3-Day Amazon Jungle Expedition from Leticia with Huitoto Maloca Visit

3 Days Round trip from Casa de las Palmas Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore two Amazon environments: the high jungle and the flooded forest
  • 02 Hike the rainforest by day and on a night walk with local Indigenous guides
  • 03 Visit a Huitoto maloca to learn about mambe preparation and local knowledge
  • 04 Travel by boat through Amazon waterways
  • 05 Try piranha fishing in the Amazon
  • 06 Look for pink river dolphins and giant arapaima in their natural habitat

Explore two Amazon environments on a 3-day, 2-night expedition from Leticia: the high jungle and the flooded forest. With local Indigenous guides, hike through the rainforest by day and at night, learn about traditional mambe preparation at a Huitoto maloca, and travel by boat through Amazon waterways. Take part in piranha fishing and look for pink river dolphins and giant arapaima in their natural habitat. Overnight stays are in the jungle, with hammock camping or local lodging depending on the confirmed route. This is a nature-based experience: wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and the exact sequence may change with operational and environmental conditions.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Leticia

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Into the High Jungle and Huitoto Maloca

  • Meeting: 8:30 a.m. - Meet at Casa de las Palmas for check-in, boot fitting, and a briefing.

  • Departure: 9:00 a.m.

  • Travel: Head into the high, primary jungle with a local Indigenous guide.

  • Program may include: A jungle hike.

  • Program may include: Observation of plants and wildlife.

  • Visit: Visit a Huitoto maloca to learn about mambe preparation and local knowledge.

  • Activity: Night walk as part of the advertised experience.

  • Overnight: Overnight in the jungle; a hammock and mosquito net are provided.

2
Day 02

Toward the Flooded Amazon Forest

  • Activity: Continue the rainforest experience.

  • Travel: According to the confirmed route, travel by boat toward the flooded Amazon forest.

  • Activities advertised for Full Jungle include: River travel.

  • Activities advertised for Full Jungle include: Wildlife observation.

  • Activities advertised for Full Jungle include: Piranha fishing.

  • Activities advertised for Full Jungle include: Opportunities to look for pink dolphins and giant arapaima.

  • Overnight: Overnight in the jungle or local lodging, according to the confirmed accommodation plan.

3
Day 03

Peruvian Village Visit and Return to Leticia

Activities: After breakfast, visit a Peruvian village for approximately 1-2 hours to learn about and see the pirarucú (arapaima), one of the world's largest freshwater fish. Continue with the guide-led activities, such as boat travel and wildlife observation.

Return: Travel back to Leticia.

Finish: The tour usually finishes between approximately 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Weather and other external factors may affect the timing and order of activities.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Casa de las Palmas 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Rubber boots
  • Hammock and mosquito net
  • Meals and drinking water / hydration (the exact number of meals is not specified in the brochure)
  • Local Indigenous guide(s) and the advertised tour activities
  • Transportation during the tour
  • Jungle lodging / overnight accommodation (the exact type and location may vary by route)
  • Assistance insurance

What's Not Included

  • Flashlight

  • Insect repellent

  • Clothing suitable for jungle conditions

  • Leticia airport entry tax (COP 50,000), payable at the airport

  • Accommodation before or after the tour

  • Daypack for carrying personal belongings

  • Personal expenses and tips

  • Beverages other than drinking water

What to bring

  • Flashlight

  • Insect repellent

  • Clothing suitable for jungle conditions

  • A daypack of approximately 20-30 L for personal belongings

  • Any beverages you'd like besides water

Know before you go

  • Full Jungle Experience - 3 Days / 2 Nights

    Meeting point and schedule
    Meeting point: Casa de las Palmas, Carrera 11 #13-110, Leticia, Colombia.
    Guests should arrive by 8:30 a.m. for check-in, boot fitting, and instructions. Departure is at 9:00 a.m.
    The tour usually finishes between approximately 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. on the final day.

  • Activities and conditions
    The tour follows a planned sequence of jungle walks, boat travel, wildlife observation, and cultural activities, including learning about mambe preparation at a Huitoto maloca and piranha fishing.
    The timing and order of activities may change due to weather and other external factors. The itinerary is a general outline, not a fixed timetable. Walking distances and durations vary; do not give exact figures unless confirmed.

  • Accommodation
    Night 1: Sleep in a hammock at an Indigenous maloca.
    Night 2: Stay at a lodge run by local Indigenous people in Sacambú, Peru.
    Do not promise a private room or a bed at the maloca.

  • Wildlife
    Wildlife is observed in its natural habitat, so sightings are never guaranteed. There are many opportunities to see dolphins, piranhas, monkeys, birds, and caimans; caimans are often among the easiest to spot.
    Piranha fishing is generally not very difficult, although a catch cannot be guaranteed.
    Do not advertise animal handling or guaranteed wildlife encounters.

  • Guide and language
    Native Yagua/Ticuna guide; tours are guided in Spanish.
    English-language departures include a Spanish-English interpreter. Do not list other languages unless confirmed.

  • Included
    Rubber boots, hammock, mosquito net, meals, drinking water, local guide, tour activities, transportation during the tour, accommodation, and assistance insurance.

  • What to bring and other costs
    Bring a flashlight, insect repellent, clothing suitable for jungle conditions, and a daypack of approximately 20-30 L.
    Leticia airport entry tax: COP 50,000, paid at the airport.
    Accommodation before or after the tour, personal expenses, tips, and beverages other than water are not included.

    • Before departure
      Collect each participant's full name and travel-document details, shoe size, dietary preferences, allergies, medical conditions or special needs, preferred language, arrival/departure and flight details, and whether airport pickup is required.
      Remind guests to check Peru's entry and visa requirements for their nationality before traveling.
      Ask guests to follow the guide's instructions and respect Indigenous communities, wildlife, and the forest.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Casa de las Palmas, Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia
Tour start
Casa de las Palmas, Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Casa de las Palmas.

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