We will fly to Bogota and then to Leticia (in the heart of the Colombian Amazon), eat some great Colombian food, and head to the hotel.

We will hike through the Jungle to a maloka. Malokas are traditional large thatch structures where ceremonies, important meetings, and events are held. There we will break into groups to learn about traditional agriculture (chagra), birds, how local culture, and we will be able to swim in a nearby creek.

After breakfast, we will board a boat and set off for Santa Sofia, a small village on the banks of the Amazon River. Once there we will meet our Tikuna guides. The guides will work with us as we prepare local Amazonian food and learn how to set up a hammock in the jungle. After lunch we will trek into the Jungle to view wildlife. That night, we will sleep in the jungle.

The early morning sounds of the jungle will get us out of our hammocks at day break. We will pack up and hike out of the jungle after breakfast and set out to complete our loop back to Santa Sofia. Once there we will explore a turtle conservation project the community has adopted as well as a an ongoing reforestation project.

In the morning, we will set out to find Omacha, the Amazonian pink river dolphin in Yahuarcaca Lake. Along the way we will see birds, monkeys, and much more. If the river is high we will be able to kayak into the forest for a magical paddle. We will also hike into the jungle for a silent observation of the sounds of the rainforest. After kayaking we will learn about Amazonian culture including Wituk (traditional face paint), belief systems and customs of both the Tikuna and Yagua peoples.

Breakfast will be served early. Next we will board a boat and head south on the mighty Amazon to Habitat Sur. There we will learn about their inspiring conservation project that is using plastic and wood waste to make construction material. We will also have time to explore the grounds of Habitat Sur.

After this incredible adventure, we will meet our families and sleep in our own beds.