Local Yagua and Ticuna guides · Leticia, Colombia
Authentic Amazon Jungle Tours from Leticia
Explore rainforest trails, river journeys and local culture on day trips and multi-day expeditions with Amazon Experience.
Local Yagua and Ticuna guides · Leticia, Colombia
Explore rainforest trails, river journeys and local culture on day trips and multi-day expeditions with Amazon Experience.
From Leticia, explore the rainforest, rivers and local culture with Yagua and Ticuna Indigenous guides who share their knowledge. Choose a day trip or multi-day expedition. Tours are generally in Spanish; request an English translator in advance at no extra cost.
Explore the Amazon by land and water: depending on the itinerary, you may hike through primary rainforest, travel along rivers, visit seasonally flooded forest and lakes, or learn about local culture with community guides. Activities and inclusions vary by tour, so check the details on the individual tour page before booking.
Spend a day in the Amazon or join a multi-day expedition. Explore the available options based on how much time you have and the kind of adventure you are looking for. The catalogue includes jungle experiences, river journeys, hikes and cultural visits. Check each tour page for its itinerary, inclusions and specific details.
Open (shared) tours are available for groups of 1–8 people at the standard rate. You can also check the reservations calendar to join an open departure that already has bookings.
Private tours are available every day. For groups of 1–7 people, the private-tour rate is 20% higher than the standard rate. For private groups of 8 or more, there is no 20% surcharge.
Jungle tours generally depart at 9:00 a.m. Please book at least one day in advance. The Sunset Tour has a different schedule and does not operate on Sundays. Tours are generally conducted in Spanish; an English translator is included in the price if requested in advance.
Availability and the final price depend on the tour, date and group size. A request to join is not a confirmed reservation: our team will check availability before confirming and arranging the deposit. You can reach us on WhatsApp or at amazonexperienceleticia@gmail.com.
Visit Leticia and Tabatinga by van, shop Brazilian products, and watch sunset at La Comara. Caipirinha included. Not available on Sundays.
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Explore the Yahuarcaca lake system by boat with local guides.
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Walk through primary rainforest and visit a Murui-Muinane maloca to learn about mambe.
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Visit a Murui-Muinane maloca, stay overnight and join daytime and nighttime rainforest walks.
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Navigate the flooded forest, rivers and lakes, looking out for river dolphins and other wildlife.
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Explore Peruvian rivers and lakes, with opportunities to look for dolphins, caimans and other wildlife.
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Visit the Ticuna community of Arara, learn about its traditions and explore nearby primary rainforest.
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Explore high and flooded forest on an expedition guided by Indigenous experts.
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Take a four-day guided expedition through the high and flooded Amazon forest.
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Venture further into primary forest on an immersive expedition with local Indigenous guides.
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Planning a longer Amazon expedition? Contact our team for the current itinerary and availability.
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Amazon Experience
A multi-day Amazon jungle stay in a remote part of the Brazilian Amazon, on the Yavarí River at the Brazil–Peru border. From Leticia, the journey to the reserve includes an approximately 3.5-hour boat ride through the Amazon and Yavarí rivers. Choose a 3-day/2-night, 4-day/3-night, 5-day/4-night or 6-day/5-night plan.
From COP 1.597.000per person · 3 days · group of 7
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Casa de las Palmas is our hostel in Leticia and a convenient base before or after an Amazon tour. Relax by the pool, unwind in the hammock area and meet other travelers. Accommodation at the hostel is separate from a tour unless the specific tour page says it is included.
Local Yagua and Ticuna guides share their knowledge of the rainforest and region. Cultural visits are available only on selected itineraries and arranged with local communities. Tours are generally conducted in Spanish; an English translator is included in the price if requested in advance.
Routes and activities vary with weather, river levels and safety conditions. Wildlife sightings and fishing catches are not guaranteed.
Check your tour page for the itinerary, inclusions, exclusions and packing list. For 9:00 a.m. jungle departures, arrive at 8:30 a.m. for check-in, payment, boots and briefing. Confirm your meeting point and any pickup.
Share your preferred date and group size when booking. For each traveler, provide their full name, shoe size, dietary needs, allergies or medical conditions, and arrival time in Leticia if pickup is requested.
Bring the gear listed for your tour. A water bottle, flashlight, insect repellent, sun protection and comfortable clothing are useful; longer trips may require extra gear.
Options range from one-day outings to six-day expeditions. The current catalogue includes Yahuarcaca Lakes, Mambe Trek, Yavarí–Sacambú, Ticuna Indigenous Experience, Full Jungle, Deep Jungle and Total Jungle Experience. Each route has its own itinerary and availability. Tours generally start at 9:00 a.m.; the Sunset Tour is the only tour that starts at a different time and is not available on Sundays. Please book at least one day in advance.
If you need translation, a Spanish–English translator can accompany you on any tour.
No. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend on natural conditions, weather and water levels. However, species such as dolphins, caimans, piranhas and monkeys are easier to spot. Guides adapt routes and activities to conditions and group safety.
The meeting point for all tours is our office or Casa de las Palmas Hostel at Carrera 11, Calle 13-110, Leticia, Amazonas. All tours start at 9:00 a.m.
Inclusions vary by tour. Depending on the itinerary, your tour may include rubber boots, meals and drinking water, a hammock, mosquito net and blanket, transportation during the tour, an assistance insurance policy, guides, activities and accommodation. Please check your chosen tour itinerary to confirm exactly what is included.
Any airport entry tax that may apply (approximately COP 50,000, paid at the airport), personal expenses and optional services are not included. Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp, insect repellent and sunscreen; these are not provided.
We have departures available every day at 9:00 a.m., and bookings must be made at least one day in advance. Tours can be booked for 1–8 people. You can also check the tour calendar to join an open tour that is already booked.
Yes. Private tours are available every day. For groups of 1–7 people the private-tour rate is 20% higher than the standard rate. Private groups of 8 or more have no 20% surcharge. For a private departure or a group of 8 or more, send us the request form on any tour page or write to us on WhatsApp.
Check upcoming departures and tell us what kind of Amazon experience you are looking for. Share your dates and group size so the team can guide you to a suitable itinerary.