What does the Amazon Journey – The Yewae Expedition include?

It includes accommodation according to the itinerary in the Amazon region, river and land transportation during the activities, meals in selected experiences, a specialized local guide, and routes through the tropical rainforest, Amazonian rivers, and cultural interpretation spaces in local communities.

What does the Yewae expedition experience in the Amazon consist of?

It is an immersive experience in the Amazon rainforest that combines river navigation, jungle walks, biodiversity observation, and contact with local communities, integrating nature, culture, and exploration of the Amazon ecosystem.

What is Yewae in the context of the Amazon?

Yewae refers to a center or interpretive space in the Amazon where ecotourism experiences, Indigenous culture, and rainforest connection activities are developed, focused on environmental education and immersion in the territory.

What activities are carried out during the Amazon tour?

The tour includes rainforest walks, canoe or boat navigation along Amazonian rivers, wildlife and plant observation, visits to Indigenous communities, and cultural and natural interpretation experiences.

What type of wildlife can be observed in this experience?

In the Amazon, you can observe a wide range of biodiversity including exotic birds, monkeys, reptiles, insects, and in some areas pink river dolphins, depending on the season and the specific location visited.

What level of difficulty does the tour have?

The tour has a low to moderate difficulty level, with jungle walks and travel by boat or canoe that require basic physical fitness.

What is the best time to visit the Amazon?

The Amazon can be visited year-round. During the high-water season, there is greater navigation through rivers and lakes, while during the low-water season, more land-based jungle walks can be carried out.

What recommendations should I keep in mind for this trip?

It is recommended to bring lightweight, quick-drying clothing, waterproof gear, insect repellent, sunscreen, suitable jungle footwear, swimwear, and readiness for high humidity and warm weather conditions.

What type of travelers is this tour designed for?

It is designed for travelers interested in nature, biodiversity, ecotourism, and cultural experiences in the Colombian Amazon rainforest.

Amazon Journey – The Yewae Expedition

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Description of the tour “Amazon Journey – Yewae’s Journey”

A deep journey into the heart of the Amazon, the largest and most powerful river on the planet, with the tour Amazon Journey – Yewae’s Journey, an experience designed to immerse you in the living vastness of the rainforest and its connection with water as a source of life. In this route, navigation becomes the guiding thread that reveals a territory where nature expresses itself in its purest and most essential form.

Throughout the journey, you sail among islands, lakes, and oxbow rivers, exploring a natural network that constantly changes with the rhythm of the river and the seasons. Each landscape offers a new perspective of the Amazon rainforest, where biodiversity manifests through sounds, colors, and forms that envelop the experience in a deeply sensory environment.

The journey is guided by the wisdom of a living culture, proud of its ancestral roots, which shares knowledge about the territory, ecological balance, and the spiritual relationship with the rainforest. These encounters allow you to understand the Amazon not only as an ecosystem, but as a space inhabited and cared for by communities that have preserved their identity over time.

Overall, this journey offers a respectful and contemplative immersion into one of the most extraordinary territories on Earth, where river, rainforest, and culture intertwine to create a transformative experience of connection, learning, and awe.

✔︎ Journey starts and ends in Leticia

You can also discover other experiences designed by Threads Travel such as Amazon: The Serenity of the River, Nuquí Ancestral: Living Pacific, or Alma del Pacífico Experience in Nuquí, journeys that connect jungle, river, and ancestral communities through nature-based and living culture experiences in Colombia.

Additionally, to deepen your understanding of the Colombian Amazon, you can consult the official Amazon Guide by Colombia Travel, where the Amazon River, Leticia, Puerto Nariño, and the unique biodiversity of the rainforest are highlighted.

Day 1 :

The call of the heart of the jungle

✔︎ Upon arrival at Leticia Airport, you receive a warm welcome and private transfer, along with an introduction and awareness session about jungle rules and ways of relating to the forest.

✔︎ Lunch connects you with Amazonian inspirations. In the afternoon, you take part in a weaving workshop using natural fibers and dyes, beginning with a ritual of permission and gratitude.

✔︎ The day ends with rest in a luxury boutique lodge integrated into the jungle, with access to a maloca, natural trails, and a jacuzzi.

Day 2 :

Crossing invisible borders: The Peruvian Amazon

✔︎ After breakfast, the Amazon River guides you by boat to the Marasha Reserve. You enter the jungle on a roughly two-hour hike through flooded forest, or, if you prefer, you may complete the journey by traditional canoe.

✔︎ At midday, you enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch and take part in lake-based experiences: kayaking, artisanal fishing, and canoeing. On the way back, you treat yourself to a sunset on a floating raft with a caipiriña; the sky turns into colors and the river embraces us.

✔︎ The day ends with a serene dinner and a restorative rest in your hotel.

Day 3 :

Tikuna people, rivers, and light dolphins

✔︎ You begin the day at Victoria Regia, among calm waters and giant leaves that reflect the Amazon sky. In Macedonia, the Tikuna community welcomes you with dances and stories and invites you to discover handicrafts born from the heart of the forest.

✔︎ You share an ancestral lunch in a maloca and explore Puerto Nariño, a motor-free town where time is lived without rush. If the season allows, you sail toward the Tarapoto Lakes in search of the pink dolphin, a symbol of these sacred rivers.

✔︎ At dusk, Santander Park amazes you with the return of thousands of parrots. The experience concludes with a dinner inspired by the flavors of the river and the jungle.

Day 4 :

The return, with the soul full

✔︎ You have breakfast among bird songs, time to give thanks, and a final look at the forest.

✔︎ You check out and take a private transfer to the airport according to your flight.