I travelled from Peru to Colombia on a Cargo Boat down the Amazon River

No video

I travelled from Peru to Colombia on a Cargo Boat down the Amazon River

Рет қаралды 127,020

Күн бұрын

So this is my experience travelling on a Cargo ship down the Amazon River from Iquitos in Peru to Leticia in Colombia. In total it took 40 hours. I purchased my own hammock which I slept on for 2 nights. The whole thing only cost 80 soles (around £18) and that included 3 meals a day! Your travel time is never guaranteed so you just stay on that cargo ship until you reach your destination!
I had a bit of difficulty getting my passport stamps to correctly exit Peru and enter Colombia on arrival, but I got there in the end!
MORE VIDEOS IN PERU - • BACKPACKING PERU 🇵🇪
SHOP 🛍
💻 My Digital Products - backpackingban...
👚 My Clothing Line - backpackingsol...
🎒 My Backpacking Essentials - www.amazon.co....
🎥 My Vlogging Equipment - www.amazon.co....
🖥 My Home Office Set-Up - www.amazon.co....
DEALS 🤑
🇦🇺 Get $50 off welcometo.travel Melbourne and Sydney tours using code BB50.
🔒 Get latest Surfshark VPN deal using code BACKPACKING.
🌏Get $10 off Worldpackers memberships using my code BACKPACKINGBANANAS. www.worldpacke...
JOIN 🌎
💌 Banana Newsletter - www.backpackin...
⌨️ Backpackers Forum - backpackingban...
🗺 Group Trips - www.backpackin...
SUPPORT 🥰
☕️ Buy me a coffee - buymeacoff.ee/...
👍🏽 Or simply Like, Comment, Share my videos and Subscribe
(it's your support that allows me to continue creating quality content for this channel, thank you so much in advance ❤️)
📷 Instagram: / christiannerisman
⏰ TikTok: www.tiktok.com...
ABOUT ME🙋🏻‍♀️
I'm Christianne, a solo traveller, vlogger and entrepeneur from Surrey, UK. I spend half my time exploring new places around the globe with my backpack, and the other half creating videos about my experiences, what I'm packing, solo travel advice, money budgeting tips and anything else in relation to my backpacking lifestyle.
Get to know me more here - www.backpackin...
FAQ's
How do you afford to travel? - I now earn a full time living through creating these KZfaq videos, affiliate links, selling digital products and my clothing line. I used to simply just work any temporary job I could find to save up to travel! I budget the money I earn meticulously to reach my savings goals using www.backpackin...
Is travelling solo safe? - I would argue the answer is almost always yes! As long as you use your common sense and you follow your own government's guidelines about travelling in that country. I have made several videos on backpacking safety on my channel.
Do you have plans to settle down? Yes, I'm currently saving to purchase my first property in the UK and I'd love to have children one day. I doubt I'll ever live a completely 'conventional' lifestyle by society's standards though, as I often have my own preferred way of doing things.
CONTACT 📧
If you have a question about travel, join the backpackers forum! backpackingban...
EMAIL: Business enquiries only please - hello@backpackingbananas.com
Some of the links in the description are affiliate links that I get a small kickback from.

Пікірлер: 226

@lucilasandoval3084 Жыл бұрын

I've loved all the Peru videos but this is by far the most adventurous, I'm weirdly proud of you. It's such an interesting experience to go through

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a really cool experience for sure!

@osimandiaz Жыл бұрын

Hello Chris, it was a pleasure to meet you and share with you the trip through the Amazon River I hope you come to South America soon, we are waiting for you, thanks for the hammock my friend, happy Trip ☺️🖐️

@paulinaaravena8295 Жыл бұрын

Christii! What a great great vlog. As a Peruvian woman I am always so afraid of doing new things in my city and out of it too, because of the possible dangers we see in the news for women traveling alone. But seeing you, so brave, determined, smart and gracious at this boat and during your whole time in Peru, I'm truly inspired and motivaded by you. I will start traveling soon to the places in my list. I'm a fan and I'll continue watching your videos in Colombia too. My besh wishes, you are awesome!

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰🥰 this means a lot ❤️ you can do it 💪🏼💪🏼

@simonschmid3746 Жыл бұрын

I want to visit peru from the middle of march until the middle of april. But I don't know if I should because of the demonstrations that are going on right now. How bad is it ? Should I cancle my flight ?

