Amazon River Tour: Dolphins, Indigenous Communities, and Puerto Nariño
Embark on an adventure along the majestic Amazon River and discover some of the most fascinating places in the Colombian Amazon. During this river tour from Leticia, you will visit Monkey Island, meet indigenous communities, and explore Puerto Nariño, a picturesque municipality surrounded by nature and tradition.
What you'll do
- Ground transportation from the meeting point to the port and river transportation included.
- Food: a typical lunch included.
- Highlights: Monkey Island, Ticuna indigenous community of Macedonia and/or Puerto Alegría, Puerto Nariño, Naipata viewpoint, and Victoria Regia reserve.
- Dolphin watching: subject to weather conditions and animal behavior; not guaranteed.
- Entry fee to Puerto Nariño: $30,000 COP per person, not included and payable in cash.
- Important: the order and timing of visits may vary according to logistics and weather conditions, including dry and flooded jungle seasons.
Itinerary
Recogida en punto de encuentro
Leticia: Calle 9 Esquina Local N° 3, al lado del hostal Casique Amazónico, cerca del Banco Popular
Salida desde el puerto de Leticia
La actividad comienza aproximadamente a las 7:00 a. m., cuando saldrás del puerto de Leticia y conocerás el majestuoso río Amazonas.
Visita a la Isla de los Micos
Visitarás la Isla de los Micos, ubicada a 20 kilómetros de Leticia, donde podrás interactuar con los monos ardilla. Si tienes suerte podrás obtener la fotografía perfecta junto a los monos ardilla.
Visita a la comunidad indígena "Ticuna de Macedonia"
Visitarás la comunidad indígena Ticuna de Macedonia (Colombia) y/o Puerto Alegría (Perú) para comprar artesanías y conocer la vida de esta comunidad.
Llegada a Puerto Nariño
Llegarás a Puerto Nariño, denominado como el pesebre natural de Colombia; es un hermoso pueblo donde podrás conocer sus mitos, leyendas y la eterna historia de los colores alegres de las fachadas de sus casas de madera, ubicado a orillas del río Loretoyacu, un lugar perfecto para realizar avistamiento de delfines grises y rosados durante el recorrido por el río Amazonas.
What's included
What's included
- Transport.
- Native Spanish-speaking local guide.
- Visit to Monkey Island.
- Typical lunch.
- Visit to Puerto Nariño.
- Visit to the Ticuna indigenous community of Macedonia and/or Puerto Alegría, depending on the itinerary.
- Visit to the Victoria Regia or Lotus Flower reserve.
- Tour with the possibility of spotting pink and gray dolphins.
- Traveler assistance with medical and dental coverage.
What's not included
- Entry tax to Puerto Nariño: $30,000 COP per person, payable in cash.
- Purchase of handicrafts in the visited communities.
- Expenses and services not specified in the experience description.
- English guide service, unless contracted in advance.
Duration: 9 horas
Check availability to see start times
Frequently asked questions
Meeting point
Calle 9, corner, local No. 3, Leticia, Amazonas. The meeting point is located next to the Cacique Amazónico Hostel, near Banco Popular.
Important information
The activity starts approximately at 7:00 a.m.
Includes transportation from the meeting point to the port where we will board the river transport to start the tour.
The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility, those with fear or phobias of sailing, and those with phobias or fears of bugs and animals.
Dolphin sightings are subject to weather conditions and the behavior of the species.
The order and schedule of activities may change according to logistics schedules and weather conditions, such as dry season or flooded jungle; however, all activities are aimed to be carried out.
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing that covers arms and legs.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Thermos or reusable bottle with water.
- Cash in Colombian pesos (COP) to pay the entrance fee to Puerto Nariño and buy handicrafts.
- Comfortable footwear suitable for walking.
- Cap or hat and sunglasses.
- Waterproof bag to protect the cell phone and other personal items.
Not permitted:
- Participating in the activity under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances.
- Entering with pets of any kind, including emotional support animals.
Arrive early at the meeting point.
Follow the guide's instructions during navigation and visits.
Respect the customs of the communities and avoid disturbing wildlife.
Keep in mind that dolphin sightings depend on natural conditions.
If you wish to take the tour with an English-speaking guide, request it at least 8 days in advance.
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