Amazon tour with Indigenous Ticuna Guides (6 days) | Kalaira
6 Days

Amazon tour with Indigenous Ticuna Guides (6 days)

  • Ticuna Indigenous
  • Spanish (no cost), English y French (additional fee).
  • Aeropuerto Internacional Alfredo Vásquez Cobo de Leticia (LET)

Description

On the Amazon tour, you will experience an inspiring trip through the world’s largest tropical rainforest. The Amazon is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna species and around one million indigenous people belonging to over 400 different tribes. Many of these groups live in remote areas and possess deep knowledge of the region’s biodiversity and natural resources. Some of these groups still live in voluntary isolation.

If you love animals, nature, and learning about other ways of life and cultures, you must visit the Amazon at least once in your life!

Grade C

Grade C 40%

Amazon Tour Overview

The Amazon tour is an authentic journey, guided and operated by an indigenous agency with 7 years of experience, with an expert native team that will guide you through the Amazon jungle along routes away from common tourism.

We care about conservation and supporting local communities. We ask for permission to enter their territory and respect their rules. We integrate with them without affecting their territory or culture. Experience an authentic journey guided by the ancestral knowledge keepers who have passed down their wisdom for generations.

Guaranteed! By the end of this trip, you will return home inspired; inspired by the greatness of nature, the resilience of its ancestral guardians, the wisdom and worldview of the indigenous peoples, and their deep love and connection with nature.

Visit the home of our ancestral guardians with humility, learn from them, and reconnect with nature.

  • Camping in the Amazon jungle.
  • Integration with the Ticuna indigenous community and other communities.
  • Visit to an indigenous Maloca and the Mocagua Community.

Itinerary

Reception at the airport, transfer to the Ticuna indigenous community territory, jungle walk, jungle survival techniques, local customs, camp setup, and hammock accommodation.

River transfer, jungle walk, native canoeing activity, artisanal fishing, kayaking, nighttime safari activity, caiman search. Accommodation in cabins.

Amazon River navigation (the longest river in the world), possible dolphin sighting, sloth sighting, Victoria regia lotus flower observation, possible monkey and macaw sightings. Accommodation in Puerto Nariño.

Transfer to the riverside Mocagua community, craft workshop activity, visit to the Ticuna ethnic museum, visit to the monkey species rehabilitation center. Accommodation in lodging within the community.

Canopy activity with harness ascent, zipline, hanging bridge, and descent, visit to an indigenous maloca, talk with the knowledge keeper. Time and space to bathe in the Tacana stream. Accommodation in hammocks within the maloca.

City tour of the Tabatinga Brazil border, visit to houses and shops, Leticia Museum, lunch, Comara viewpoint where you can taste the famous caipirinha cocktail, and transfer to the airport.

Cost

Includes

  • Reception at Leticia airport.
  • Described activities.
  • Guide.
  • Accommodation.
  • Meals.
  • Medical assistance card.
  • Accompaniment by a native documentarian.
  • Accommodation.

Excludes

  • Air tickets.
  • Tourism contribution upon entering Leticia of COP $35,000 ($9 USD).
  • Tourism contribution upon entering Puerto Nariño ofCOP $15,000 ($4 USD).
  • Expenses not specified in the plan.
  • Translators.

Location

Hike FAQs

The easiest way to get to Sesquilé from Bogotá is to go to the North Transport Terminal and take the bus to Sesquilé.

This experience does not include the traditional medicine of the Muisca indigenous community, the Hosqa IE. However, you can see the Temazcal experience which does include it. The cleansing ceremony with tobacco and cotton does not involve consuming it.

In indigenous communities, each act has meaning and prior preparation. Depending on the indigenous storyteller who accompanies you, the workshop may or may not be carried out, since it could be an apprentice who is not prepared to carry out certain activities, such as cleaning, for example.

At Kalaira, we do not impose any activities on any community without their authorization and consent. We do not shape indigenous communities; As visitors to their territory, we adapt to them.

