Leticia

Cruises & boat tours

We offer a traveling excursion just for you, with one part by boat and the other in the forest to discover several places different every day. Day 1 Pick up at Leticia airport and transfer to the civilian port. Discovery of the market square and typical lunch (fish ceviche or grilled meat) in the city center Departure by boat on the Amazon River to the Tikuna village on the shore of the lake. Trek in primary forest, observation, and interpretation of fauna and flora. Night walk to observe snakes, tarantulas, and insects in the high forest and flood zones. Night in a cozy cabin on the shore of the lake in the village of Tikuna Day 2 Boat trip and observation of pink dolphins and gray dolphins, piranha fishing, and observation of caimans by boat at night. Night in a comfortable cabin in the middle of the primary forest. Day 3 Trip to the Peruvian reserve. Walk and canoa with the native guide andn the forest to observe the slow monkeys in the flooding jungle. Return to the village to pack, and boat to Leticia, arrive at 5pm at the Leticia Port The stays are initiatives organized by a translator guide and by the natives who will welcome you into their communities. Our goal is to provide you with a magical experience, during which you can share different activities with the native population, and respectfully enjoy the wonders of this fantastic place of exuberant nature and great cultural diversity, for an unforgettable trip to the Amazon. Contact us for the best experience!

Join us in this 3 nights and 4 days tour into the majestic Amazonas region. Our expert tour guide will take you to Leticia, Tabatinga, and Puerto Nariño to experience exciting adventures surrounded by nature. Spend the night in a floating cabin on the banks of the Amazon River, walk through jungle trails, and climb the lookout tower in Puerto Nariño to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the jungle. Day 1: The journey will start at Leticia’s airport. After you pay the tourism tax, you will meet one of our local guide who will pick you up. You will get to know a little bit of Leticia. Once ready, you will visit the Brazilian border of the Amazonas: Tabatinga. Besides you will visit the malokas, the traditional houses of the indigenous communities and learn from their culture. To get there you will hike deep in the rainforest. The guide will hand you rubber boots. You will spend the night in a Maloka. Day 2: On your second day, after breakfast, you will travel by boat to reach Puerto Nariño, a beautiful small town without cars and with incredible views. After a short walk and enjoying a local lunch, you will tour the surrounding communities, visit the lookout tower, craft shops, relevant monuments for the community's history, and much more. Toward the end of the day, a family from the Tikuna indigenous community will invite you to dinner in their maloca. You will end the night with a nocturnal walk and return to your accommodation for rest. Day 3: On your last day, after breakfast, you will take another boat to visit the Peruvian community of San Antonio, also known as Cacao Island. There, you will explore an ecological trail created by the community to observe, study, and protect primates, birds, and especially sloths. After the tour, you will enjoy a traditional lunch and return to Puerto Nariño. You will make one last stop at the Correo Lakes to look for pink and gray dolphins and enjoy a swim in its natural waters. You will return to your accommodation for your final night. (If chosen, a nocturnal safari can be arranged) Day 4: On your last day, after breakfast, you will visit the Natutama community project. This center, created by locals, aims to learn about and, above all, educate on the conservation of this region. After this visit, you will return to Leticia and head to the airport for your departure.

Day 1 - Transportation from the hotel you have booked (in Leticia) to the dock where we will be waiting for you, public boat transportation to Puerto Nariño. General information from the guides and check-in of private rooms, you will start discovering our town in which 3 different indigenous communities share a living, visiting the monkey spotting place to interact with them and having a delicious typical lunch. In the afternoon, you will go on a small boat to spot pink and grey dolphins. At night you will have the Tarantula Night Safari and a typical dinner. Accommodation will be done in private rooms, with private bathrooms and electricity. Day 2 - Breakfast, We will navigate from Puerto Nariño for 15 minutes to Peru and then enter the longest and mightiest river in the world, the Amazon, a natural wonder of the World. You will arrive in San Antonio where you will do an amazing jungle trail to spot the biggest species of trees in the Amazon. Opportunity to spot wildlife during the trail. Typical Lunch in the Community. After lunch, you will explore the Tarapoto lakes, pink and grey dolphins, and animal sightseeing on the shore of the lake. At night you will do the night tour safari on a boat. Accommodation will be done in private rooms, with private bathrooms and electricity (same room). Day 3 - Breakfast, You will explore a jungle trekking on a different landscape with hills, visit a native reserve and have the opportunity to spot monkeys and bird watching. Typical lunch and visit the Puerto Nariño Sightseeing tower, try delicious natural ice cream and transfer to Leticia with the 3 pm boat arriving around 5 pm. We will give you the transfer to hotels in Leticia Area.

