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Jungle adventure
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Alta Floresta
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Alta Floresta
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Luxury Lodge
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English, Portuguese
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Full board
- Hassle-Free Booking
- Handpicked Local Partners
- Sustainable Travel
- Book with Flexibility
About the adventure
Welcome to Cristalino Lodge, one of the world’s best eco-lodges according to National Geographic! Located in the north of the state of Mato Grosso and the south of the Amazon, this outstanding place offers the opportunity to explore a lesser-known – but still wonderful – part of the rainforest.
Following rigorous sustainable protocols, Cristalino Jungle Lodge‘s respect for the environment is admirable. Every single activity and installation is designed to be eco-friendly, always considering the conservation of fauna, flora, and the rivershed.
Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers, Cristalino Lodge is one of the best lodges in the Amazon, a paradise in the middle of Brazil’s wild nature.You’ll have an unparalleled vacation experience in luxury accommodations and elegant common areas after a full day of adventures in the forest.
Can you imagine immersing yourself in the Amazon jungle and then relaxing on a comfy king-size bed? It’s the best of both worlds!
Travel itinerary is flexible and can be done in three days or more. Cristalino’s expert guides will be by your side to ensure your safety and show you the secrets of the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. Ready to have the time of your life?
Highlights of the adventure
- Hiking in various trails, from dense forests to upland areas
- Wildlife watching (exotic birds, colorful butterflies, monkeys, and even large mammals)
- Canoeing and boat riding through the waters of Teles Pires River, and Cristalino River
- Visiting lookouts and observation towers, perfect to watch the sunrise or sunset with impressive panoramic views
- Cristalino Natural Reserve, the largest forest reserve in the Amazon, with over 27.000 acres
Day by day
After landing at Alta Floresta Airport, in Mato Grosso, our team will be waiting to take you straight to Cristalino Jungle Lodge. Due to its exclusive location in the Amazon Rainforest, the boat ride through the Cristalino River waters is already our first activity. Make sure to take everything in!
Upon arriving at the lodge, you’ll check in and be introduced to all of Cristalino Lodge’s beautiful facilities. After a short hike to start on the right foot, please take your time to settle in and get plenty of rest.
We also encourage you to try some of the restaurant’s amazing recipes, made with fresh ingredients from the forest. Make sure to eat well — you’ll need the energy for the next few days of adventure!
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, the first activity will be hiking on the Sierra Trails, four different trails with moderate difficulty levels that are perfect for exploring the Amazonian flora. You’ll see various trees – including chestnut trees that produce the delicious Brazil nuts –, flowers, valleys, and a fantastic view to watch the sunrise.
When afternoon comes, lunch will be served, and then you can choose to either canoe or go on a boat ride on Teles Pires River. This is also a great moment for wildlife watching, both from the water and the river banks.
In the evening, you’ll have dinner and some free time to get a drink at the bar, relax on the floating deck around the bonfire, or enjoy a nice book in the reading room.
The third day at Cristalino Jungle Lodge will start with a lovely hike on trails that are perfect for wildlife watching, especially birds that only exist in this area, such as the Amazonian Umbrellabird and the majestic Cryptic Forest Falcon. Expert guides will tell you all about these wonderful creatures – prepare yourself for a biology lesson!
More canoeing and boat rides will happen in the afternoon. The destination is the 50-meter (164-foot) watchtowers. This is the perfect height to watch the most mesmerizing sunset you’ll ever see. Commonly, birds and even monkeys show up to say hello, since they live nearby. Don’t forget your camera!
Nothing better than to start the day with some Amazon hiking! Forest hikes are great to immerse yourself in nature and see the most beautiful places and creatures. Expect ancient trees, flooded areas, bamboo plantations, water streams, rock formations, and much more. If you’re lucky, you’ll even be able to spot a red-handed howler monkey!
Cristalino Lodge activities for day four include canoeing on the Cristalino River or in flooded areas of the forest. Both are great for spotting animals and have a moment of immersion in nature.
You can also combine canoeing with hiking: walk a trail in the morning and then canoe back to the hotel. Talk to the guides and staff to know your options!
On the fifth day, you’ll enjoy your last Brazilian breakfast and then a short activity before checkout. This is your final moment to appreciate the beautiful Amazon view, breathe the forest’s fresh air, and take lots of pictures. Don’t waste a single second!
On the transfer back to Alta Floresta Airport, you can munch on some tasty snacks we’ll provide before it’s time to say goodbye.
Keep in mind: this is just a sample itinerary. Your guide will tailor the schedule based on your preferences, availability, and weather conditions, with two daily tours: one in the morning and another in the afternoon.
