Canoeing upriver during the dry season
Samuel Melim
For families, couples and solo travelers, take a look at what a typical trip to the Amazon could be. This is your opportunity to see one of the most beautiful locations in the Amazon and to comprehend the importance of this forest, in the most memorable way.
If you are looking for adventure, with safety and comfort, to enjoy the marvels of the Amazon, Cristalino Lodge offers wonderful experiences amid stunning scenery, with tours involving the options of walking, boating and canoeing. The combination of very diverse fauna, in different types of landscape, plus the beauty of the fully preserved River Cristalino, makes this destination a unique place for those who appreciate nature.
Open fire on the floating deck at dusk.
People who enjoy outdoor activities and are seeking a memorable experience in the Amazon will be enchanted with Cristalino Lodge. Physical activities vary from light to moderate and cater for ages ranging from 5 years old to active senior citizens.
Walking along different types of trails, passing through forests and uplands (sierras), canoeing, visiting the observation towers and being able to enjoy birds, butterflies, monkeys, plants and even the occasional large mammal. Activities usually begin early in the morning, especially when going to watch the sunrise from the top of a tower.
Visits to the Cristalino Lodge generally last at least 5 days (4 nights). There are tours in the morning and in the afternoon, always arranged in advance and led by the same guide who is responsible for your group.
Boarding at your point of origin and making any necessary stopovers, you will arrive at Alta Floresta, in the state of Mato Grosso.
As with any nature trip, at the Cristalino Lodge we wake up early to enjoy the cooler forest temperature and the beauty of the sunrise over the Amazon.
Your guide will suggest an itinerary, with two tours a day: one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Trails in the forest and the sierras, canoeing, boat trips on the River Teles Pires and watching the sunrise and sunset from an observation tower are just some of the experiences that await you here.
On your final morning you can perform one last activity, before checking out. Then there is the inverse transfer, by boat and road, to the airport. Snacks will be provided for your return journey. Check your flight departure time.
Enormous jungle foliage along on of the Cristalino trails.
The duration of your stay is up to you, but to make the most of your experience, with plenty of time to relax on the floating deck, we recommend at least a 4-5 night visit.
If you are a digital nomad and want to bring your computer with you for a longer stay, you are most welcome. The Wi-Fi signal in the hotel accommodations and installations is excellent .
