The Window of the World 4 Days 3 Nights

The Window of the World 4 Days 3 Nights - Vaupés

The Window of the World, 4 Days 3 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

The lookout known as the Window of the World is one of the most remote and awe-inspiring destinations in all of Colombia. At this mystical point in the Vaupés department, the curvature of the Earth traces itself across the horizon of the Amazon rainforest, creating a setting where the gods of the Amazon seem to receive the sunset.

This 4-day, 3-night exploration and adventure journey with Colombia Oculta will take you on a private charter flight from Mitú to Buenos Aires, followed by navigation along the Cananarí River and the majestic Apaporis. You'll also venture deep into the jungle to the Sacred Hill of Morroco to admire ancient rock paintings, sharing directly with the indigenous communities of the ACTIVA Reserve.

Since the Window of the World sits in one of the most inaccessible corners of the planet, this expedition calls for a flexible, adaptable spirit in the face of the territory's logistical realities. Throughout the journey, you'll be accompanied by a tour leader, two local indigenous guides, traditional cooks, and the cosmogonic protection of the Payés (shaman knowledge keepers).

What's included?

Private charter flight: Mitú – Buenos Aires – Mitú.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the expedition from Mitú.
Energetic protection ceremony of the jungle performed by the Payés (shaman knowledge keepers) of Buenos Aires (a community agreement under the tourism regulations of the ACTIVA Indigenous Reserve).
Motorized boat transportation for 4 days.
Permits and agreed payments to the ACTIVA Indigenous Reserve, including the communities of Buenos Aires, Puerto Morroco, and Apaporis.
Fuel for all boat travel.
Contributions to traditional knowledge keepers and shamans — a shaman will welcome us at the Buenos Aires Maloka to perform a cosmogonic protection ceremony.
Permits and payments for overnight stays in the communities of Morroco and Buenos Aires.
Expedition tour leader.
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.
A local cook ;)
Medical assistance insurance (not valid in the Apaporis region — only in Mitú), and air or helicopter rescue insurance.
Life jackets for all boat travel.
Full logistical operation of the expedition.

Please note

Passport required

Things to Keep in Mind

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.
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

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.
A 35L hands-free backpack for hikes, ideally fitting all your gear.
A small 10L fabric bag that fits in your pocket.