Amazon Adventure

Colombia

Culture | Activity | Wildlife

Venture into the heart of the Amazon

7 days Ask us for pricing This is the price per person for a private tour (based on 2 people travelling) excluding international flights. Contact us for pricing for other group sizes including individuals.
Intro, Dates & Prices

Intro

Venture into the heart of the Amazon, away from the regular tourist route. Trek through an uninhabited region of the Amazonian jungle, and take a boat to discover remote Amazonian jaguars, eagles, parrots, anacondas and pink Amazonian dolphins. This is one off-the-beaten-track tour that will certainly take your breath away.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Wander cosmopolitan Bogotá
  • Fall asleep to the jungle’s natural symphony
  • Hike through virgin Amazon forest
  • Relax on white sand beaches
  • Meet remote Amazonian tribes
  • Look out for pink dolphins
  • Discover the local animal and plant species

Places Visited

Bogotá - Leticia - Amazon Rainforest

What's Included

Airport pick-up & drop-off
All internal flights
Ground transport
Accommodation
Entrance fees to sites
Most meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan)
Drivers and guides

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Itinerary
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Day 1 : Bogota

Arrive into Bogotá. You will be met by a Travel The Unknown representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Bogota.

Meal plan: n/a

Nestled high in the Andes at 2620 m. (8646 ft), Bogotá, or Santafé de Bogotá to give it its full title, is a city of contrasts, with high-rise buildings standing next to colonial churches, museums and artisan cafés. Its influences range from Spanish and English to Indian. It is a city of wild traffic and calm oases reflecting a bygone era. 

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Day 2 : Leticia

Breakfast, transfer to airport. Flight to Leticia where you will be met by a Travel The Unknown representative. Free time to explore Leticia at your leisure. Overnight in Leticia.

Overnight in Hotel Decalodge Ticuna, Leticia

Meal plan: Breakfast

Leticia is the capital of Colombia's Amazonas region, and is a small jungle town on the Tres Fronteras, meaning it is at the junction of the Colombian, Brazilian and Peruvian borders. Filled with brightly coloured houses, cafes and restaurants, ports and markets, it serves as a gateway to the Amazon and is the only way into the Amazon from Colombia.

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Day 3 : Amazon Jungle

Breakfast. Take a boat trip along the Amazon and Javari rivers, with a short stop in the Brazilian town of Benjamin Constant, before continuing the journey to your lodge. In the afternoon you will explore the surrounding forest and lake. Upon returning to the lodge there will be a cocktail reception, followed by dinner. Overnight in lodge.

Overnight in Amazonian Wooden Lodges, Amazon Rainforest

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Day 4 : Amazon Jungle

At dawn take a boat trip followed by a guided rainforest exploration. Discover local bird species and watch the splendour of the sunrise. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Later, take a boat tour along the river to meet up with pink dolphins. Enjoy a swim with the dolphins and relax on the white sand beaches (July-October) taking in the sunset. In the evening, depart by boat to search for caimans. Overnight in lodge. 

Overnight in Amazonian Wooden Lodges, Amazon Rainforest

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Day 5 : Amazon Jungle

Early breakfast before a boat trip along the Amazon to reach your lodge, located on the banks of the Paraná. Later, hike into the depths of the forest. Experience the atmosphere of the forest at night.

Overnight in Amazonian Wooden Lodges, Amazon Rainforest

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Day 6 : Leticia

After breakfast take a walking tour on the lookout for different animal species, medicinal plants, wild fruits and giant trees. Return to the lodge for a rest, before visiting the Yagua community. Take a small boat back to Leticia. Overnight in Leticia. 

Overnight in Hotel Decalodge Ticuna, Leticia

Meal plan: Breakfast

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Day 7 : Bogota

Morning free to relax. Early afternoon flight to Bogota, then onward travel.

Meal plan: Breakfast

Accommodation

Accommodation

All accommodation subject to availability. Final accommodation choices will be confirmed after booking.

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Hotel Decalodge Ticuna

Leticia (2 nights)

At Decameron Decalodge Ticuna guests can stay in a modern resort with all the comforts of home just minutes from the Amazon River and its spectacular eco-system. Very recently built, the Hotel Decalodge Ticuna offers internet access, laundry service, and medical services. All the rooms are furnished with a refrigerator, TV, air-conditioning, ceiling fan and there is a spectacular view from the terrace. 

