Amazon Tree Tops - Conservation & Adventure - Conservation & Adventure

Amazon Tree Tops -
                      Conservation & Adventure
Venture into the jungle’s life - with a bird’s eye view of the rainforest! Make lasting memories
tree climbing, tracking monkeys, observing river dolphins in the wild; enjoy cultural encounters
and learn how indigenous peoples’ past and present have sustained their Amazon lifestyle and
make a traditional indigenous craft to take home on this exclusive adventure as you explore the
Amazon’s tropical wild side.

In a secluded jungle lodge tucked into the rainforest, this rare ecotourism adventure reveals
less-discovered regions of this globally-acclaimed nature travel hotspot. We hike amid incredible
biodiversity, keeping watch for myriad wildlife and tropical birds in the forest. We also learn
about the land and its people, tour a tropical fruit orchard and learn about the specific
challenges of agriculture in the jungle, and discover how local conservation efforts are
protecting untouched landscapes and wild creatures. The Amazon is full of wonders and
brimming with surprises—discover them as we explore a range of diverse habitats off the
standard tourist track.

• Stay at a secluded ecolodge in one of the Amazon’s most tucked-away natural settings,
where intimacy, hospitality and local ambience prevail, away from crowds
• Within the misty heights of the Amazon Emotions Reserve, search for the resplendent toucan,
  hummingbirds, parrots, other tropical birds, and monkeys on nature trails and a canopy climb
• Have the rare chance to sleep in the jungle, practicing basic survival skills with your guide
• Learn about jaguar conservation and wild plants used for medicine, food, and tools

Itinerary

Day 1 – Nov 2, 2018 – Arrive in Manaus, Amazonas
Arrive in Manaus and transfer to our partner hotel, the Villa Amazônia. Meet for an orientation
dinner a few steps from there at 8pm at a local restaurant with our journey leaders. Overnight at
hotel. If you, or someone in your party, has a food allergy or dietary restriction, please alert your
server when dining, and ask to speak to our leaders so we can accommodate your needs.
Check-in at the Villa Amazônia Hotel: 2:00PM | No early checkin allowed.
(Day 1: D)

Day 2 – Nov 3, 2018 – Depart from Manaus
Morning Experience, River Trip: Indigenous Community Visit

After breakfast, you will be met at the lobby of the hotel at 8:00 a.m. by your journey guides .
You will be transferred by a short van ride to the boat ramp where our charming river houseboat
Ecoboat awaits.

A few decades ago, a contingent of the Tucano tribe founded a settlement just 12 miles (20km)
from Manaus in an tribe known as the Tucano. These people—whose ancestral home runs
about 1,375 kilometers in length in the dense remote jungle of northwestern Brazil—migrated to
the banks of the Uaupés River and its tributaries in the hopes of finding a better life as
subsistence farmers and fishermen. As the years went by, the Tucano began benefiting from
travelers who were curious to see their ancient traditions, but have shied away from mass
tourism.

Amazon Emotions maintains a close relationship and the Tucano graciously open their home to
share with us their ancestors’ traditions. Though they currently live only a short distance from a
booming metropolis with modern luxuries such as cellphones and satellite TV, the tribe does
their best to preserve their culture in spite of global modernization. Lunch onboard. River boat
trip: 7/8 hours

Afternoon Experience, Arrival and Accommodation at Amazon Emotions

At 4:00 p.m. you will be transferred by van to the Amazon Emotions headquarters – 667 acres
of natural rainforest within the environmental protection area of Cave of the Maruaga and
located at Km 144 of the highway BR 174 (direction Manaus-Boa Vista), in the township of
Presidente Figueiredo (the same road that leads to Venezuela). It’s about a two-hour drive with
a short stop in the small town of Presidente Figueiredo. Along the journey, the vegetation
changes from colonized deforested areas to virgin rainforest. You arrive to a warm welcome at
the Amazon Emotions Jungle Lodge. Meet for an orientation snack with our team and start to
settle in. (Day 2: B, L, D)

The lodge, tucked deep within the rainforest, is owned and operated by a family as a venture
that allows them to share the wonders of the Amazon with visitors while preserving the
environment.

