Explore Amazonas
Welcome to the heart of nature
The Amazon Jungle
- Meet monkeys, turtles, and other wild animals every day
- Experience the rainforest climate by the Amazon river
- Gather tropical fruits from the tree whenever you want
Live with an indigenous tribe
- Live with indigenous people and be a part of their daily life
- Get to know the people and their traditions personally
- No other tourists apart from you and one Swedish guide
Natural relaxation
- Live by a calm river and swim freely
- Warm and comfortable tropical climate
- Completely natural fresh food from the jungle
Activities
- Jungle hikes morning, day, night
- Canoe trips and fishing in the rainforest's river system
- Learn how to make natural clothes and tools by hand
All-inclusive Experience
A complete Amazon rainforest experience. You will interact with wild animals and pick tropical fruits straight from the trees, while staying with an independent indigenous tribe. Enjoy the rainforest climate and the natural lifestyle of the Ticuna people through a personalized experience led by a Swedish guide with unique local knowledge. Everything during your stay is included. The itinerary is tailored to your preferences.
95 EUR / 109 USD
per person per day
Housing
All accommodation is included: the arrival night in an apartment in Leticia, followed by one night in Puerto Nariño, and the remaining nights in huts with the indigenous tribe.
Food
All meals during your stay are included. We eat together with indigenous families who prepare traditional, fresh meals three times a day. In between, you can freely pick fresh tropical fruit from the trees whenever you like. Vegetarian options are available for those who prefer.
Travel
All local transportation is included, both to each accommodation and in connection with all jungle adventures. For example, longer boat trips on the Amazon River and cozy canoe rides along the tributaries.
Activities
All activities are included. There is great flexibility depending on your preferences. Each day offers a wide range of activities to choose from, such as jungle hikes, canoe trips, visits to other tribes, fishing, handicrafts, wildlife exploration, and more. All activities are led by highly experienced indigenous guides, along with me as your Swedish translator and guide.
Guide
I am your personal guide and companion throughout your entire Amazon experience. I am present and available 24/7. I know everyone living in the indigenous community, have a strong network in nearby villages, and am very familiar with the area. My role is to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime in a safe and secure way.
About us
About Elias
UpplevAmazonas is created and personally run by me, Elias Filhage Wahlström. I am a Swedish man from Gothenburg, living in the Amazon rainforest near the border between Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. During an extended journey to the Amazon, I got to know many local people and completely fell in love with the experience, which led me to move here permanently. I live in a self-built house in an indigenous community located along the Amazon River, a few hours by boat from the Colombian town of Leticia. I am the only Westerner in the community, but I feel like part of the family. My goal is to give more Swedes the opportunity to experience the incredible rainforest and the natural daily life of independent indigenous communities, while also contributing resources that help local people preserve their unique culture and way of life.
Our contribution
Getting in touch with independent indigenous communities and experiencing the Amazon rainforest in a natural, authentic, non-touristic way is not easy. It relies on personal relationships, language skills, and local knowledge. The advantages for a Swedish traveler of going with us can be summarized as follows:
- A Swedish guide present throughout, able to translate all local guiding and ensure a safe journey. Through my own experience and what I’ve learned from the local community, I know what to avoid as an outsider and what is safe.
- My experience in the region means I know the best accommodation options, wilderness areas, and food experiences, which I’ve combined into a package representing the most incredible Amazon experience I can imagine.
- My long-term relationships allow you to build genuine, personal connections with independent indigenous people living their everyday lives, rather than experiencing a staged tourist setup by profit-driven operators.
- No matter what happens, I am on-site and available 24/7 throughout your trip, and I can tailor the experience to your preferences.
Finances
- Virtually all revenue goes directly to the local native people making your experience possible.
- ExploreAmazonas is my way of contributing to the indigenous tribe and allow them to preserve their natural lifestyle, while giving guests the opportunity to a once-in-a-lifetime experience of indigenous life in the Amazon rainforest.