@bethlucyexplores Жыл бұрын

You’re amazing! This would be so far out of my comfort zone it would freak me out, but you take everything in your stride! I’ve loved watching this series ❤

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for following along ❤️❤️

@kyramioso Жыл бұрын

Wow! This is so far off the beaten path and you can tell since there weren’t ANY other foreigners from outside South America. Props to you girl! Not sure I’d ever do this but appreciate the video and was fun to watch your journey!

@beans_thecat Жыл бұрын

I'm peruvian and I just discovered your channel. I binged watched several videos but watching this made me want to comment that I'm so impressed by your bravery! You are also very entertaining to watch. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us.

@StephandPete Жыл бұрын

Really, really enjoyed this one! It's so fun seeing KZfaqrs do things I've never even heard about, especially these days when it seems so many folks are recreating the same videos over and over. Kudos to you!

@paulprice7482 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. You are so brave, your sense of adventure amazes me, it really does, what a way to immerse yourself in the culture and local experience

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul ☺️ this was such a cool adventure

@ervinslens Жыл бұрын

Absolutely breathtaking cinematic experience! Your shots and energy are unmatched on KZfaq. Simply masterful piece of cinematography! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@emilycorrado Жыл бұрын

I have only just discovered your channel and I have been binge watching all of your videos over the last few days!! They are incredible and I can’t get enough 😍

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Welcome 🤗

@annalang5687 Жыл бұрын

Now you're just flexing your Spanish skills It's crazy how much your Spanish has improved!

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thank you! If I got it, imma flaunt it 😅

@Geoscot Жыл бұрын

This has to be one of your best videos, really enjoyed it, thanks.

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰 glad you enjoyed it!

@alkrause4889 Жыл бұрын

I personally couldnt get all the way through it. She eliminates some of what I might think as the interesting parts and rambles about unimportant parts like the movies she watched.

@MargoRooks Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh when she brings her baby brother over I lost it, so cute!

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Soooo cute! 😭😭

@jessetraller2801 Жыл бұрын

Your attitude on this adventure is inspirational! What an experience that is unlike any travel vlogs I’ve seen! Great video thanks for sharing this ☺️

@amorca4653 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you are ballers for having done this! This is as local as it gets and kudos to you for putting yourself out of your comfort zone when you could've easily chose another route to get to your destination.

@mayhemmarina Жыл бұрын

I love this video! It's so real, you showed the uncertainty, struggles stress and fun that you had on your journey to Colombia! You're so brave!

@sukibennett9078 Жыл бұрын

Hi!!! I’m from the UK currently travelling for the first time in South East Asia and just came across this video. Thank you for taking the time to film and put together this awesome footage. So encouraging to see you exploring the world so fearlessly, hoping to meet people like you along my journey!! Hearing you speak Spanish was just incredible, you sound amazing. Best of luck with everything😊

@edwingionzago 5 ай бұрын

Any one who travels alone to remote places have my utmost respect. It's easy navigation on Capital or major cities but to be alone travelling to such places is something. You are amazing.

@Mellow6996 Жыл бұрын

Please make more 30+ mins vloggs. This is amazing. Loving how you kept the fan from the previous video. Love your channel content 10/10 personality 12/10 😁

@xaivlys 8 ай бұрын

I know he's less noticed but the kind man who carrried your bag has such a great vibe to him 😩 I don't know him, but I already adore him 🥰 God bless him!

@carlosmarindiez4118 Жыл бұрын

! What an experience..! 3 days over the Amazon River!😃. when you said..! Que Confuso.! That killed it. 😀 it describes everything but at the end you can sense how important it is your knowledge of Spanish. 👌

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Many things in this vlog were muy confuso 😂

@paolosantiago3163 5 ай бұрын

Wow! Colombia 🇨🇴🇨🇴 and Peru are my Top 2 personal favorite South American countries that I love to try both visit and live in someday.

@01anilorac Жыл бұрын

You are awesome!! I’m a fellow Colombian but I have lived in Australia most of my life and I don’t think I could ever do this!! I love watching your videos, you have encouraged me to be more brave and travel on my own!

