Wildlife Tracking & Jungle Survival

Explore wildlife and build essential survival skills in one of the most remote and challenging regions of the Amazon. This program takes you deep into the untouched rainforest. Led by indigenous experts with ancestral knowledge, you will learn to move safely and adapt confidently to this extreme environment.

In this land of astonishing biodiversity, track giant anacondas, follow jaguar trails, and observe up to thirteen species of primates in their natural habitat. This program is carefully designed to combine wildlife exploration with hands-on survival training, ensuring an authentic and unforgettable experience.”

Dare to take on a unique adventure that will challenge your skills and bring you closer to nature than ever before. Join this expedition and discover what you’re truly capable of.

Includes

• Transfer from Iquitos Airport.
• Land and river transportation throughout the itinerary.
• Air tickets between Iquitos and Angamos (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 Matsés Communities visited during the trip.
• Authorization from the Supreme Matsés Chief to enter their territory.
• Expert indigenous wildlife trackers and survival specialists, and Amazon Explorer’s lead guide.
• Equipment: mosquito net and bed sheet.

Each participant should bring:

• Their own light camping mat.
• A personal water filter for hiking.
• Rubber boots.

Important

• Expedition start date: Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• You must arrive in Iquitos at least one day prior to the start date of the program.
• The air transportation for this expeditionis subject to the schedule set by the Peruvian Air Force. Flights may be postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
• The Peruvian Air Force permits a maximum baggage allowance of 22 pounds (10 kilograms) per person.
• It is necessary to add additional days at the end of the itinerary as a precautionary measure against possible rescheduling of the return flight to later dates.
• Responsibility for Flights and Lost Days
  • Departure Flight: If the departure flight is postponed to a later date (e.g., from Tuesday to Wednesday), the total duration of the expedition will be reduced accordingly. For example, an itinerary originally planned for 15 days may be shortened to 14. Amazon Explorer is not responsible for any lost expedition days resulting from flight rescheduling due to circumstances beyond our control.
  • Return Flight: If the return flight is postponed to a later date, travelers will be responsible for any additional costs incurred, including extra accommodation, meals, transportation, or charter flights back to Iquitos. This may also lead to missed domestic or international flight connections. We strongly recommend including buffer days at the end of your itinerary as a preventive measure.
  • Important Notice: No refunds will be issued for lost expedition days, additional expenses, or any other consequences arising from circumstances beyond our control.
• Clay Licks (Collpas): These are only accessible from June to November, when river levels are low.
• Wildlife Sightings: Wildlife behavior is unpredictable, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, exploring remote areas significantly increases the likelihood of an encounter.
• This expedition is open to highly motivated participants with strong adaptability and good physical and mental fitness.
• Reservations must be made at least 60 days in advance.