Amazon jungle
OFFICIAL CHALLENGE NAME:
Amazon Jungle Survival Challenge
DATES:
TBC
LEVEL OF CHALLENGE:
Tough
Amazon Jungle Survival Challenge
DATES:
TBC
LEVEL OF CHALLENGE:
Tough
Tour Information
Includes / excludes
Itinerary
- Paddle and trek through the Amazon to explore the world’s largest tropical rainforest.
- Build your own shelter from natural resources.
- Gather and prepare your own food.
- Spend time with an indigenous tribe.
- Swim with pink dolphins.
- And so much more…
Amazon jungle survial challenge
P3 Summit Itinerary and Tour Information
P3 Summit Itinerary and Tour Information
This unique challenge will see you head out to an incredible and diverse ecosystem in Brazil to experience everything the Amazon Jungle has to offer. Led by former Special Forces Officer Wayne Hoyle, you will trek deep into the Amazon to immerse yourself in the Jungle for 5 days.
With temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius and almost 100% humidity, looking after yourself and your kit will be essential to survival. During the challenge you will discover more about this remarkable environment, gain new skills and experience how physically and psychologically challenging the rainforest can be. With a mixture of trekking many kilometres of dense jungle and canoeing the river, each day will take you on a steep learning curve.
As you start the challenge, the guides will be your life support, however, as new skills are learned, you will perform these duties and become a self-sufficient team of jungle survivors, setting up camp and preparing your meals each day.
The mythical Amazon Rainforest can only be described in superlatives. It covers an area of more than 5 million square kilometers and nine countries; Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Suriname, Guiana and French Guiana, 80% of which is in Brazilian territory. The volume of water from its rivers, 20% of all fresh water in the world, with its variety of wildlife, flora, and fauna make this vast ecosystem the most memorable and unique experience. the great variety of flora and fauna are probably the most impressive experience the visitors have in this region.
With just 15 places available, this really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience something unique, take a break from everyday life and push yourself out of your comfort zone.
With temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius and almost 100% humidity, looking after yourself and your kit will be essential to survival. During the challenge you will discover more about this remarkable environment, gain new skills and experience how physically and psychologically challenging the rainforest can be. With a mixture of trekking many kilometres of dense jungle and canoeing the river, each day will take you on a steep learning curve.
As you start the challenge, the guides will be your life support, however, as new skills are learned, you will perform these duties and become a self-sufficient team of jungle survivors, setting up camp and preparing your meals each day.
The mythical Amazon Rainforest can only be described in superlatives. It covers an area of more than 5 million square kilometers and nine countries; Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Suriname, Guiana and French Guiana, 80% of which is in Brazilian territory. The volume of water from its rivers, 20% of all fresh water in the world, with its variety of wildlife, flora, and fauna make this vast ecosystem the most memorable and unique experience. the great variety of flora and fauna are probably the most impressive experience the visitors have in this region.
With just 15 places available, this really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience something unique, take a break from everyday life and push yourself out of your comfort zone.
Before you travel
- Fitness training notes
- Access to training weekends (Optional)
On the challenge
- Two Performance3 leaders
- International flights to and from the UK (including all known UK air taxes, and fuel surcharges, at the time of costing)
- Fresh drinking water on challenge days
- All meals
- Accommodation during the challenge (usually in twin share with single supplement)
- All transfers from arrival to departure
- All ground staff including English speaking guide, drivers, cooks, and porters
- Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
- Activity equipment such as tents and rafts as per the challenge activity
- A Performance3 technical challenge T-Shirt & Hoodie
- All challenge management before, during and post event
- An English speaking first aid trained challenge leader and full local support team (assistant, drivers, mechanic, medic)
- Entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary
- Two Performance3 leaders
- Public liability insurance
What's NOT included
- Travel to and from the UK airport of departure
- Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)
- Travel Insurance (Proof of cover required before departure)
- Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List (unless otherwise stated)
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 1 – International departure from London
Your fundraising and training is about to pay off, the big day has finally arrived. Wave goodbye to family and friends, meet your new friends before you board the overnight flight to Manaus, Brazil.
Your fundraising and training is about to pay off, the big day has finally arrived. Wave goodbye to family and friends, meet your new friends before you board the overnight flight to Manaus, Brazil.
Day 2 – Arrive Manaus
Transfer from the airport to the Go Inn hotel in Manaus and relax after your flight and enjoy Manaus In the evening you will meet the leaders and your local guides in the famous Saint Sebastian Square for dinner at the Tambiqua Al Banda.
