Authentic Amazonian Jungle Tours

As the world’s largest tropical rainforest that also happens to boast the world’s largest river by volume, the Amazon has long held tremendous allure but also developed a reputation for being difficult to access for travelers, an issue that Amazonas Jungle Tours has addressed via its carefully curated three-day tour starting in the Colombian city of Leticia.

From spotting pink dolphins in the river to witnessing gigantic tarantula in the forest and engaging with local villagers, the three-day package offered by Amazonas Jungle Tours makes for a marvelous way to engage with the natural and cultural riches of the Amazon. What’s more, its duration makes it eminently accessible for travelers who don’t have the time, money or ability to embark on multi-week expeditions into the depths of the jungle.

The tour begins with a pick-up service from Leticia, which serves as the gateway into the Amazon rainforest and river system. After enjoying a boat ride to the town of Puerto Narino, guests are escorted to their comfortable accommodation to freshen up, before embarking on a dolphin-watching tour that brings them up close to the many pink and grey freshwater dolphins that live in the river.

This is followed by a walk along the jungle trail to better get to know the local flora and fauna. However, perhaps the most enthralling jungle-based element of the tour is a night-time walk in which travelers can hope to spot a variety of nocturnal wildlife including colorful insects and dauntingly huge tarantulas.

The second day involves a journey to the Peruvian community of San Antonio, where travelers can enjoy another jungle hike with opportunities to spot wildlife, and also take in the bonus of a delicious traditional lunch in the company of local indigenous people. The arguable highlight of the second day, however, is the ability to try your hand at fishing for piranha using artisanal fishing methods. The second night, meanwhile, involves a night-time boat ride that often includes a phenomenal encounter with cayman who are gently retrieved from the water by your trained guide, before being returned to their environment.

Day three begins with a demanding and fulfilling kayaking trip as well as the opportunity to take in stunning views from a viewpoint over at Puerto Narino, before making your way back to Leticia by boat.

The three-day Amazonas Jungle Tours experience also involves delicious meals and drinks, not to mention comfortable accommodation that will help you recuperate and recharge in-between adventures. Priced at around $280 per person for groups of four or more, this three-day Amazonian jungle tour represents phenomenal value due to the manner in which it combines quality and quantity of experiences that run the gamut from marveling at wildlife to learning about local communities and challenging yourself physically.

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