Private expeditions · Indigenous guides · Max 6 travelers
"This is not a tour company.
It is a family opening
its home."
Eliceo Matapi Yucuna began guiding travelers through the Colombian Amazon in 2014, drawing on the ancestral knowledge of his Matapi and Yucuna heritage. Every expedition he leads is rooted in cultural respect, conservation, and the kind of direct connection with the rainforest that only a local family can offer.
Featured in Lonely Planet and Bradt guidebooks, Colombia Remote Adventures invests a portion of every booking in school supplies for Indigenous children and plants trees toward a privately managed conservation reserve along the Amazon River.
As seen in Lonely Planet and Bradt guidebooks — recognized for responsible, community-led Amazon expeditions.
Each itinerary is built around Indigenous families who have lived beside the Amazon for generations. Private groups of 1–6 only.
Leticia · Puerto Nariño · Tarapoto Lakes
Our signature expedition. Pink dolphin encounters, a 40-metre tree house canopy walk, bioluminescent night hike, and sunrise canoa on Tarapoto Lakes — all with Matapi and Yucuna families as hosts.
Tarapoto Lakes · Mocagua · Night Safaris
Caiman night walks, Maikuchiga monkey rescue center, Monkey Island (450 ha), pink dolphins, and giant lily canoeing. Built for travelers who want to witness wildlife with minimal impact.
Matapi & Yucuna Healings
Two traditional yagé ceremonies led by Taita healers who have worked with us for over a decade. Preparation rituals, diet guidance, integration circles, and maloca lodging in primary forest. Full EN/ES/PT support.
The Cradle of the Amazon River
A slower pace through Colombia's first plastic-free town. Ideal for families. Community-hosted lodging, river walks, and dolphin watching on the Tarapoto Lakes.
Pink Dolphins & Endemic Birds
Over 700 species recorded in this region. Sunrise departures, eBird support, motorized canoe in várzea forest, Wirapuru Bird Lodge, and guided sessions in Peru's Yanayacu creek. Max 6 birders.
Bushcraft with Indigenous Masters
Build shelters, filters, and traps alongside expert Indigenous instructors. Fire-making workshops, overnight hammocks deep in the rainforest. Satellite communication and support boats at all times.
Every Colombia Remote Adventures expedition — from the first boat transfer to the last meal — is covered in your price.
Fast boats, airport pickups, and traditional canoa rides. Organized from Leticia so every transfer runs on time.
Rest in private rooms with bathrooms and fans hosted by Indigenous families on the riverbank.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks prepared fresh from Amazonian ingredients in each community.
Your guide stays with you 24/7, fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Ancestral knowledge shared every day.
New expeditions across Colombia's most remote destinations. Seasonal departures. Limited availability.
Orinoco River · Raudales de Maipures
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The River of Five Colors
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Bogotá · Amazon · Medellín · Cartagena
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Wayuu Culture · Caribbean Dunes
See expeditionPrices cover fast boats, private lodging, all meals, and your Indigenous guide. Send us your dates for an exact quote.
| Expedition | Duration | Group | Starting from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Nature Tour | 4 Days | 2–8 | Per person Contact for pricing | Plan this |
| Amazon Wildlife Adventure | 4 Days | Max 6 | Per person Contact for pricing | Plan this |
| Ayahuasca Healing Therapy | 4 Days | 1–6 | Per person Contact for pricing | Plan this |
| Puerto Nariño Adventure | 4 Days | Private | Per person Contact for pricing | Plan this |
| Amazon Birdwatching Tour | 4 Days | 1–6 | Per person Contact for pricing | Plan this |
| Survival Amazon Tour | 4 Days | 2–6 | Per person Contact for pricing | Plan this |
| Colombia Full Adventure | 10 Days | Private | Per person Contact for pricing | Plan this |
All prices are all-inclusive: transportation, lodging, meals, guide, and activities.
WhatsApp +57 312 511 5952 for an instant quote.
"Four days on the Amazon River with Eliceo's family let us paddle to Puerto Nariño and sleep in private riverfront rooms."
"Matapi healers guided every ceremony with translators in English and Portuguese — we felt safe, grounded, and deeply welcomed."
"We spotted pink river dolphins and dozens of rare species before breakfast thanks to guides who know every call."
Eliceo explains the seasonal patterns that bring boto dolphins to the surface at sunrise — and why keeping groups small protects this behavior.
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A guide to the bioluminescent species, nocturnal sounds, and ancestral navigation techniques used by Matapi and Yucuna families on night walks.
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Endemic riverweed Macarenia clavigera blooms only between June and November — why timing your visit matters and how we plan access responsibly.
Read notePrefer to talk directly? Eliceo responds personally on WhatsApp, usually within a few hours.
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