Explore Amazonas
Welcome to the heart of nature
The Amazon Jungle
- Meet monkeys, turtles, and other wild animals every day
- Experience the rainforest ecosystem 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 native amazon people and their traditions personally
- No other tourists, just you and your Swedish guide
Natural relaxation
- Live in your own house by a calm river and swim freely
- Warm and comfortable tropical climate
- Natural fresh food from the rainforest each day
Activities
- Jungle hikes morning, day, night
- Canoe trips and fishing in the rainforest's river system
- Learn to make natural handcraft according to the Ticuna-people's traditions
All-inclusive Experience
A complete Amazon rainforest experience, exclusive to you and your party. You will interact with wild animals and pick tropical fruits straight from the trees, while living with an indigenous tribe in the jungle. 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 experience is tailored to your preferences. Schedule a video meeting and I will explain more!
190 EUR / 219 USD
per person per day (24h)
discounts for longer stays and larger groups
Housing
All accomodation is included in the package. You will live in your own two-stories house with an indigenous tribe in the rainforest. Outside your house there is a calm stream you can swim in, tropical fruit trees you can eat from, and welcoming neighbours born and raised in the Amazon jungle. Eventual stays in other nearby villages are also included.
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. You will be picked up and dropped off at the airport in Leticia. You will experience longer boat trips in the Amazon river and amazing canoe adventures in the jungle 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 experienced indigenous people from our tribe, along with me as your Swedish translator and guide.
Guide
I am a your personal guide and companion throughout your entire Amazon experience, fluent in Swedish, English and Spanish. I am a permanent member of the indigenous community and the only foreigner living here. I have deep relationships with the native people and I am very familiar with the region. My role is to give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a safe and secure way, and will be present 24/7.
About us
About Elias
UpplevAmazonas is created and personally run by me, Elias Filhage Wahlström. I am a Swedish 28-year-old from Gothenburg, living in the Amazon rainforest by 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. I have been accepted as a permanent member of the indigenous community and live here in a self-built house located along the Amazon River, a few hours by boat from the Colombian town of Leticia. I am the only foreigner in the community, but I feel part of the family. My goal is to give more people 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.
- I am on-site and available 24/7 throughout your trip, and I tailor the experience according to your wishes.
Since I am committed to preserving the tribe’s independence and authenticity, I do not want to turn the area into a continuous tourist attraction. Therefore, this experience package is offered only a few times per year, making it an exclusive experience for you and your group.
Finances
- Virtually all revenue goes directly to the local native people making your experience possible.
- ExploreAmazonas is my way of contributing to the indigenous people and allow them to preserve their natural lifestyle, while giving visitors the opportunity to a once-in-a-lifetime experience of indigenous life in the Amazon rainforest.