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SERVICE #1 |
TRANSFERS:
a) Airport – Hotel 00000 b)
Hotel – Airport |
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SERVICE #2 |
CITY
TOUR – LETICIA, COL & TABATINGA BR (Duration: 4 Hours): After
arriving from the Airport and settling in at your hotel, you will take
a nice relaxing walk through the City of Leticia, Colombia and Tabatinga,
Brazil enjoying the beautiful sites it offers. |
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SERVICE #3 |
KAYAK
- YAHUARCACA LAKES
(Duration:
4 Hours): In
the morning or afternoon, trip to the Yahuarcaca Lakes close to Leticia
to get your fist contact with the Amazon nature. You will kayak in the
lakes and appreciate the exotic vegetation, if time and weather permits
you may observe the colorful sunsets of the Amazon |
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SERVICE #4 |
VICTORIA
REGIA – YAHUARCACA LAKES (Duration: 4 Hours): Departing
by boat to the imaginary point in the middle of the Amazon River, where
Brasil, Colombia and Peru meets. At the lakes you can observe the exuberant
nature of the Amazon, like the famous giant tree “The Ceiba”
and many different bird species and the giant lotus plants which are known
as the famous Victoria Regia. |
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SERVICE #5 |
CAIMAN
OBSERVATION – NIGHT TIME JUNGLE SOUNDS
(Duration: 4 Hours): After
dinner, if weather conditions permits, we will go out on the river to
observe the South American caiman in their natural habitat. There we will
have an opportunity to hear the sounds of nature in the heart of the Amazon. |
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SERVICE #6 |
DOCEL
- TANIMBOCA
(Duration: 8 Hours): By
car we will travel to the natural reserve of Tanimboca at kilometers eleven
(11) via. There you will enjoy tree climbing using alpine gear on the
giant trees that the Amazon region grows. Once up on the tree tops of
over 35 meters you will be able to enjoy the view of the flora and fauna. |
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SERVICE #7 |
HUITOTO
INDIANS – ECOLOGICAL WALK (Duration:
8 Hours): Traveling
by car you will go to the 11th kilometers via Leticia Tarapacá
roadway to the community of the HUITOTOS. There you will have the opportunity
visit with native Indians and hear their myths, legends, folklores and
experience their culture. With and qualified guide you will have the chance
of enjoying an ecological walk thru the jungles of the Amazon, then we
will arrive at a natural bathing spot where you will be able to enjoy
a refreshing swim and we will have a typical lunch the sancho de gallina
of the region. |
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SERVICE #8 |
BENJAMIN
CONSTANT, BRAZIL (Duration:
8 Hours): Departure
in boats downriver towards Brazil, we will pass the town of Tabatinga
on the left side of the river. On the right you find the village of Ramon
Castilla in Peru. We pass the island of Aramaza and turn into a natural
channel on the right side which connects the Amazon River with the Javari
River and at the same time forms the boarder between Peru and Brazil,
where we will have the opportunity to observe the grey and pink dolphins.
Located at the mouth of the Javari River is Benjamin Constant. There we
will visit the Saraiva Lake where the waters are black and with plenty
of flora and fauna, later we will go the rubber plantation where you can
observe the extraction of latex, following we will go to the ethnographic
museum of the Ticuna Indians. On our way back to the boat we will stop
and have a typical Brazilian lunch. |
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SERVICE #9 |
AMAZONIAN
TRIBES & MONKEY ISLAND (Duration:
8 Hours): Departing
by boat upriver on the Amazon passing community port of Nazareth, Col
on the right side and on the left will be Puerto Algeria PERU until we
reach the mouth of the Arara Creek. There you will visit the community
of El Progreso which are the TICUNA Indian, where you will appreciate
their lifestyle. A little further and turn into the Tucushira Creek to
visit the primitive YAGUA Indians. You will have the opportunity to buy
some of their handicrafts like bows and arrows, bark-cloth painting called
“ianchamas,” baskets, necklaces, etc. from both villages.
Afterwards you will go to Monkey Island where you will observe the FRAILEY
monkeys in their natural habitat, then lunch. |
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SERVICE #10 |
BELLA
VISTA, PERÚ (Duration: 8 Hours):
Departing
by boat upriver towards Puerto Alegria, Peru, turn into the channel of
Yahuma then reaching the mouth of the Cayaru River. Here, is the junction
of two different waters; the black waters of the Cayaru River and the
muddy Amazon waters. We turn into the Cayaru River and go upstream surrounded
by the incredible vegetation rich in flora and fauna. Many fresh water
dolphins inhabit this river. When reach the Ticuna Indian village of “Bella
Vista”, you have the opportunity to stay for awhile among the Indians
and observe their customs. |
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SERVICE #11 |
AMACAYACU
PARK - PUERTO NARIÑO - TARAPOTO LAKE (Duration: 8 Hours): Departing
from Leticia upriver towards the community of La Libertad of the YAGUA
Indians for a visit, then we will visit the community of Macedionia of
the TICUNA Indians, which are the ones that work with blood wood for their
arts and crafts. Later we will visit the natural park Amacayacu where
we will have an interpretative ecological walk where you will be able
to observe the giant tree of the Amazon, “La Ceiba”. Then
will go to the Colombian town of PUERTO NARIÑO, situated en the
mouth of the Loreto Yacu River. After having lunch and visiting the town
we will have another very stunning walk in the jungle and then to the
Tarapoto Lakes, where you will have the opportunity for pictures and filming
of the exuberant Amazon. Lunch will be in Puerto Nariño. |
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SERVICE #12 |
ZACAMBÚ
- GAMBOA (Duration: 8 Hours): Departing
early from Leticia via the Amazon River towards Gamboa creek behind the
island of Rondiña, Perú. Traveling through Gamboa Creek
to Zacambú Lake to begin your adventure in the thickness of the
jungle. You will be able to observe the pink and grey dolphines in their
natural habitat, also you will take an ecological walk through the jungle
and sightseeing of many different species of animals that live in this
region. |
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SERVICE #13 |
SPORT
FISHING (Duration: 8 Hours): Departing
early from Leticia via the Amazon River towards the Brazilian, Peruvian
and Colombian lakes, these area are one of the best places for fishermen
specially during the season of July till November. All the lakes are rich
on bass, piranha, catfish and pike.
**
For easier fishing, we suggest you bring your own fishing equipment. ** |
Services
Include:
Land and water transportation
Experienced & Bilingual Guides
Refreshments &
Services with durations of 8 hours or more. lunch is included
Recommendations:
Yellow Fever and Tetanus Vaccination * Hat – Baseball Cap * Appropriate
Light Clothing & Raincoat or Poncho * Repellant & Sun Screen *
Comfortable Shoes for Walking
Important
Note:
“Turamazonas”
reserves the right to change or substitute any of the published excursions,
to a similar one of equal value and duration, in case the booked ones
can not be fulfilled satisfactorily due to water level and/or weather
conditions. |