Prepare yourself for an expedition that will ignite your spirit in one of the most isolated regions of the Amazon rainforest. You’ll embark on a 25-mile (40 km) trek on foot, venturing deep into the untamed jungle, until you arrive at the source of a river. Once there, we will craft canoes from palm tree trunks to journey down the river for 50 miles (80 km), until we reach a native community.
Our choice of this area is inspired by its rich biological diversity, providing an ideal setting for capturing stunning wildlife photography.
These expeditions are tailored for teamwork. There are no “tourist” services. All participants are expected to actively contribute by gathering firewood, fishing, preparing meals, purifying water, constructing shelters, crafting rafts, and engaging in all the essential activities required for success in this challenge.
- Trekking Trial: 25 miles (40 km)
- Dugout Canoes Navigation: 50 miles (80 km)
Includes
- Transfer from Iquitos Airport.
- Land and river transportations included in the itinerary.
- Light aircraft from Iquitos /Angamos / 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.
- 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 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 flight used in the expeditions is postponed, Amazon Explorer will not take charge of your stay in the city of Iquitos, 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.
