RIVERS AND JUNGLES OF THE AMAZON
6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS
Step into the Amazon like a true explorer. Navigate rivers and blackwater lakes, trek through deep jungle, camp in the heart of nature, and connect with local communities.
Adventure, culture, and exploration in one authentic experience.
DAY 1
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7:00 am Departure from Leticia, navigating the Amazon River towards Puerto Nariño.
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Town tour including the viewpoint, Natütama Museum, and an Amazon fruit ice cream.
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Lunch at a local restaurant.
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Meet your local guide and travel along the Loretoyacu River to the Puerto Rico community (~1.5 hours).
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Short 15-minute walk to Capibara Forest Lodge.
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Accommodation in a hammock with mosquito net (basic facilities, no electricity).
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Night jungle walk for insect and wildlife observation.
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Return to the lodge for dinner in a traditional open-air kitchen and rest.
DAY 2
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Breakfast at the lodge.
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Preparation of camping gear and jungle hike to the campsite.
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Set up your hammock with mosquito net (hands-on learning).
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Prepare lunch in the jungle and enjoy some rest time.
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Night exploration for possible wildlife spotting.
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Return to the lodge for dinner, storytelling around the fire, and rest.
DAY 3
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Breakfast in the jungle.
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Camp breakdown and return to the Puerto Rico community.
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Lunch at a local family home.
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Return to the lodge for a shower and rest.
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Navigation through blackwater lakes, with artisanal fishing, exploration, and sunset watching.
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Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
DAY 4
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Breakfast at the lodge.
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Departure to the Amazon River and on to the mouth of the Amacayacu River.
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Meet your local guide and navigate along the Amacayacu River to the indigenous community of San Martín.
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Community visit and lunch at a local restaurant.
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Continue along the Amacayacu River to Nainekü Lodge.
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Accommodation in a cabin with a private bathroom (solar power and 24-hour electricity).
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Night walk for insect and possible wildlife observation.
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Dinner and rest.
DAY 5
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Breakfast at the lodge.
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Visit to the San Martín community for a handicraft workshop with a local artisan.
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Lunch in the community.
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Transfer to the Amazon River, public boat to a reserve in Peru, and meet your local guide.
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Jungle hike (~2 hours) to learn about medicinal plants and spot wildlife.
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Arrival and accommodation in a private room (electricity 6:00 pm–10:00 pm).
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Dinner and night safari for possible caiman spotting. Rest.
DAY 6
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Breakfast at the reserve.
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Kayaking on the lake for birdwatching and a visit to the 500-year-old “Grandfather Tree.”
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Lunch.
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Artisanal fishing and time to enjoy the reserve.
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Boat ride to the Amazon River (~20 minutes) and transfer back to Leticia.
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End of the tour at the Leticia port at 5:00 pm.