Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the Amazonas Express. During this three-day, two-night journey down the Amazon river, you’ll visit small indigenous villages and meet the Ticuna, Yagua, and Cocama families, who will be your hosts and share the most interesting stories of the region. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit Tarpato Lakes where dolphins live and Puerto Nariño. The Amazonas Express is a complete experience that will allow you to explore the region with the world’s highest biodiversity and truly discover the beauty of the Amazon rainforest.
Day 1
Departure from Leticia at 8 a.m.
Navigation on the Amazon River
Observation of birds and dolphins
Stop in the indigenous community
Traditional lunch
Walk through the jungle
Traditional dinner
Night walk with observation of nocturnal wildlife
Visitors have the possibility to choose between spending the first night in a jungle camp; a house of an indigenous family or a night in the cabin of a Natural Reserve.
Day 2
Breakfast
Observation of the Amazonian sunrise
Sighting of monkeys and other early morning animals
Traditional lunch
Navigation on the Amazon River to Puerto Nariño
Arrival in Puerto Nariño at 4-5 p.m.
Sunset observation at the lakes of Tarapoto
Traditional dinner
Visitors have the possibility to choose between spending the second night in a cabin in front of the Tarapoto Lakes and spending the night in a Hotel in Puerto Nariño.
Day 3
Breakfast
Visit of Puerto Nariño
Ascent to the viewpoint
Traditional lunch
Navigation on the Amazon River to Leticia
Arrival in Leticia at 5-6 p.m.
Note
At request of the visitors it is possible to spend the nights in cabins or camping in the jungle. The menu of meals may vary according to the season and the preferences of the visitors. The guide service is provided by local guides from the region.
The tour includes:
Accommodation in Leticia (the night before and the night after the tour) ; pick up from the airport to the hotel ; transport ; camping equipment ; food ; hydration ; activities ; local guides ; medical insurance ; jungle equipment (hammock, mosquito net, boots, etc.).
Equipment to take with you
Note: You will receive wellington boots for the tour. Bring only what you need for the tour to avoid carrying a heavy backpack.
Backpack
A towel
Hiking boots
Long trousers
Shorts
Sandals to stay in the camps
A rain jacket
A jumper (at night in the jungle it can get cold)
T-shirts
Swimming suit
Socks and underwear
Insect repellent
Sun cream
Torch
Personal toiletries
Neutral soap