@andrewdavies9293 Жыл бұрын

Awesome i did this in 2010 went from Manaus to Iquitos.....freaking awesome

@meinekleineweltreise Жыл бұрын

I’ve done this 13 years ago. One of my most interesting travels I ever had, but also the most horrible trip ever. 4 days on the river packed like sardines, crazy. I’ve nothing but respect for you! Enjoy your travel! 👍

@carlosa.ortega Жыл бұрын

I’m glad things worked out for you at the Colombian Leticia airport because there is another English content creator (bald and bankrupt) that was just in the same area you are in this video and he had his passport stamped getting out of the boat in Santa Rosa Peru and after crossing the Amazon, he got the entry stamp for Colombia right at river bank. Good luck to the rest of your journey in Latin America. My apologies if people are not always helpful with you in Latin America

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

He had a very easy ride with it then 😅

@tobymayhew1437 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you’ve made it back to Colombia! Your videos travelling just before c*vid inspired me to go and now I’m heading over in less than a week to live there for 5 months as part of my uni year abroad! Hope you have a great time on your travels!

@ElisaAvigayil Жыл бұрын

I could never understand how so many backpackers through this region would travel between countries without bothering to get entry and exit stamps. I thought they were just goofy, inexperienced, or had poor Spanish. But I can see how confusing it can be if you're not insistent and assertive and you don't ask enough questions. I hope lots of backpackers watch your video and learn from it. Backpackers encounter the same issue all over the region when crossing by land or river between Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia.

@CF-lu9zg Жыл бұрын

What a great vlog, thank you for sharing! I learned something new today and got to experience 30 minutes of a different culture, all from my living room!

@KatyGosling Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It took me on a trip down memory lane from when I got to do fieldwork in Colombian Amazonas over a decade ago. I really hoped you'd spend more time exploring the area, Amacayacu National Park and the villages around Puerto Nariño are absolutely incredible.

@robertmuir1938 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see you in Colombia again , I’m Scottish from Inverness living in. Cali, have you thought about coming to Cali, Cali is a lot of fun with the salsa and the poeple are very warm and friendly, also quite cheap , there is lovely places to visit up in the mountains surrounding Cali,if you come to Cali please let me know, enjoy Colombia I’m sure you will I’ve been here 35 years and am not going anywhere, found my paradise on this earth. Take care.

@elena_a-2023 Жыл бұрын

What an adventure! I just love your openness and your incredible sense of adventure. You handle every situation with grace and a humble heart! I love this vlog (I am going to miss your Peru videos). Looking forward to the next.

@bjoerne.2527 Жыл бұрын

Did the same 12 years ago, it's a nice experience. But we got into a storm in the middle of the night, couldn't even see your hands in front of you. And life vests for only half of the people. One of my best travel experience. Thanks for your nice Video👍

@devab2895 Жыл бұрын

My mom and her family were raised in Peru and had many adventures in the jungle and river. We recently had a family reunion and now some of my aunts, uncles, and cousins want to take a 10-day journey on another route down the river and rent a whole boat for JUST them! To me, the idea in theory sounds great but I am NOT sure how well I could cope doing this! If I was young and in my twenties and as flexible as I used to be then maybe but good for you for being adventurous and brave enough to do this...thoroughly enjoyed this clip!! All the best and I look forward to your other videos! :)

@jessicamasters8712 Жыл бұрын

You are SO brave! Wow this is totally eye opening - what an incredible experience.

@slipperyjoker2659 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all of your adventures! I would love to visit Peru and south America at some point. Hope you continue to have an amazing trip!

@deemarie8647 Жыл бұрын

Oh my god everything about that journey gave me anxiety. And that’s why I go on holiday to Portugal (to the same place) every year and you are out there having BIG adventures. Good luck on all of our future travels and long may you make us the vlogs ❤

@zalegalizaciju434 8 ай бұрын

Oh tnx good i found this...i am going to do this next month...saludos from Croatia...😊

@Bryanvcarbino Жыл бұрын

I went to letiica last year. Ever since I went I’ve wanted to go back and take the slow boat up to Iquitos. This video helps me. I was told you can rent a private room on the slow boats also. My Spanish isn’t great so it will be a challenge for me. We went back to bogota then Cusco after leticia. Can’t wait to do the slow boat through. I’m going to subscribe and watch more of your videos. Thanks for sharing

