Are you planning an adventure in the Amazon and wondering what the best time to visit is and which tours to choose? The Amazon offers unique experiences throughout the year, but activities and recommendations vary depending on the season. Below, we present a detailed guide of the recommended tours for the dry season (July to December) so you can make the most of your adventure in the Amazon jungle.
Dry Season in the Amazon
The dry season, which begins in mid-June and reaches its driest point in September, is ideal for enjoying the paradisiacal beaches that emerge along the tributary rivers and the Amazon River. During this time, the water level drops between 6 and 8 meters, revealing landscapes that remain hidden during the high-water season.
For this season we highly recommend you travelling no more than 5 days into Leticia Amazonas.
Travel for 5 Days in Total to Leticia Amazon
Option 1: 4-Day Tour starting on the first day at 2:00 pm and ending on the 4th day at 5:00 pm (5 Days of Travel - 4 Days of Tour)
This tour is ideal for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the Amazon experience during the high water season.
Day 1: Arrival in Leticia and tour start at 2:00 pm. Visit to Tabatinga (Brazil) and boat transfer to Puerto Nariño. Night walk and tarantula safari.
Day 2: Pink and grey dolphin watching. Kayaking activity through flooded rivers and lakes.
Day 3: Visit to San Antonio de Cacao in Peru. Jungle walk to observe sloths and piranha fishing.
Day 4: Visit to the Mocagua community and the Maikuchiga Rehabilitation Center. Return to Leticia at 5:00 pm.
Day 5: Return flight to Bogotá at any time.
For more details and reservations, visit: 4-Day Tour starting at 2:00 pm
Option 2: 3-Day Tour starting on the second day at 7:00 am and ending on the 4th day at 5:00 pm (5 Days of Travel - 3 Days of Tour)
This tour is perfect for adventurers who want to explore the Amazon in depth, enjoying its natural and cultural diversity in just three days.
Day 1: Flight to Leticia at any time.
Day 2: Departure from Leticia at 6:15 am. Boat transfer to Puerto Nariño. Pink and grey dolphin watching. Jungle walk with observation of the lotus flower and pirarucú fish. Optional night safari.
Day 3: Visit to San Antonio de Cacao in Peru. Jungle walk to observe sloths and piranha fishing. Visit to the Tarapoto Lakes and sunset observation.
Day 4: Kayaking activity through rivers and lakes. Visit to the observation tower in Puerto Nariño. Return to Leticia at 5:00 pm.
Day 5: Return flight to Bogotá at any time.
For more details and reservations, visit: 3-Day Tour starting at 7:00 am
Travel for 4 Days in Total to Leticia Amazon
Option 1: 4-Day Tour starting on the first day at 2:00 pm and ending on the 4th day at 5:00 pm (4 Days of Travel - 4 Days of Tour). Must have flight to Bogota with the night flight.
This tour is ideal for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the Amazon experience during the high water season.
Day 1: Arrival in Leticia and tour start at 2:00 pm. Visit to Tabatinga (Brazil) and boat transfer to Puerto Nariño. Night walk and tarantula safari.
Day 2: Pink and grey dolphin watching. Kayaking activity through flooded rivers and lakes.
Day 3: Visit to San Antonio de Cacao in Peru. Jungle walk to observe sloths and piranha fishing.
Day 4: Visit to the Mocagua community and the Maikuchiga Rehabilitation Center. Return to Leticia at 5:00 pm. You must have a night flight at 8:00 pm.
For more details and reservations, visit: 4-Day Tour starting at 2:00 pm
Option 2: 4-Day Tour starting on the first day at 2:00 pm and ending on the 4th day at 9:00 am (4 Days of Travel - 4 Days of Tour). Must have a return flight later than 11 am to Bogota or other city of Colombia.
This tour is perfect for those looking to experience an authentic Amazon adventure, exploring both the jungle and local communities. This tour is ideal if your flight on the fourth day is after 11:00 am.
Day 1: Reception at Leticia airport. Transfer to Puerto Nariño. Monkey watching and night tarantula safari. Accommodation in a private room.
Day 2: Jungle walk to spot monkeys and learn about the local flora and fauna. Afternoon pink and grey dolphin watching. Optional night safari.
Day 3: Visit to the community of San Antonio in Peru. Jungle walk, piranha fishing, and dolphin watching in the Tarapoto Lakes. Night boat safari.
Day 4: Return to Leticia by boat. City tour of Tabatinga, Brazil, and transfer to the airport.
For more details and reservations, visit: 4-Day Tour starting at 2:00 am and finishing at 7:00 am
Option 3: 3-Day Tour starting on the first day at 2:00 pm and ending on the 3rd day at 5:00 pm (4 Days of Travel - 3 Days of Tour)
This tour offers a full immersion into Amazon wildlife, combining adventure and relaxation in the jungle and river.
Day 1: Reception at Leticia airport. Transfer to Puerto Nariño. Jungle walk and night tarantula safari.
Day 2: Visit to the community of San Antonio in Peru. Jungle walk, pink dolphin watching, and piranha fishing in the Tarapoto Lakes. Night boat safari.
Day 3: Pink and grey dolphin watching. Opportunity to swim in the Amazon River. Return to Leticia by boat at 5:00 pm.
Day 4: Return flight to Bogotá at any time.
For more details and reservations, visit: 3-Day Tour starting at 2:00 pm
Option 4: 2-Day Tour starting the second day at 7:00 am and finishing tour on the third day at 5:00 pm (4 day travel - 2 day tour)
Day 1: Pickup from the hotel you have reserved in the city of Leticia, transfer on the public boat at 7:00 am. The first activity is a tour for pink and grey dolphin watching on our boats, and a tour through the tributaries of the Loretoyacu and Amazon Rivers. Typical lunch, and in the afternoon, we will go piranha fishing (only during the summer season), visit the Tarapoto Lakes, and watch the sunset over the lakes. Typical dinner and accommodation in private rooms with a fan.
Day 2: Breakfast at 8:00 am, navigation along the Amazon River until we reach and visit the Peruvian indigenous community of San Antonio de Cacao. Jungle walk for sloth observation and typical lunch in the community. Visit to the Puerto Nariño viewpoint. Return to the city of Leticia at 3:00 pm, and transfer to the hotel you have reserved in the city of Leticia.
For more details and reservations, visit: 3-Day Tour starting at 2:00 pm
Travel for 3 Days in Total to Leticia Amazon
Option 3: 3-Day Tour starting on the first day at 2:00 pm and ending on the 3rd day at 5:00 pm (4 Days of Travel - 3 Days of Tour)
This tour offers a full immersion into Amazon wildlife, combining adventure and relaxation in the jungle and river.
Day 1: Reception at Leticia airport. Transfer to Puerto Nariño. Jungle walk and night tarantula safari.
Day 2: Visit to the community of San Antonio in Peru. Jungle walk, pink dolphin watching, and piranha fishing in the Tarapoto Lakes. Night boat safari.
Day 3: Pink and grey dolphin watching. Opportunity to swim in the Amazon River. Return to Leticia by boat at 5:00 pm.
Day 4: Return flight to Bogotá at any time.
For more details and reservations, visit: 3-Day Tour starting at 2:00 pm