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.

(Español) Esta expedición la puedes realizar en cualquier época del año con tu grupo familiar o de amigos, conformando un grupo privado. En este caso el precio dependería del número de personas que conformen tu grupo. Comunícate con nosotros a nuestro correo: info@ecoglobalexpeditions.com para asesorarte.

Si deseas unirte a un grupo abierto tenemos las siguientes fechas programadas para nuestra expedición Cerro de Mavecure Ruta Humboldt 8 días:

• 29 de abril al 6 de mayo de 2024
• 2 al 9 de mayo de 2024 ¡Confirmada!
• 6 al 13 de mayo de 2024
• 26 de mayo al 3 de junio de 2024
• 3 al 10 de junio de 2024 ¡Confirmada!
• 24 de junio al 1 de julio de 2024
• 5 al 12 de agosto de 2024
• 12 al 19 de agosto de 2024
• 14 al 21 de octubre de 2024 (Semana de Receso)
• 28 de octubre al 4 de noviembre de 2024
• 4 al 11 de noviembre de 2024
• 23 al 30 de diciembre de 2024
• 29 de diciembre de 2024 al 5 de enero de 2025 ¡Confirmada!

Por favor antes de comprar tiquetes consultar con nosotros disponibilidad de cupos

Price valid until December 31, 2023:

• Price COP $2,240,000 per person National
• Price COP $2,290,000 per person Foreigner

Price valid from January 1 to December 20, 2024:

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

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

• 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).

• Air Transport (ticket) to Puerto Carreno and return from Puerto Inirida
  • If the flight you are traveling on cannot reach Puerto Carreño, it is an unforeseen event inherent to the responsibility of traveling; Therefore, the services that you cannot use, due to non-attendance or “No Show” on the day agreed upon in the reservation, will not be refunded since a train of expenses is incurred to prepare all the logistics of accommodation, food and transfers. However, if the reason why you cannot arrive was the closure of an airport, strike, riot or natural phenomenon; All of us without being obliged, and reviewing case by case, can review availability and re-schedule.
• Lunch last day
• Personal expenses
• Tourist/Airport Taxes 2024: COP $24.000 Aprox.
• Souvenirs
• Expenses not stipulated
• Tips

Notes:

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

• If the flight you are traveling on cannot reach Puerto Carreño, it is an unforeseen event inherent to the responsibility of traveling; Therefore, the services that you cannot use, due to non-attendance or “No Show” on the day agreed upon in the reservation, will not be refunded since a train of expenses is incurred to prepare all the logistics of accommodation, food and transfers. However, if the reason why you cannot arrive was the closure of an airport, strike, riot or natural phenomenon; All of us without being obliged, and reviewing case by case, can review availability and re-schedule.

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!