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Cananarí Expedition 7 Days 6 Nights - Footsteps of the Jaguar

7 days

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Cananarí Expedition – Footsteps of the Jaguar, 7 Days 6 Nights, Vaupés, Colombian Amazon.

At Colombia Oculta, we take care of every detail of your experience. This expedition requires a brief review by our team before it's confirmed, to make sure everything is ready for you in the territory

Deep in the Amazon, where time and space take on another dimension and humans move at the rhythm of the Footsteps of the Jaguar, flows the majestic Cananarí River. This corner of the Vaupés department preserves a pristine, intangible purity, far removed from urban life. The river winds through the jungle, connecting rapids and rock formations of the Guiana Shield until its mystical union with the great Apaporis River at the Jasa Tatú falls.

We have a departure scheduled for December 5–11, with a special rate — minimum 6 travelers. You can check the price directly on the calendar.

Over this 7-day, 6-night exploration expedition with Colombia Oculta, you'll journey into sacred territory where the wisdom of the Jaguar People of the Yuruparí tradition was born. Along the way, you'll fly over the jungle in private charter planes, navigate by motorized boat for a full week, and stay in indigenous communities including San José del Cananarí, Altamira, Caño Metales, Puerto Morroco, and Buenos Aires.

Following the Footsteps of the Jaguar itinerary, you'll take guided hikes to the Sacred Hill of Morroco to admire its ancient rock paintings, explore Caño Metales, and climb Urania Hill. The expedition also includes the support of a tour leader from Bogotá, two local indigenous guides, traditional indigenous/rural cooks, a satellite phone for emergencies, and emergency air rescue insurance.

What's included?
    • Private charter flight: Mitú – San José del Cananarí.
    • Private charter flight: Buenos Aires – Mitú.
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the expedition from Mitú.
    • Motorized boat transportation for 7 days.
    • Fuel for all boat travel.
    • Contributions to traditional knowledge keepers and shamans.
    • Permits and payments for overnight stays in the communities of San José del Cananarí, Altamira, Caño Metales, Puerto Morroco and Buenos Aires.
    • Permits and access fees for the Activa Indigenous Reserve, including the communities of San José del Cananarí, Altamira, Morroco and Buenos Aires.
    • Expedition tour leader from Bogotá.
    • 2 local guides throughout the expedition on the Apaporis.
    • Permits and entrance fees for the hike to the Sacred Hill of Morroco and its rock paintings, as well as Caño Metales.
    • A local cook ;)
    • Contributions and permits for the visit to the Chagra (traditional garden).
    • Guided hike with a local guide to Urania Hill in Mitú.
    • Medical assistance insurance (not valid in the Cananarí region — only in Mitú).
    • Life jackets for all boat travel.
    • Bogotá – Mitú – Bogotá flight for the tour leader.
    • Full logistical operation of the expedition.
    • Satellite phone for emergencies and logistics.
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    • Accommodation and waiting days in Mitú beyond the expedition itself. The expedition is 7 days, while the full trip (including flights) spans 10 days; any extra days spent in Mitú are at each traveler's own expense.
    • Satena flights: Bogotá – Mitú – Bogotá (between COP $600,000 and $900,000).
    • Snacks.
    • Tourist tax in Mitú (COP $33,000).
    • Expenses not specified above.
    • Airport taxes (approximately COP $20,000).
    • Extra costs due to flight or itinerary delays not caused by Colombia Oculta's logistics.
    • Tents, hammocks, mosquito nets, sleeping pads, and sheets.
    • Personal eating utensils (plates, cups, cutlery).
    • Round-trip transfer between Mitú airport and the hotel.
    • Satellite phone calls.
    Please note
    • Passport required
    • Follow your guide's recommendations and respect the itinerary's schedules.
    • Leave everyday life behind and let yourself be immersed in the natural beauty of this place.
    • Connect your mind with the land, and ask Mother Nature's permission beforehand to enter these sacred temples.
    • Do not collect or take stones with you, as this may disturb the spiritual balance of the site.
    • Walk in silence.
    • Overnight stays take place in native houses. Sleeping in a hammock is preferred and recommended, though a tent is also possible (less recommended).
    • For your safety, Colombia Oculta coordinates permits and approved visiting sites with local and environmental authorities, as well as the National Army, to ensure a safe experience.
    • The average temperature is around 30°C and can reach up to 35°C with high humidity.
    • Some trails are unmarked, so footwear with good grip and, if possible, a walking stick are recommended.
    • In rural and jungle areas, restrooms are wooden structures with septic systems.
    • We recommend taking thiamine 15 days before the trip to help prevent insect bites.
    • Gifts for the communities are NOT mandatory, only if it comes from the heart: school supplies, notebooks, colored pencils, paints, children's books, fishing line, fishing hooks, rubber boots, clothing for children and adults, flashlights or solar-powered lamps, deflated soccer/basketball/volleyball balls with a pump needle.
    • The community (an isolated tribe) lacks certain specific items that can be brought from Bogotá. If we ask them in advance, they may let us know what they need, and we may be able to bring those items. This is not mandatory.