What we can guarantee is that you will learn a lot and leave inspired.

The indigenous community loves receiving visits from the whole family. Keep in mind that it is a mountain and the walk is uphill. It is recommended that if you come with children, they should be older than 7 years.

Of course, your pet will be very happy to receive the beautiful energy of the place.

Date Availability

Very flexible availability. You can also create a personalized trip with our team of experts by WhatsApp.

    Group Discount Available 29% Off
    From USD$1190 USD$850
    / Adult
      • Effortless Reservation Process. - ( No booking hassles )
      • Transparent Pricing, Zero Surprises. - ( No hidden costs )
      • Expertise Beyond Measure.

    Reviews

    Pamela Ruth
    Pamela Ruth
    mayo de 2024
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    I arrived late but they accomodated me well. Guide suggested my taxi take us up hill to save time and it is really up the hill and at high altitude @2600 m so taxi really helped. Still got a nice walk around their villagr and good explanation of their world view in communal hut. As a bonus my young guide told me why the muisga skeleton in the bogota gold museum had her wrists tied and put up under her chin. Skeleton was bundled in a bag and I thought it was to prevent her getting out of woven sack and roaming as ghost.Nope. She was buried in fetal position and placed back in mother earth like baby. Also he told me what some pictographs I had seen at El Abra day before meant. Not touristy and good iour if you like to learn native lore as I do.
    Carlos Arturo Rodriguez Duran
    Carlos Arturo Rodriguez Duran
    a year ago
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    Being guided by someone native to an indigenous tribe was a spectacular experience. It really makes you experience the museum in a different way and learn a lot about the customs of the tribe.
    Javier Alejandro
    Javier Alejandro
    marzo de 2024
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    I really like it! It's a mixture between a spiritual experience and a touristic one. We were impressed with the wisdom and dedication they had. I greatly recommend it for anyone interested in getting in touch with the pre-Hispanic roots of Colombia and Latin America overall . I would love to go back with more people!
    Kangel marie
    Kangel marie
    a year ago
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    Temazcal ceremony and the private tour by Kalaira was an incredible and unique opportunity in my path, meeting ancestral Muisca community is a unique experience in Colombia. One in a lifetime experience with an spiritual guide is such and amazing experience. This is the real temazcal ceremony, you don't need to look somewhere else other than Kalaira.
    Maria Diaz Donato
    Maria Diaz Donato
    a year ago
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    Thank you Kalaira for allowing me to live this wonderful experience, with a beautiful group and with the Muisca community in Sesquile. I honor the brotherhood of men, women and children who pursue a spiritual life, based on unity, creative work and the contemplation and care of nature. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🤩
    Ana
    Ana
    marzo de 2024
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    Amazing experience! Thank you Toti for all the knowledge you shared with us. We truly enjoyed it.
    Ryan
    Ryan
    abril de 2024
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    Great place
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    Difficulty levels definition

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    Grade

    Description

    Length

    Elevation Gain

    Terrain

    Altitude

    Experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Example

    A+

    Extremely Difficult

    More than 30 km (19 miles)

    More than 1,500 m (4,900 feet)

    Very steep terrain, light climbing, areas without defined trails

    More than 4,000 m (13,100 feet)

    Excellent physical condition, extensive experience, technical skills

    Excellent endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    High mountain peak ascents

    A

    Very Difficult

    20-30 km (12-19 miles)

    1,000-1,500 m (3,300-4,900 feet)

    Steep terrain, river crossings, possible snow

    3,000-4,000 m (10,000-13,100 feet)

    Very good physical condition, significant experience

    Very good endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Alpine traverses, high-altitude trekking

    B+

    Difficult

    15-20 km (9-12 miles)

    500-1,000 m (1,650-3,300 feet)

    Less defined trails, steep sections, rocky or uneven terrain

    2,500-3,000 m (8,200-10,000 feet)

