Cerros de Mavecure and Raudal de Maipures Expedition 8 days

Highlights:

• Explore the impressive rock formations in the middle of the Amazon jungle. Check here a Video about Mavecure Hills (off2colombia): VIDEO MAVECURE HILLS
• The streams of Zamuro and Cualet. The Inirida river, along its meandering route forms many streams, one of them is the Mavecure, in front of it we will sleep. The next streams upstream are those of Zamuro and Cualet, much more impressive. We include a walk through the jungle between the two, when the river does not allow the passage of the boats due to its level.
• Meet “The Waterway Star of the South” – confluence of the Orinoco, Atabapo and Guaviare Rivers.
• Visit the Maipures rapids. Check here a Video about Tuparro (off2colombia): VIDEO TUPARRO NATIONAL PARK
• Remote landscape, with virgin rivers like the Tuparro and the Tomo.
• Read a note about this destination: Note by Manuel Rueda

Trip details:

• Duration of the trip: 8 days
• Trekking time: 3 hours daily through the hills, jungle, savannah and river beaches.
• Distance: 5-10 kms each day.
• Ecosystem: tropical rainforest and savannah.
• Climate: warm and humid with an average temperature of 26°C.
• Elevation: 100 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l).

This expedition is ideal if you like:

• Venture into remote and rugged territories.
• Interact with different local cultures.
• Navigate rivers.
• Feel the silence of the jungle and the savanna.
• Deep contact with nature.

Important note:

An unforgettable journey into the heart of the Amazon jungle and the great Orinoco savannah.

The scenario setting for “La Voragine” by José Eustasio Rivera and “Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent” by Alexandeer von Humboldt in the 19th Century.

The Mavecure, Pajarito and Mono Hills, stand out as huge natural pyramids in the middle of the lush jungle on the bank of the majestic Inirida River, which is inhabited by playful fresh water dolphins. Further north, our boats will get to the “Waterway Star of the South”; the vast confluence of the Orinoco, Atabapo and Guaviare rivers on the border with Venezuela.

In addition, we will go from the Orinoco to Mono Hill which is set on the great plain of Vichada, to finally find the spectacular rapid of Maipures – often called the eighth natural wonder of the world.

Price valid from January 1 to December 20, 2024:

• Price $2,540,000 per person (National)

• Price $2,600,000 per person (Foreigners)

• Important note about transportation to the starting location:Our expeditions begin at the indicated place according to the proposed itinerary. For this reason, in the vast majority we do not include in the price the value of the transfer (land or air) from your city of residence to the city where the expedition begins. If you have purchased an air or land ticket on your own to attend this expedition and the transport company (airline or land transportation company) cancels the trip or postpones it or if there are significant delays due to weather, technical aspects of the aircraft or vehicles, situations at airports, transport terminals or roads, pilots or drivers, etc., that prevent you from arriving at the start time of the expedition, these are considered risks inherent to the trip that the client assumes and in no case the unforeseen events of the client’s journey are transferred neither to the hotel nor to Ecoglobal Expeditions. It is very important that you understand that this is a situation in which Ecoglobal Expeditions has no responsibility. Remember that if you do not show up at the established time and date, without notifying us sufficiently in advance (please see the previous paragraph), this situation is considered a “No Show” and in principle we cannot give you any money refund, due to that we have carried out all the previous administrative and logistical work to guarantee the smooth development of the expedition (example: we have bought all the food for all the people, we have reserved accommodation and internal transportation, we have hired local guides, we have acquired insurance, we have reserved and paid permits to National Parks, etc.). It is also important that you keep in mind that in particular cases we do buy tickets for clients, at their express request. In this case Ecoglobal Expeditions acts as a facilitator and bridge between the client and the airline or ground transportation company that provides the service. This additional service that the operator offers does not hold it responsible at any time for delays in the itinerary caused by weather or other types of situations beyond the operator’s control. There is no contractual relationship between the operator and the client regarding this service.

• River transport on all routes via speed boats with expert boat handlers and guides.
• Overland transport.
• Accommodation in hotels in Puerto Inírida in double accommodation, with fan and private bathroom according to the itinerary.
• Accommodation in communities, in beds, in shared rooms.
• Entrance fee to “El Tuparro” National Park.
• Economic contributions to indigenous communities.
• All meals (from lunch day 1, to breakfast last day).
• Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Local guides (Ecoglobal Expeditions supports green initiatives and eco-tourism in the regions we visit).
• Assistance card (travel insurance).