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

What an adventure! I don't know why but I really want to experience this boat ride too haha. It just seems so far off the track 😄🤩

@janemaber5420 Жыл бұрын

I love your adventurous spirit. What an interesting trip. So many of the hostels you stay in are wonderful too. Happy travels

@juali222 Жыл бұрын

This is such a unique video. I enjoy them all but in this you really threw yourself into the what seems to me very real unfiltered Peruvian life

@ataglance556 Жыл бұрын

Christianne I love your dimples when you smile 🙂, I am having a bad day but KZfaq recommended your channel to me so I will follow for a while, ty for cheering me up, and hope you have lots of fun adventures 😊👋

@ahillvfr Жыл бұрын

What an adventure, not really knowing what is going on usually turns out to be the best type of adventure, loved columbine and Costa recca when I visited there several years ago now.

@2msvalkyrie529 4 ай бұрын

Another travel video which is basically a Selfie - with a couple of shots of the Amazon thrown in ....

@sabrina3838 Жыл бұрын

i would’ve had about 3 panic attacks and 7 anxiety attacks during this whole thing!! props to you! great adventure❤️

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Hahaha aww deffo no need to panic ☺️🥰

@marlenawwad5491 Жыл бұрын

No but like you're strong strong!!! haha I swear I showed this video to all my friends and family! I'm like so proud of you as if I'm your mom or something lol

@yiseniaabrahantes4229 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving your vlogs! I get to travel with you to these amazing places. Thank you for showing what the locals do. Loved the boat trip!

@jackdempsey8298 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to your your colombian trip bogota medellin a while back I decided to travel alone from Hertfordshire here I went to medelin pereira bogota cartagena and then barranquilla its made me a different person and would never of done it if I'd never followed you so thank you ❤️🙏

@riverstone0113 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on your language learning journey so far? I know you’ve shared various parts in prior videos but it would be nice to see the full story in one video. Thank you.

@billieayre Жыл бұрын

Amazing !! This just makes me want a new adventure even more !!

@rakotzy Жыл бұрын

loved your video blogs, if you ever have children I can imagine how much they will enjoy so much listening to all your adventures...

@Lisa-vz8gg Жыл бұрын

Loved this! What an adventure! I need you as a travel buddy. You had some hiccups but handled them like a pro and everything worked out with little stress. Would totally be a different scenario for me. But I also don’t know Spanish. Bathroom situation was a little concerning to me (especially with IBS)… but I’m intrigued and would kinda like to do this!

@cryptolife77 Жыл бұрын

Great expriences your going through in South America, Great series, showing us these beautiful places. Best Wishes Guapa

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@tanne2743 Жыл бұрын

I seen thus on my KZfaq home page so glad I clicked what a cool experience never seen anything like it

@pauliethenomad Жыл бұрын

I would love to join you on your trips! they look fun. Traveling on a cargo boat down the amazon river? what! :D

@KristaWasHere86 Жыл бұрын

what an epic adventure!

@chloedarragh_ 10 ай бұрын

What a journey!

@CroutonJoe 7 ай бұрын

Awesome and informative. Thank you for the video!

@Daydreameruk Жыл бұрын

Loved this vlog, your excitement has risen yet again.

@carlabottazzi Жыл бұрын

That stamp situation would drive me crazy lol great video once again!

@allanmegaw1900 Жыл бұрын

03:45 The old boy was getting his swerve on, he said "que bonita" jaja

@yayala1016 Жыл бұрын

You’re so adventurous, I love it!! I really enjoyed this vlog

@dennisspackman7147 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen a video of yours for quite awhile in my feed. Interesting route,thx

@cristinadiaz9129 Жыл бұрын

Loving this series! Although it made me so hungry to see you miss the breakfast on the boat. 😅 Poor thing. Cuídate mucho!

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Hahaha that was sad indeed 😅 I had my cookies though so it definitely could’ve been worse!

@user-bv5ux4nj2h Жыл бұрын

I watch your video and I am encouraged to go through Peru, Ecuador, Columbia. Then I check the government advisory site and chicken out. I am currently in Brazil and I think I am going to go straight to Panama on my way to California.