What is included?
- Round-trip transfers between Alta Floresta Airport and Cristalino Lodge
- Accommodation in chalets or bungalows
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Two daily tours
- Bilingual guides (Portuguese and English)
- Boats, canoe and all equipment for the tours activities
- Exclusive access to Cristalino Natural Reserve
What is not included?
- Flights to Alta Floresta
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses not listed above
- Extra activities not listed in the official itinerary
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
Accomodation
Cristalino Jungle Lodge has the best accommodation experience in the southern Amazon. The bungalows and chalets are spacious, modern, elegant, and comfortable, with everything you need for an unforgettable stay. All rooms include beds or sleeper sofas, a private bathroom, a ceiling fan, towels, and a high-speed Wi-Fi connection.
Depending on the category, you’ll also find bathtubs, outdoor showers, a private garden, a balcony with hammocks, armchairs, study desks, and special amenities.
Common areas are just as great. The gourmet zone is divided into a restaurant and a bar, both with original food and drink recipes. The reading room is filled with science, ecology, and photography books about the Amazon Rainforest – especially in the Mato Grosso region. The conference room is mostly dedicated to meetings and lectures, but it can also be used for film showings.
The floating deck is a fan favorite. Situated in a prime spot on River Cristalino, it has an astonishing view of the forest. Relax on rocking chairs, loungers, hammocks, and take a nap, get a tan, or whatever your heart desires. At night, a bonfire is lit up and everyone can gather around to have a drink, get to know other people or simply appreciate the starry sky and the peaceful sounds of nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cristalino Lodge is served by Alta Floresta Airport, in northern Mato Grosso, which connects the city to all the country’s state capitals with flights operated by Azul Airlines. The transfer from the airport to the lodge takes about 90 minutes.
Please let us know if you need any help getting to the Amazon. We’ll be happy to help!
👉 Check our detailed article on how to get to the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil to learn all about the best transportation options!
The best time to visit is anytime. This part of the Amazon Rainforest has two well-defined seasons: the dry season (June to November) and the green season (December to May).
In the dry season, the waters of the Cristalino River are low and it’s a great time to spot birds and large mammals. In the wet season, the forest is humid and the river is high. Due to the warm weather, rain is a common occurrence all year round, but it’s more abundant from October to May.
Each season has its own special traits that are worth visiting. Cristalino Lodge will be ready for you at any given time!
👉 Click here and learn more about when is the best time to visit the Brazilian Amazon!
The duration of your stay is totally up to you, but to make the most of the experience, with plenty of time to enjoy the activities and relax on the floating deck, we recommend at least a 5 night visit.
Absolutely! Cristalino Lodge reviews are positive for a reason. Better yet, we’ll give 10 reasons to visit:
1. Our cause: Best hotel experiences combined with promoting forest conservation, which is Cristalino’s main goal.
2. Largest private reserve: The Cristalino Natural Reserve, where Cristalino Lodge is located, is one of the largest in the Amazon, with more than 27.000 acres. It’s almost twice the size of Manhattan Island (NY)!
3. Rich fauna and flora: Southern Amazon is the home of various mammals and nearly 600 species of birds. In terms of vegetation, besides the tropical forest, neighboring biomes (Pantanal and Cerrado) can also be appreciated.
4. Observation towers: 50 meter observation towers provide the best panoramic views of the sky, the rainforest and its creatures.
5. Cristalino River: Enjoy the crystal clean waters of the river by canoeing, boat riding or simply admiring its beauty from the lodge’s floating deck.
6. Comfort and luxury: The lodge provides high standard accommodations, gastronomy, common areas and a variety of services.
7. Amazon cuisine: The restaurant’s menu gives a sophisticated twist to traditional Amazonian and Brazilian dishes made with fresh and high quality ingredients.
8. Environmental responsibility: Strict protocols to guarantee nature is treated with utmost respect are followed every single day. The lodge uses solar energy and special systems of water treatment and recycling, and we limit the number of guests per guide to minimize the activities’ impact. Cristalino Lodge has also been honored with many sustainability awards, including Condé Nast Traveller World Savers Award.
9. Expert guides: Tour guides are highly qualified to safely lead you to the best spots of the forest and tell you all the fun facts about it.
10. Scientific research: Cristalino Jungle Lodge partnered with Cristalino Foundation – a non governmental organization focused on environmental issues in Cristalino Natural Reserve – ten years ago to perform cutting-edge scientific research alongside some of the best universities and institutions in the world. This joint effort enabled the cataloging of more than a thousand species!
