Arrival to Leticia at Vasquez Cobo airport, from there we´ll take you by road 11 kilometers to our natural reserve “la Arenosa”, where you can enjoy a grilled fish for lunch a typical Amazon meal and we can review the activities schedule. At this place you will spend the night in some nice cabins on the edge of the jungle. After dark a guide will take you for a night walk in the jungle to observe the nocturnal wild live. Finishing the walk we we’ll serve you diner a pizza “a la Amazonas”
After a good breakfast we´ll continue with your day expedition in to the jungle. This day we will visit an Indian settlement of the Macuna Indians, it will take us about two hours of trekking to get there. At this place we show you a little bit of their traditions and the way of planting the fields. Not far away there is the Tacana River ideal for swimming and some fishing. In the afternoon we come back to the reserve.
Early morning you´ll have breakfast and afterwards we´ll take you to the harbor of Leticia, with a boat you´ll go up the Amazon River to a beautiful Natural Reserve at the Peruvian side of the river.
The way of getting to this Natural Reserve depends on the time of the year. During the dry season you`ll have to walk around 45 minutes through a path in the jungle. During the rainyseason you`ll take a small canoe.
You`ll enjoy the time at this place, there are a lot of birds, monkeys and other wild live that can be easily observed, delicious meals and activities such as cannoning and hiking. The giant lotus flower and the huge Ceiba tree can be also seen. At night you’ll have the opportunity to go in search of caimans, with luck you`ll find oneñ. You’ll spend the night at “Marasha” natural reserve.
In the morning you`ll go back to the Amazon river and take a private boat, 80 kilometers to PUERTO NARIÑO. On the way up the river you`ll stop in Macedonia an indigenous community specialized in wood carving.
From there we go straight to Puerto Nariño located at the side of the Loretoyacu River. It’s a beautiful, calm and peaceful village; there are no vehicles on the small walking paths. After lunch you`ll visit the Natutama foundation museum, where you`ll learn about life under the water.
In the afternoon you`ll go by boat to the Tarapoto lakes to observe the pink and grey dolphins, enjoy the beautiful view and swim in these relaxing waters. You`ll spend the night in Puerto Nariño.
Early morning you`ll start your trip back to Leticia. Once in Leticia you`ll have some free hours to recognize the city, there is an ethnographic museum which you can visit and also the city of Tabatinga in Brazil.
Transfer to Letician airport.
Included: Travel insurance, river and land transfers, meals, lodgings, deserved activities, Spanish speaking guide.
Not included: Airplane tickets, letician airport taxes, alcoholic beverages.
Recommendations: Bring light clothing, long leaves shirts, sun protector, mosquito repellent, bathing suit, yellow fever vaccine, sandals, tennis shoes or boots, cap, head lamp, jackknife, backpack and rain coat.
Tanimboca is a travel agency operating its own natural reserves. Our work combines nature preservation, economic welfare and supports regional development. We offer the possibility to experience the Amazon’s whole natural beauty and ethnic diversity in a respectful manner, thus contributing to its conservation. We provide personalized plans that meet the preferences and desires of our customers, excellent environmentally friendly infrastructures which are ideal for ecotourism, educational and adventure tourism.
1. Tanimboca SAS is responsible to you for the full delivery and quality of the services described in the program, in addition to complying with the itinerary planned in their plans.
2. Tanimboca SAS has an insurance policy that protects the visitor resort in case of any sort of accident during their stay while in use of our services. We are not responsible for damage caused by strikes , riots , earthquakes and any other force majeure that may occur during the trip.
3. Tanimboca SAS reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary , travel dates , hotels , transportation when there are extenuating circumstances that endanger the safety of users and the success of the tour.
4. Tanimboca SAS will reimburse the amounts paid or services not excepting the expenses have actually caused when: bypassing of services agreed partially or wholly or when the user due to illness or force majeure forced to retire. SAS Tanimboca requests a deposit of 50 % of the cost of the entire plan , ten working days before the start date of the program , in order to ensure their participation in the tour. This sum will be paid to the cost of the tourism plan . If the user is not present or use the services agreed , Tanimboca SAS user may require the payment of 20 % of the full price or rate established ( Article 65 Act 300 of 1996 ).
5. SAS Tanimboca not responsible for legal matters or other issues in which the user can be involved , if the user is forced to retire from the tour for these reasons , and likewise against the personal expenses that passenger incurred.
1. Learn about customs, rules and traditions. Avoid behaviors that may offend the local population.
2. Remember that in Colombia the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents is a crime, any form of exploitation violates the fundamental objectives of tourism.
3. Protect the flora, the wildlife, their habitat and do not buy products made from plants or animals in danger of extinction.
4. Respect cultural resources. Tourism activities should be practiced with respect for the artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage.
5. Avoid extracting archaeological remains, plants, flowers and so on.
6. Buy handicrafts and local produce to support the local economy and practice the principles of fair trade.
7. Avoid consuming products with unnecessary packaging and choose to use recyclable packaging.
8. Avoid throwing debris in the places visited.
9. Remember to turn off the faucets, turn off the air conditioning and lights when leaving the hotel or lodging place.
1. Learn about customs, rules and traditions. Avoid behaviors that may offend the local population.
2. Remember that in Colombia the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents is a crime, any form of exploitation violates the fundamental objectives of tourism.
3. Protect the flora, the wildlife, their habitat and do not buy products made from plants or animals in danger of extinction.
4. Respect cultural resources. Tourism activities should be practiced with respect for the artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage.
5. Avoid extracting archaeological remains, plants, flowers and so on.
6. Buy handicrafts and local produce to support the local economy and practice the principles of fair trade.
7. Avoid consuming products with unnecessary packaging and choose to use recyclable packaging.
8. Avoid throwing debris in the places visited.
9. Remember to turn off the faucets, turn off the air conditioning and lights when leaving the hotel or lodging place.
OTHER SERVICES
Offers everyone an unforgettable opportunity to soar through the rain forest high above the ground. Come and take a view of the Amazon jungle canopy.
Our expeditions are packed with a variety of activities that includes jungle and river trips.
Our Reserve is the perfect place for trekking safe, you´ll finds a huge variety of frogs and insects and other animals.
Relax and enjoy the most beautiful view of the small rivers in the jungle, all surrounded by pure nature.
Fishing is a very popular activity in the Amazon region. You'll get a chance to catch the fabled piranha and see many other species.
Tanimboca offers authentic comfortable Jungle Lodges deep in the heart of the Amazon Jungle.
Your guide will point out a variety of wild life including birds, monkeys, turtles, insects, frogs, and many more.
