Amazon Jungle Lodge Brazil (5 days) – Amazon Rainforest Experience

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Important things you should know before booking!

Important information

• Before booking any product, check the risks involved, what’s included, the necessary equipment and the FAQ. If doubts arise, contact us.
• When booking any tour, the tourist attests knowledge to the natural risk inherent in ecotourism and adventure activities as well as the activities risks. If you wish to understand more about the risks involved, contact us.
• The excessive ingestion of alcoholic beverages or the use of drugs, as well as the carrying of weapons of any kind, before or during activities, is not allowed under penalty of exclusion of the participant.
• The itinerary and the order of the tours can be changed due to the weather and/or adverse conditions inherent to the practice of ecotourism and adventure tourism.

What are the vaccines needed?

• Yellow fever is the only mandatory vaccine to enter Brazil, please check you country vaccine requirements.
• We recommend Hepatitis B vaccine and the globally recommended vaccines: MMR (measles, rubella and mumps), DT (diphtheria and tetanus), polio, influenza and meningitis.

Do I need Visa?

• Although most of the tourists can rely on fast and easy electronic e-Visas, depending on your country of origin a standard Visa can be required to enter Brazil.
• Please make sure to verify the requirements before you travel for this is a responsibility of the tourist.

FAQ Amazon Jungle Lodge Brazil

How do I get there?

There are international flights direct to Manaus and a lot of national flights from all the main cities in Brazil. The airport in Manaus is MAO and has quite a standard infrastructure for such a remote place.

Is there transfer service?

Yes. In Manaus there is receptive service from the airport to the hotel.

Is it safe?

Manaus is the capital of the Amazon and as a big city it has problems as any other big city in the world. However, there is no need to be afraid. Just keep your belongings with you and pay attention to your bags and everything is should be fine.

What ages is it suitable?

The journey to the Amazon Jungle Lodge is suitable to people of any age. As long as you don’t have mobility problems, such a case that we do not recommend this adventure, you will fully enjoy.

What’s the physical effort involved?

Some of the activities in this package involve physical effort, such as hiking in the jungle, mainly due to the humidity of the place. However, it is not very demanding.

Do I have to do any training?

No need to be expert in canoeing nor in jungle survival. Afterall you’ll experience some of the knowledge of the locals regarding survival techniques.

Any wildlife risks?

Yes. You will be inside the jungle and there are wild and poison animals around. Although they are wild, they do not wish to start a war with you. So just keep a safe distance and strictly follow the instructions of the activity leader. Wildlife is the highest level risk event in this adventure.

Where do we sleep?

The Jungle Lodge facility is very rustic and do not rely on comfort technology. However, it is cozy and has mosquito net protection on the windows and bed. Plus, as it is deep in the jungle, small animals and insects may eventually gain access to the room. If this is the case, there is no need to desperate. Just ask for anybody from the staff to help you out and they will return the animal to the nature safely.

How’s the bathroom facilities?

There are suites with private bathroom and rooms with shared bathrooms. Both are cleaned regularly. Hot water is available.

What do we eat?

The region is rich in fresh water fish, which is consumed by the majority of the local population. However chicken and beef are commonly available. Vegetables and roots like manioc are also very common, served in many different local preparation methods. For the more adventurous, exotic fish like Piranha can be tried out as well as many different insects.

Do I have to bring cash?

Yes. It will be difficult to use credit cards around. The indigenous villages and the fisherman villages will have handcrafted souvenirs at your disposal but they will most likely take only cash. Some of the facilities will help you out, allowing to pay everything when you return to Manaus, but it’s advisable to bring cash with you. Consider an ammount sufficient for snacks, drinks, souvenirs and gratuities.

Will my cell phone work?

In Manaus only. No mobile network signal while in the jungle.

Are there any wi-fi spots?

In Manaus only. No internet signal while in the jungle.

What are the luggage restrictions?

For the boat transfers, we would recommend you to take only the necessary to make sure not to exceed the maximum weight of the boat. Extra luggage may be allocated at the office in Manaus. Please consider the airline luggage restricions!

Any packing tips?

Backpacking packs are recommended for comfort but any kind of luggage should be fine.

Who will I be travelling with?

This package has daily departures and is not private , so there might be other tourists travelling with you.