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Excellent wildlife, location, people and missionBy A Pfrom United KingdomAugust 1, 2024We stayed for a few nights in August - the dry season - and were incredibly impressed. The birdlife and wildlife is fantastic (we were particularly focused on birds - and there were good opportunities We stayed for a few nights in August - the dry season - and were incredibly impressed. The birdlife and wildlife is fantastic (we were particularly focused on birds - and there were good opportunities in the towers and in bird hides for particular species). Spending time on the river itself was fantastic, seeing many things come to the waters edge, as well as specific hikes and activities. The lodge itself was really impressive - all meals, the layout of it and the standard. We stayed in a Bungalow and it was incredible. Probably the best type of rainforest lodge we have stayed in before. We would definetely go back - not least of which because we really got the sense the area was being protected well by the Foundation. …read more read lessDate of Experience: August 01, 2024
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Wonderful!!
By Renatafrom BrazilAugust 1, 2024
Place simply wonderful !! All staff have an unparalleled attention and care for guests. The place is magical and the walks and especially the bird watching was simply amazing. Let us continue to take care Place simply wonderful !! All staff have an unparalleled attention and care for guests. The place is magical and the walks and especially the bird watching was simply amazing. Let us continue to take care of our nature. …read more read lessDate of Experience: August 01, 2024 -
Cannot recommend enough!
By Irlen menezesfrom BrazilJune 1, 2024
I would like to sincerely thank Cristalino Lodge for the incredible experience I had on my last stay. Every moment was magical, surrounded by the beauty of nature and your warm hospitality. We appreciate every I would like to sincerely thank Cristalino Lodge for the incredible experience I had on my last stay. Every moment was magical, surrounded by the beauty of nature and your warm hospitality. We appreciate every care received by the staff, every meal prepared with care and every activity that enriched our experience. Thank you very much for making this stay so special and memorable! The cuisine was simply incredible and exceeded all expectations, with reinterpretations of dishes using typical ingredients. The bungalows are simply wonderful. I confess that I was worried about getting hot, as I'm quite hot, but the room is designed to be well ventilated and cool. The activities are incredible, and the guides are experts, making every moment a worthwhile experience. Cristalino Lodge is a mix of luxury and nature, literally a refuge in the Amazon Rainforest. Rooms: Perfect bungalow, exceeds all expectations. Nearby activities: All the activities programmed by the Lodge are incredible. Food and drinks: Excellent signature drinks! Meal menus are simply fantastic. Noteworthy details: For people who need accessibility, it may not be the best experience. …read more read lessDate of Experience: June 01, 2024 -
Perfect ChristmasBy Annfrom United StatesJanuary 1, 2024This lodge is very special. Our family of four - parents and two adult children - spent some time here over Christmas and all had a fabulous time. It was quite hot during our stay, This lodge is very special. Our family of four - parents and two adult children - spent some time here over Christmas and all had a fabulous time. It was quite hot during our stay, so we quickly learned to cool off with multiple swims, showers and fruit juices at the bar each day. Our guide for the week, Rafa, and the boatman, Leandro, were fabulous, showing us way more wildlife than we ever thought possible. By the end we had more than 200 birds on our lists, together with multiple mammals, spiders, and frogs. The food at the restaurant was fresh tasting and delicious, much of it with Brazilian flavors and produce from their gardens. All in all, Cristalino was the perfect choice for us. The only downside was that our flight home from Alta Floresta was cancelled at the last minute due to weather. Our daughter texted the concierge (even though of course we had checked out). Lucas joined us after a few minutes, negotiated with the airline staff (who spoke limited English) and stayed with us until we had been rebooked. This all took several hours (since everyone else was rebooking as well!). He wouldn’t leave until we completely taken care of - way above and beyond in my view. So, thank you Cristalino for a wonderful week and to Lucas for getting us home! …read more read lessDate of Experience: January 01, 2024
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Life's philosophy.
