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Mavecure Hills Expedition - 4 Days 3 Nights

4 days

Easy

Journey deep into Colombia’s Amazon-Orinoquía to explore the Mavecure Hills, navigate the Inírida River, and connect with indigenous communities in one of the country's most remote and extraordinary landscapes.

Mavecure Hills Expedition

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

Travel deep into Guainía, one of Colombia's most remote regions, where rainforest, rivers, ancient rock formations, and indigenous cultures shape the landscape. This 4-day, 3-night journey takes you along the Inírida River and through the waterways and rainforest surrounding the Mavecure Hills.

Here, three striking granite formations — Mavecure, Mono, and Pajarito — rise dramatically above the jungle. Along the way, you will connect with indigenous communities, including the Puinave and Curripaco, and learn from local hosts and indigenous educators about their traditions, knowledge, and relationship with the territory.

The experience combines river travel, rainforest exploration, indigenous cultural encounters, and some of the most distinctive landscapes of the Colombian Amazon-Orinoquía. Discover Guainía beyond the traditional tourist routes.

Group size

This is a small-group expedition with a minimum of 6 travelers and a maximum of 12 per departure.

What's included?
  • Food & drinks
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Ground transportation: Inírida Airport–Inírida–Inírida Airport.
  • River transportation along the Inírida, Atabapo and Orinoco rivers, as well as through the Mavicure hills, streams and lagoons.
  • Three breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners. Drinking water provided throughout the experience.
  • Two nights of accommodation in an Indigenous cabin within the Indigenous reserves and one night at the MORU Natural Reserve.
  • Permits for natural reserves and Indigenous reserves.
  • Canopy forest walk through suspended bridges, available for groups of two or more people.
  • Indigenous educators from different Indigenous reserves.
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Tourism contribution, payable directly at the destination in cash.
  • Personal expenses and any expenses not specified in the program.
  • Snacks (travellers are advised to bring dried fruit, peanuts and chocolate bars).
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Domestic flights BOG–PDA–BOG. Flight tickets can be arranged upon request; the approximate cost is COP 600,000–800,000.
Please note
  • Passport required
  • There is no phone or internet service in the Indigenous communities. Satellite communication may be available depending on weather conditions.
  • Accommodation in the Indigenous communities is provided in traditional cabins. Bathrooms are basic, with river bathing and pit latrines.
  • Electricity in the Indigenous communities is provided by a generator, usually from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., when available.
  • Meals are prepared by members of the local communities and are based on traditional regional products.
  • At the MORU Natural Reserve, accommodation is provided in cabins, with additional shared accommodation options depending on the area.
  • Electricity at the MORU Natural Reserve is provided by a generator, usually from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Visitors must follow the guide's instructions, stay with the group and remain within the designated areas during activities.
  • To help protect the natural environment, do not litter, feed wildlife, collect biological material, make fires or purchase wildlife products.
What to bring
    • Waterproof poncho or rain jacket.
    • Flashlight with spare batteries and a spare bulb.
    • Hat or cap.
    • Insect repellent.
    • Sunscreen.
    • Reusable water bottle or canteen.
    • Long trousers.
    • Long-sleeved shirts.
    • Enough spare clothing for the expedition.
    • Comfortable trainers or hiking shoes with good grip.
    • Swimwear.
    • Towel.
    • Personal toiletries, including soap, toilet paper and toothpaste.
    • Personal medication, if applicable.
    • Identification documents and health insurance card.
    • Important: Pack light and use a backpack, as the experience takes place in rural and natural areas.