15-Day Expedition to the Matses Indigenous Territory
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.
ItineraryDay 1: From Iquitos to Angamos Village, border between Peru and BrazilStop At: Amazon Rainforest, Peru
• 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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Angamos, in a local accommodation
Day 2: From Angamos to the Matses tribe territoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• 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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the native community, in a local house.
Day 3: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• 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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the native community, in a local house.
Day 4: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• 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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 5: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• 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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 6: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• Motor boat (6 h) back to Angamos village.
• Overnight in Angamos.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 7: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• Motorboat during (8 h).
• Overnight in a Native Community.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 8: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• 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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 9: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• 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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 10: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• 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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 11: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• Motorboat to the Matanza River.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.
Day 12: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• Motorboat to the Matanza River.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.
Day 13: Matses Indigenous Tribe TerritoryStop At: Vale do Javari, AM, Brazil
• Hike through primary jungle to the town of Requena (31 mi or 50 km).
• Cross rivers and streams.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.
Day 14: From the Amazon Rainforest to Requena and IquitosStop At: Requena, Requena, Loreto Region
• Hike through primary jungle to the town of Requena (31 mi or 50 km).
• Cross rivers and streams.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.
Day 15: Back in IquitosStop At: Iquitos, Iquitos, Loreto Region
• Arrive in Requena.
• Speedboat from Requena to Nauta city (3 h).
• Bus from Nauta to Iquitos (2 h).
• Arrive in Iquitos.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
06:00 AM
Duração: 15 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Airports- Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport, Distrito de Iquitos a 6.0 Km. de la ciudad, Región de Loreto, Provincia de Maynas 16008, Peru
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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