerize at the greatness of the Amazon once in our lifetime. In this 5-day trip you will be in a deep connection with nature and locals, as you explore the ecological surroundings of the Colombian Amazon and its borders with Brazil and Perú. You will visit Leticia and Puerto Nariño, as well as hike in the rainforest and some natural reservoirs. Besides, you will learn about the indigenous culture by their own hands. All this focused on sustainable tourism and local experiences. 

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • 5-days disconnecting from city rush and connecting with wild nature
  • Meeting and learning from the indigenous culture in their Malokas
  • Hiking and getting lost in the rainforest full of exotic fauna and flora, as well as the Amazon River
  • Experiencing local food and traditions
  • Supporting sustainable tourism and the protection of natural resources and indigenous reservoirs

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Description

This 5-day trip is designed for bold travelers who want to have an authentic and deeper connection with nature and locals.

Day 1
The journey will start at Leticia’s airport. After you pay the tourism tax, you will meet one of our local guide who will pick you up. Once ready, you will visit the Brazilian border of the Amazon: Tabatinga. Afterwards you will enjoy a delicious typical lunch on a floating restaurant. You will visit Leticia and the famous Parque de los loros (Park of parrots). At the end of the day you will try Capirinha a typical Amazonian and Brazilian cocktail. You will spend the night in Leticia.

Day 2
On this day you will visit an indigenous community in their Maloka. You will have to carry a light backpack for the day out. To get there you will hike deep in the rainforest for about 2 hours. The guide will hand you rubber boots. After getting to the Maloka, you will have the chance to spend time with them. You will learn from their customs and traditions. You will sleep in a hammock and you will have your meals there. You can finish the day with a night hike if chosen.

Day 3
Early in the morning you will leave the Maloka to visit other parts of the Amazon. You will make a stop on the Peruvian Amazon to visit an indigenous community. You will also visit a natural reservoir to see the marvelous Victoria Regia, Isla de los Micos and the Tikuna indigenous community. Then, in Puerto Nariño you will head to the hotel. You will be able to decide whether you want to tour around the town or rest the rest of the day.

Day 4
From Puerto Nariño you will go to San Antonio del Cacao, a Peruvian island. You will go in search of sloths and to explore the flora and fauna and learn from the region and its history. You will go back to Puerto Nariño and you will take another boat to Tarapoto Lake. You will spend the night in a hut in front of the river. Here, you will be able to swim, fish, walk around and enjoy a night firepit.

Day 5
On the last day you will enjoy the morning in Tarapoto lake and afterwards you will go back to Puerto Nariño and then back to Leticia to finish your trip.

Included/Excluded

  • Gran Colombia Tours Guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Land and water transportation
  • All meals
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance all activities
  • Rubber boots
  • All-risk insurance
  • Tourism Tax at the airport. Each passenger needs to pay it on their arrival
  • Flight tickets
  • Extra purchases

Additional Information

🟡 Any activity is completely customizable according to travelers’ preferences

🟡 Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

🟡 Long pants, long sleeve shirt, waterproof clothes and anti-mosquito are recommendable

🟡 We will hand you rubber boots, please make sure to give us your shoe size

🟡 It is important to carry your own lantern or flashlight. You will walk with it and use it often. On the 2nd and 4th you will be in a place with no electric power

🟡 Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen

🟡 You will have to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever

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