Day 3 – Nov 4, 2018 – Amazon Emotions Jungle Lodge

Morning Experience, Edible Forest Gardening

After breakfast, we will head over to the garden for our “Edible Forest Gardening Experience”.
This trail starts at the side of the main road, across areas where the forest is regenerating and
there are large patches of pristine forest. For this reason this trail is ideal to show the ecological
succession processes and the importance of forest conservation for the Amazon region. In the
Garden we consciously apply the principles of ecology to the design of home-scale gardens that
mimic forest ecosystem structure and function for our food production systems. Learn how the
locals use the plants and fruits of the jungle on this cultural excursion.

To spend more time in the jungle, we serve only two main meals: breakfast and a lunch or
dinner. We are happy to provide snacks in between those meals and fresh fruit is always
available for your convenience at no additional cost. Not to worry: you and your group will not go
hungry!

Edible Forest Gardening: 1 hour

Afternoon and Evening Experience, Rainforest Exploration

Venture out into the jungle with your guide for a great opportunity to spot unusual insects and
animals. You and your guide have the afternoon to explore the jungle, and the focus here is on
living in the wilderness. In the jungle you will set up your own hammock camp; this will be your
home until the next day! Then your training begins. We will take you through all the skills you
need to find water, make shelter, light a fire and procure food. The jungle base camp provides
basic accommodations within the native environment – perfect for a night of ephemeral rain
forest camping; open to the fresh air and natural forest sounds, allowing for an authentic and
intimate rain forest experience. The base camp has a stream of freshwater. Learn to slow down
and tune in your senses and become an active part of the local ecology. Beneath a starry sky
you’ll enjoy the evening’s open campfire for dinner, where guests congregate and chat over the
day’s events.

Our hope is to plant seeds of appreciation and awareness that will help protect these
endangered environments. You are invited to enjoy a dinner with our team before heading off to
a good night’s sleep.

(Day 3: B, BL, D)

Day 4 – Nov 5, 2018 – Amazon Emotions Jungle Lodge

Morning Experience, Relax and Recharge

Rise and shine in the jungle, be ready to walk back to the lodge for around 40-min and enjoy
your breakfast. Enjoy a half-day off to spend the time doing whatever you feel like - no more, no
less. You can spend the morning reading on our veranda, honing your skills in our open kitchen
cooking traditional meals, or independent exploring around the lodge.

Afternoon Experience, Recreational Tree Climbing

Prepare for an exciting tree climbing adventure! From our lodge you will embark on a 20-min
guided walk along a trail that meanders underneath the Amazon rainforest’s thick canopy. Our
tree climbing adventure begins with an Angelim Tree (Dinizia excelsa), around 200 feet tall,
specially selected for your adventure. You receive thorough instructions in tree climbing
techniques, and your guide will be alongside you as you ascend into the canopy. Once high up
in the tree, there will be a canvas hammock waiting for you to rest, relax and observe Amazon
nature life from a bird’s eye view. Ahhh… we call this Tree Time! The canvas hammock is safely

and securely tied to the tree and your safety rope remains locked and secured, permitting you to
relax and enjoy your experience in this marvelous tree top canopy.

The forest is transformed completely at dusk, the sounds and smells are intensified and other
senses are awakened. On this experience, unlike others, our guests find the beauty in the small
details, the croaking of frogs or the hum of insects. And if you turn off your flashlight you can
observe the sparkling of fireflies in the woods, or hear the flutter of bats – and if you look
carefully to the ground, in the right conditions you might see the faint glow of bioluminescent
fungi surrounding you. When you turn on the lights again you can see the reflection of hundreds
of tiny eyes of insects all around. As we come down from the tree and continue our way to the
lodge you can hear the call of cicadas, owls and other night birds. No doubt, this is an
overwhelming emotional experience for many! Enjoy your evening dinner at our jungle lodge,
learn more about the family’s efforts to preserve the land and the traditions of the local people.
(Day 4: B, BL, D)
Tree Climbing: 5 hours

Day 5 – Nov 6, 2018 – Return to Manaus / River Trip: Meeting of Waters

From here, we depart the lodge at 8:00 am, arriving in Manaus at around 10:00am.

