Easy programs, for all ages, developed for people interested in learning about the Amazon flora and fauna and also about the ecological relations among the great variety of species living in the biggest continuous rainforest of the planet.
BRAZIL NUT PACKAGE 4D/3N
Day 1 Alta Floresta - Cristalino Jungle Lodge
On arrival, welcome drink at the Floresta Amazônica Hotel, followed with the transfer in van and boat to the Cristalino lodge. Dinner and after that a slide show about the lodge and region will be presented. Overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (D)
Day 2 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
After breakfast hiking throug the Amazon forest with explanations of the guide about the unique flora & fauna. Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch another hike or a ropes and abseiling course on the "rocky" trail (the ropes and abseiling course is optional). Dinner by campfire. Night alligator spotting.
Overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Early wake up to observe the wakening of the Forest around the lodge. Breakfast. Motorboat ride upstream the river with a stop for hiking on the Brazil Nut Trail. Return in canoes or motorboat. Swimming and wildlife viewing on the way. Lunch. In the afternoon a motorboat ride upstream the river. Hiking the Sierra trail to watch the sunset Dinner and overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Cristalino Jungle Lodge - Alta Floresta
After breakfast transfer to Alta Floresta and departure for the domestic flight back. (B)
GIANT OTTER PACKAGE 5D/4N
Day 1 Alta Floresta - Cristalino Jungle Lodge
On arrival, welcome drink at the Floresta Amazônica Hotel, followed with the transfer in van and boat to the Cristalino lodge. Dinner and after that a slide show about the lodge and region will be presented. Overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (D)
Day 2 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
After breakfast hiking throug the Amazon forest with explanations of the guide about the unique flora & fauna. Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch another hike or a ropes and abseiling course on the "rocky" trail (the ropes and abseiling course is optional). Dinner by campfire. Night alligator spotting.
Overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Early wake up to observe the wakening of the Forest around the lodge. Breakfast. Motorboat ride upstream the river with a stop for hiking on the Brazil Nut Trail. Return in canoes or motorboat. Swimming and wildlife viewing on the way. Lunch. In the afternoon a motorboat ride upstream the river. Hiking the Sierra trail to watch the sunset Dinner and overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Breakfast. Free day to undertake your own activities: piranha fishing, swimming, canoeing or crafts workshop.
After lunch down to Teles Pires river in the late afternoon to watch the sunset by canoe or motor boat.
Option: a)dinner by the lodge with piranha soup, or
b)transfer to Floresta Amazônica Hotel. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Cristalino Jungle Lodge - Alta Floresta
a)After breakfast transfer to Alta Floresta and departure for the domestic flight back.
b)Breakfast. Walk on the Primate trail walk at the back of the Hotel or a visit to the Crafts House; departure.
(B)
HOATZIN PACKAGE 6D/5N
Day 1 Alta Floresta - Cristalino Jungle Lodge
On arrival, welcome drink at the Floresta Amazônica Hotel, followed with the transfer in van and boat to the Cristalino lodge. Dinner and after that a slide show about the lodge and region will be presented. Overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (D)
Day 2 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
After breakfast hiking throug the Amazon forest with explanations of the guide about the unique flora & fauna. Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch another hike or a ropes and abseiling course on the "rocky" trail (the ropes and abseiling course is optional). Dinner by campfire. Night alligator spotting. Overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Early wake up to observe the wakening of the Forest around the lodge. Breakfast. Motorboat ride upstream the river with a stop for hiking on the Brazil Nut Trail. Return in canoes or motorboat. Swimming and wildlife viewing on the way. Lunch. In the afternoon a motorboat ride upstream the river. Hiking the Sierra trail to watch the sunset. Dinner and overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
After breakfast we head out, by boat, up river to see the Hoatzin (a pre-historic bird). Stop by beaches to swim. After lunch Fishing for piranhas. Free time in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Cristalino Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Breakfast. Free day to undertake your own activities: piranha fishing, swimming, canoeing or crafts workshop.
After lunch down to Teles Pires river in the late afternoon to watch the sunset by canoe or motor boat.
Option: a)dinner by the lodge with piranha soup, or
b)transfer to Floresta Amazônica Hotel. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Cristalino Jungle Lodge - Alta Floresta
a)After breakfast transfer to Alta Floresta and departure for the domestic flight back.
b)Breakfast. Walk on the Primate trail walk at the back of the Hotel or a visit to the Crafts House; departure.
(B)
Packages mentioned above include:
-Overnights as mentioned in the program
-Transfer in & out
-Full board during whole trip
-All activities as mentioned in the program
-local guide and bilingual naturalist guide
-WILDLIFE PRESERVATION FEE : US$ 25 per pax
This amount will be added to the package in order to support the CRISTALINO ECOLOGICAL FOUNDATION .
What to bring:
General items: Binoculars / Hat or cap / Sun glasses / sunblock / insect repellent / camera (bring extra batteries)/ high-speed Films, 400 iso, 800 iso (to photograph inside of the forest) and normal film / Flash light / Cigarettes, if you are a smoker / Personal medicines.
Clothes: swimming suit / long sleeve shirts / T-shirts / sweater / long pants / Shorts / good hiking boots / Tennis / Sandals / socks
The Lodge mini shop: Some basic items are available for sale such as: insect repellent, normal filmes (100 iso), batteries, sunblock, t-shirts, caps, and personal hygienic items
