Aerial view of Leticia, Amazonas, on the Amazon River

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Amazon tour from Leticia: costs, flights and your first day in one minute

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  • Getting thereFly from Bogotá
  • Tour length2, 3 or 4 days
  • PaymentNo deposit
  • BringColombian pesos, cash

What you will see

On our tours these animals are very likely in any season.

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Squirrel monkey in the Colombian Amazon rainforest
  • Pink and gray dolphins

    Seen from the boat on the river.

  • Night safari

    After dark with your guide, to find insects and snakes.

  • Monkeys, sloths and birds

    On the river and on jungle walks, in every season.

How to get to Leticia

No roads reach Leticia, so you arrive by air or by river.

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Aerial view of a park in Leticia, Amazonas
  • By plane

    Avianca and LATAM fly from Bogotá in about 2 hours. Other Colombian cities connect through Bogotá.

  • By river

    Boats also reach Leticia from Brazil and Peru.

  • Book your flight first

    Then tell us the time it lands. We tell you how to start your tour.

When to go and how many days

You can come any time of year. The river changes the trip, not whether you can go.

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Tourist in a canoe inside the flooded forest during high water
  • Dry season

    The driest months are July to September, with a lower river.

  • High-water season

    The jungle floods and boats glide between the trees. Our favorite time is April.

  • How many days

    Two days is a first contact, three is the best balance for many travelers, four is the fullest.

Your first day in Leticia

Flights from Bogotá usually land at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 1:20 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. We have an office in Leticia where you can leave your luggage, and you can start your tour any day (except 25 December and 1 January).

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Small group of travelers with a local guide on a river tour near Leticia
  • Land at 8:00 or 9:00 a.m.

    We pick you up at the airport. You can start the same day with a city tour of Tabatinga, lunch and the 12:00 p.m. boat, and we coordinate it.

  • Land at 12:20 p.m. or later

    Sleep in Leticia and leave at 7:00 a.m. the next day (or write to us).

  • Land at 5:30 p.m.

    Sleep in central Leticia and leave at 7:00 a.m. the next day. You will be near ATMs, pharmacies and food.

Pay by card at no extra fee. No deposit. Changing your dates is free with at least 2 days of notice.

Which tour is right for you?

Shared tours take up to 6 people. A group of any size can travel as a private tour, for COP 250,000 more per person. No deposit: you pay when you arrive in Leticia.

  • 2 days / 1 night

    2 day Amazon tour

    Jungle walk, river wildlife and one night in the Amazon. Best when time is short.

    From COP 850,000 per person

    Price for 4+ travelers. 2 travelers: COP 950,000 each.

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  • 3 days / 2 nights

    3 day Amazon tour

    Our most popular choice: pink dolphins, flooded forest, a night walk and a community visit.

    From COP 1,450,000 per person

    Price for 5+ travelers. 2 travelers: COP 1,700,000 each.

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  • 4 days / 3 nights

    4 day Amazon tour

    The deepest route: Puerto Nariño, Mocagua, Maikuchiga and more time with wildlife.

    From COP 2,000,000 per person

    Price for 4+ travelers. 2 travelers: COP 2,400,000 each.

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  • Flight from BogotáAvianca and LATAM, about 2 hours. Around COP 400,000 per person on average.
  • Local fees, paid separatelyCOP 50,000 in Leticia and COP 30,000 in Puerto Nariño.
  • Included in your tourPickup and transfers in Leticia, tour coordination and Colasistencia Extremo accident and assistance insurance during your tour.

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  • “Unforgettable experience in a virtual utopia of ecotourism. All details arranged… It exceeded all expectations and was worth every penny.”

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    Google review · February 2026

  • “Awesome service. Had only the time to do the two day tour, but it was so worth it. Alex was an excellent tour guide!”

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    Google review · July 2026

  • “Well organized tour, lifetime experience. Highly recommend!”

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    Google review · July 2026

Quick answers before you book

Can I get to Leticia by road?

No. No roads reach Leticia. Most travelers fly from Bogotá, and boats also arrive from Brazil and Peru.

How to get to Leticia →

Can I start the tour the day I land?

Sometimes, if you land before 12:20 p.m. and we coordinate it: the 12:00 p.m. boat if you land around 8:00 or 9:00 a.m., the 2:00 p.m. boat if you land later. Later flights start at 7:00 a.m. the next day. We confirm the time with you.

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Do I pay in advance?

No. You pay when you arrive in Leticia, by card at no extra cost or in cash with COP 50,000 off per person. We take no deposit.

Can I cancel or change my dates?

Yes. There is no deposit, so there is nothing to lose if you cancel. Please tell us at least 1 day before. Changing your dates is free with at least 2 days of notice.

What if it rains?

Heavy rain here usually lasts an hour or less, and the plan usually continues. If the weather is difficult, we swap the activity for another one and your guide adjusts the route.

Will I see wildlife?

Pink and gray dolphins, monkeys, sloths and birds are very likely on our tours in any season. We cannot promise one specific animal on one specific day.

What animals can I see? →

Is it safe to travel to Leticia?

For most travelers, yes, when you go with a local operator and follow your guide's advice.

Are there local fees?

Yes, they are paid separately: COP 50,000 in Leticia and COP 30,000 in Puerto Nariño.

Is insurance included?

Yes. You are covered by Colasistencia Extremo accident and assistance insurance during your tour. It does not cover cancelling your trip. Before the tour we ask for the name and passport or ID number of each traveler to issue the insurance.

Pack, money and safety

Keep it light, bring cash and go with a local operator.

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Travelers paddling kayaks on calm river water beside the jungle
  • What to pack

    A small backpack with quick-dry clothes, repellent, sunscreen and rain protection. Big luggage stays at our Leticia office at no cost.

  • Money

    Bring Colombian pesos in cash. Leticia has ATMs; remote areas may not take cards.

  • Health and safety

    Bring your passport or ID and digital copies. Ask your doctor about vaccines. Go with a local operator and follow your guide's advice.

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