After breakfast, you will be transferred by van from the jungle lodge to the boat ramp where our
speedboat awaits.

Arrive at the Meeting of Waters, the confluence between the dark (blackwater) Rio Negro and
the pale sandy-colored (whitewater) Amazon River or Rio Solimões, as the upper section of the
Amazon is known in Brazil upriver of this confluence. For 6 km (3.7 mi) the two rivers waters run
side by side without mixing. Be ready to observe river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) in the wild and
also many birds of the region. Lunch on board and return to Manaus.

Goodbye dinner in Manaus and after we will drive you to the airport to catch your flight to
Campo Grande. This is the end of our services but we hope to see you again soon!
Recommended time for your departing flight time is at 1:00 am on November 7.
(Day 5: B, BL, D)

Itinerary Difficulty Rating: Easy active (2)

This trip is rated easy active, with an average of 1-3 miles per day with daily ascents and
descents. Walking in the heat and humidity of the tropics can make the walks more challenging
than expected, and the terrain is very diverse and very different than walking on pavement.
Footing is often uneven with slippery roots through rainforest. The daily walks are flexible
according to the changing weather patterns and seasonal differences of the regions visited. The
pace on this experience is leisurely to allow time for optimal wildlife viewing.

Tree Climbing Knowledge and Group Training

No prior climbing experience is necessary for this journey. Ascending the tree is comparable to
hiking a steep trail with a day pack. Our expert guides outfit you in specially designed tree
climbing harnesses appropriately adjusted for your personal size. When the climb takes place,
our guides will provide adequate training of members during the initial phase of the journey.
Before you embark on an experience with us, we ask about your medical information. From this
point, Tropical Tree Climbing team evaluates how to give each customer the best experience
and help them enjoy the canopy climbs as much as possible.

Itinerary Modifications

The weather in Amazon is unpredictable. We reserve the right to change the order of the days
in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide and based on safety/weather operational
considerations.

Arriving and Departing Manaus

The journey starts with pick-ups and ends with drop-offs in the city of Manaus, capital of the
State of Amazonas, Brazil.

November, 2, 2018 - Arrive in Manaus (MAO), Amazonas, Brazil by 6:00pm.
November 7, 2018 - Manaus (MAO), Amazonas to Campo Grande (CGR), MS - depart Manaus
at 1:00 am.
November 10 - Depart Campo Grande (CGR) anytime.

Group size: 4 Minimum - 7 Maximum

Non-hosted Delegate Price: BRL R$3.500,00 per person
Reservations:

To confirm reservations, all participants are required to fill a Confidential Medical Questionnaire
(attached file). Please fill out this form that scan/email to tropicaltreeclimbing@gmail.com.

Non-hosted delegates: Payment must be made with a credit card by PayPal, with charges of the
entire tour cost when we confirm the trip with you.

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Inclusions

3 Nights at the Amazon Emotions Jungle Lodge based on double or triple occupancy;
1 Night at the Villa Amazônia Hotel in Manaus based on double or triple occupancy;
Half-day trip at the river onboard the Amazon Ecoboat;
Half-day trip at the river onboard the Amazon Ecoadventures speedboat;
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French speaking specialist guide;
Meals: Day 1: D / Day 2: B, L, D / Day 3 to 4: B, L, D / Day 5: B;
B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

All ground transfers as indicated in the itinerary;
Drinking water and juices;
Entrance fees;
Standard wine, beer or caipirinha included with dinners during your stay at the Amazon
Emotions Jungle Lodge;
Basic equipment for the excursion.

