We will depart early by small plane to Tarapacá, where we will explore this Amazonian village. Along the way, we will get a breathtaking aerial view of the vastness of the jungle. Our adventure has begun!

Once there, we will inform the local Indigenous authorities of our arrival and finalize the preparations for the journey ahead toward Tikuna territory. We will sleep with very basic infrastructure.

We will set off by boat toward Tikuna territory on a journey of approximately six hours along the river, where we may have the chance to spot the famous pink Amazon river dolphins. Our goal is to venture as far as possible from the main villages to fully immerse ourselves in the traditional Tikuna way of life, which is why the boat ride is so long.

Along the way, we will stop in a few local communities to eat and take a short break before reaching the chosen village, where we will be welcomed by our hosts. We will all sleep together in hammocks inside a maloca (a traditional communal house used as a social, cultural, and spiritual center) with basic infrastructure. This will be our base of operations for the coming days.

During these days, we’ll experience a full cultural immersion with the Tikuna community, taking part in daily activities such as body painting with huito (a tropical fruit traditionally used to create temporary natural dyes), hunting (tapirs, giant armadillos, monkeys, deer, borugas...), fishing, and preparing traditional foods like mazato (fermented yuca drink) and fariña (toasted cassava flour).

We’ll also join community members on jungle excursions, where we may collect medicinal plants with the women, gather ingredients to prepare curare (a hunting poison used on arrow tips), and—weather and community decision permitting—visit a nearby village. In this area, there are several uncontacted communities, so we will be especially careful to follow our hosts' guidance and avoid any interaction with groups who choose not to receive visitors.

In short, we’ll have a unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Tikuna way of life, always respecting their decisions and needs. We’ll sleep in hammocks inside the communal maloca.

We’ll say goodbye to our Tikuna hosts and begin our return journey toward Tarapacá, using these days to visit other nearby communities. There, we may take part in the preparation of fariña (a traditional food), learn more about local culture, witness the traditional fishing of pirarucú—one of the largest freshwater fish in the world (reaching up to 3 meters in length and 200 kg in weight)—spot pink river dolphins and other regional wildlife, or participate in traditional ceremonies.

Some local groups use mambé, ambil, and rapé, substances traditionally consumed during ceremonies and community gatherings to strengthen social bonds, enhance focus, and connect spiritually with the rainforest. These are always used in a ritual context, where respect for traditions and the teachings of community elders is essential. If the opportunity arises, those who wish may take part in these ceremonies [not included in the price of the expedition].

Participation in these activities will depend on the decision of the community leaders and weather conditions. We’ll sleep in accommodations with basic infrastructure.

The expedition comes to an end! Today, we will take a charter flight from Tarapacá back to Leticia. Farewell for now, until our next adventure!