Amazon Plan Heliconia
Amazon Plan Heliconia
4N / 5D
Day 1
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Arrival at the Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport in the city of Leticia.
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Reception, immigration procedure to leave Colombia and enter Brazil.
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Transfer to the river dock on the Amazon River.
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Departure in tour boats Amazon tour, we navigate the Amazon River downstream to then take the course of the Javari river back to the Heliconia Nature Reserve (Brazil).
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Orientation and instruction in the imaginary point of the three borders, where we will have a spectacular panoramic view of border cities of Brazil, Peru and Colombia.
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During the tour over the imposing river we appreciate the Amazonian rainforest and the riverside villages of indigenous people and settlers like Benjamin Constant (Brazil) and Islandia (Peru).
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After this exciting experience of navigating the great Amazon River and the Yavarí River (approximately 4 hours sailing).
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We arrived at the Heliconias Nature Reserve.
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Recognition of the area.
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Reception and accommodation in cabins.
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Dinner
Day 2
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Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
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Jungle trek: In the morning we will make an incursion into the jungle of the mainland during our tour we will make a recognition of species of use in ethnobotany, knowing the dynamics of the jungle.
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Observation of the extraction of rubber "latex", rubber history.
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Wildlife observation of the mainland area. (Approximately 3 hours of walking).
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Lunch in the Heliconias Nature Reserve.
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During the afternoon we will reconnoiter the area of the Heliconias Natural Reserve in traditional canoes visiting the lakes surrounding the Heliconias Lake Cristina Nature Reserve and Onca Lake.
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In traditional canoes we walk along the water trails, appreciating the floodplain forest.
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Dinner
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Night Safari: departure by local boat for the wild life observation.
Day 3
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Optional: Awakening 5:30 am. For bird watching in the lakes of the Heliconias Reserve.
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Breakfast 8-00 A.M.
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Departure by tourism boat to the Riberside Community of Palmarí.
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Visit to the community and settlers descendants of rubber tappers of the Javarí river.
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In our visit to the community we will make a tour between houses and crops.
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We visited the crops of cassava brava (toxic cassava) and fruit species such as Copuazú, Acaí.
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Then we start the hike along the high jungle path to Cachoeira (a small stream of jungle origin).
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Arrival to the Cachoeira, natural pool.
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Bath in the Cachoeira creek.
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Return to the Heliconia Nature Reserve.
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Lunch in the Heliconias Nature Reserve.
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Artisanal fishing activity, capture of piranhas and observation of fish species from the Amazonian rivers.
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Dinner
Day 4
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Optional: raised 5:30 a.m. Departure by canoe for bird watching.
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Breakfast 8-00A.M.
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Canoeing to Lake Tartaruga.
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Delight and appreciation of flooded forest landscapes.
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Lunch in the Heliconia Nature Reserve.
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Visit to the community of Santa Rita (Peru).
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Tour of the village, visit to the homes of the residents.
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Cultural exchange with the residents of the community.
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Visit to the Ceibo tree, centennial tree of the Amazon rainforest.
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Observation of pink and gray Amazon dolphins.
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Dinner
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Night Walk: night tour through jungle trails in search of nocturnal fauna and sounds of the jungle.
Day 5
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Very early breakfast
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Departure to Leticia
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Arrival in Tabatinga (Brazil), Immigration procedure to leave Brazil and enter Colombia.
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Transfer to the airport one hour before the flight.
End of our services.
Optional activities in the Heliconias Nature Reserve with prior agreement between visitors and guides.
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Overnight in jungle or beach depending on the time.
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Bird watching
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Night canoeing
Note.
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This program is flexible and is subject to changes during its execution after prior agreement between visitors and guides.
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This program is subject to changes without prior notice during its execution due to climatic factors.
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All the activities are voluntary and for the realization of the activities the physiology of the effort will be taken into account.
Amazon Plan Heliconia
4N / 5D
IT INCLUDES:
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Transportation in tourist boats: Leticia - Heliconias Natural Reserve - Leticia.
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Full meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
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Hydration in the outputs (water and natural juices).
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Lodging 4 nights in the Heliconias Natural Reserve, accommodation in a cabin with beds and private bathroom.
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Visit to tourist attractions.
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Specialized guidance, permanent support 24 hours a day.
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Native guides, experts in the area.
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Transfer in-out.
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Activities specified in the Program.
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Medical assistance insurance COLASISTENCIA.
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Swamp boots
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Waterproof
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Personalized service
IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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AIRLINE TICKETS.
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Tourism tax ($ 45,000 per person upon arrival at the Leticia airport)
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Personal purchases.
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Lunch on the last day.
PRICES PER PERSON (COP $):
1 People
2 People
$ 8.807.000
$ 5.372.000
3 People
$ 4.567.000
Recommendations and suggestions, Amazon Plans.
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It is essential to have the citizenship card, if you are a minor, identity card, or civil registry and the authorization of the parents (if only one of the parents accompanies you and if the program requires you to leave the country), if you are a foreigner resident in Colombia the immigration card or passport (verify validity of the passport), (Some countries require a Visa to enter Brazil) it is mandatory to present it before migrations to leave Colombia and enter Brazil or Peru, as well as the current international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever, (apply with a minimum of 10 days before the trip.) and against tetanus (mandatory for any program).
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Carry the medical assistance card or ID card or pre-paid medicine.
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Our plans include COLASISTENCIA medical assistance card.
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A small auxiliary backpack for the tours.
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A large backpack easy to handle as luggage.
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For your trip to the Amazon include what is strictly necessary in your luggage.
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Bring comfortable clothes that provide freedom of movement, light and fresh (bring light colored garments, (No black or dark garments) such as T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, swimwear, caps or hats, sunglasses, comfortable footwear, tennis, enough socks as well as water bottles, raincoats, rubber boots, headlights or flashlights with their respective batteries.
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Repellent, sunscreen, and toiletries.
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If you are vegetarian, vegan or have a preference in your diet, inform us before your trip and let your guide know at the beginning of the tour.
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If you are allergic to any type of food or if you suffer from animal allergies, inform your agency and your guide at the beginning of the tour.
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If you suffer from any type of phobia, especially zoophobia, inform your guide before the tours.
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If you take any medication under medical prescription, please include it in your luggage.
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Cameras with sufficient batteries if required as well as a hermetic plastic bag to isolate the equipment from moisture (and include pads that absorb moisture).