    What Should You Bring?

    • One change of clothes for flights and ground transfers.
    • One change of clothes for hiking (convertible pants, long-sleeved shirt, rubber hiking boots, or river sandals).
    • Sleepwear (leggings, fleece jacket, long socks).
    • Personal toiletries (toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, etc.).
    • Rubber boots.
    • Trekking sandals.
    • Binoculars, if you'd like to watch birds (quietly!).
    • Identification documents.
    • Personal medications.
    • Swimsuit.
    • Water bottle/canteen.
    • Sun hat.
    • Natural, chemical-free sunscreen, or none at all.
    • Insect repellent (we recommend taking thiamine a week before the trip) — bring plenty.
    • Recommended medications for Malaria and Dengue prevention: Atovaquone/Proguanil and Qdenga.
    • Flashlight and spare batteries.
    • Camera.
    • Solar power bank (ideally to charge camera and phone batteries).
    • Ziploc bags of various sizes to protect electronics and organize your gear into kits.
    • Oral rehydration salts.
    • Pack everything in plastic bags.
    • Personal eating kit: a bowl and plastic cup, spoon, fork and knife.
    • Water filter or purification tablets (optional — water is boiled on-site).
    • Small towel.
    • Snacks for each day (breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the program). Always carry a small emergency food item, such as canned food or a freeze-dried meal pouch, in your backpack.
    • Vegetarians should bring their own food so it can be prepared on-site.
    • No camouflage-patterned items.
    • Hammock with mosquito net included, plus ropes for hanging it — a lightweight kit about the size of a fist.
    • Personal igloo-style waterproof tent, lightweight, with a sleeping pad or thin mattress (for those who find it difficult to sleep in a hammock).
    • Waterproof poncho.
    • Compact sleeping bag rated for 15°C.
    • Being vaccinated against yellow fever and tetanus is not mandatory, just recommended.
    • A 35L hands-free backpack for hikes, ideally fitting all your gear.
    • A small 10L fabric bag that fits in your pocket.
    What to bring
      • One change of clothes for flights and ground transfers.
      • One change of clothes for hiking (convertible pants, long-sleeved shirt, rubber hiking boots, or river sandals).
      • Sleepwear (leggings, fleece jacket, long socks).
      • Personal toiletries (toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, etc.).
      • Rubber boots.
      • Trekking sandals.
      • Binoculars, if you'd like to watch birds (quietly!).
      • Identification documents.
      • Personal medications.
      • Swimsuit.
      • Water bottle/canteen.
      • Sun hat.
      • Natural, chemical-free sunscreen, or none at all.
      • Insect repellent (we recommend taking thiamine a week before the trip) — bring plenty.
      • Recommended medications for Malaria and Dengue prevention: Atovaquone/Proguanil and Qdenga.
      • Flashlight and spare batteries.
      • Camera.
      • Solar power bank (ideally to charge camera and phone batteries).
      • Ziploc bags of various sizes to protect electronics and organize your gear into kits.
      • Oral rehydration salts.
      • Pack everything in plastic bags.
      • Personal eating kit: a bowl and plastic cup, spoon, fork and knife.
      • Water filter or purification tablets (optional — water is boiled on-site).
      • Small towel.
      • Snacks for each day (breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the program). Always carry a small emergency food item, such as canned food or a freeze-dried meal pouch, in your backpack.
      • Vegetarians should bring their own food so it can be prepared on-site.
      • No camouflage-patterned items.
      • Hammock with mosquito net included, plus ropes for hanging it — a lightweight kit about the size of a fist.
      • Personal igloo-style waterproof tent, lightweight, with a sleeping pad or thin mattress (for those who find it difficult to sleep in a hammock).
      • Waterproof poncho.
      • Compact sleeping bag rated for 15°C.
      • A 35L hands-free backpack for hikes, ideally fitting all your gear.
      • A small 10L fabric bag that fits in your pocket.