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ES· 4 days / 3 nights
CALANOA LODGE 4D3N
Leticia and the Amazon are located in the far south of the country. On this tour, you will visit indigenous communities in both Colombia and Peru and contribute to projects such as Musmuki and Vista Alegre in the Peruvian Amazon. Additionally, you will visit Puerto Nariño and Lake Tarapoto, directly supporting local projects and communities […]
Leticia and the Amazon are located in the far south of the country. On this tour, you will visit indigenous communities in both Colombia and Peru and contribute to projects such as Musmuki and Vista Alegre in the Peruvian Amazon. Additionally, you will visit Puerto Nariño and Lake Tarapoto, directly supporting local projects and communities with your visit. On the last day, you will take a canoe trip to the buffer zone of the Amacayacu National Natural Park.
ItineraryDay by day
WELCOMING AT CALANOA LODGE
On this day we will receive you at Leticia airport. Once you meet our guides, you will be taken in a public boat by the Amazon with these departure times: (07:00, 10:00 & 13:30) towards the Calanoa reserve. You will check-in and can have afternoon and night activities walking by the primary forest, guided by expert natives who will take you to discover the sounds of insects, frogs, owls, monkeys, plants that bloom at night and phosphorescent mushrooms.
PUERTO NARIÑO & TARAPOTO LAGOONS
On this day, you will have a full day tour starting with a navigation by the Amazon River towards Puerto Nariño. Then, you will have a walking tour in this, which was named the first fully sustainable town nationwide with no vehicles and a calm environment. Later on, you will have lunch and will visit the Tarapoto Lakes, where you can swim and see dolphins. Later on, you will return to the hotel while enjoying one of the great sunsets over the Amazon jungle.
INDIGENOUS VILLAGES & CALANOA RESERVE
On this day, you will have a half-day tour visiting El Vergel or Mocagua indigenous village, to get closer to the daily life of its people, learn about medicinal plants, legends and myths. In the afternoon, you can have a walk by the Calanoa Natural Reserve, where a canoe will pick you up to return by water to Calanoa. This tour is recommended for wildlife enthusiasts where with some luck you will observe birds, monkeys, possibly some mammals.
FREE MORNING AND FAREWELL
On this day, you can do bird watching activity at 5:30 am, can do a kayak activity or can just relax in your last day here. You can return to Leticia on a public boat with these departure times: (07:00, 11:00 & 15:00). Once at Leticia, you can optionally have a tour by the city and the Ethnographic Museum of the Bank of the Republic. You will have a transfer included to the airport 2 hours before your flight to Bogota or other destinations.
Cost infoPrice and trip details
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Included services
Included
LODGING Ecolodge in a standard private room.
ACTIVITIES All the activities mentioned in the plan, all in private tours and transportations, except when necessary.
MEALS 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 dinners.
TRANSFERS All land/water transportation in private vehicles or shared, when strictly necessary.
GUIDANCE Spanish speaking guides (with bilingual translators optionally) according to what you hire throughout the trip for all activities in private tours.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CARD The tour includes a travel assistance card for all the days that covers possible accidents, medical attention and emergency transportations for a quick response in case of being necessary according to the evacuation time during the activities and level of medical attention at the destination.
Not included
National and international flights.
Entrance fees and local taxes paid in cash (these rates are subject to change without notice):
Tourism tax of the municipality of Leticia that can only be paid in cash at your arrival to the airport: 30.000 COP (8 USD approx.).
Tourism tax at Puerto Nariño that can only be paid in cash at your arrival to the town: 22.000 COP (6 USD approx.).
Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan.
Personal items not described in the itinerary.
Tips, snacks and souvenirs.
English or other language speaking translators.
Some guides and locals can expect to get some tips for helping you to carry luggage and other extra-services as that is common and it is part of the culture in the region.
What to take?Travel prepared
- Hat and/or other sun protection for the head and neck.
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the sun.
- Long-sleeved shirts to avoid sunburn and mosquito bites during outdoor activities.
- Comfortable pants and avoid jeans.
- Waterproof, preferably quick-drying clothing or a rain poncho.
- Rubber boots are mandatory and at least one pair of shoes to change. The lodge can provide rubber boots, but we need to know in advance the show size of each visitor.
- Swimming suit, towels and water shoes, as there will be chance to take baths in the rivers, lagoons and creeks of the area.
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
- Protection for electronic devices since they may be susceptible to damages due to humidity and/or rain in the area to visit.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Hands-free backpack, please avoid wheeled suitcases as much as possible.
- Day-packs for carrying personal stuff, hydration, snacks and other elements during the outdoor day activities.
- Flashlight.
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance. - Personal medicines and first aid kit.
RecommendationsGood to know
Travel with a flexible mindset and leave room for the unexpected. The most memorable moments often come from moving at the rhythm of the place and its people.
FAQAnswers before you go
- Flights from & to Bogota or any other Colombian cities. The price would depend of the dates and the anticipation the flights are booked. - English or other languages speaking guides/translators, according to availability of guides for the desired date, in this case it is advisable to book in advance. - Private boat transfers from the dock of Leticia to Calanoa Reserve and back Leticia (price upon request). - Higher level cabins. - Private single rooms for just one person (price under request). - Specialized guides for special itineraries. - Optional Amazon Spa and other available activities at the lodge that can be booked on site.
THE JOURNEY, IN CONTEXT
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