Colombia · Jungle Expedition

4-Day Amazon Jungle Expedition to Calderon River from Leticia

4 Days Round trip from Leticia Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy deep jungle treks exploring fauna and flora in their natural environment
  • 02 Learn ultimate survival skills from local farmers who are now tourist guides
  • 03 Fishing experience at Calderon River, where more than 150 different species live
  • 04 Witness animals bathe in mud and gather around naturally formed salt licks

Spend 4 days and 3 nights exploring the inaccessible rainforest on an adventurous journey to the Calderon River. This deep-jungle trek offers the chance to discover the real Amazon jungle through its rich biodiversity, beautiful flora and fauna, and striking landscapes. Along the way, local guides share their stories, knowledge, and survival skills, adding depth to the experience. The jungle will create new challenges for all of us, so be prepared and trust your guides, who care about the well-being of each individual and the group.

Spend 4 days and 3 nights exploring the inaccessible rainforest on an adventurous journey to the Calderon River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Leticia to the Jungle Camp

We will leave Leticia at 8 a.m. by bus to reach the starting point, 20 kilometres away. From there, we begin walking towards the jungle, and this first trek continues until approximately 4 p.m. We will take our lunch break in the middle of the jungle. Then, we set up camp, where we will spend the first night. Once the camp is ready, we rest before heading out for our night walk. After returning from the walk, we have dinner and rest.

2
Day 02

Trail to Calderon River

We will wake up in the middle of the jungle and start the day with a healthy breakfast before continuing our trail to the Calderon River. We will have lunch along the trail. At approximately 2 p.m., we arrive at our destination, where we will spend the next two nights. It is a small house in the jungle where a hermit grandfather lives.

Once here, we will have the opportunity to experience jungle life, where we will go fishing, swimming, enjoy the landscapes and fruits of the jungle, and spot different species such as monkeys, wild boars, snakes, insects, and birds. At night, we will look for wildlife. We then return to camp, have dinner, and rest.

3
Day 03

Jungle Life at Calderon River

We will wake up in the middle of the jungle and start the day with a healthy breakfast before continuing our trail to the Calderon River. We will have lunch along the trail. At approximately 2 p.m., we arrive at our destination, where we will spend the next night. It is a small house in the jungle where a hermit grandfather lives.

Once here, we will have the opportunity to experience jungle life, where we will go fishing, swim, enjoy the landscapes and fruits of the jungle, and spot different species such as monkeys, wild boars, snakes, insects, and birds. At night, we will look for wildlife. We then return to camp, have dinner, and rest.

4
Day 04

Hike Back to Leticia

We start the day with a healthy breakfast before the hike back to Leticia. On the way, we will again have the opportunity to observe wild animals in their natural habitat. We will have lunch on the way back. Finally, we arrive in Leticia at 4 p.m. Return to the hotel in Leticia, where you will spend the night.

Calderon River, Jungle Camp, Leticia

Where this trip takes you

Calderon River, Jungle Camp, Leticia

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Leticia 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Two nights in a hostel in Leticia (the night before and the night after the tour)
  • Pick-up from the airport to the hotel
  • Transport throughout the tour
  • Camping equipment (hammock, mosquito net, boots, etc.)
  • Meals provided according to dietary restrictions
  • Ample hydration with water and beverages
  • Various activities included in the tour
  • Local guides for guided tours and assistance
  • Medical insurance coverage
  • Jungle equipment provided (hammock, mosquito net, boots, etc.)

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Expenses not described in the itinerary

What to bring

  • Backpack
  • Towel
  • Hiking boots
  • Long trousers
  • Shorts
  • Sandals (for staying in the camps)
  • Rain jacket
  • Sweater (for cold nights in the jungle)
  • T-shirts
  • Swimming suit
  • Socks and underwear
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Torch
  • Personal toiletries
  • Neutral soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Plastic bag (to separate dry clothes from wet clothes)
  • Medication (if applicable)
  • Identification document
  • Yellow fever vaccination card

Know before you go

  • Note: You will receive rubber boots for the tour.
  • Bring only what you need for the tour to avoid carrying a heavy backpack.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Leticia.

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