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15-Day Expedition to the Matses Indigenous Territory
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15-Day Expedition to the Matses Indigenous Territory
Next available dates
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9 Jun
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12 Jun
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16 Jun
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19 Jun
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23 Jun
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26 Jun
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30 Jun
Bestseller
Multiple Travelers
Duration: 15 days
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No cancellation
A hard expedition to the territory of the Matses. Their land is considered one of the most remote areas of the Amazon rainforest. From 2 to more travelers.
Pickup included
From
MYR 34,374.83
For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
Off-the-beaten track expedition to the territory of the Matses tribe. This is a hard jungle program to one of the most remote areas of the Amazon rainforest, located near the Peru-Brazil borderline. Little exploration has been done and is inaccessible for most tourists to this non-touristic indigenous people. The trip is open to highly motivated, interested people who have the attributes of adaptability, versatility and are in good condition both physically and mentally.
Itinerary
From Iquitos to Angamos Village, border between Peru and Brazil
Amazon Rainforest
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Included• Departure by light aircraft from the Iquitos Air Force Base. • One-hour flight to the town of Angamos located on the border with Brazil. • Meet with the natives who will accompany us on this expedition. • Overnight in Angamos.- AccommodationsOvernight in Angamos, in a local accommodationFood And DrinksLunch
From Angamos to the Matses tribe territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Organization of supplies and logistics before navigation. • Motor boat to one of the least explored areas of the Amazon rainforest, the Matsés Reserve (8 h). • Bird watching. • Hike to reach the genuine Maloca of the "Feline Tribe". • Camp in the jungle, next the genuine Maloca.- AccommodationsOvernight in the native community, in a local house.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Enter to the Authentic Maloca (indigenous longhouse). • Live with a tribal family. • Learn their customs and way of life. • Listen to ancient stories told by elderly Matsés. • Harvest food from their “Chacras” (plantations and crops). • Motor boat (2 h). • Fish for piranha (Serrasalmus nattereri) and other species. • Fish with “Barbasco” (toxic plant). Just during Low river season (June to November). • Identify medicinal plants. • Sniff “Nënë” (native tobacco) ritual (optional). • Night exploration in search of the monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) used for the Kambô. • Watch or participate in the Frog ritual “Kambô” (optional). • Ritual of the bullet ant - isula (Paraponera clavata). • Buy or barter for handicrafts and authentic weapons (optional). • Overnight in a jungle camp, next to the Maloca.- AccommodationsOvernight in the native community, in a local house.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Enter to the Authentic Maloca (indigenous longhouse). • Live with a tribal family. • Learn their customs and way of life. • Listen to ancient stories told by elderly Matsés. • Harvest food from their “Chacras” (plantations and crops). • Motor boat (2 h). • Fish for piranha (Serrasalmus nattereri) and other species. • Fish with “Barbasco” (toxic plant). Just during Low river season (June to November). • Identify medicinal plants. • Sniff “Nënë” (native tobacco) ritual (optional). • Night exploration in search of the monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) used for the Kambô. • Watch or participate in the Frog ritual “Kambô” (optional). • Ritual of the bullet ant - isula (Paraponera clavata). • Buy or barter for handicrafts and authentic weapons (optional). • Overnight in a jungle camp, next to the Maloca.- AccommodationsOvernight in jungle camp.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Enter to the Authentic Maloca (indigenous longhouse). • Live with a tribal family. • Learn their customs and way of life. • Listen to ancient stories told by elderly Matsés. • Harvest food from their “Chacras” (plantations and crops). • Motor boat (2 h). • Fish for piranha (Serrasalmus nattereri) and other species. • Fish with “Barbasco” (toxic plant). Just during Low river season (June to November). • Identify medicinal plants. • Sniff “Nënë” (native tobacco) ritual (optional). • Night exploration in search of the monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) used for the Kambô. • Watch or participate in the Frog ritual “Kambô” (optional). • Ritual of the bullet ant - isula (Paraponera clavata). • Buy or barter for handicrafts and authentic weapons (optional). • Overnight in a jungle camp, next to the Maloca.- AccommodationsOvernight in jungle camp.