family 1 week itinerary in amazon reinforest conservation ...€¦ · 8:00 am activities volunteer...

Sandra LassoVolunteer Abroad DesignerGap Year Designer

Hi Family¡ Make the mighty Amazon Rainforest your home. Immerse yourself in the traditions and culture of the local

community and make a measurable difference to improving their quality of life. You will work on initiatives to help

retain the balance rainforest , the local culture and heritage of the fascinating communities you'll live and work

alongside, so that they can benefit from visiting tourists. You'll also have time to explore Tabatinga (Brasil) and Santa

Rosa (Perú), taking in some of the sights and experiencing the hustle of multicultyral life in the unique amazonic

triangle, your week in Leticia-COLOMBIA will leaving you wanting more of this incredible country.

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Family 1 Week Itinerary in AmazonReinforest Conservation Project$350 US PER PERSON

Trip Summary

Welcome to Leticia¡ - Leticia

10:04 AM Arrive to Leticia Airport - Vasquez Cobo International Airport

Transportation to the Housing

11:00 AM Check in the Housing

12:00 PM Lunch

2:30 PM Three borders Tour (Colombia, Brasil and Perú)

6:30 PM Dinning

6:00 AM Amazon Sunrise and Breakfast

8:00 AM Activities Volunteer for Family - BROCHURE AMAZON PROJECT.pdf

12:00 PM Lunch

2:00 PM We recommend Tree Climbing / Canopy - Reserva Natural Omagua

6:30 PM Dinning

6:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM Activities Volunteer for Family

12:00 PM Lunch

2:00 PM We recommend: Canoe in Yaguacaca Lakes - Lagos Yaguacaca

6:30 PM Dinning

6:00 AM Breakfast


12:00 PM Lunch

2:00 PM We recommend : Mundo Amazonico Park

6:30 PM Dinning

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6:00 AM Breakfast


12:00 PM Lunch

2:00 PM Free

6:30 PM Dinning

8:30 PM We recommend: Safary Nigth

5:30 AM Breakfast

7:30 AM Free Day

6:30 PM Dinning

6:00 AM Breakfast

11:00 AM Check- out of Housing

11:30 AM Transportation to the Airport

2:45 PM Fly to Bogota - Vasquez Cobo International Airport

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

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Day 1

Welcome to Leticia¡The capital city of the Amazonas province, Leticia is the largest city for hundreds of kilometers and yet

still looks and feels very much like the small frontier town it is. Located on the Amazon River where

Colombia, Brazil and Peru meet, Leticia is some 800km from the nearest Colombian highway, but

despite this distance it's a bustling, thoroughly Colombian place, though Brazilian and Peruvian

influences can be felt throughout the town too.

10:04 AM - SA Pacific TimeArrive to Leticia Airport

Remember that in Bogota the airport authorities will ask you for the yellow fever vaccine certificatebefore boarding the plane to Leticia-Amazonas.After 2 hours flay from Bogotà you will arrive to Airport Vazquez Cobo in Leticia.Remember that you must pay the tourist tax for every traveller ($ 40.000 pesos or $14.40 US) tothe local airport autority in Leticia.Our team in Leticia will pick up you in the Airport for transport you to your house during one week.

LeticiaLeticia, AMAZONAS, CO

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Transportation to the Housing

11:00 AM - SA Pacific Time - 6 dCheck in the HousingThe Accomodation offers a unique experience. Situated near to Leticia City , so you can be lulled by

its peaceful sound as you go to sleep. You’ll be welcomed by the friendly community here as they

teach you their local customs and knowledge of the rainforest, including the traditional use of

medicinal plants. You’ll work alongside them to help protect and restore the indigenous trees and

improve the community facilities. Accommodation style: Bungalow with bunk beds. (6 beds). Power:

Two American plug sockets. Phone signal and WI-FI signal: Limited.

11:30 Introduction Talk Amazon Volunteer Program

12:00 PM - SA Pacific Time - 2 hrLunchFreshwater fishes are the main component of the Amazonian cuisine. There are dozens of

exceptionally tasteful species of fish that are usually served grilled or fried. Fish stewed with Fariña is

also typical. Arepas (pastries made of a variety of cassava flour) are also a basic food in the region.

