Arrival to Leticia
Arrival to Leticia from Bogota.
On arrival, transfer to a comfortable hotel in Leticia.
In the afternoon, a guided walk in Leticia is included. Leticia has long been known for being a shipping point for trading with tropical and aquarium fishes. It is the capital of the Colombian Amazonas region and limits to Brazil and Peru. This unique position makes it an exciting place where the natives from all three countries arrive and trade their products.
The tour includes the hanging houses and a visit to the marketplace and ends up in Santander Park at 17:30. Every day, simultaneously, thousands of screeching perricos (parrots) gather for nightly rest. The sound and sight of the birds are unique and a bit bizarre.
There are also plenty of possibilities to purchase the items during the guided tour before the jungle trip starts the following day.
Included meals: Breakfast

Calanoa Lodge: Visit Monkey rescue Center and an indigenous community
Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the harbour. Around 10 am the public boat up the Amazonas. After sailing around 1,5 hours, the boat arrives at the lodge, Calanoa.

Checkin and lunch.

In the afternoon, visit “Maikuchiga”, a monkey rehabilitation Center. The foundation is dedicated to the conservation of Amazonian biodiversity. It has achieved great results by involucrate the local community to preserve especially endangered more giant primates. The foundation receives confiscated primates and birds, nurtures them, and, when possible, reintegrates them into their natural habitat.

Afterwards, visit the Indian Community Mocagua. It is an easygoing, beautiful community where life seems more relaxed and straightforward than urban areas.
Visit a local family and learn more about the ancients technics for using straws for making multiple purpose baskets, before returning to the lodge.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Calanoa Lodge: Visit to Isla Cacao and Tarapoto Lake
Morning visit to Isla De Cacao:
This island was formerly part of the Peruvian mainland, but a change in the river made it an Island. It is mainly populated by the Tikuna and Campas tribes in the small community, San Antonio. It is an excellent place for spotting fauna, such as sloths and birds.
Besides, it is also a perfect place for seeing the Victoria Amazonica, the world largest water lily.
Nowadays, the community of San Antonio is mainly visited by tourists, but back in the ’90s, it was frequented by the narco baron that, due to the strategic position, established a landing track for their merchandise. After the drug war, the landing track turned into the “main road” of the community, which still remains.

Afternoon visit to the Tarapoto Lake:

In the afternoon, visit Tarapoto Lake in a small traditional boat. It is a great place to spot pink and grey dolphins and even take a swim with them. Others might prefer to stay on the boat enjoying the sunset and the vibrant birdlife.

Return to the lodge for dinner.
In the late evening, jungle night walk while observing the night fauna.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Visit the indigenous community of San Martin. Night in Puerto Nariño

After breakfast, sail upriver along the Amacayacu reserve until reaching the small and very authentic community of San Martin. San Martin is home to different tribes, as well as a dutch scientist who, for almost two decades, has dedicated her life to wildlife protection and science.
Visit the chakra (kitchen garden). Here we will get acquainted with the richness of nature and understand a bit more about living in the jungle.

We will have lunch at Heikes restaurant in the community while getting a chance to know more about her exciting life project in the jungle.

After lunch, we will continue to Puerto Nariño. Check in to the hotel and afternoon free for enjoying this fantastic place.
Puerto Nariño was once certified as Colombia’s first sustainable town due to its effective use of water and energy resources and its dedication to protecting flora and fauna. The town lacks motorbikes and cars, and it is a true paradise for living and visiting.
Some might visit the viewpoint and enjoy the sunset over the Tarapoto Lake and Amazon River. Others might prefer to hang out and enjoy this fantastic place.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Departure
Transfer to the harbour and take the public boat 2 hours back to Leticia where the flight might soon be taking of to Bogota or other destinations.
In case of late departure, a short visit to Tabatinga in Brazil for a Caipirinha is possible.
Included meals: Breakfast