• Round trip ticket, contact us to advise you on the purchase.
• Tourist/Airport Taxes. Government tourist contribution tax 2024:
  • Adults $42,000
  • Children between 0 and 6 years old DO NOT PAY
  • Children between 7 and 14 years old $21,000
  • Adolescents between 15 and 17 years old $31,000
  • Foreign Adult $73,000
  • Foreign children between 0 and 6 years old DO NOT PAY
  • Foreign children between 7 and 14 years old $42,000
  • Foreign adolescents between 15 and 17 years old $52,000
• Personal expenses.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Souvenirs.
• Tips.
• Unstipulated expenses.

Notes:

The following itinerary is for informational purposes and may vary without prior notice according to weather conditions, flight itineraries or unforeseen events.

ATTENTION: The following itinerary may change depending on the date of your reservation, on some dates the outbound flight is Bogotá – Puerto Inírida and the return flight is Puerto Carreño – Bogotá, in these cases we make the crossing in the direction of Puerto Inírida – Puerto Carreño. Ask us before purchasing your airline tickets.

This is an adventure expeditions to one of the most remote regions in the country.The tourism infrastructure is almost nonexistent.

The expeditionary must be willing to walk under the sun, on the rocky and sandy terrain of the Orinoco savanna.

In camp sites there are no toilets nor showers, a portable latrine is installed and bath can be taken in the rivers, obviously without the use of soap.

It is required a walk of about 4 hours round trip in the savannah, with no major climbs and descents and without shadow to get to The Tuparro National Park. Each expeditionary should carry their own backpack with clothes and personal items for three days (the fewer things you carry the less weight!) What is not needed for the first three days can be left in the hotel in Inirida the first day.

• As far as possible take the least amount of wrappers, cans or glasses and please, we return home all the inorganic wastes that we carry in our backpack «if you carry it in your backpack, you can return in your backpack»
• Be previously vaccinated against yellow fever and tetanus
• Don’t bring items that are typically used by the military (i.e. camouflage clothing)
• Don’t bring or take toxic, psychoactive or hallucinogenic and alcoholic substances
• Don’t bring jewelry or valuables – Rolex watches and Cartier earrings; please leave them at home!
• During the trek, don’t separate from the group and don’t remain alone at any time.
• Bear in mind that we will be staying in a very remote place and our hosts will do everything for us as best as they can, given the local conditions and culture.
• We want that during our visit to these far, remote and often forgotten territories, all: guides, coordinators and tourists, we contribute to the economy of these regions and small towns,  buying in the stores, stores, bakeries and restaurants, their products and merchandise (such as sweets, chocolates, soft drinks, sweets, fruits, etc.) and acquiring local handicrafts. It is a small support through which we include these communities in the tourism value chain. If you like to consume very sophisticated foods or special diets (almonds, sugar-free chocolates, dried seeds or dehydrated fruits, for example), which you will not be able to get in the shops of the villages, we recommend you take them with you. Thank you for joining this initiative, this is called sustainable tourism!

Each participant should bring:

• Water canteen, Thermo or Camelback, let’s avoid plastic or PET bottles and if we buy or take them we return them to our house!
• Cotton clothes for warm weather, light colors, shirts with long-sleeves
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Hiking boots or tennis shoes with good grip
• Additional tennis shoes or sandals
• Cap or hat
• Torch and extra batteries
• Sunglasses
• A small backpack for use while trekking
• Poncho (rain cape) – waterproof
• Personal hygiene items in small quantities
• First aid kit (personal medicines)
• Insect repellent
• Sun block
• Cash for tips, souvenirs and personal expenses
• Personal documents (identity papers, ID cards, health cards)
• Camera

Note: The maximum weight allowed on flights is 15 kilograms

Our contribution: When we visit places, where we know there are farmers or indigenous communities, we like to bring gifts to children, as a gratefulness for allowing us to explore their territory. We usually carry books, school supplies, pencils and colors! We invite you to participate!