Accommodation: Go Inn
Transfer from the airport to the Go Inn hotel in Manaus and relax after your flight and enjoy Manaus In the evening you will meet the leaders and your local guides in the famous Saint Sebastian Square for dinner at the Tambiqua Al Banda.
Accommodation: Go Inn
Day 3 – Manaus – Prepare & Acclimatise
Today we will make sure your equipment is good to go, you will receive a welcome brief from your leader and guides, and we will head out to explore Saint Sebastian Square which is host to the famous Opera House.
More importantly, becoming accustomed to the heat and humidity before going into the rainforest are essential, and time is limited, so use this time well. Preparing yourself physically before the challenge is all important.
Accommodation: Go Inn
Today we will make sure your equipment is good to go, you will receive a welcome brief from your leader and guides, and we will head out to explore Saint Sebastian Square which is host to the famous Opera House.
More importantly, becoming accustomed to the heat and humidity before going into the rainforest are essential, and time is limited, so use this time well. Preparing yourself physically before the challenge is all important.
Accommodation: Go Inn
Day 4 – Manaus to Jungle
After a good breakfast, you will leave civilisation and the real challenge begins. After a 1-hour journey to our roadside drop off point, you will literally step into the Rainforest. Keeping your wits about you, as you will enter the Amazonian jungle realm, with its incredible bio-diversity from live supporting food supplies to giant snakes and poisonous frogs; get ready to test your survival skills. The pace will be steady today, and there will be regular breaks as your guides point out the various flora and fauna that makes up your outdoor pantry.
We will reach our first campsite after a 3-4-hour trek. Fires will be burning, dinner will be in the pot, and your hammocks will be set up and ready. Tomorrow you will start learning to perform all these tasks yourself.
Enjoy your first night under the jungle canopy listening to the sounds of the forest
Accommodation: Jungle Campsite 1
After a good breakfast, you will leave civilisation and the real challenge begins. After a 1-hour journey to our roadside drop off point, you will literally step into the Rainforest. Keeping your wits about you, as you will enter the Amazonian jungle realm, with its incredible bio-diversity from live supporting food supplies to giant snakes and poisonous frogs; get ready to test your survival skills. The pace will be steady today, and there will be regular breaks as your guides point out the various flora and fauna that makes up your outdoor pantry.
We will reach our first campsite after a 3-4-hour trek. Fires will be burning, dinner will be in the pot, and your hammocks will be set up and ready. Tomorrow you will start learning to perform all these tasks yourself.
Enjoy your first night under the jungle canopy listening to the sounds of the forest
Accommodation: Jungle Campsite 1
Day 5 – Amazon Jungle Trek
Following an early breakfast, we will begin our first full day’s trek, heading deeper into the jungle through the lush greenery of the humid rainforest. Keeping hydrated in the heat and humidity is key as you push through the vegetation, the ultimate way to explore the world's largest tropical rainforest.
We will stop for lunch, which you will see being prepared in the forest, and whilst it is cooking we will learn how to set up our own hammocks, build shelters and beds from the various palms, make Envira (rope) from the vines, and there will even be time to take on the tree climbing challenge.
We will make camp before dusk giving you plenty of time to set up your own hammock before dinner. The evening is free to get to know your fellow challengers, forging friendships, then and relax in your hammock and enjoy a well-deserved night’s sleep after another tough day.
Accommodation: Jungle Campsite 2
Following an early breakfast, we will begin our first full day’s trek, heading deeper into the jungle through the lush greenery of the humid rainforest. Keeping hydrated in the heat and humidity is key as you push through the vegetation, the ultimate way to explore the world's largest tropical rainforest.
We will stop for lunch, which you will see being prepared in the forest, and whilst it is cooking we will learn how to set up our own hammocks, build shelters and beds from the various palms, make Envira (rope) from the vines, and there will even be time to take on the tree climbing challenge.
We will make camp before dusk giving you plenty of time to set up your own hammock before dinner. The evening is free to get to know your fellow challengers, forging friendships, then and relax in your hammock and enjoy a well-deserved night’s sleep after another tough day.
Accommodation: Jungle Campsite 2
Day 6 – Trek to the River
Day 3 in the jungle and we continue to build on your jungle survival skills as we navigate our way towards the Rio Negro. During today’s lunch stop, we will learn how to build fires with the natural resources around us, further develop our knowledge of the rainforests abundant food supply by foraging for nuts, fruits and Babasu (grubs), and we will learn how to set traps for prey of all kinds…. In the afternoon, the team will be given the responsibility of navigating us to our riverside campsite.
