Mitú Vaupes River: Amazonia cultural immersion
Overview
Mitú is a land of jungles and rivers. A stay in the territory of Mitú will allow you to rediscover the millenary art of the local indigenous populations, and the crossing of its rivers will reconnect you with nature. An extreme adventure where ecological awareness and ancestral cultures are combined.
- Day 1: Mituseño Urania, Cubea ethnic group
- Day 2: Cerro Guacamayas
- Day 3: Gallito de Roca and Mitú
- Day 4: Tepui Cerro Flecha - Ceima Cachivera
Trip Details
Country
- Colombia
Group Size
- 10 Travelers Max
Schedule
- Normal
Tour Highlights
- The harmony of indigenous communities with nature
- The breathtaking views from Cerro Guacamaya
- The Gallito de Rocas, a beautiful and rare bird
What to expect
- Lodging: Basic
- Transportation: Low
Tour Type
- Private
- Scheduled
- Shared
Thematics
- Adventure
- Birdwatching
- Culture
Itinerary
Mituseño Urania, Cubea ethnic group
The adventure begins (after picking you up at the agreed upon location) with a motorcycle ride to the indigenous reserve of Mituseña Urania. We will visit the maloka and the kubay hill, where we will see birds and an ene...
Cerro Guacamayas
The tepuis or rocky hills of Mitú are impressive and hold a beautiful mysticism. We will visit the Cerro de las Guacamayas belonging to the indigenous reserve Mitu Cachivera. To reach its summit and enjoy its spectacular...
Gallito de Roca and Mitú
The gift of the day will be the rock rooster (rupicola rupicola). We will visit the Cerro del Venado, home to this magnificent bird that can only be observed with a lot of silence and patience, among other things, only e...
Tepui Cerro Flecha - Ceima Cachivera
We will venture on a very easy and quiet hike to the Cerro Flecha de Ceima Cachivera tepui which offers a 360 degree view of the Amazon rainforest. We will also enjoy a swim in the natural pools of the Ceima Cahivera str...
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Price Details
Included
- Meals indicated in the program
- Accommodation in Guest House (Double Occupancy)
- Local guides specialized in the region
- Local transportation
- Boat transportation
Not Included
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Additional drinks and meals
- Medical insurance
- Expenses not specified in the program
- Tips
Minimum Deposit
- 30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)
Price
- 370 USD per person
Terms & Conditions
The terms of sale may differ based on the nature of your trip and how close your departure date is. Please review our conditions here for more information.
Recommendations
Follow the tour guide’s recommendations, meet the schedules of the itineraries, and on the trip forget about everyday life and let yourself be impregnated by the natural beauty of the place. Connect your mind with the place and ask Mother Nature for permission beforehand to be in these sacred temples. Do not pick up stones or take them with you, as they can alter the spiritual environment of the place. Walk quietly and carry:
-A change of clothes to travel on flights and land trips.
-A change of clothes for walking (long pants that become shorts, a long-sleeved shirt or t-shirt, tennis shoes or walking boots, river sandals)
-Change of clothes for sleeping (cozy and warm).
-Personal hygiene items. (Toilet paper, soap, toothpaste etc)
-If you are a vegetarian/vegan, bring your own food for us to prepare there.
-Rubber boots
-Tennis.
-Flip flops
-Binoculars if you want to see birds. In Mitú we are going to look for the Guianan cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola rupicola). We need to walk in silence.
– A form of official ID
-Personal medications
-Swimsuit
-Water bottle
-Sun hat
– Sunscreen, natural without chemicals. Or don’t use.
-Insect repellent. (We recommend start taking thiamine a couple of weeks before the trip) (abundant)
-Flashlight and a spare set of batteries.
-Photographic camera
-Solar powerbank (preferably to charge your camera and cell phone batteries)
-Ziploc bags of various sizes to pack electronic elements.
-Everything packed in plastic bags
-Personal food utensils: Bowl and a plastic cup. Spoon, fork, and knife.
-Water purifying filter or purifying tablets. (Optional, we give you boiled water)
-Small towel
-No camouflaged element (cloths, caps, blankets …)
-The nights are spent in native houses. You will sleep on a camping mattress, a tent or a hammock (recommended).
-Personal waterproof dome-type tent that does not need to be stake to the ground. (This is if it is difficult for you to sleep in a hammock)
-Waterproof poncho/raincoat.
-camping or light mattress (for those who prefer to not sleep in a hammock).
-Sleeping bag for 15°C or colder (small compact)
-Be vaccinated against yellow fever and tetanus. (It is not mandatory, we only suggest it)
-35 Lt hands-free backpack for walks and hopefully everything is stored in this backpack.
-In terms of safety, together with the local and environmental authorities, we coordinate with the National Army the permits and the places that can be visited for the tranquility of the visitor.
-The average temperature is 30 degrees centigrade and can reach 35 degrees with high humidity.
-Some routes are carried out on unmarked trails. It is important to wear shoes with good grip and, if possible, a cane.
-Bathrooms are wooden rooms with septic tanks within the communities and in open nature when we are in the mountains.
-Take thiamine 15 days before to prevent mosquito bites.
-Gifts for the communities. IT’S NOT MANDATORY. ONLY IF IT IS BORN FROM THE BOTTOM OF YOUR HEART: school supplies, notebooks, colors, paints, children’s stories, fishing nylon, hooks, rubber boots, clothing for children and adults, flashlights or solar energy lamps, etc.
-The community (isolated tribe) lacks some specific elements that can be taken from Bogotá. If we ask them ahead of time, they can tell us their needs and maybe we can bring them those things they need. This is not required.
Your Tour Guide
Ivan Macias