Besides fish and yuca, the other typical food are the local fruits that are unique flavour and names:

Arza, Caimo, Copoazu, Umari, Carambola, Cayarana are some good examples.

Vasquez Cobo International AirportAvenida Vasquez Cobo, Amazonas, CO

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2:30 PM - SA Pacific Time - 4 hrThree borders Tour (Colombia, Brasil and Perú)Visit on-foot Leticia’s small city-centre. The visit begins at the Amazonian Man Ethnic Museum, where

there’s a collection of objects and utensils used by indigenous cultures from this region. Continue to

the city’s parks and wander its streets with plenty of time to browse handicraft shops and food carts.

The visit continues to neighboring and bordering Brazilian City Tabatinga, listen and learn some

Portuguese, appreciate Brazilian architecture, buy world-famous “Azaleia” sandals, and visit the

Chocolate house. From Tabatinga’s pier see the border-town of Santa Rosa, Peru. Return to

Santander Park in Leticia at 5:30 because is amazing to see hundreds of parrots that came to different

places, and tweet so loud in the same trees.

6:30 PM - SA Pacific Time - 1 hrDinningIt's time for a much-needed shower and you enjoy a hearty Amazonic dinner , swapping stories about

the best wildlife sightings and practice the colourful Colombian Spanish phrases they've been teaching

you. Tired and fulfilled after the day's achievements, you’re on the way to bed but take a moment to

stand in awe of the amazing starscape and the milky way like you’ve never seen it before. You hit your

pillow for an early night, in preparation for the new adventures and volunteer experiences that

tomorrow will bring.

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Day 2

6:00 AM - SA Pacific Time - 2 hrAmazon Sunrise and BreakfastYou wake up to the familiar squawks and chatter of charismatic macaws and mischievous Titis

monkeys. After a typical Colombian- Amazonic breakfast with the team, you organise your escential

equipment for a confortable walk in your 1º volunteer day.

8:00 AM - SA Pacific Time - 4 hrActivities Volunteer for FamilyReforestation-The impact you will make:

As the community develops, they cut down more trees to sell the wood and have spaces for crops. As

well as reforesting with frutal trees, we will be reforesting with medicinal plants, and aiming to engage

the younger generations in learning about these and the other plants that surround them.

Activities Include:

Collecting seedlingsPlanting treesEducating community on importance of protecting rainforestLearning about indigenous plants

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Repair of trails and signs of the jungleCollecting fruits and flowers for the farm and sellFeed the animals in the farm

12:00 PM - SA Pacific Time - 2 hrLunch

2:00 PM - SA Pacific Time - 3 hr 30 minWe recommend Tree Climbing / CanopyVIDEO TREE CLIMBING

Prepare for an exciting tree climbing adventure! You’ll receive thorough instructions in tree climbing

techniques, and your guide will be alongside you as you ascend into the canopy. Once high up in the

tree, relax and observe Amazon nature life from a bird’s eye view. Ahhh… we call this Tree Time!

As we come down from the tree and continue our way to the Eco-Hut you can hear the call of cicadas,

owls and other night birds. No doubt, this is an overwhelming experience! Now enjoy your evening

dinner

BROCHURE AMAZON PROJECT.pdf

Reserva Natural OmaguaLeticia, Amazonas Department, CO, 910008

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6:30 PM - SA Pacific Time - 1 hrDinning