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Motor boat (6 h) back to Angamos village. • Overnight in Angamos.- AccommodationsOvernight in jungle camp.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Motorboat during (8 h). • Overnight in a Native Community.- AccommodationsOvernight in jungle camp.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Motorboat to our base camp (4 h). • During this period: • Search for wildlife by canoe. • Hiking on primary jungle. • Drink water from forest vines “Soga de agua”. • Excursion a palm wetland to observe macaws and parrots. • Explore clay licks “Collpas” (deposit of clay containing mineral salts where a large number and variety of animals gather). Only from June to November, when the rivers are low. • Identify animal tracks and footprints. • Overnight in our base camp.- AccommodationsOvernight in jungle camp.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Motorboat to our base camp (4 h). • During this period: • Search for wildlife by canoe. • Hiking on primary jungle. • Drink water from forest vines “Soga de agua”. • Excursion a palm wetland to observe macaws and parrots. • Explore clay licks “Collpas” (deposit of clay containing mineral salts where a large number and variety of animals gather). Only from June to November, when the rivers are low. • Identify animal tracks and footprints. • Overnight in our base camp.- AccommodationsOvernight in jungle camp.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Motorboat to our base camp (4 h). • During this period: • Search for wildlife by canoe. • Hiking on primary jungle. • Drink water from forest vines “Soga de agua”. • Excursion a palm wetland to observe macaws and parrots. • Explore clay licks “Collpas” (deposit of clay containing mineral salts where a large number and variety of animals gather). Only from June to November, when the rivers are low. • Identify animal tracks and footprints. • Overnight in our base camp.- AccommodationsOvernight in jungle camp.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Motorboat to the Matanza River. • Overnight in the jungle.- AccommodationsOvernight in the jungle.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Motorboat to the Matanza River. • Overnight in the jungle.- AccommodationsOvernight in the jungle.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Matses Indigenous Tribe Territory
Vale do Javari
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Hike through primary jungle to the town of Requena (31 mi or 50 km). • Cross rivers and streams. • Overnight in the jungle.- AccommodationsOvernight in the jungle.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
From the Amazon Rainforest to Requena and Iquitos
Requena
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Hike through primary jungle to the town of Requena (31 mi or 50 km). • Cross rivers and streams. • Overnight in the jungle.- AccommodationsOvernight in the jungle.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Back in Iquitos
Iquitos
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free• Arrive in Requena. • Speedboat from Requena to Nauta city (3 h). • Bus from Nauta to Iquitos (2 h). • Arrive in Iquitos.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Transfer from Iquitos airport.
Permission to the Matsés National Reserve, permission to the Community and Maloca
Lunch (15)
Dinner (13)
Indigenous Matses guides.
Breakfast (14)
Tour leader.
Public speedboat from Requena to Nauta.
Taxes.
Purified water.
Support to local indigenous communities.
Materials/Gear: Mosquito nets and sheets.
Air ticket from Iquitos to Angamos.
NOT INCLUDED
Additional costs in Iquitos, if Iquitos-Angamos flight is postponed
Gratuities
Light camping mat.
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Air transport used in this expedition is subject to pre-established dates by the Peruvian Air Force. Angamos village has an aerodrome with a dirt runway, therefore, depending on weather conditions, flights may be postponed. We suggest having additional days after finishing the itinerary.
We suggest you have additional days after finishing the itinerary to recover the days lost in case the flight from Iquitos-Angamos has been postponed
You must get your flights from Iquitos to Lima or out of Peru, flexible to change dates if necessary.
If the plane postpones its departure from Iquitos to Angamos, Amazon Explorer will not cover additional costs as accommodation and food in Iquitos, there will also be no refund for lost days.
It is suggested to arrive in Iquitos a day before to avoid issues caused by flight delays. Flight out must be taken a day or, much better, days after the program
The return trip requires hiking in the jungle for 3 days (50 km or 32 miles)
This program is for adventurers. We spend the night in a villager's traditional house and camp. We do not offer eco-lodges
We provide financial support for the villages and Matses people
We reserve the right to change the activities listed in the itinerary, in case they cannot be performed due to weather conditions or due to water levels of rivers in different seasons
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Amazon Explorer S.R.L
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