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Amazonian Wooden Lodges

Amazon Rainforest (3 nights)

These lodges are ecological meaning they are in harmony with the environment and the comforts of civilization, without sacrificing the adventurous tourist. They fit in with the natural beauty and conservation of their surroundings and offer a truly authentic and characterful experience. The rooms inside are clean but basic. The food served here is all locally sourced.

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Reviews

Thanks for making my trip possible and so successful in such a short time. I loved every single second and the trek to the Lost City is amazing. Would do it again in this precise moment. And Colombia was a pleasant surprise, the country is incredible and really safe against the common stereotypes. It is a place I would be happy to live in, with the good weather, the colours and on particular the music. The food was incredible and freshly cooked. I am normally a fussy eater but I had every single meal almost cleaning the plate every time! Really enjoyed the fresh fruit supplied during the breaks.
The package was excellent considering the very short notice. I was impressed by the efficiency and the great communication.

Lisa Zardoni , Lost City Trek, Colombia

David and Rahul, what a great company you run! My tailormade trip to Colombia was just perfect! Your advice and guidance in advance of the trip was excellent. I loved the accommodation in Bogota and Cartagena; quaint and traditional. And the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. Your agent, Russell, was very attentive, and the drivers allocated to transport me were punctual, friendly and helpful! I cannot fault a thing. Thanks so much for planning such smooth-running trip for me. And, naturally, Colombia was the big star; can`t wait to visit again!

Stuart Robinson , Tailormade Colombia

I would recommend Travel The Unknown`s Colombian Odyssey tour for anyone who wants a fairly comprehensive tour of the highlights of Colombia. I would definitely advise an add on to Cartagena, if you haven`t already visited. Colombia is a wonderful place to take a holiday whether you have been to Latin America many times before or even if it is your first trip. Travel The Unknown have definitely chosen the best places to stay and we were very well looked after. If you want a completely tailormade trip, I`m quite sure that the experience would be equally excellent. It`s good to find a smaller company where you get a more personal service and which goes to off beat places or off beat areas of well known but far away places.

Julie Crank , Colombian Odyssey, Colombia

There have been so many highlights on our 15-day trip to Colombia: the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira, Colonial towns of Villa de Leyva and Cartagena, learning about the coffee culture, the wonderfully crazy Carnaval de Negros Y Blancos at Pasto to name a few. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to introduce us to the local culture, making this one of the most memorable trips I've ever taken.

Albert Chau , Festivals of Colombia, Colombia

We have just returned from a three week trip to Colombia organised on a private basis by Travel the Unknown. This followed our tours with them to both Eastern and Western Turkey in 2015 and to Iran in 2014. We view all three trips as great successes, wherein everything that was promised, was delivered. We will be planning further trips with them.

James & Margaret Stewart , Tailormade Colombia

The Lost City trip was amazing. Would recommend this trip to anyone who has a sense of adventure and not afraid to leave their comfort zone. Machu Picchu is nothing like this and the sense of achievement you get when you reach the Lost City is truely outstanding. I am now looking for a similar adventure in another part of the world.

Daniel Bean , Lost City Trek, Colombia

Seamless, worry-free travel in a far flung corner of the world. It was the best way to make sure we used our travel time seeing the country, interacting with the people, and tasting the food. I`ve already spent enough time, in queues, on buses, or just generally lost to appreciate a well planned trip.

Sean and Bonnee Gregg , Tailormade Colombia

This was a great adventure. Be prepared to get hot and wet but the rewards are worth it. Beautiful scenery and we learnt a lot about the history of Colombia and the local region from our guide. Would recommend Colombia to any travellers. Thanks to Travel the Unknown for organising trip, we had no issues which allowed us to appreciate the country even more. This was one of the best treks I have done. Very enjoyable and some amazing scenery.

Terry Cooper , Lost City Trek, Colombia

Thanks so much for a wonderful trip. The whole trip was fantastic. Our guides throughout were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly. The Humming Bird walk in Manizales was probably the highlight but it`s not easy to choose. We will definitely travel with Travel the Unknown again.

Shaun Matthews , Tailormade Colombia

An amazing and comprehensive tour of Colombia. This is a beautiful county, go now before it gets too touristy!

Gillian Lowe , Tailormade Colombia

Travel the Unknown organised a brilliant three-location private trip to Colombia, including Bogotá Gold Museum, coffee-country and colonial and Republican Cartagena. Practical arrangements for transport, hotels and guides worked well. It was a delightful tour.

Tony Cram , Tailormade Colombia
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