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Amazon tour, Recommendations and suggestions, Amazonas Plans
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It is essential to have the citizenship card, if it is a minor, identity card, or civil registry authenticated by a notary public and the authorization of the parents (if only one of the parents accompanies and if the program requires it to leave the country), If the foreigner resident in Colombia is a foreigner or passport (verify validity of the passport), 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 it 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 prepaid 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 shirts, long-sleeved shirts, swimwear, hats or caps, sunglasses, footwear comfortable, tennis, enough socks as well as canteens, raincoats, pantaneras 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 guide at the beginning of the tour.
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If you suffer from any kind of phobia especially zoophobia inform your guide before the tours.
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If you take any medication under medical formula, please include it in your luggage.
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Photographic cameras with enough batteries if required as well as a hermetic plastic bag to isolate the equipment from moisture (and include pads that absorb moisture).
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At the moment and during your trip.
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Listen carefully to the recommendations and suggestions set out in your guide for each tour
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If you suffer from any symptom, ailment or illness, please let your guide know before your travels.
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If during your tour you have any symptoms of discomfort, inform your guide immediately.
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Do not throw garbage (non-biodegradable type) during your trip by river bodies, jungle or any other point where you make your visit in the tours.
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All non-biodegradable material (glass, plastic, cans, batteries) that are generated must be returned from the natural environment.
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Do not collect biological, animal or vegetable material during your travels.
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Avoid buying hunting products (skins, feathers, skulls, teeth, and others) this to help the conservation of these species.
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During your travels do not separate yourself from the group to which you are a part.
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Travel inside and outside the tour area always in the company of your guide.
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Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages during your trip through river bodies and jungle.
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On boats always use the float vest.
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Observe with respect the traditions and cultural expressions of the different indigenous ethnic groups to visit.
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We do not support the trafficking, collection and commercialization of illegal flora and fauna species. / Law 17 of 1981 We protect wild fauna and flora and prevent their commercialization illegally.
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Respect cultural resources. All tourist activity must be done with respect for the artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage. Law 63 1986 prohibit and prevent the importation, exploitation and transfer of illegal property of cultural property ", signed in Paris on November 17, 1970. / law 299 of 1996. We are committed against the illegal traffic of Cultural Heritage. Law 397 of 1997.
A RESPONSIBLE VISITOR
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Respect the culture and traditions of the destinations visited.
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Protects natural resources such as water and energy, making proper use of them.
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Remember to buy handicrafts and products made by the local population, especially vulnerable population, under fair commercial conditions.
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It does not support child labor, nor the commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents. / It is noted that in Colombia the exploitation and sexual abuse of minors are punishable by deprivation of liberty, in accordance with the provisions of Law 679 of 2001 and 1329 of 2009.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE VISITOR
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Hired the service must Present and use the agreed services. Otherwise, the provider may require the user to pay 20% of the total price or fee established, or retain the deposit or advance payment previously received from the tourist user, if agreed. (Article 65 Law 300 of 1996).
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AMAZON TOUR voluntarily accepts the parameters of the LAW 679 OF 2001 "by means of which a statute is issued to prevent and counteract the exploitation, pornography and sexual tourism with minors, in development of article 44 of the Constitution . "And in addition, customers are warned that neither the agency nor its guides will promote any type of practice in any case.
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AMAZON TOUR is committed to managing the greatest number of variables that are within our reach, in compliance with the program, considering the possibility of alterations in this proposed program, due to the possible unforeseen events, caused by the weather, landslides in roads, closed roads, medical emergencies, poor communications, faults or delays of means of transport. Limits on the responsibilities of AMAZON TOUR regarding legal matters or other inconveniences in which the user may be involved, in case the user is forced to withdraw from the trip for such reasons and likewise, against personal expenses in which the passenger incurs. (Minority decree 053 art 03 of 2002)
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Circumstances in which AMAZON TOUR reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, travel dates, hotels, transportation and any others that are necessary to guarantee the success of the tour. (Mincomercio decree 053 of 2002).
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AMAZON TOUR, is subject to the liability regime established by Law 300/96 and D.R. 1075/97