8 days
Ampiyacu Exploration
Discover Tribes Lost In Time
Ampiyacu Exploration
For travelers seeking an authentic experience, we offer an exclusive immersive tourism program in the Amazon. This journey goes beyond a simple trip—it is a deep dive into the life and traditions of the Bora indigenous community, allowing you to witness their culture, customs, and worldview firsthand.
In the early 20th century, the Bora people faced a tragic demographic collapse due to the brutal exploitation of rubber. In just three decades, their population plummeted from 15,000 to only 427, a devastating blow that left a lasting mark on their history.
Today, visiting this community is an act of recognition and respect for their resilience. Through direct interaction with its members, you will witness the revival of their cultural practices, their deep connection with the rainforest, and their ongoing efforts to preserve their identity. This experience will not only broaden your perspective but also contribute to the conservation of their invaluable heritage.
Includes
- Transfer from Iquitos Airport.
- Land and river transportation throughout the itinerary.
- Public speedboat service between Iquitos and Pebas (round trip).
- Slow peke-peke motorboat (with stationary motor).
- All meals during the trip.
- Purified water.
- Permit from SERNANP (National Service of Natural Protected Areas by the Peruvian Government).
- Authorization from the Bora and Murui-Muinani (Huitoto) Communities visited during the trip.
- Bora native guide and Amazon Explorer’s tour leader.
- Equipment: mosquito net and bed sheet.
Each participant should bring:
- Their own light camping mat.
- A personal water filter for hiking.
- Rubber boots.
Important
- You must arrive in Iquitos at least one day prior to the start date of the program.
- The start date is subject to the schedule of public river transport operators.
- Speedboats depart from Iquitos very early in the morning.
- Responsibility for Additional Expenses: Amazon Explorer shall not be held responsible for any additional expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control.
- Wildlife Sightings: Wildlife is unpredictable, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, exploring a remote area significantly increases the chances of encounters.
- This expedition is open to highly motivated participants with strong adaptability and good physical and mental condition.
- Reservations must be made at least 60 days in advance.
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Tribes Expeditions
Day 1
- Speedboat from Iquitos to the town of Pebas.
- Travel downstream on the Amazon River (124 mi or 200 km).
- Arrive in Pebas.
- Overnight in a hotel in Pebas.
Day 2
- Motorboat to an indigenous Bora Community.
- Gathering in the “Maloca” (communal indigenous house).
- Typical dances of this tribe.
- Prepare of coca leaves for traditional use.
- Listen to ancient stories told by elderly Bora.
- Hike around the community.
- Overnight in a typical house in the native community.
Day 3 – 12
- Motorboat with indigenous Boras on the Ampiyacu River.
- Arrive to the last tribal community (not touristic).
- Stay with indigenous Murui-Muinani (Huitoto) and learn about their customs and way of life.
- Collect food from their “Chacras” (plantations and crops).
- Hike through primary rainforest.
- Explore in the Ampiyacu-Apayacu Natural Reserve.
- Identify medicinal plants.
- Drink water from forest vines “Soga de agua”.
- Explore the night by canoe.
- Observe wildlife.
- Fish for piranha (Serrasalmus nattereri).
- Buy handicrafts (optional).
- Overnight in a native community or in the jungle.
Day 13
- Return by motorboat to the Bora Community.
- Overnight in a native community.
Day 14
- Motorboat back to Pebas.
- Overnight in a hotel in Pebas
Day 15
- Speedboat to Iquitos.












