Visiting a Wild Monkey Conservation Center (private tour)
Weβll set out on a boat to visit the facilities for rehabilitation and re-introduction of wild animals into their habitats (known as "the Monkey Forest"). This center was created in 1991, with the intention of receiving animals confiscated from illegal commerce. In this center, the animals are evaluated and taken care of by a team of veterinary doctors and biologists.
One of the species mostly present at the site is the βmacaco barrigudoβ (woolly monkey), which has a protected status as a result of abuse by illegal traders and their slow reproductive rate. Youβll also see wild monkeys, that come out every day for food, and maybe even some resident monkeys that live in the center, for rehabilitation purposes.
This is a 40 minutes private tour. The tour is not always available, because the reserve is sometimes depleted when monkeys are readapted to the wild.
Hands–on Survival Techniques, Trekking and Sleepover in the Thick of the Amazon Rainforest (private tour)
Get ready for a most adventurous afternoon and sleepover in the thick of the Amazon rainforest! Weβll spend an entire afternoon in the jungle, hiking and learning a wealth of hands–on jungle survival techniques from a team of former members of the Brazilian Military, specialized in jungle rescue operations. Our trained professional team leaders will take us on a hiking tour and will introduce us to jungle survival techniques, such as obtaining drinking water, making fire, differentiating edible plant species, setting up traps, building a shelter, and the Amazonian βpeconhaβ technique to gather fruit from high up on trees.
For dinner weβll make a genuine Amazonian barbecue served with sides and fruits.
Our nightβs rest will be on hammocks tied between trees, with canopies to protect ourselves in case of rain.
This is a private tour for people of all ages (5 and up) and itβs designed to be safe and easygoing. The total hiking distance is normally around 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) but can be adapted to as little as 1200 feet (400 meters) or even less for guests with limited mobility. The tour, in sum, is designed for almost everyone and, although it is adventurous and exciting, it is certainly not challenging.
This tour includes dinner with non-alcoholic beverages (starts in the afternoon and ends the following morning).
Note: we’ve had guests of all ages (up to 81 years old!) do this tour with great enjoyment, and we highly recommend this experience. It can be done as easy as you prefer, and you can let your guides know on that very day. Also, you can choose not to sleep over on the hammocks, returning to the lodge after the jungle barbecue dinner.
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