This trip is designed for all ages and developed for people interested in learning about Amazon flora and fauna.  You’ll also experience a great variety of species living in the biggest continuous rainforest of the planet. Alta Floresta is considered by many ornithologists as one of the most diverse destinations for bird watching in the entire Amazon. With a bird list of 570+ species and new species found every year, the region of Alta Floresta and Cristalino River Basin have been visited by leading ornithologists and birders from all over the world.

Due to the barrier effect of rivers like the Madera, Xingu and Teles Pires which inhibit the dispersion of some species, the Cristalino Reserve has a high incidence of rare species. Different soil types from the drainages of the
White water (Rio Teles Pires) and the Black water (Rio Cristalino) enhance the overall diversity of flora and fauna. Clients can choose from a set of trails with different habitats, go by boat on the river in search of wildlife or they can relax in the Lodge clearing where many species of toucan, macaw, parrots, cotinga, barbet, trogon, and other frugivores visit the Cecropia trees for their tasty fruit.

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 through 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 camin 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)

How To Get There:

The town of Alta Floresta is reachable by plane from Cuiabá. There is a daily TRIP Airline flight to and from Alta Floresta (duration 2 hrs). From Alta Floresta the access to the Cristalino Jungle Lodge is by a well maintained dirt road and 30 min. by boat.

Amazonian Jungle Exploration at Cristalino Lodge
Trip length	4 days/3 nights
Departs	Daily
2008 Per person cost	November-May, 2008  $497.00 June-October,   2008  $636.00
Single supplement	On request
Prices based on two people sharing a standard bungalow. Private departures available on request. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed. Price does NOT include other domestic flights within Brazil or international flights.

Staying on in Brazil? Whether your interest is wildlife or culture, in a short extension tour you can experience more of the rich living heritage of this vibrant country. And for the adventurous wildlife enthusiast, why not visit Hyacinth Camps? We can even arrange hotels and transportation.