Mamori Survival Tour 6 Days of Nature and Adventure Brazil | Amazon
This package is for adventurous travelers who will be taking part in all activities. The adventure will begin at the Amazon Turtle Lodge in a motorized canoe with your English-speaking guide. During the survival tour you will bring some food along and have to build your own shelter using wood, twigs, and straw. The activities take place in a region that has an ecosystem of lowlands (varzea), highlands (terra firme), flooded forest (igapo), and small channels (igarapes) that are perfect for paddling in canoes and observing wildlife.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Your Amazon Lodge
Included: Transfer with a Stop at the "Meeting of the Waters" (in-group, 3.5h) | Boat Excursion (in-group) | Lunch, Dinner
This morning you will be picked up for your land and river transfer to Amazon Turtle Lodge, which is an interesting experience in itself. During the transfer you will cross the “Meeting of the Waters,” possibly see dolphins and giant water lilies, and gain first impressions of the immensity of the Amazon Rainforest.
At around midday you will reach the lodge by boat and lunch will be served, consisting of fresh water fish, beef, chicken, salads, and exotic fruits from the Amazon. After lunch, you will go on a motorized canoe trip with your English-speaking guide that will allow you to get to know the area better. With some luck you might be able to observe exotic birds and other animals such as monkeys, sloths, and snakes. At night you will enjoy a tasty dinner at the lodge's restaurant.
[i]Overnight: Amazon Turtle Lodge, Bungalow comfort
Day 2: Off to the Campsite
Included: Survival Tour (private) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will leave the Amazon Turtle Lodge with your specialized English-speaking guide in a motorized canoe and head to the Tracaja Lake. You will build a “tapira”, a house made of wood and straw from the Babacu tree, and your bed for the next 3 nights will be a hammock with a mosquito net. The camp is situated near the river, making it easier for all the exciting activities planned, as it is the only way of transport in the area. For lunch, fresh fish will be roasted over an open fire.
After lunch, you will continue to explore by canoe to get to know the authentic and unspoiled Amazon. Afterwards you will have dinner then go out and listen to the sounds of the jungle.
Overnight: Jungle Camp, Hammock with mosquito net
Day 3: Early Rise
Included: Survival Tour (private) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the jungle, days start early. At 5:30 a.m. you will wake up to watch the sunrise and hear and see the birds. After breakfast you will go on a jungle trek to learn how to survive in the rainforest and about the fauna and biodiversity. Whenever there is a chance, the guide will try to spot wildlife in their natural habitat for you to see. After lunch and during the afternoon you will go fishing, head back to camp, enjoy dinner, and head out on a night tour to see nocturnal animals.
Overnight: Jungle Camp, Hammock with mosquito net
Day 4: Jungle Hike
Included: Survival Tour (private) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you will go on an adventurous jungle hike, where you will hopefully be able to see animals and the stunning flora. Use this tour to take a lot of beautiful pictures of your Amazon experience. Afterwards you will return to the camp, go swimming in the rivers, have dinner, and spend another night in your hammock.
Overnight: Jungle Camp, Hammock with mosquito net
Day 5: Canoeing and Return to the Lodge
Included: Survival Tour (private) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The day will start with breakfast followed by a canoe trip, on which you will be able to paddle in the small channels (igarapes). During the canoe trip there will be a chance to see dolphins, monkeys, iguanas, snakes, and maybe a sloth. In the afternoon you will head back to Turtle Lodge to enjoy your private bungalow and the buffet dinner at the restaurant. After this survival experience, you should reward yourself with a caipirinha and listen to the sounds of the jungle.
[i]Overnight: Amazon Turtle Lodge, Bungalow comfort
Day 6: Free Morning and Return to Civilization
Included: Transfer (in-group) | Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast you will have a free morning for some leisure time. If available, you can take a canoe for some paddling on the lake in front of the lodge or go on a final hike on the lodge's trail. Afterwards you will have lunch and head back to Manaus.
Included
- All transfers detailed above
- 1 lodge excursion (in-group with an English-speaking guide)
- 4-day survival tour (with a private English-speaking guide)
- 2 nights at Amazon Turtle Lodge, Bungalow comfort
- 3 nights in a Jungle Camp, Hammock with mosquito net
- 5 breakfasts + 6 lunches + 5 dinners
Not included are airfare, insurance, beverages, meals not indicated in the itinerary, tips, and personal expenses.
Info
- All excursions and transfers will be done in small groups with other guests. The limit for baggage is 33 lbs (15 kg) per person. Excess baggage can be stored in Manaus at the lodge’s office or at your hotel.
- The itinerary can be adjusted according to weather conditions. The order of excursions can change and animal sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Credit cards are not accepted at the lodge. Please bring some cash for additional expenses at the bar and restaurant.
Items to Bring
- Large backpack for your equipment. Additionally, there must be space for a hammock (7x5.9 feet) (220x180 cm) and a mosquito net which will be provided. Weight: 4.4 lbs (2 kg).
- Small backpack for day trips (ca. 20-35 liters)
- T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts that dry quickly (avoid dark-colored clothing as it attracts mosquitoes)
- Camouflage clothing (for observing animals)
- Long pants that dry quickly
- A minimum of 2 pairs of socks that dry quickly
- Hiking shoes (ankle high) or army boots
- Knife
- Water bottle(s)
- Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste
- Hat, sunglasses
- Belt
- Flip flops or sandals
- Swim trunks/swim suit
- Towel
- Rain coat or poncho
- Flashlight
- Binoculars and camera
- Waterproof pack (for important documents)
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Rope (optional)
- Water purification tablets (optional)
- Medication and a first-aid kit
Please avoid dark-colored clothing as it attracts mosquitoes. Camouflage clothing is ideal for wildlife observation in the Amazon.
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