Matses traditional woman

15-Day Expedition to the Matses Indigenous Territory

Small Group
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15 days
English

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.

Options

Multiple Travelers

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£3,947.77Per Person

What's included in 15-Day Expedition to the Matses Indigenous Territory

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Day 1 | From Iquitos to Angamos Village, border between Peru and Brazil

Amazon Rainforest

Food and Drinks

Lunch

Accommodation

Overnight in Angamos, in a local accommodation

Day 2 | From Angamos to the Matses tribe territory

Food and Drinks

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Accommodation

Overnight in the native community, in a local house.

Inclusions

  • Transfer from Iquitos airport.
  • Indigenous Matses guides.
  • Tour leader.
  • Public speedboat from Requena to Nauta.
  • Taxes.
  • Purified water.
  • Support to local indigenous communities.
  • Permission to the Matsés National Reserve, permission to the Community and Maloca
  • Materials/Gear: Mosquito nets and sheets.
  • Air ticket from Iquitos to Angamos.
  • Additional costs in Iquitos, if Iquitos-Angamos flight is postponed
  • Gratuities
  • Light camping mat.
  • 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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Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Travelers must inform us of the date and time of arrival, name and address of the hotel in Iquitos; at least 72 hours before your arrival in the city of Iquitos, Peru.

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INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH TRAVELER • Names • Passport or ID number • Nationality • Date of Birth • Shoe size • Physical condition and weight • Detailed food requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc) • Allergies or medical conditions • Flights information (airline, flight number and arrival/departure hours) • Name of your Hotel in Iquitos. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Air transport used for this expedition is subject to pre-established dates by the local airline. However, according to weather conditions, flights may be delayed. • Because there a high risk those flights be postponed (Iquitos-Angamos), we suggest that your flight out from Iquitos have extra days or have flexible dates, to recover days lost waiting for the flight to Angamos. Also, this is recommended in order to avoid lose your flight out. OTHER INFORMATION • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for pregnant women • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended AMAZON EXPLORER S.R.L. Phone: (+51) 928472928 & (+51) 965828888 (Spanish) | From 9AM to 3PM, Peru Time UTC/GMT -5. Whatsapp/Telegram (English spoken): (+51) 928472928. [email protected] www.amazonexplorer.com

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Amazon Explorer S.R.L