- Day 1 Welcome to the Amazon - Pick up at the airport - Water or high altitude activity Pick up and welcome at Leticia airport by our local office staff. Lunch included (Voucher redeemable at Tierras Amazónicas or Rocoto restaurants. This voucher includes a main course and established beverage) Activity of your choice Canopy* in the treetops or Kayak in the Amazon lakes. Transfer and accommodation at the chosen hotel (Check In 3PM). Dinner at the hotel. - Day 2 Excursion to dolphins and indigenous communities of the Amazon River and Puerto Nariño Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to the port of Leticia (Estimated pick up time 7:00 am) Navigation by boat on the Amazon River Visit to the Isla de los Micos (depending on the season) Visit to the Ticuna indigenous community of Macedonia (Colombia) and/or Puerto Alegria (Peru) for a presentation of dances and purchase of handicrafts made by the community. Visit and typical buffet lunch in Puerto Nariño. Short walk in Puerto Nariño and its streets. Visit to the Naipata viewpoint in Puerto Nariño. Visit to the Victoria Regia or Lotus Flower Reserve. Dolphin watching on the Amazon river tour (if nature allows it) Return to Leticia with arrival between 4:30 and 5:30 PM. Dinner at the hotel. - Day 3 Jungle and river experience with lodging in Peruvian reserve and houseboat. Pick up at hotel or office between 7:30 am to 8:30 am Transfer to the port of Leticia or port of Tabatinga (depending on the season) Delivery of rubber boots (additional rental cost) Navigation on the Amazon River for approximately one hour to the reserve while watching the flora and fauna. Navigation in small boat in flooded jungle season or one and a half to two hour hike in dry season to enter the reserve. Typical lunch Accommodation in shared rooms in the Peruvian reserve. Hike or night safari Caimaneada (caiman watching) Dinner Overnight accommodation in a shared room on a houseboat - Day 4 Peruvian Reserve Observation of the sunrise and the awakening of the birds. Breakfast Artisanal fishing Rest time in the reserve Lunch Hike and navigation back down the Amazon River to Leticia arriving between 4 to 5 PM Transfer and accommodation at the chosen hotel Dinner at the hotel - Day 5 Border tour and viewpoint of Brazil Breakfast at the hotel Pick up from the agency or hotel in Leticia Tour by tourist signs of Leticia and Tabatinga Brazil Border crossing with Brazil and exchange of currencies Visit to the cultural zoo-botanical park of the army of Tabatinga Brazil Visit traditional local stores Visit to the Mirador Komara Brazil Transfer to the airport back to the city of origin. Lodging at Hotel Zuruma or Siami. Lodging in the Peru Reserve is shared.

Local guides accompany you during your stay on hikes in the rainforest and on boat trips on the Amazon River. Discover the breathtaking wildlife, fish, learn exciting stories about the Amazon and much more incredible adventures are ahead of you. DAY 1 Departure from Leticia at 9 a.m. 1 hour sailboat tour on the Amazon River to the indigenous village. Approximately 20 minutes walk to the house of a local indigenous family. Accommodation in the place and its rooms Artisanal fishing Traditional lunch Walk in the jungle Sighting of animals in their natural habitat until 5.30 p.m. Return to the house Traditional dinner DAY 2 Breakfast at 8 a.m. Visit to the indigenous community Traditional lunch at 12:30 a.m. Preparation for camping at 2:00 p.m. Night walk to see tarantulas, scorpions, caimans, etc. Traditional dinner Sleeping in the jungle DAY 3 Breakfast at 8 a.m. Departure by boat at 9 a.m. Sighting of dolphins Return to the house Traditional lunch Return to Leticia after lunch

DAY 1: We will leave Leticia at 8 a.m. by bus to reach the twenty kilometer distant starting point. We start walking towards the jungle; this first walk goes until approximately 4 p.m. In the middle of the jungle we will take our break for lunch. Then we set up the camp where we will spend the first night. We rest once the camp is finished for our night walk. We return from the walk, have dinner and rest. DAY 2: We will wake up in the middle of the jungle and start the day with a healthy breakfast to continue our trail to the Calderon River. We have lunch in the middle of the trail. Approximately at 2 p.m. we arrive at our destination where we will spend the next 2 nights. It is a small house in the middle of the jungle where a hermit grandfather lives. Once here, we will have the opportunity to experience jungle life where we will go fishing, swimming, enjoy the landscapes and fruits of the jungle, spot different species (monkeys, wild boars, snakes, insects and birds). At night we will find some wildlife. We return to the camp, have dinner and rest. DAY 3: We start the day with a nutritious breakfast. During the day we do different walks in the middle of the jungle, fishing, swimming, lunch and enjoy the place. We return home in the afternoon to rest, have dinner and prepare our luggage for the return trip. DAY 4: We start the day with a healthy breakfast before we start the hike back to Leticia. On the way we will again have the opportunity to observe wild animals in their natural habitat. We have lunch on the way back. Finally we arrive in Leticia at 4 pm. Return to accommodation in Leticia where you will spend the night.

Welcome to the exciting Deep Jungle Experience Plan 4 days in the Amazon! Immerse yourself in the lush rainforest while learning key survival skills from our expert local guides. From building makeshift shelters to identifying edible plants and jungle orienteering techniques, this journey will take you to a fascinating world where nature is your teacher. Day 1 The day begins at 9:00 am from the Amazon tour operations center, leaving in a private 4x4 vehicle by road to the jungle, located about 25 km from Leticia. Accompanied by indigenous Yagua hunter guides, we will venture on a 4-hour walk until we reach the camp in the primary jungle. During the tour we will enjoy a delicious lunch and participate in activities exploring the local fauna and flora during the afternoon. We will enjoy dinner, an excellent fish cooked between leaves. The experience culminates with an exciting one-hour night walk. Day 2 Waking up in the Amazon jungle. After a nutritious breakfast, our indigenous guides take us to collect fruits such as Copuí and Acaí, loaded with energy for our journey. They teach us basic jungle survival skills, from building shelters to finding drinking water. For lunch, we have the option of trying palm worms with yucca, a unique culinary experience. Then, we ventured on a hike through the jungle, crossing rugged landscapes and small ravines. We camp next to a serene ravine where we enjoy a refreshing swim in the ravine. Dinner comforts us after a day of exploration, followed by a night of stories, myths and legends of the jungle around the fire. then in warm hammocks with mosquito nets, ready for a night of rest under the jungle. Day 3 Sunrise in the lush Amazon jungle. After enjoying an energetic breakfast, we participate in artisanal fishing along the ravine, we delight in a typical lunch that highlights the authentic flavors of the region. We continue our exciting journey through the jungle towards the Amazon River. Along the way, we witness the skill of the Yugua indigenous people in extracting the precious latex from rubber, as well as the use of other jungle species for their sustenance. We learn basic jungle survival instructions, from how to light a fire to how to find food. Once we arrive in the Yagua community, the day ends with a family dinner and accommodation in hammocks in the homes of the community's natives.   Day 4 The day begins with a typical breakfast. The morning offers us the opportunity to relax and absorb the tranquility of the environment, or explore the Yagua community, where we can visit the artisans and hold craft workshops. learn about their ceremonial costumes and their daily lives, after lunch we will be returning to Leticia in artisanal boats on the great Amazon River with the probability of observing dolphins during the tour, arriving in Leticia from 4 to 5 in the afternoon.

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.

We all should discover and mesmerize at the greatness of the Amazon river once in our lifetime. In this 5-day journey, you will be deeply connected with nature and the locals while exploring the ecological environment of the Colombian Amazon and its borders with Brazil and Peru. Day 1 The journey will begin at Leticia’s airport. After paying the tourism tax, you will meet one of our local guides who will welcome you. Your first stop will be the San Antonio Indigenous Reserve. To visit this community, you will take walks through the jungle while learning about the medicinal uses of traditional plants. Enjoy your lunch and rest. Spend your first night in this reserve (you can choose to sleep in hammocks). Day 2 On your second day, enjoy breakfast and then return to Leticia to embark on a different adventure in the Flor de Loto Natural Reserve. Depending on the season, you will either navigate the flooded jungle or walk through it to reach the location. Here, you can enjoy many activities such as birdwatching, canoeing or kayaking, artisanal fishing, a night outing, and swimming in the lake or the Amazon River (depending on the season). Spend a night here completely disconnected. Day 3 On this day, enjoy your breakfast and then take a boat to reach Puerto Nariño, a beautiful small town without cars and with incredible views. After a short walk and enjoying a local lunch, you will tour the surrounding communities, visit the lookout tower, craft shops, relevant monuments for the community's history, and much more. Toward the end of the day, a family from the Tikuna indigenous community will invite you to dinner in their maloca. You will end the night with a nocturnal walk and return to your accommodation for rest. Day 4 After breakfast, you will take another boat to visit the Peruvian community of San Antonio, also known as Cacao Island. There, you will explore an ecological trail created by the community to observe, study, and protect primates, birds, and especially sloths. After the tour, you will enjoy a traditional lunch and return to Puerto Nariño. You will make one last stop at the Correo Lakes to look for pink and gray dolphins and enjoy a swim in its natural waters. You will return to your accommodation for your final night. (If chosen, a nocturnal safari can be arranged) Day 5 On your last day, after breakfast, you will visit the Natutama community project. This center, created by locals, aims to learn about and, above all, educate on the conservation of this region. After this visit, you will return to Leticia and head to the airport for your departure.

Our professional and friendly team of drivers will make sure you have a completely safe and comfortable trip. You just have to relax and enjoy the short ride from your accommodation in Leticia to the airport or the other way round. We will welcome you to our city from the very beginning and, if you are leaving, we will assure you leave it having enjoyed it from start to finish. We offer arrival or departure transfers. From or to the Airport Alfredo Vásquez Cobo, and from or to your accommodation. It is the best way to start your Leticia adventure and an amazing send-off too! Travel safe: We are here to help, our transfer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One of our professional drivers will be waiting for you in the chosen meeting point and will help you loading your luggage in the car. You will be transferred on a private and comfortable vehicle, and we will make sure of leaving you where you have to be. Don't worry about anything! Just relax in the back of the car as we finish this short trip to your destination.