Luxury Travel to the Colombian Amazon made for you
River cruise
Navigate the waterways of the mighty Amazon river
Explore on foot
Hike through dense jungle to discover the secrets within
Incredible biodiversity
Spot exciting and endemic species with your private guide
Indigenous influenes
Meet with Indigenous communities to learn how the live with the land
Step into the heart of the jungle on a memorable Colombian Amazon tour
It may cover around one third of the entire country, but the Colombian Amazon is one of its best kept secrets. This is an area that promises a deeply grounding off-grid experience. On a luxury Colombian Amazon tour with Jacada, our expert guides and handpicked lodges and excursions will ensure a truly immersive and authentic trip.
Inaccessible by road, the gateway to the rainforest is the town of Leticia, just a two-hour flight from Bogotá. At the southernmost tip of Colombia, on the border with Peru and Brazil, the city is an eclectic mix of cultures, including a strong Indigenous influence. One of the main communities here is the Tikuna. At their invitation, journey into the jungle with a Tikuna guide to learn more about how they are sustained by the river and rainforest.
Here, the mighty Amazon snakes its way through dense, green jungle which teems with life. Deer and puma stalk through the forest, sloths and monkeys climb from tree to tree, and hundreds of species of birds rise up through the canopy. Head out with your private local guide on a birdwatching tour to spot vividly coloured species such as the purple-breasted cotinga or blue-crowned trogon. On a guided night walk, you can see how the jungle comes alive after dark.
Beyond hiking, one of the best ways to explore the area is by river cruise. Navigate the vast network of waterways, home to pink dolphins and dotted with Victoria Regia water lilies. Let Jacada help you discover the wonders of the Colombian Amazon with a diverse rainforest tour made just you. Speak to our expert travel designers to start planning your trip.
Highlights
See how the jungle becomes a hive of nocturnal activity come sundown on a fascinating night safari with your private guide
Meet with members of the Tikuna community to learn how about their culture and how they coexist with the jungle
Spot playful pink dolphins on a cruise through the Amazon’s vast network of waterways
Look out for vibrantly coloured birds among the foliage on a guided birdwatching tour
Stay in the heart of the rainforest at Calanoa Lodge, where open-sided cabins offer immersive jungle views
There’s no denying that the Amazon rainforest is a truly phenomenal place. This incredible ecosystem supports literally millions of species. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure you spot as many of them as possible during your Colombian Amazon tour, and you’ll likely see creatures you’ve never even heard of before!
James Sirotkin
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Colombia
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Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
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When to visit the Colombian Amazon
The best time to visit the Colombian Amazon depends on what you’d like to do there. For exploring on foot, and fewer mosquitos, the dry season, which runs from July to December, is the best time to go. This is also the best time for wildlife spotting, as animals concentrate around the remaining water sources.
However, if you want to navigate waterways deep into the jungle by boat, then you should consider travelling during the wet season (January to June). Higher water levels allow you to push deep into the flooded forests, where you can see a vivid array of greenery and birdlife. There are also fewer mosquitos during this time.
The climate is hot and humid all year round, with daytime temperatures hovering between 25°C–30°C (77°F–86°F) during the rainy season, and climbing slightly higher during the dry season.
Dry season
July – December
Wet season
January – June
Plan your trip to the Colombian Amazon
Whatever you want from your adventure in the Colombian Amazon, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Your trip, your story
We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
