Mitú, Colombia – 5 Days 4 Nights

5 days

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Explore Mitú's rainforest, tepuis, and indigenous communities on a 5-day expedition through the 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

Mitú is the capital of the Vaupés department and one of the most striking gateways to the Colombian Amazon rainforest. Surrounded by the powerful waters of the Vaupés River, this territory holds an exuberant and fascinating biodiversity, making it the ideal setting for those seeking a total disconnection within a natural and sacred environment.

This extended 5-day, 4-night expedition with Colombia Oculta allows you to explore the rainforest in depth, always accompanied by local indigenous guides. Along the way, you'll search for the majestic Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, navigate to the impressive Cucura Rapids, and climb the mystical Cerro Flecha.

This experience also stands out for its deep cultural value. You'll visit ancestral indigenous reserves including Mituseña Urania, Mitú Cachivera, Santa Cruz de Guaracuburí, and Ceima Cachivera. You'll also spend time in traditional malocas, walk through medicinal chagras (traditional farming plots), and have a direct conversation with a traditional knowledge-keeper to understand the ancestral secrets of the Amazon.

What's included?
    • Entrance fee and permit for the Mituseña Urania Indigenous Reserve
    • Permanent professional local indigenous guide for all days
    • Permanent private motorcart transportation between locations
    • 4 nights of accommodation in the city of Mitú, at one of the following hotels based on availability for your reservation dates: Hotel Carayurú, Hotel Quenarí, or Hotel Brasilia
    • Potrillo canoe ride, Day 1
    • Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks with continuous hydration throughout the tour
    • Indigenous cultural dance presentation at the Mituseña Urania Reserve
    • Entrance fee and permit for the Mitú Cachivera Indigenous Reserve
    • River tour along the Vaupés River, Day 2
    • Birdwatching in search of the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, Day 3
    • Mitú city tour, Day 3
    • Entrance fee and permit for the Santa Cruz de Guaracuburí Indigenous Reserve, Day 4
    • Canoe trip to the area surrounding the Santa Cruz Cachivera at the Waracapurí Ethno-Park, Day 4
    • Visit to the chagras (traditional farming plots) and the Santa Cruz maloca, with a conversation with a traditional knowledge-keeper, Day 4
    • Visit to the Cucura Rapids, Day 4
    • Entrance fee and permit for the Ceima Cachivera Indigenous Reserve, Day 5
    • Visit to Cerro Flecha, Day 5
    • Permanent medical assistance insurance
    Exclusions
      • Unspecified expenses
      • Mitú tourist tax ($33,000 COP)
      • Tips
      • Alcoholic beverages
      • Airfare
      Please note
      • Passport required
      • Follow the guide's recommendations and respect the scheduled itinerary times. Use this trip to disconnect from daily life and let yourself be immersed in the natural beauty of the region. Connect your mind with the place and mentally ask Mother Nature's permission beforehand to enter these sacred sites. Do not collect or take stones, as this can disturb the spiritual balance of the site. Walk quietly and respectfully.
      • Let us know in advance if you are vegetarian or have any dietary restrictions.
      • Average temperature is around 30°C (86°F) and can reach up to 35°C (95°F) with high humidity.
      • Some trails are unmarked. Footwear with good grip is essential, and a walking stick is recommended where possible.
      • It is recommended (though not required) to be vaccinated against yellow fever and tetanus.
      • An additional English-speaking guide is available for $200,000 COP per group per day (subject to availability), or a translator (price depends on availability and number of days).

      What to Bring

      • A change of clothes for flights and ground transportation
      • Hiking clothes (convertible pants, long-sleeve shirt or t-shirt, hiking shoes/boots, or river sandals)
      • Sleepwear (convertible pants, long-sleeve shirt or t-shirt, hiking shoes/boots, or river sandals)
      • Personal toiletries (toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, etc.)
      • Rubber boots
      • Sneakers/hiking shoes
      • Sandals
      • Binoculars (for birdwatching)
      • Personal identification documents
      • Personal medication
      • Swimsuit
      • Water bottle
      • Sun hat or cap
      • Natural, chemical-free sunscreen, or none at all
      • Plenty of insect repellent (we recommend starting a vitamin B/thiamine supplement one week before your trip)
      • Flashlight with spare batteries
      • Camera
      • Solar power bank (ideally to charge your camera and phone batteries)
      • Ziploc bags in various sizes to protect electronics
      • Everything packed in plastic bags
      • Water purification filter or purifying tablets
      • Small towel
      • No camouflage-patterned clothing or gear
      • Waterproof poncho
      • A 35L hands-free backpack for hiking (ideally to carry all your belongings)
      • Optional gifts for the communities (not required, only if it comes from the heart): school supplies, notebooks, crayons, paint, children's books, fishing line, fishing hooks, rubber boots, clothing for children and adults, flashlights or solar-powered lamps, etc.
      What to bring
        • A change of clothes for flights and ground transportation
        • Hiking clothes (convertible pants, long-sleeve shirt or t-shirt, hiking shoes/boots, or river sandals)
        • Sleepwear (convertible pants, long-sleeve shirt or t-shirt, hiking shoes/boots, or river sandals)
        • Personal toiletries (toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, etc.)
        • Rubber boots
        • Sneakers/hiking shoes
        • Sandals
        • Binoculars (for birdwatching)
        • Personal identification documents
        • Personal medication
        • Swimsuit
        • Water bottle
        • Sun hat or cap
        • Natural, chemical-free sunscreen, or none at all
        • Plenty of insect repellent (we recommend starting a vitamin B/thiamine supplement one week before your trip)
        • Flashlight with spare batteries
        • Camera
        • Solar power bank (ideally to charge your camera and phone batteries)
        • Ziploc bags in various sizes to protect electronics
        • Everything packed in plastic bags
        • Water purification filter or purifying tablets
        • Small towel
        • No camouflage-patterned clothing or gear
        • Waterproof poncho
        • A 35L hands-free backpack for hiking (ideally to carry all your belongings)
        • Optional gifts for the communities (not required, only if it comes from the heart): school supplies, notebooks, crayons, paint, children's books, fishing line, fishing hooks, rubber boots, clothing for children and adults, flashlights or solar-powered lamps, etc.