Manaus, Brazil

Jungle Survival Trek

Learn the Ancient Survival Techniques of the Rain Forest Join a local guide for a jungle trek that will teach you the many ways in which the rain forest sustains life. Board your river boat and cruise along the Rio Negro, admiring the scenery along the way. Disembark your boat at Guedes Lake and meet your local forest expert for a briefing before you begin your walk. Your guide will point out some of the most beautiful stretches of the Amazon. Learn how to identify trees that produce nutrient-rich fruits and nuts like açaí berries, passion fruit and Brazil nuts, and plants whose leaves and roots have medicinal properties. Your guide will also point out which vegetation to avoid, help you find sources of clean water and show you how to build small animal traps. Discover new survival techniques and learn to build a shelter using forest materials. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.