The Great Putumayo Journey: Amazon To Andes

Un Viaje Por Todo El Putumayo: De La Amazonia A Los Andes

The Great Putumayo Journey: Amazon to Andes — 7 Days

Puerto Asís

From $2.958.000 COP

Duration7 days

CityPuerto Asís

Explora el tour: The Great Putumayo Journey: Amazon to Andes — 7 Days

Discover Putumayo in its fullest expression with this 7-day tour that takes you from the lush Amazon jungle to the peaks of the Colombian Andes. A one-of-a-kind journey operated by Rioselva Travel.

You\'ll begin in Puerto Asís, immersing yourself in Amazonian rural life through canoe rides, Amazonian fruit farms, and the Coca Museum. From there, you\'ll head to Villagarzón, where birdwatching, trails through the Andean-Amazonian corridor, and the breathtaking Mohano waterfall will leave you speechless.

In Puerto Limón, you\'ll experience the multicultural richness of Putumayo: a boat ride to sacred waterfalls, river tubing, Afro-Colombian cuisine with Doña Rafaela, and ancestral dances with indigenous grandmothers.

The adventure continues in Mocoa with a visit to the Fin del Mundo waterfall, a natural wonder of over 70 meters where the Andean and Amazonian ecosystems converge, with an optional canyoning experience for the more daring.

The cultural journey reaches its peak in Sibundoy, the heart of the Kamentsa people, where you\'ll explore the cabildo house and cultural museum, and enjoy an eco-sounds and meditation experience at the Casona Mama Señora. The following day, a harmonization session and individual consultation with an indigenous Taita will connect you with the ancestral wisdom of the territory.

The finale is magical: El Encano, known as the Venice of Colombia, with its La Cocha lagoon and Nariño regional cuisine, before your departure from Pasto airport.

Itinerario

Day 1: Finca La Fortuna

To start this tour, we recommend arriving in Puerto Asís early in the morning. You'll be welcomed warmly by our team, who will be ready to assist with your luggage as we welcome you to this magical destination.
We'll begin with an immersion into rural Amazonian life: a canoe ride and a hands-on class to prepare a traditional fiambre campesino. You'll explore Amazonian fruit crops, visit the Coca Museum, and hear the story of a family that left illicit farming behind for a legal, sustainable livelihood. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase locally transformed Amazonian products such as sweets and chocolates made from regional fruits.
Your accommodation will be in Puerto Asís, in a setting that blends natural beauty with comfort for a truly unique and relaxing stay.

Day 2: Adventure in the Amazon

We start the day with a birdwatching experience at a natural refuge. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed with coffee and fresh fruit before the tour begins. Equipped with a bird guide and binoculars, you'll walk flat trails alongside an expert guide, spotting diverse bird species and primates, and learning about forest fungi and their role in the ecosystem. We'll reach the wetlands, where you'll discover their ecological significance. Afterward, enjoy breakfast or a snack and chat with the Muriel family about their commitment to territorial conservation.
We then head to the Donde se Oculta el Sol Nature Reserve — a biodiversity sanctuary in the Andean-Amazonian corridor — where we'll walk trails beneath lush canopy trees before taking a dip in the Mohano waterfall to recharge in its crystal-clear waters.
In the evening, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner followed by a night walk through the reserve in search of reptiles and amphibians.
Accommodation at a lodge within the nature reserve.

Day 3: Culture & Nature in Puerto Limón

After breakfast, we head to Puerto Limón — a village where Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and settler cultures converge. We kick off the adventure with a boat ride to two sacred waterfalls for a refreshing swim, then descend the river on tubes through a stunning jungle landscape. Back in the village, we'll enjoy a traditional Afro-Colombian lunch with Doña Rafaela and explore the town's colonial history. We close the day by connecting with indigenous culture alongside the grandmothers, sharing dances and ancestral traditions.
We'll return to the lodge in the nature reserve for a delicious dinner and a peaceful evening in the heart of the jungle.

