

AMAZON SURVIVAL EXPEDITION
Destination: Amazon Rainforest.
Country and Region: Peru - Loreto Region.
Arrival/Departure City: Iquitos
Ethnic Groups Nearby: Huitoto/Bora/Ocaina/Yaguas.
Groups Classification: Sporadic and Permanent Contacted.
Accommodation: Tents/Mosquito Nets/Hammocks.
Main Objective: Amazon Survival.
Other Included Events: Exploration and Crossing of Remote Amazon Territories, Wildlife Sighting, Visit and Coexistence with Ethnic Groups in Voluntary Isolation for Customs and Traditions Sharing.
Additional and Optional Service Upon Request: Shamanism with Ayahuasca Master Shamans (Master Shamans Will Travel with Us During the First 5-7 Days of Our Expedition.
Available Travel Months: January - November.
Advance Booking Conditions: 2 Months Minimum.
Booking Payment Conditions: 50% Required.
Booking Payment Method: All Major Credit Cards.
Remaining Payment Method/Deadline: Cash at Arrival.
Departure Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
ABOUT OUTLINE:
Here, on this page, we will detail about 75% of your expedition outline, with an approximate list of the most genuine and essential activities carried out any given day by any authentic Amazonian indigenous person, and solely with the purpose of his/her own subsistence. Together with our native team, we will guide you step by step to live this same experience, in the best selected Amazonian territories of the region, unique jungle areas with lots to offer throughout the year, and regardless of the current season of the year. The rest of this outline will be sent out once we receive your request.
Now, right in these vast Amazonian territories with little access where we have been conducting our most realistic jungle operations over the years, we'll be able to easily execute our "Nomadic Survival Expeditions" without restrictions compared to other Amazonian territories around, and where we'll immerse travelers into the depth of the Amazon rainforest to have them live the adventure of a lifetime freely.
Please keep in mind that the listed activities below are unavoidable key activities to concretize our upcoming Amazon Survival Expedition very much in our Amazonian nomadic style, and the execution of some, many or all of them displayed below, will always depend on several important factors such as; the number of days you're requesting to stay with us (10 Days or More), weather conditions, water levels of (main rivers, tributaries, streams, creeks, swamps), mental and physical strength of each traveler within your group, etc.
Remember, remember, remember!..... the longer we explore the jungle, the more extensive and intensive your experience will be, and the more you extend and intensify your experience, the more remote, isolated, challenging, and interesting your journey will get. That simple.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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Exploration and Crossing of both the Ampiyacu-Apayacu Regional Conservation Area and the Yaguas National Park (All Will Depend and Be Adjusted Based on Available Travel Days).
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Meet and Coexist with Ayahuasca Master Shamans (optional upon request).
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Search, collection, and preparation of long-lasting native foods supplies before entering the jungle.
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Search, collection, and preparation of native medicinal supplies before entering the jungle such as; “Mambe” from coca leaves and cecropia leaves used to elevate body temperature, energy and for hunger, “Ampiri or Ambil'' a residue from the combustion of tobacco used as a poison on the tip of arrows for hunting purposes, also applied topically to kill insect larvae, which is why it is used to treat myiasis and even used to treat snake bites, "Kampu/Kambo/Sapo", best known as “the vaccine of the forest” used for many medicinal purposes, against yellow fever, malaria, snake bites, intestinal cleanse, detoxification of kidneys, liver, and pancreas, etc.
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Search, collection, preparation and training with ancestral weapons and tools before entering the jungle such as fishing poles, hooks, strings, blowpipes, darts, bows, arrows, slingshots, etc.
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Uncomfortable nights in the middle of the Amazon.
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Hikes through the unexplored Ampiyacu-Apayacu and Yaguas jungle territories.
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Physical and mental stress.
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Challenges and unexpected encounters.
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Survival in complete isolation.
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Hikes with inclement weather and on different difficult jungle terrain.
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Crossing of rivers, streams and swamps.
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Continue hiking when navigation by water is not possible.
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Build floating devices when hiking is not possible.
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Hike for several hours and days to achieve destinations
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Build different types of animal traps to catch food.
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Make your own primitive strings and hooks to fish..
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Hunt what's necessary for your own survival.
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Learn to Find drinkable water from natural sources (vines, underground, etc.)
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Find the best wood to build fire.
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Find the best tree barks to make strong natural rope for multiple purposes.
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Build primitive shelters at ground and tree level.
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Identify animal footprints and tracks.
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Cook what you catch during fishing and hunting.
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Use all the natural resources the best you can to your own advantage.
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Identify and use medicinal plants.
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Wildlife explorations in search of remote "Clay Licks" best known as "Collpas" by locals. The word “Collpa” derives from the "Quechua" Inca dialect, which means "Salty Land" all located only on high and non flooded jungle land, where all different species of animals gather to feed from its underground minerals, mainly large birds and mammals such as (tapirs, capybaras, deer, felines, parrots, etc.).
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Search for remote and unexplored lakes.
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Meet and coexist with a traditional family in voluntary isolation for (2) days maximum on (10+) days expeditions.
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Meet and coexist with a traditional family in voluntary isolation for (5+) days to get the best of it on (15+) days expeditions.
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Nomadic overnight stays in different parts of the jungle during the entire expedition.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
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Airport Pick Up and Drop Off Transportation.
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Hotel/hostel search assistance upon arrival to Iquitos (if needed).
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Fluvial transportation service to/from remote destinations (speed & slow boats).
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Entry permits to indigenous territories.
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Economic support to villages nearby.
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First Responders Wilderness Kit for Emergencies.
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Satellite Devices with Active and Unlimited 24/7 SOS Coverage.
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Two-way communication radios.
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Daily meals provided during the expedition (based on traditional local food).
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Filtered water during the expedition.
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Lead Guide/Translator (English-Spanish).
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Native Assistant Guides/Translators (Spanish-Any Local Indigenous Language).
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(1-2) Master Shamans (for expeditions that involves Master Plants such as Ayahuasca only)
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Gear (tents, sleeping mats, and bags, machetes, set of personal flatware).
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
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Airfare to and from Iquitos.
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Personal Travel Insurance.
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Hotel/hostel in Iquitos.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Booking in Advance is Highly Recommended; for the collection of personal information, request authorization of entry to indigenous territories at all levels (national, regional, and communal authorities), logistic preparation, personnel assignment, etc.
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Arrival and Departure Recommendation to and from Iquitos; 1 day before and 1 day after your trip.
Rucksack Size and Weight Recommendations; 55-65 liters and 10 kilos approx.
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For Packing List Recommendations; visit our What to Pack page.
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Be in Decent Physical Condition; as you will be responsible to carry your own equipment at all times.
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In case of Shamanism with Ayahuasca Master Shamans are Requested; Travelers are highly advised to visit our next link "Master Plants Diet Info".
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All activities are subject to change due to weather conditions at any time of the year. The main rivers and the levels of the tributaries can vary and, therefore, it is possible that the navigation times and the excursions are modified at the discretion of your Lead Guide.
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For Additional Information; visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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For Other Questions/Concerns or to Proceed with your Reservation; contact us via WhatsApp. at +51 999 116 499.