Amazon Wildlife Adventure
About the Tour
On the “Amazon Wildlife Adventure” you will explore the Amazonian rainforests in Colombia and Peru as you immerse yourself in and learn about the natural splendour of this region as well as its indigenous cultures by visiting various local communities.
Note: we recommend you arrive early for this tour.
How many days?
3 Nights - 4 Days
Day 1 Wayruru
After welcoming you at the airport we take a taxi down the road leading to Terapacá where we will begin an ecological walk of 2 hours in the jungle to the indigenous Wayruru community. During the walk you will learn about timber trees, medicinal plants of the region and the various indigenous cultures and their customs practices.
Upon reaching the Maloca or traditional longhouse, known to the natives of the region as a place where meetings and traditional festivals are held, you will be received by the shaman or leader in charge. He will speak about the importance of this place within the tribe and the sacred substances that are used there such as Mambe, Coca, Rape, Ambil and ground tobacco. You can then enjoy a traditional lunch. This is followed by a visit to the “chagra”, the place where traditional crops such as cassava, banana, pineapple, the coca plant and tobacco are grown. You will get the chance to learn about regional cuisine while preparing dinner with community members. After dinner we can go on a night walk to see bioluminescent mushrooms and other fascinating animals and plants.
Accommodation: hammocks or a cabaña (hut)
Day 2 Arara
After breakfast we cross the Amazon River in a “Peke Peke” (a small wooden boat) over to Peru where we will visit the Natamu Nature Reserve, home of the indigenous Chinería community who live along the banks of the river with the same name. At Natamu, we will go on a nature walk, if the water level permits it. If the water level is too high we will explore the jungle by canoe or kayak. We can visit the indigenous community, go fishing or simply relax and soak in the beauty of the rainforest. After dinner we can go on a night walk or try and spot Caymans on a night boat trip.
Accommodation: hammocks or a cabaña (hut)
Day 3 Natamu
After breakfast we will continue our journey by boat to Puerto Nariño which we will reach before lunch. We will have time to explore the village, check out the Natatuma Foundation where animals that inhabit the Tarapoto Lake and its surrounding are displayed in form of statues. We can also head to the viewpoint – a fantastic place for photos of the village.
After a typical lunch at the Las Magaritas restaurant we can take a boat to visit and swim in the Tarapoto Lake about 20 minutes from the village, go Piranha fishing or loom out for pink and grey dolphins. We end our third day with dinner at Doña Luz or we can help you explore some typical local street food
Accommodation: in a cabaña (hut)
Day 4 Leticia
We will have breakfast early in the morning and take the boat to Leticia, which will take us around 2 hours. We will then drop you off in town or take you to the airport as requested.
1 Adventurer
$3.120.000 COP
Add an Extra Day: $500.000 COP
2 Adventurers (price x Person)
$2.150.000 COP
Add an Extra Day: $500.000 COP
3 Adventurers: Price x Person
$1.980.000 COP
Add an Extra Day: $350.000 COP each adventurer
4 Adventurers: Price x Person
$1.800.000 COP
Add an Extra Day: $350.000 COP each adventurer
5 Adventurers: Price x Person
$1.580.000 COP
Add an Extra Day: $350.000 COP each adventurer
Extra Day: Arara Ecolodge
In the early afternoon we will go on a small hike to set up our camp in the jungle. There over a camp fire we will cook our dinner, tell stories and experience the jungle close up. We will go on a night walk so you can spot all the animals and insects that are hiding throughout the day.
Accommodation: Hammock in the jungle
Useful informations
High water levels can be expected in February, March, Abril and the highest levels can be expected all through May and beginning of June. The water levels drop from mid-June.
Transportation by land and water, meals (3x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner), accommodation for 3 nights, non-alcoholic refreshments and entrance fees as well as professional, multilingual, local Amazonian guides and a contribution to our educational and our environmental project
Your flight tickets, the entrance tax to Leticia as well as any alcoholic drinks are NOT included.
Please check out our Packlist, FAQ-page and our general Travel Guide for the Amazon Region. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to add an extra day or make any changes to the itinerary.