Full jungle experience
ID: GYG840095-1347326
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 3 days
Description
Discover the Amazon jungle along the river with guided tours by locals, offering an authentic experience through both highland and floodplain areas."
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring cash for personal expenses
Be prepared for high humidity and potential rain
Respect local customs and wildlife
Be prepared for high humidity and potential rain
Respect local customs and wildlife
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.