Cristalino Jungle Lodge: Your Gateway to the Amazon Sanctuary

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 Regenwoud van de Amazone, 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.