Zacambu Rainforest Lodge [3 Days Tour]
USD$365
Day 1
We’ll travel southeast down the mighty Amazon River and then up the Javari River. The trip is approximately 75 km (47 miles). On arrival at the Zacambu Rainforest Lodge we will get settled into our rooms and then kick back with a local juice before enjoying lunch. Afterward, we’ll travel by boat back toward the confluence of the two rivers to watch the pink and gray dolphins that congregate there. These friendly creatures like to show off against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset and approaching nightfall.
Day 2
Day two begins with an outing in small boats to the banks of the Javari River where we will begin exploring (either on foot or by canoe, depending on the season) in search of the exotic Victoria regia plants that grow naturally in swamps in the jungle. An exciting afternoon will be spent fishing for different types of piranhas, including the most viscous species. After these activities we’ll return to the lodge. At night we’ll begin an exhilarating outing in motorized canoes over nearby lagoons and waterways, experiencing the mysterious jungle in the darkness and observing caimans in their natural habitat.
Day 3
Day three starts with a hike deep into the jungle, identifying species of plants and animals. You will also be introduced to the natural medicines of ancestral Amazonian cultures in an original demonstration presented by one of our #ChildrenOfTheJungle. When we return to the lodge there will be time to kick back and relax before preparing to return to Leticia.
To consider:
- If you travel alone and on the day of your tour there are no more travelers you must assume a cost of $ 100 per trip (Leticia-Lodge), (Lodge-Leticia) or (Zacambu Rainforest lodge – Tupana Aru U Lodge).
- The start of our tours is at 9:00 and the end at 17:00hrs if they need to start outside these hours they must assume a cost of $ 100 per trip, the $ 100 is per boat for up to 4 people, if it is from 5 to 8 people the cost is $ 150 per boat.
- This cost will not be paid at the time of booking but at the time of arrival in Leticia, if necessary.
- Do not collect fauna or flora.
- The lodge has solar panels that guarantee 24 hours of energy.
- The luggage for the jungle is limited to 14lbs per person. But it’s ok, you can leave the rest of your luggage in the warehouse of our office.
- Please do not smoke in the rooms, dining rooms, boats or during activities.
- To help reduce the environmental impact, bring a reusable bottle or canteen, which you can recharge with drinking water in the dispensers available in our office and lodge.
- For your peace of mind and for others #HijosDeLaSelva we ask you to have conversations quitely after 22 hours (10pm) and thus allow a relaxing rest and valuable time to enjoy the symphony of natural sounds produced by the Amazon rainforest.
Due to our hot and humid weather, we advise you to bring light clothes for the day and a slim sweater for the night, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks, light shoes, raincoat, swimsuit, sunscreen, insect repellent, personal hygiene items, small flashlight (preferably rechargeable or with batteries), photographic equipment, for reasons of safety and comfort the maximum luggage allowed is 14lbs per person, the surplus can be stored in our office.
- Reception at the airport and land transfer to your hotel in Leticia and ground transfers required in the plan.
- River transfer to the reserves
- All the activities mentioned in the plan
- Transportation for activities
- Accommodation
Implements: hammocks and counters for camping – regional fishing equipment - Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Fruit juice from the region, coffee and tea
- Drinking water
- Rubber boots
- Local Guide
- Medical assistance card
- Airline tickets
- Entrance to Leticia $ 32,000 (colombian pesos) per person
- Accommodation in Leticia
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tip
For the safety of our customers we have all the necessary navigation equipment required by Colombian laws, such as life jackets, navigation lights, radio and boats that offer stability and comfort for an adequate performance of the activities according to the needs of our medium, conducted by #HijosDeLaSelva trained and experienced.
The Lodge supplies drinking water for food consumption and preparation. The environments are equipped with fire extinguishers always guaranteeing the safety of our visitors.
The activities in the jungle such as walks and crossings are directed by #HijosDeLaSelva, experts and connoisseurs of their own region, with the ability to act in any situation that may arise.
Nuestros #HijosDeLaSelva son habitantes de las comunidades locales, grandes conocedores de la naturaleza, además cuentan con muchos años de experiencia integrados a nuestros proyectos, ellos disponen de los recursos naturales para trasmitir una importante convivencia con la selva y aunque se comunican únicamente en español logran trasmitir con seguridad y amabilidad una experiencia inolvidable, en esta región somos personas tranquilas y amistosas, nuestra comunicación es pausada y sobre todo estamos muy interesados en compartir nuestro conocimiento contigo.
ESTACIONES CLIMÁTICAS
- Periodo de lluvias – Diciembre a Mayo
- Periodo seco – Junio a Noviembre
HORARIOS:
- Inicio del tour :9:00 am desde Leticia
- Final del tour: 5:00 pm en Leticia
Los traslados a la reserva en horarios por fuera de los estipulados anteriormente se denominan transportes especiales y tendrán costos adicionales.
- Desayuno: 7:30 am
- Almuerzo: 12:00 pm
- Cena: 7:00 pm
- Salida para actividades partiendo desde el lodge
- Mañana: 8:30 am (excepto para las actividades al amanecer que son a las 5:00 am y el desayuno a las 8:00 am).
- Tarde: 2:30 pm
- Noche : 8:00 pm