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Overview
Over five days from Leticia, this private tour moves through the San Antonio Indigenous Reserve, the flooded-forest ecosystem of Flor de Loto, the car-free river town of Puerto Nariño, and Cacao Island across the border in Peru, with nights spent in hammocks, without electricity, and in the company of a Tikuna family who invites you into their maloca for dinner. Along the way you search for pink and gray dolphins at the Correo Lakes, walk ecological trails built to protect sloths and primates, and learn from community-run conservation programs at the Natutama Foundation.
The Colombian Amazon covers roughly 1% of the Earth’s surface yet holds about 10% of all known wildlife species, and this trip’s slower pace — with every meal, transfer, and stay arranged by a private guide — gives that biodiversity room to reveal itself, from macaws and howler monkeys to, if conditions align, a jaguar sighting. It pairs well with a birdwatching day tour, a boat trip to Monkey Island, or the shorter Amazonas Three Borders tour for travelers building out more time in the region.
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Highlights
Explore the San Antonio Indigenous Reserve and learn about traditional medicinal plants used by local communities for generations.
Navigate the flooded jungle or hike through Flor de Loto Natural Reserve with birdwatching, canoeing, and artisanal fishing included.
Walk the car-free streets of Puerto Nariño and visit the lookout tower, craft shops, and monuments that tell the town's story.
Share a traditional dinner inside a Tikuna indigenous maloca and then join a nocturnal walk through the jungle.
Search for pink and gray dolphins at Correo Lakes and swim in the calm natural waters of the Amazon.
What's Included
Private English-speaking guide.
Private hotel pickup and drop-off.
Land and water transportation.
All meals.
Accommodation.
Entrance to all activities.
Rubber boots.
All risk insurance.
What's Excluded
Tourism tax at the airport (each passenger pays upon arrival).
Flight tickets (Upon request).
Extra purchases.
Know before you book
You must have a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Get vaccinated at least two weeks before your trip.
Wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts to protect against mosquitoes and insects in the jungle.
Bring your own flashlight or lantern — you will spend two nights in areas with no electric power.
Rubber boots are provided for jungle walks. Please share your shoe size with us when booking.
Bring waterproof clothing and strong mosquito repellent — the Amazon climate is warm and humid with frequent rain.
On nights 2 and 4 you will be in areas without electricity and can choose an optional nocturnal safari. This tour runs rain or shine.
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Cancellation Window
24 hours before starting date
Difficulty
Moderate
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before departure (24 hours). Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time are non-refundable.
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Day 1: Arrival and the San Antonio Indigenous Reserve
This five-day private tour starts the moment you land at Leticia’s airport. After paying the local tourism tax, your guide meets you and takes you directly to the San Antonio Indigenous Reserve. The jungle begins immediately — dense, green, loud with insects and birdsong. You walk through the forest with community members who explain the medicinal uses of plants that have been part of their traditions for generations. Lunch is served in the reserve, and your first night is spent here, sleeping in hammocks surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest.
Day 2: Flor de Loto Natural Reserve
Day two takes you to the Flor de Loto Natural Reserve, a completely different ecosystem that changes with the seasons. During the rainy months, the jungle floods, and you navigate through the trees by canoe. During the dry season, you walk the same trails on foot. Either way, the activities are hands-on: birdwatching, kayaking, artisanal fishing, and swimming in the lake or the Amazon River itself. There is no electricity here. You spend the night fully disconnected — and if the dark jungle appeals to you, an optional nocturnal outing is available.
Day 3: Puerto Nariño and a Tikuna Family Dinner
Puerto Nariño, the destination for day three, is one of Colombia’s most unusual towns. There are no cars. The streets are narrow and clean, the views over the river are wide and quiet, and the pace of life is nothing like what you are used to. After arriving by boat, you explore the town on foot with your guide, visiting the lookout tower, local craft shops, and monuments that tell the story of the communities who built this place. The evening brings something special: a Tikuna indigenous family invites you into their maloca for dinner. Afterward, you walk through the jungle at night, listening and watching for wildlife that only comes out after dark.
