Amazon River arrival
A scenic one-hour boat ride leads into the Peruvian indigenous community of Gamboa.
AMAZONAS . LETICIA . OVERNIGHT
2 DAYS &1 NIGHT
A two-day Amazon stay shaped around jungle trekking, river wildlife, bird-watching, caiman spotting, night exploration, and a peaceful return through dolphin waters.
Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Group size
Max 10 pax
Location
Gamboa, Amazonas
Activity level
Moderate
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Jungle trek & community meals
Explore the forest for 2 to 3 hours, then recharge with local meals and time to rest.
Caiman encounter
After dinner, your guide demonstrates safe catch-and-release alligator spotting up close.
Night wildlife adventure
Sleep in hammocks with mosquito nets after spotting nocturnal creatures on an evening trek.
THE JOURNEY, STEP BY STEP
DAY 1
River journey to Gamboa
Travel for about an hour along the Amazon River, then settle into hammocks with mosquito nets.
DAY 1
Jungle immersion
A 2 to 3-hour trek reveals monkeys, insects, giant trees, butterflies, birds, and spiders.
DAY 1
Afternoon bird-watching
After lunch and rest, head out by boat or canoe to watch macaws, parrots, toucans, herons, and more.
DAY 1
Caimans and nocturnal trekking
Following dinner, experience caiman spotting, then a one-hour night trek for tarantulas, frogs, snakes, and other nocturnal wildlife.
DAY 2
Breakfast and canoe exploration
Start with a local breakfast, then paddle through lakes and narrow channels for bird and monkey sightings.
DAY 2
Optional fishing and return to Leticia
Fish for 1 to 2 hours if you like, enjoy lunch in the community, and return by river with chances to spot pink and gray dolphins.
A note on flexibility — tours are personalized to the group while minimizing environmental impact. Dry season (Jan-Mar, Jul-Sep) usually allows longer hikes, while rainy season (Apr-Jun, Oct-Dec) brings more boat-based exploration. Weather in Leticia is unpredictable, and activities can shift with the season, guide, and group size.
INCLUDED
- Airport - agency - airport transportation
- All meals during the excursion (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Purified water, juice, coffee, tea, and milk
- Rubber boots, fishing rods, hammocks, mosquito nets, and first aid kit on request
- Travel insurance
- Professional bilingual English-speaking guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance tax of COP $45,000 paid before departure at Leticia airport
- Souvenirs, extra food, cigarettes, and other personal items
- Airfare (the agency can assist with booking)
- Calls, laundry, alcohol, and other personal expenses
- Tips for guides
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Reserve your spot.Two days deep in the Amazon.
A 30% booking deposit confirms your reservation. The remaining balance is paid at the office in cash only.
CONTINUE EXPLORING
OTHER AMAZON EXPEDITIONS
3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS
Amazon adventure! Cruise to an indigenous village, then trek the jungle to observe diverse flora, monkeys, sloths, and insects.
4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS
First stop: Gamboa, indigenous Peruvian community. Rest is available in bedrooms, followed by bird-spotting after lunch.
5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS
Breakfast in Zacambu is followed by a primary jungle trek to spot huge trees (ceibas, rubber) and wildlife (monkeys, snakes, morpho).