Day 4: Fin del Mundo Waterfall

After breakfast, we head to the municipality of Mocoa to visit the Fin del Mundo waterfall — a natural treasure where the Andean and Amazonian ecosystems meet, creating awe-inspiring landscapes and captivating natural pools. We'll ascend through forest trails accompanied by primates and local birds, pausing to taste fresh sugarcane juice and learn the fascinating history of this place. We'll cross the Dantayaco River and reach a natural viewpoint to take in the majestic waterfall of over 70 meters, with an optional canyoning experience for the more adventurous. We finish by relaxing in crystal-clear pools before enjoying lunch inside a cave with a spectacular view, then begin our descent.
In the evening, we'll enjoy a unique culinary experience with a local chef who blends native Putumayo ingredients into a three-course menu celebrating the essence and culture of the Amazon.
Accommodation in Mocoa, surrounded by nature.

Day 5: Kamentsa Encounter in Sibundoy

In the morning, we depart Mocoa toward Sibundoy, crossing the majestic Colombian Andes and taking in the breathtaking beauty of the landscape along the way.
Upon arrival in Sibundoy, a local guide from the Kamentsa indigenous community will welcome us and lead us through a cultural immersion. We'll explore the indigenous cabildo house and cultural museum to learn about the history and traditions of the Kamentsa people, then finish the cultural tour at the Interculturality Park, where we'll admire hand-carved wooden masks and discover the symbolism each one holds for the indigenous community. We'll enjoy a delicious local lunch in the village.
At the emblematic Casona Mama Señora, we'll experience a unique sensory journey designed to deepen our spiritual connection with the natural world. Led by a master practitioner through immersive sounds and guided meditation, we'll allow every cell of our body to resonate in harmony — seeking inner healing and renewal in a space of peace.
Accommodation in Sibundoy.

Day 6: Ancestral Wisdom & Wellbeing

After breakfast, we'll share a close encounter with an indigenous Taita. In the maloca of knowledge, we'll begin with a group harmonization session. We'll then gather around the tulpa — the sacred fire — for an enriching conversation with the Taita, who will share his wisdom on indigenous cosmovision and ancestral wellbeing. You'll also have an individual consultation to cleanse your energies through ancestral techniques including chiropractic and ancestral acupuncture.
Around midday, we head to El Encano — a village in Nariño known as the Venice of Colombia — where we'll savor local cuisine and take a boat ride across La Cocha lagoon.
Overnight stay in El Encano.

Day 7: El Encano & Journey Home

Depending on your flight time and preference, we'll pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Pasto airport.

Transfer in from Puerto Asís Airport
Transfer out to Pasto Airport
Transportation according to the routes described in the itinerary
Accommodation: 1 night in Puerto Asís, 2 nights in Villagarzón, 1 night in Mocoa, 1 night in Sibundoy, and 1 night at La Cocha lagoon
Meals according to the itinerary
Agrotourism experience at Finca La Fortuna
Interpretive flora and fauna trail in the Amazon at Amazon\'s Birds
Hiking at the Donde se Oculta el Sol Nature Reserve including the Mohano waterfall
Night safari in a nature reserve
Adventure & culture experience in Puerto Limón
Visit to the Fin del Mundo waterfall
Cultural city tour of Sibundoy
Eco-sounds and silence sensory experience
Harmonization ceremony with a Kamentsa indigenous Taita
Boat tour of La Cocha lagoon
Local guide for each activity
Medical assistance card

Services not described in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Airfare

What to Pack for Your Trip?

On this tour you\'ll travel across all of Putumayo, and given the variety of climates across each zone, we recommend:

Long-sleeve shirts and pants (preferably lightweight and quick-dry) for your stay in Puerto Asís, Villagarzón, and Mocoa
Warm clothing for cold weather during your time in Sibundoy and El Encano
Closed-toe shoes with good grip, suitable for getting wet or muddy, plus an extra pair of shoes
Water shoes
Lightweight daypack for daily use
Insect repellent and eco-friendly sunscreen
Cap, hat, and sunglasses
Swimwear
Quick-dry towel
Waterproof phone case

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