Exclusions

Flight tickets and local airport taxes;
Insurances (it’s mandatory that you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip);
Activities
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages during the river trips and at the hotel in Manaus;
Accommodations and transfers not listed in the itinerary;
Photo equipment and binoculars – please bring your own;
Voluntary tipping of guides and staff;
Personal nature items (laundry, souvenirs, etc.);
Any costs arising from unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, flight
cancellations, lost baggage or any other.

Amazon Emotions Accommodation

Situated deep within a private rain forest conservation area, this jungle lodge is owned and run
by a family for whom nature conservation is a way of life and constructed using natural materials
and designs, inspired by the traditional house in the Amazon and it’s situated on 667 acres of
natural rainforest within the environmental protection area of Cave of the Maruaga.

The lodge offers 3 rooms (two bedrooms with en suite bathroom and one bedroom with shared
bathroom) designed to accommodate up 7 people per night, a bright and airy sitting veranda,
dining room area, a wood fire kitchen and oven, and a fridge-freezer.

The idea is to have fun and to feel at home. Impeccable service and a staff eager to deliver an
awesome experience for visitors, makes our lodge an oasis of simplicity and comfort within the
remote infrastructure. The lodge’s beauty is in its minimalist style, ideal for a family or a small
group of friends who want a little privacy and independence during their stay in the Amazon
rainforest. Link to Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/cXTx9Zz26Cx

Group Accommodation

Guests sleep in gender-segregated rooms with roommates in a double or triple-occupancy, and
have access to ensuite and shared bathrooms with cold-water showers.

Meals / Home-Style Cuisine

Amazon Emotions generates approximately 50-70% of food for us and guests onsite. We avoid
purchasing processed foods of any kind. Our breads contain gluten, but we are always able to

make special gluten-free preparations when requested. We offer self-serve breakfast, snacks
and dinner, with meals prepared by a local cook. The kitchen is on a raised and open platform,
fully equipped with a wood stove and oven. We harvest fresh vegetables and fruits by hand, all
within walking distance of our kitchen.
The processing that occurs between our farm and kitchen is minimal, but the attention to detail
is extensive and ensures freshness and quality.
It also greatly reduces waste. Just peek into our kitchen. It’s easy, as the open layout invites you
to watch us work!

What to Bring

A Daypack – a small bag which you can access during the day and carry items like your:
• Lightweight and breathable, wash-and-wear long pants; synthetic materials are best as cotton
stays wet; zip-off pants are suggested for maximum comfort.
• T-shirts, shorts, bathing suit and hat.
• Insect repellent and sunblock.
• Waterproof hiking boots or sturdy shoes and sandals or flip flops.
• Water bottle or canteen (equivalent of one liter). Filtered mineral water will be provided daily to
refill your personal water reservoirs.

Small Groups Mean the Best Experience

For a most intimate family-based Amazon experience, our journeys accommodate smaller
groups with a maximum of 7 guests each for all our excursions who are cared by our
professional crew.

Insurance

We strongly recommend that all guests have, at minimum, medical evacuation insurance for our
journey. While this is not required, we make this strong suggestion in the interest of our guests'
safety. We recommend that your chosen independent insurance plan includes at least $250,000
in medical evacuation coverage. To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while
you travel, we also strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may
cover everything from medical treatment to trip cancellations and delays and lost luggage.

Terms and Conditions
• Booking cancellations or changes requested up to 15 days prior to check-in are not charged,
pre-payment is refunded, discounting bank charges and taxes;
• Booking cancellations or changes requested less than 15 days prior to the check-in date are
considered no-show and charged 100% of the total package;
• Changes requested during the stay in the lodge that imply reduction in the number of nights,
will not be refunded;
• Reservation changes requested less than 15 days before check-in will be analyzed case by
case, subject to the rules applied in the cancellation policy.

No refunds will be provided for any unused portion of a tour once the tour begins, including if
you leave a tour for any reason or must be removed from a tour. There are no exceptions to this
cancellation and refund policy, including for reasons related to weather, terrorism, civil strife,
personal, family or medical emergencies or any other circumstances beyond our control. For
this reason, we strongly encourage you to purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance.