9-Hour Amazon Jungle Tour from Leticia with Huitoto Maloca Experience

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Search for poisonous frogs, insects, birds, and monkeys on a two-hour Amazon jungle walk
• 02 Visit the great Maloca, an ancestral and medicinal house central to Huitoto tradition
• 03 Swim in the river before lunch in the heart of the jungle
• 04 Take part in preparing "Mambe," a traditional coca leaf powder medicine

Embark on a 9-hour adventure into the Amazon jungle from Leticia, exploring its rich biodiversity on a two-hour jungle walk in search of poisonous frogs, insects, birds, and monkeys. Visit the great Maloca, an ancestral and medicinal house, then enjoy a refreshing swim in the river before lunch. The experience continues with the preparation of "Mambe," a traditional coca leaf powder medicine that offers insight into Huitoto traditions and indigenous culture.

During the day, we can search for poisonous frogs, insects, birds, and monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Amazon Jungle Walk and Huitoto Maloca Experience

• We start our adventure with an approximately two-hour jungle tour.
• During the day, we can search for poisonous frogs, insects, birds, and monkeys.
• We then arrive at the great Maloca, an ancestral and medicinal house.
• Before lunch, we enjoy a swim in the river.
• Following the swim, we have lunch.
• After lunch, we begin preparing the medicine "Mambe," a coca leaf powder.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Meals
• Freshwater
• Roundtrip transportation
• English-speaking and native guide
• Rubber boots

What's Not Included

• Repellent
• Sunblock
• Rain jacket

What to bring

• Water flask or a recycled plastic bottle

Know before you go

• We will provide you with rubber boots, so please be sure to give us your shoe size.
• Long pants, long-sleeved shirts, waterproof clothing, and mosquito repellent are recommended.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia

Tour start

Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.