Amazon Extreme Expedition

Discover Your Wild Side

Amazon Extreme Expedition

50 Days
18+ Age

Venture into the wild unknown, where nature’s challenges become your greatest triumphs.

Prepare for an extraordinary jungle expedition that will push your limits.
This challenge is tailor-made for the boldest of adventurers!

Our seasoned wildlife trackers will guide you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the most remote and pristine corners of the Amazon rainforest.

Our challenge routes are virtually uncharted in the tourism realm, which means that wildlife observation thrives in these secluded jungle regions.

These expeditions are designed for teamwork. There are no “tourist” services. All participants must strive to collect firewood, fish, prepare food, purify water, build shelters, make rafts and carry out all the activities necessary to succeed in this challenge.

  • Trekking Trial: 25 miles (40 km)
  • Dugout Canoes Navigation: 218 miles (350 km).

Includes

  • Transfer from Iquitos Airport.
  • Land and river transportations included in the itinerary.
  • Public speedboat from Iquitos-Nauta to Requena.
  • Light aircraft from Angamos to Iquitos.
  • Slow boat type peke-peke.
  • Permission from SERNANP (National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the Peruvian State).
  • Permission to the Matsés National Reserve and Native Community.
  • Permission from the communities of the Tapiche River.
  • Expert indigenous trackers and Amazon Explorer’s tour leader.
  • First aid kit, includes antivenom serum.
  • Note: Participants must bring their own camping gear.

Important

  • You must arrive in Iquitos a day before the starting date.
  • The starting date is determined by public river transport operators (speedboat company).
  • Their speedboats usually leave from Iquitos early in the morning.
  • The air transportation used for this expedition is subject to the dates established by the Peruvian Air Force. The flight may be postponed due to climatic conditions.
  • We suggest having additional days at the end of the itinerary. In the event that the flight is suspended, the lost days can be recovered.
  • In the event that the return flight used in the expeditions is postponed, Amazon Explorer will not take charge of your stay in Colonia Angamos village, nor will you receive any type of refund for the lost days.
  • Wildlife is unpredictable, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but by going to a remote area, you maximize the chance of finding.
  • Clay licks: Only from June to November, when the rivers are low.
  • This expedition is open to highly motivated participants with a strong capacity for adaptation and who are in good physical and mental condition.
  • During these expeditions, in totally unexplored areas, it may be necessary to change the activities and/or the route due to unforeseen situations.
  • These expeditions are extreme and high risky due to the inaccessible terrain and possible encounters with uncontacted natives.
  • Book with a minimum of 60 days in advanced.
  • LIMITED SPACES: 6 participants.

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Itinerary

 
    • Expedition Area: Our journey unfolds in the Sierra del Divisor, straddling the Peru/Brazil border—a region shrouded in mystery.
    • Endure 50 Days of Utter Isolation: Brace yourselves for an extended 50-day period of complete isolation, where you will thrive in the face of solitude.
    • Challenge the Limits of Body and Mind: This expedition will serve as a crucible, testing not just your physical and mental resolve but also the collective strength of our team to conquer this challenge.
    • Unveil Uncharted Frontiers: Embark on a quest to unearth uncharted zones where no human has set foot before.
    • Battle the Elements and Unyielding Terrain: Prepare to wrestle with unpredictable weather and unforgiving terrain.
    • Forge Your Path Through Wilderness: Blaze a trail through remote areas devoid of man-made paths, where the jungle reigns supreme.
    • Traverse Hills, Rivers, Streams, and Aguajales: Cross hills, rivers, streams, and wade through aguajales—flooded areas where aguajes palm trees grow.
    • Master the Art of Jungle Shelter Construction: Build shelters correctly and safely along the journey, deep in the jungle.
    • Build Dugout Canoes with Elements from Nature: Build dugout canoes, the age-old vessels of the jungle, essential for our river voyage.
    • Navigate the River in Dugout Canoes: Embark on a riveting 218-mile (350 km) journey downstream in our handmade dugout canoes, shifting to overland travel when the river's flow allows no further progress.
    • Day and Night Wildlife Explorations: Engage in relentless explorations day and night, questing after the jungle's diverse wildlife.
    • Look for wildlife at clay licks Collpas: Experience the captivating phenomenon of clay licks, clay area containing mineral salts, where a large number and variety of animals congregate to ingest these salts.
    • Track the elusive jaguar: Search for the elusive jaguar, following its footprints and tracks through the jungle.
    • Look for Anacondas in Lagunas and Aguajales: Embark on the search for anacondas in the remote lagoons and aguajales of the jungle.
    • Sustenance from the Wild: Rely on your skills to source sustenance from the wild, securing food through your own means.
    • The Potential for New Species: Within this untamed realm lies the potential to uncover new species, adding a layer of excitement and scientific significance to our expedition.
Departure/Return Location: Iquitos Hotel or Airport
Departure Time: To be confirmed
Return Time: To be confirmed
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