@WinslowLoaffe 26 күн бұрын

Love every moment sweetie the trip seems nice

@travelingcpachick Жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure! Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration

@raddadray7535 Жыл бұрын

Been there done that,back in the 1980s on one of those boats with a week of travelling.That was adventure as a then 22 year old.

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Would you like a medal?

@thmo_ Жыл бұрын

Apparently they renewed the promenade in Rodadero Santa Marta. I know you went to that area like two years ago, but if you'd get the chance to visit again, I'd love to see an updated guide or general vlog about Santa Marta, Taganga, etc.

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Oh cool! Hopefully I’ll get to visit again ☺️

@heikeherbert3683 Жыл бұрын

SO enjoyed this video, I wish I'd been there, too!!! I'm going to do this very trip next year, so thank you for the inspiration x

@heyyangiee Жыл бұрын

Christianne just wanna say am finally doing solo trip, inspired by you, have fun on your travels.

@lucy.loves.travel Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! You are so very brave.

@colombiana5337 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful airport in Leticia. You should have seen the old airport - there was no real security area and the bags were controlled by dogs only. ;) Buen viaje!

@thebenefactor6744 Жыл бұрын

Oh dear. This just gives me Heart of Darkness vibes. Who's in charge here? Ain't you?

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

In charge of what? The boat? That’s the captain my love. I’m not too sure what point you’re trying to make?

@thebenefactor6744 Жыл бұрын

Apocalypse Now.

@hollydavid69 Жыл бұрын

Christie great video! One of your best.

@thaifhai Жыл бұрын

what a journey, thank you for sharing

@seandesmond5560 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog wonderful Christie!!! 💖💖

@5bellaful Жыл бұрын

nice video did the same trip in 1994 iquitos to leticia / tabatinga brasil we had to be aware of Sendero Luminoso ( the shining path ) lots of military on the river at that time , yes get your stamps some people i knew got in trouble with $$$ fines trying to bypass things

@Jazzvibesicl Жыл бұрын

This is such an adventure! Wow! Ps omg your Spanish is amazing!

@janehughes581 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video showing the boat! We were thinking of doing something similar but I don't actually think I'd be able to cope, especially not eating meat.

@laurabatty312 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing adventure and super inspiring.

@kajnadams Жыл бұрын

Wow! So captivating! Bravo!

@katie9972 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos yet!

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️

@elvirawildmartin5308 Жыл бұрын

The two men behind you in minute 23 are too funny😂😂

@floridafireflow6708 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to Colombia in 2 weeks…. Oh this would be so fun to do!!!

@intersections420 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to visit cano cristales in Columbia. Did the trip other way around... spend a month in Peruvian and Columbian amazon jungle. Challenging but best time ever.

@marcoprolo1488 Жыл бұрын

OK, that's travelling.

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

😎

@treasuretom13 Жыл бұрын

New suber here love the Adventure! Be safe out there!🍀🍻

@MrTmiket0007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always! Please make sure you are surrounded with people that you know in Colombia and be super careful when you take out your camera, cellphone etc. Be safe and keep up with the awesome content 😁👍

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@JesusIsTheWay2024 Жыл бұрын

Spanish schedule is always an estimate not exact. 😂 as a stickler I suffer quite a lot with my family, but it keeps things spicy 😂

@bethmeredith Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video.

@onepointperspective Жыл бұрын

you inspire me so much 😭❤️

@angelc925 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video..

@TravelerHelena Жыл бұрын

I just found your vlog and I LOVE IT!

@BackpackingBananas Жыл бұрын

Thanks gal ❤️❤️❤️

@wbssigns Жыл бұрын

That was realy great, boat looked fun thanks

@dimitripapa2860 Жыл бұрын

I ve staying in the same hostel in January of 2012 .Saluds y suerte

@rosaglem1905 Жыл бұрын

You are an amazing human being; in my next life, I want to be just like you.

@fruityeva Жыл бұрын

Proud of you!😊🌞

@saracrois7637 Жыл бұрын

Discovering your channel with this video and I live in Colombia actually I am from Belgium. Anyway if you'd like to get to know the paramo of Sumapaz, very welcome 😆