    Good physical condition, hiking experience

    Good endurance and strength, familiarity with moderate altitudes

    Full-day mountain hikes

    B

    Moderately Difficult

    10-15 km (6-9 miles)

    300-500 m (1,000-1,650 feet)

    Marked trails but rocky or with steep inclines

    1,500-2,500 m (5,000-8,200 feet)

    Reasonable physical condition, some experience

    Moderate physical condition, adequate endurance and strength

    National park hikes

    C

    Moderate

    5-10 km (3-6 miles)

    200-300 m (650-1,000 feet)

    Well-marked trails, moderate inclines

    Up to 1,500 m (5,000 feet)

    Not much experience needed, good physical condition

    Basic physical condition, some endurance

    Nature area hikes, hill trails

    D

    Easy

    3-5 km (2-3 miles)

    100-200 m (330-650 feet)

    Well-maintained trails, generally flat or with gentle slopes

    Generally at low altitudes

    No experience needed, basic physical condition

    Minimum physical condition, suitable for beginners

    Local park walks

    E

    Beginner

    Less than 3 km (less than 2 miles)

    Less than 100 m (less than 330 feet)

    Paved trails or easy paths

    Very low altitudes

    No experience or great physical condition needed

    Suitable for anyone, including children and elderly

    Urban trails or park walks

    Grade

    A+

    Description

    Extremely Difficult

    Length

    More than 30 km (19 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    More than 1,500 m (4,900 feet)

    Terrain

    Very steep terrain, light climbing, areas without defined trails

    Altitude

    More than 4,000 m (13,100 feet)

    Experience

    Excellent physical condition, extensive experience, technical skills

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Excellent endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Example

    High mountain peak ascents

    Grade

    A

    Description

    Very Difficult

    Length

    20-30 km (12-19 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    1,000-1,500 m (3,300-4,900 feet)

    Terrain

    Steep terrain, river crossings, possible snow

    Altitude

    3,000-4,000 m (10,000-13,100 feet)

    Experience

    Very good physical condition, significant experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Very good endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Example

    Alpine traverses, high-altitude trekking

    Grade

    B+

    Description

    Difficult

    Length

    15-20 km (9-12 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    500-1,000 m (1,650-3,300 feet)

    Terrain

    Less defined trails, steep sections, rocky or uneven terrain

    Altitude

    2,500-3,000 m (8,200-10,000 feet)

    Experience

    Good physical condition, hiking experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Good endurance and strength, familiarity with moderate altitudes

    Example

    Full-day mountain hikes

    Grade

    B

    Description

    Moderately Difficult

    Length

    10-15 km (6-9 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    300-500 m (1,000-1,650 feet)

    Terrain

    Marked trails but rocky or with steep inclines

    Altitude

    1,500-2,500 m (5,000-8,200 feet)

    Experience

    Reasonable physical condition, some experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Moderate physical condition, adequate endurance and strength

    Example

    National park hikes

    Grade

    C

    Description

    Moderate

    Length

    5-10 km (3-6 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    200-300 m (650-1,000 feet)

    Terrain

    Well-marked trails, moderate inclines

    Altitude

    Up to 1,500 m (5,000 feet)

    Experience

    Not much experience needed, good physical condition

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Basic physical condition, some endurance

    Example

    Nature area hikes, hill trails

    Grade

    D

    Description

    Easy

    Length

    3-5 km (2-3 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    100-200 m (330-650 feet)

    Terrain

    Well-maintained trails, generally flat or with gentle slopes

    Altitude

    Generally at low altitudes

    Experience

    No experience needed, basic physical condition

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Minimum physical condition, suitable for beginners

    Example

    Local park walks

    Grade

    E

    Description

    Beginner

    Length

    Less than 3 km (less than 2 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    Less than 100 m (less than 330 feet)

    Terrain

    Paved trails or easy paths

    Altitude

    Very low altitudes

    Experience

    No experience or great physical condition needed

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Suitable for anyone, including children and elderly

    Example

    Urban trails or park walks