Day 4: Cacao Island and the Correo Lakes
On day four, you cross into Peru by boat to visit San Antonio, known locally as Cacao Island. The community here has built an ecological trail specifically to observe and protect the animals that live in this part of the forest — primates, birds, and especially sloths. You walk the trail with local guides, eat a traditional lunch, and then return to Puerto Nariño for one final stop: the Correo Lakes. This is where you search for pink and gray dolphins, one of the Amazon’s most sought-after sights, and swim in the calm natural waters before heading back to your accommodation.
Day 5: Natutama Foundation and Departure
Your last morning begins at the Natutama Foundation in Puerto Nariño, a community-run center dedicated to educating visitors about Amazon conservation. The exhibits and programs here are created by locals who live alongside the river and understand its ecosystems firsthand. After your visit, you return to Leticia and head to the airport for your departure.
Why a Private Guide Makes the Difference
What makes this Amazon jungle trip different from a standard group tour is the depth of access your private guide provides. You are not following a flag through a crowd. You are walking with someone who knows these communities personally, who can adjust the pace to your interests, and who can arrange optional extras like the nocturnal safari based on what you want to experience. Every meal is included, every transfer is arranged, and your accommodation is sorted — you just need to show up ready to explore.
The Biodiversity of the Colombian Amazon
The Colombian Amazon covers roughly 1% of the Earth’s surface but holds approximately 10% of all known wildlife species. If conditions are right, you may see macaws, toucans, freshwater dolphins, howler monkeys, and — if you are very fortunate — jaguars. The biodiversity here is not theoretical. It is visible, audible, and all around you from the moment you step off the plane.
Why Choose a 5-Day Amazon Tour
For travelers who want to discover the Amazon jungle without the pressure of a short day trip, a 5 day Amazon tour like this one gives you time to settle into the rhythm of the forest. You are not rushing from one photo opportunity to the next. You are living in the jungle, eating with local families, and sleeping under the canopy. That is a fundamentally different kind of travel.
Pair It With More of the Amazon
If you have more time in the Leticia area, other tours complement this experience well. A Birdwatching Day Tour takes you deeper into the forest with an expert birder who can identify species by call alone. The Amazon River and Monkey Island tour covers different riverside ecosystems and wildlife. And for those who prefer a shorter multi-day experience, the Amazonas Three Borders 3-Day Tour offers a condensed version of the tri-national border region.
Practical Details for Your Trip
Practical tips: bring waterproof clothing, long sleeves, long pants, and strong mosquito repellent. A Yellow Fever vaccination is required — get it at least two weeks before travel. Pack your own flashlight, as two nights are spent without electricity. Rubber boots are provided, but make sure to share your shoe size when booking. The climate is warm and humid year-round, with an average temperature of 25°C (77°F).
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FAQs
Wear long sleeves and long pants to protect against mosquitoes and insects. Bring waterproof clothing since the Amazon has frequent rain, and wear a hat or cap and sunglasses for sun protection. A pair of rubber boots will be provided so you can walk comfortably through the jungle.
The Amazon has a warm, humid climate with frequent rainfall year-round. The average temperature stays around 25°C (77°F) throughout the year. Rain can come at any time, so waterproof layers are a must — but the jungle is at its most active during and after rainfall.
Yellow fever is endemic in tropical areas like the Amazon. Vaccination is the most important preventive measure — it is safe, affordable, and effective in 95% of vaccinated people after two weeks. You will need to show your certificate upon arrival in Leticia.
On nights 2 and 4 you will be in areas with no electric power. Bring your own flashlight or lantern — your guide will provide rubber boots and other essentials. Optional nocturnal safaris are available on those evenings, and the disconnect from technology is part of the experience.
The Colombian Amazon is home to approximately 10% of all known wildlife species. Depending on conditions and season, you may spot macaws, toucans, pink and gray freshwater dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, and many bird species. Your guide knows the best locations and times for wildlife sightings throughout the five days.
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