Amazon Experience / Jungle tours / Total Jungle Experience
5 or 6 days
Total Jungle Experience
Two Amazonian forest ecosystems and a visit to the Ticuna Indigenous community of Arara. Primary rainforest, hammock camps, a private boat down the Yavarí and two nights in Sacambú, Peru.
Highlights
- Explore two Amazonian ecosystems: primary terra-firme rainforest and seasonally flooded forest.
- Visit the Ticuna Indigenous community of Arara.
- Hike through the forest with Ticuna guides and learn about their knowledge of the land.
- Camp in the rainforest and sleep in hammocks with mosquito nets.
- Travel by private boat from the mouth of the Arara River to Sacambú along the Yavarí River.
- Explore rivers and lakes and visit a Peruvian community.
Full description
Two Amazonian ecosystems in one expedition. Walk the primary rainforest of terra firme with Ticuna guides, then travel by private boat to the flooded forest of Yavarí and Sacambú, on the Peruvian side of the border.
In Arara you learn about the community’s traditions, dances, crafts, food and daily life. In Sacambú you navigate and walk through rivers, lakes and flooded forest, join a fishing activity and visit a Peruvian community. You may spot dolphins, caimans, arapaima and other species — sightings and catches are not guaranteed.
Choose your duration
About two and a half days in Ticuna territory and two and a half days in Sacambú. Includes one night at a jungle camp, one night at the guides’ home in Arara and two nights in Sacambú.
Itinerary
Primary rainforest
Depart Casa de las Palmas at 9:00 a.m. Hike into the forest with Ticuna guides and learn about survival techniques and wildlife tracking. Camp overnight in a hammock with a mosquito net.
Arara Ticuna community
Hike to Arara and visit the Indigenous community to learn about its traditions and daily life. Stay overnight at the guides’ home, in a bed with bathroom access.
Boat to Sacambú
At around 8:00 a.m. a private boat picks up the group at the mouth of the Arara River, where it meets the Amazon. The transfer along the Yavarí takes 3–5 hours depending on water levels. After arrival, explore the lakes, look for dolphins or enjoy the sunset if time allows. Overnight at the lodge, in a bed with bathroom access.
Fishing and flooded forest
Join a fishing activity — catching piranhas is possible but not guaranteed — then hike or travel by boat for 2–3 hours to explore the lowland forest. For your second night in Sacambú, choose the lodge or a jungle camp.
Peruvian community and return
Visit a Peruvian community for the chance to see arapaima and monkeys being released. Return to Leticia, arriving between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. depending on river conditions.
Shared-tour price per person
| Travelers | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | COP 4,600,000 |
| 2 people | COP 3,000,000 |
| 3 people | COP 2,700,000 |
| 4 people | COP 2,530,000 |
| 5 people | COP 2,430,000 |
| 6 people | COP 2,300,000 |
| 7 people | COP 2,280,000 |
| 8 people | COP 2,250,000 |
Prices in Colombian pesos. Private departures add 20% to the standard rate for the same group size.
Adds a deeper hike into the primary rainforest: two nights camping in the forest, one night in Arara and two nights in Sacambú.
Itinerary
Base camp
Depart Casa de las Palmas at 9:00 a.m. The route begins at kilometre 25; walk about 5 km to the base camp and spend the night in a hammock with a mosquito net.
Deeper into the rainforest
Continue to a more remote area of primary rainforest, with guided activities and opportunities to observe its biodiversity. Second night camping in a hammock with a mosquito net.
Arara Ticuna community
Continue the hike to Arara and visit the Indigenous community to learn about its traditions and daily life. Overnight at the guides’ home, in a bed with bathroom access.
Boat to Sacambú
At around 8:00 a.m. a private boat picks up the group at the mouth of the Arara River. The transfer along the Yavarí takes 3–5 hours depending on water levels. After arrival, explore the lakes, look for dolphins or enjoy the sunset if time allows. Overnight at the lodge, in a bed with bathroom access.
Fishing and flooded forest
Join a fishing activity — catching piranhas is possible but not guaranteed — then hike or travel by boat for 2–3 hours to explore the lowland forest. Second night in Sacambú: lodge or jungle camp.
Peruvian community and return
Visit a Peruvian community for the chance to see arapaima and monkeys being released. Return to Leticia, arriving between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. depending on river conditions.
Shared-tour price per person
| Travelers | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | COP 4,900,000 |
| 2 people | COP 3,300,000 |
| 3 people | COP 3,000,000 |
| 4 people | COP 2,830,000 |
| 5 people | COP 2,730,000 |
| 6 people | COP 2,600,000 |
| 7 people | COP 2,580,000 |
| 8 people | COP 2,550,000 |
Prices in Colombian pesos. Private departures add 20% to the standard rate for the same group size.
What’s included
- Accommodation throughout the tour: jungle camps, the guides’ home in Arara, and the lodge or camp in Sacambú.
- Ticuna Indigenous guides in Arara and local guides in Sacambú.
- Private boat transfer from Arara to Sacambú along the Yavarí River, included in the price.
- Meals and drinking water during the tour.
- Rubber boots, hammocks and mosquito nets for camping.
- Transport during the tour and assistance insurance.
- For English-language departures: a native Ticuna guide and a Spanish–English translator.
What’s not included
- Leticia entry tax: COP 50,000, paid at the airport on arrival.
- Accommodation at Casa de las Palmas before or after the tour.
- Personal expenses, tips, drinks other than the included water, and personal items.
Meeting point
Casa de las Palmas, Carrera 11 Calle 13-110, Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia.
Please arrive at 8:30 a.m.; departure on Day 1 is at 9:00 a.m.
Booking and payment
A deposit of US$50 per person, or its equivalent, is required to book.
The remaining balance is paid at our office before the tour begins, in cash or by card.
Card payments have a 3% surcharge. Private departures cost 20% more than the standard rate.
Groups, rates and bookings
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.
Important information
What to bring
A medium 20–30 L backpack, water bottle, flashlight, insect repellent, sunscreen, a change of clothes, comfortable long-sleeved clothing and long trousers, swimwear and personal medication.
Age and fitness
Minimum age: 17. The hikes are long and cover natural, uneven terrain. No immigration procedure is required for the visit to Sacambú, Peru.
Know before you go
The boat leaves the mouth of the Arara River at around 8:00 a.m. and the journey to Sacambú takes 3–5 hours depending on water levels.
The second night in Sacambú can be spent at the lodge or in a jungle camp; accommodation is included either way.
Weather and water levels may change the sequence of activities, boat trips and hikes. Wildlife sightings and fishing catches are not guaranteed.
Book this tour
Tell us your dates and group size and we will confirm availability and the final rate. For special requests or groups of 8 or more, use the request form below.
Special requests
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