Day 3

6:00 AM - SA Pacific Time - 2 hrBreakfast

8:00 AM - SA Pacific Time - 4 hrActivities Volunteer for Family

12:00 PM - SA Pacific Time - 2 hrLunch

2:00 PM - SA Pacific Time - 3 hr 30 minWe recommend: Canoe in Yaguacaca LakesThe Amazon is a humid and tropical rainforest, home to a vast biodiversity. During the wet season,

part of the jungle is flooded allowing tourists to travel by boat through the Yahuarcocha lakes, which

offers a unique encounter with nature. A magical setting You will be able to paddle through the

flooded jungle in a magical environment, surrounded by rubber trees, red cedar, mahogany, capirona

and the great renaco with its aerial roots. Diversity of wildlife This slow journey through the jungle

gives countless opportunities to see birds (herons, tuqui-tuqui, needle ducks, kingfisher, arrendajos,

oropéndolas, eagles, hawks) mammals (sloths, pink and grey dolphins) reptiles, amphibians, fish,

insects and a range of plants without precedence such as the famous Victoria Regia (the world’s

largest lotus).

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6:30 PM - SA Pacific Time - 1 hrDinning

Day 4

6:00 AM - 2 hrBreakfast

8:00 AM - 4 hrActivities Volunteer for Family

12:00 PM - 2 hrLunch

2:00 PM - 3 hr 30 minWe recommend : Mundo Amazonico Park

Lagos YaguacacaAmazonas, CO, 910008

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Great place for kids and adults. Mundo Amazonico Park is a center for environmental education. The

park includes a large Collection of endemic plants, fruits of the Amazon and native games. Here you

can see the plants of the Amazon and explore their uses in an Interactive experience. You will have a

fun and unforgettable time learning about the indigenous culture and sustainable projects we are

developing to help the people and the rainforest.

VIDEO PROMO

6:30 PM - 1 hrDinning

Day 5


8:00 AM - 4 hrActivities Volunteer for Family

12:00 PM - 2 hrLunch

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2:00 PM - 4 hrFree


8:30 PM - 2 hrWe recommend: Safary NigthThe Amazon Rainforest does not sleep. During the day you will find adventure … and at night, you will

find even more. In our Night Safari the adventure will push your senses to the limit: sounds, smells and

sensations that only the Amazon can make

you feel. The red eyes of the alligators follow every move of the boat as we carefully glide through the

dark night of the water.

Day 6


7:30 AM - 9 hrFree DayWe have many activities suggestion for you. Will be happy to advise you.

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Day 7

6:00 AM - SA Pacific Time - 2 hrBreakfast

11:00 AM - SA Pacific TimeCheck- out of Housing

11:30 AM - SA Pacific TimeTransportation to the Airport

2:45 PM - SA Pacific TimeFly to Bogota

Vasquez Cobo International AirportAvenida Vasquez Cobo, Amazonas, CO

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Information & Documents

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & RELATED ITEMS Visa

If you are planning on staying in Colombia for 90 days or less like tourist, then a visa will not be

required (with the exception of some small African and Asian countries). If you plan on staying in

Colombia for more than 90days, you may be required to obtain a visa.

Passport

A passport will be required to travel to Colombia. Make sure you make copies of this before you leave

home. Leave one copy with family at home and take one spare copy with you for your travels.

Currency

The Peso is the official currency of Colombia and we recommend checking the most current exchange

rate before your departure. Most locations in Colombia will also accept United States Dollars (USD.)

Visa and Mastercard is accepted in Colombia. If you intend to avoid expensive and tourist-heavy

places or use public transportation, you will need Pesos. USD can be exchanged at any bank. During

orientation, you will be shown which banks are best to use.

Baggage

After you book your program, you will receive a detailed packing list with your departure packet. In

general, light, synthetic, breathable, quick-drying fabrics provide the most comfort. Long sleeves, a

sun hat and long pants are advised to protect from bugs and sun. The lightweight convertible pants

that zip off into shorts are a great option as you can convert them to shorts during the heat of the day

and back to full length when the bugs are at their worst in the evening. Unlike most destinations, you

will probably want to plan a separate outfit for each day. Clothes dry very slowly in the jungle and you

may not want to re-wear the perspiration soaked shirt of the previous day! Make sure to bring plenty of

sunscreen and insect repellent (not aerosol), as well as any personal toiletries that you need as it's

difficult to find replacements at these remote lodges.

Vaccination certificates

Against Yellow fever and Tetanus (applied at less 10 days before your trip)

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