By Petronilhofrom BrazilOctober 1, 2023
Environmental Sustainability at Cristalino Lodge is effective, direct and straight, unlike many who talk about and even invest in the topic, however, they continue to destroy nature in the search for better financial returns. More Environmental Sustainability at Cristalino Lodge is effective, direct and straight, unlike many who talk about and even invest in the topic, however, they continue to destroy nature in the search for better financial returns. More important than the sophistication of the hotel, the exclusivity of the tours in the middle of the untouched Amazon rainforest and along the crystal-clear river, the preservation of the environment was, without a doubt, an experience that we will never forget. Congratulations to everyone at Cristalino Lodge. …read more read lessDate of Experience: October 01, 2023 -
Top notch guide, amazing place fabulous experienceBy Doylefrom United KingdomSeptember 1, 2023Wow! I could not recommend this place highly enough. The entire team really made our stay unforgettable. George Lin our guide was very knowledgeable and with sandro our boatman found animals and birds galore. Both Wow! I could not recommend this place highly enough. The entire team really made our stay unforgettable. George Lin our guide was very knowledgeable and with sandro our boatman found animals and birds galore. Both worked extremely hard on our behalf and as well as being expert created a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Thanks to them we were very privileged to see giant otters and a harpy eagle! George is a very accomplished photographer too and was very generous in sharing his photos. The food is also an extremely high standard and always very fresh. I am gluten intolerant and every meal had options that were delicious and met my needs. Thanks too to the highly capable Vinnie and Sam who answered every question and requirement and brilliant bar team who produced a wide range of non alcoholic and alcoholic options. We would recommend you to everyone! …read more read lessDate of Experience: September 01, 2023
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An exceptional stay in a magnificent lodgeBy Gaspardfrom FranceSeptember 1, 2023A magnificent lodge in a preserved environment. The wildlife conservation project around the lodge is truly noteworthy and worth every dollar you spend here. The activities are interesting and the naturalist and ornithologist guides are A magnificent lodge in a preserved environment. The wildlife conservation project around the lodge is truly noteworthy and worth every dollar you spend here. The activities are interesting and the naturalist and ornithologist guides are experienced. We saw rare species of both birds and mammals, and tapirs on several occasions. The absence of air conditioning in the rooms is explained by environmental reasons, so we put up with the heat in the rooms because the coherence of the project requires it. The rooms are, however, well designed to allow a permanent flow of air. The meals are delicious, varied and made with local products. A welcome change and the best meals of our month-long stay in Brazil. We will return with pleasure and wish deserved success to this exceptional lodge. …read more read lessDate of Experience: September 01, 2023
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A fantastic experience!By Madelinefrom United StatesAugust 1, 2023An excellent experience in all respects! The facilities are amazing, especially given their remote location. Staff are uniformly knowledgeable and helpful. The food was fantastic, and they paid special attention to food restrictions. Local trails An excellent experience in all respects! The facilities are amazing, especially given their remote location. Staff are uniformly knowledgeable and helpful. The food was fantastic, and they paid special attention to food restrictions. Local trails and boat rides were delightful, with knowledgeable guides and boatmen. We are so pleased that the area has been preserved for posterity, with its amazing biodiversity and its focus on introducing kids (and adults!) to nature. One of the best lodges we've ever visited... …read more read lessDate of Experience: August 01, 2023
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Unforgettable paradise!
By Gisellifrom BrazilJanuary 1, 2023
Think of a paradise on Earth: this is the Cristalino Lodge. Environment of peace, with a lot of comfort, cleanliness and exceptional regional cuisine. As the ecosystem is balanced there are no mosquitoes and flies Think of a paradise on Earth: this is the Cristalino Lodge. Environment of peace, with a lot of comfort, cleanliness and exceptional regional cuisine. As the ecosystem is balanced there are no mosquitoes and flies disturbing us. But, no doubt, the big difference was the hotel staff. Our Guide and boat pilot, Rafael and Ricardo provided us with more than information and welcoming: they helped train our eyes to have a different view of the forest. Without them, the journey would not be the same. Eternal gratitude to me and my family. Our New Year's Eve stayed forever in our memory. …read more read lessDate of Experience: January 01, 2023 -
Extraordinary Jungle Lodge
By Ryanfrom United StatesDecember 1, 2022
Absolutely wonderful jungle lodge! I had the most extraordinary stay. The lodge itself is simple but elegant and part of a large private nature preserve and research facility that is a trust. The food was Absolutely wonderful jungle lodge! I had the most extraordinary stay. The lodge itself is simple but elegant and part of a large private nature preserve and research facility that is a trust. The food was very good and perhaps too abundant! There were macaws, parakeets, agouti and monkeys all around the property. What really made my stay special though were the warm staff (three cheers to all of the kitchen and dining staff and especially Mario). I cannot praise my guide and fellow naturalist Rafa enough - he made it a truly extraordinary wilderness experience. From the trails to boat safaris to night walks, we saw soooooo many species! Rafa is very knowledgeable about the abundant flora and fauna of the area and especially the birds as a trained ornithologist. My travel journal is overflowing with notes on all of what we experienced. Thank you Rafa! I look forward to coming back to this extraordinary place again soon! …read more read lessDate of Experience: December 01, 2022
