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A trip to the Amazon is a transformative experience that will connect you with nature and make you reflect on the importance of its protection. Immerse yourself in the vibrant diversity of the largest rainforest on the world's longest river. There every leaf, every sound and every ray of sun come to life, the rivers whisper ancient secrets and the trees stand as guardians of life. Amazonas a place that awakens the adventurous spirit in every traveler. Connect with the beating of the drums of your soul.
The Amazon represents the ancestral route to the heart of the planet. The jungle is the voice of the spirit of the earth.
At the Vásquez Cobo Airport in Leticia, one of the hosts will pick you up to take you by vehicle to the Leticia dock, where you will board a public boat heading to the community of Mocagua. After dropping off your things, you will take a tour of Mocagua Island. When you return to the hostel you can enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you will navigate the grandeur of the river in search of pink dolphins. When you return, you will have dinner and take a night walk, where you will be surrounded by the sounds of nature, nocturnal species and magical scenes that only occur at night, such as the bioluminescence of fungi in the humid soils of the Amazon.
After breakfast, they will leave for the community of San Antonio (Peru), who are part of Altamira, a social project that seeks to preserve and conserve sloth bears, and where you can do hiking activities to also spot birds and other species typical of this species. jungle ecosystem. You will have lunch in the community and in the afternoon you visit a lake to observe the emblematic Victoria Regia, icon of the Amazon. At the end of the afternoon they will take you back to Mocagua.
After having breakfast, you will embark along the Amazon River towards Puerto Nariño. There you will tour the town and visit the Natutama Museum and the Mirador. You will also navigate the Tarapoto Lakes to appreciate the flora and fauna of the place, if you are lucky you will see the pink dolphins. At the end of the afternoon you will return to Mocagua.
Depending on the time of your return, after breakfast you will do a daytime canoeing activity near the hotel facilities. Then your experience will end.
Take into account:
*The itinerary is for reference as it is subject to changes due to weather, host logistics or other factors at the destination*
**In case you take the experience during the dry season (July to November):
Day 1: Upon your arrival in Leticia after being picked up at the airport, you will be taken by vehicle to the bridge located on the Malecón de Leticia. From there you will have to walk for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. and then board the afternoon public boat. This day you will not visit Mocagua Island.
Day 2: In the morning you will do the Hike to Mocagua Island and the other activities described in this itinerary.
Day 3 : Canoeing is not done since the water levels would not allow it, in which case it is replaced by a workshop in ceramics, weaving or basket weaving (it is only possible to choose one). For your return to Leticia, they will leave you at the dock so you can walk again to the boardwalk like the first day.
- Hike to Mocagua Island, dolphin watching, night walk, visit Altamira Project in Peru, sighting of sloth bears, giant Ceiba and Victoria regia.
- Tour to Puerto Nariño, visit to the Natutama museum, viewpoint and Lake Tarapoto and daytime canoeing.
Recommendations and Travel Equipment
Travel Equipment:
-Sunscreen and lipstick (ideal if it is natural).
-Insect repellent.
-Sunglasses, with a minimum UV400 filter.
-Canteen, thermos or camelback.
-Personal towel to use during walks.
-Small backpack to use during walks.
-Basic elements of personal hygiene.
-Traveller documents: passport, identity card or citizenship card, military booklet and medical insurance card.
Travel clothing:
-It is important to wear comfortable clothing, preferably quick-drying, light-colored synthetic clothing. Long pants (preferably not jeans) and long-sleeved shirts or T-shirts.
-Closed, comfortable shoes for walking and easy drying. You can also bring some additional sandals.
-Rubber boots. Pantanera boots from size 35 to 42 are loaned at the accommodation.
-Lightweight waterproof.
-Dress or swimwear.
-Hat or cap.
-Scarf or sarong to protect you from the sun.