Once established in the campsite, there will be the option of going out on a nighttime adventure to track and observe the Alligators as they hunt.
Accommodation: Riverside Jungle Camp 3
Day 3 in the jungle and we continue to build on your jungle survival skills as we navigate our way towards the Rio Negro. During today’s lunch stop, we will learn how to build fires with the natural resources around us, further develop our knowledge of the rainforests abundant food supply by foraging for nuts, fruits and Babasu (grubs), and we will learn how to set traps for prey of all kinds…. In the afternoon, the team will be given the responsibility of navigating us to our riverside campsite.
Once established in the campsite, there will be the option of going out on a nighttime adventure to track and observe the Alligators as they hunt.
Accommodation: Riverside Jungle Camp 3
Day 7 – The Riverine Phase
It’s a very early start this morning as we leave the forest and enter the canoes for the riverine phase. It’s a 0400 shake with coffee, and we’re on the water by 0445. We paddle steadily to spot the exotic birdlife, caimans, and enjoy the amazing sunset that has eluded us whilst we were under the jungle canopy. We will arrive at Recanto De Boto, an indigenous village community on the river, an hour later where you will get the opportunity to swim with the rare pink dolphins and fish for Pirarucu. Afterwards, we will share breakfast with the locals before continuing our way up the river taking in this special environment, observing the wildlife and perhaps stopping to share a snack with the squirrel monkeys.
Lunch today will be shared with another indigenous community. However, it will be you with your newfound skills, who will be preparing the catch of the day, and building the fires. Whilst lunch is cooking, we will experience the warmth and generosity of our hosts as they give us an introduction to the traditional flour making process and demonstrate traditional fish catching techniques and equipment.
After sharing our lunch with the community, we will paddle the rest of our way to our last night stop at Big Tree camp.
Accommodation: Jungle Big Tree Campsite 4
It’s a very early start this morning as we leave the forest and enter the canoes for the riverine phase. It’s a 0400 shake with coffee, and we’re on the water by 0445. We paddle steadily to spot the exotic birdlife, caimans, and enjoy the amazing sunset that has eluded us whilst we were under the jungle canopy. We will arrive at Recanto De Boto, an indigenous village community on the river, an hour later where you will get the opportunity to swim with the rare pink dolphins and fish for Pirarucu. Afterwards, we will share breakfast with the locals before continuing our way up the river taking in this special environment, observing the wildlife and perhaps stopping to share a snack with the squirrel monkeys.
Lunch today will be shared with another indigenous community. However, it will be you with your newfound skills, who will be preparing the catch of the day, and building the fires. Whilst lunch is cooking, we will experience the warmth and generosity of our hosts as they give us an introduction to the traditional flour making process and demonstrate traditional fish catching techniques and equipment.
After sharing our lunch with the community, we will paddle the rest of our way to our last night stop at Big Tree camp.
Accommodation: Jungle Big Tree Campsite 4
Day 8 – Meet the Tucuya Tribe
After breakfast we continue to trek on foot through our third eco system of the week. We’ve experienced Rainforest that remains above water level during the wet season, we’ve spent time on the river system, and now we navigate our way through a part of the Rainforest that is underwater for 6 months of the year. The flora and fauna present a whole new experience and also some new challenges.
After a morning’s trek, we will arrive at the beach on the Rio Negro. The Amazon is approximately 350km across at its widest point, and although our crossing to meet the Tucuya Tribe on their private island will be a much shorter transit on the motorboats that will accompany us throughout, you will get an appreciation of the true vastness of the Amazonian river system.
Once we arrive at the Tucuya Tribe’s island and we are granted permission to step on to land by the Passon, (the Mayor of the Forest), we will swim and have lunch in paradise. Afterwards we will be hosted by the Passon and his tribe who will show us some traditional dancing in their Maloca. We will exchange gifts with the Tucuya before recovering to the motorboats and make our way back to the civilization of Manaus for a much-deserved celebration dinner.
Accommodation:
After breakfast we continue to trek on foot through our third eco system of the week. We’ve experienced Rainforest that remains above water level during the wet season, we’ve spent time on the river system, and now we navigate our way through a part of the Rainforest that is underwater for 6 months of the year. The flora and fauna present a whole new experience and also some new challenges.
After a morning’s trek, we will arrive at the beach on the Rio Negro. The Amazon is approximately 350km across at its widest point, and although our crossing to meet the Tucuya Tribe on their private island will be a much shorter transit on the motorboats that will accompany us throughout, you will get an appreciation of the true vastness of the Amazonian river system.
Once we arrive at the Tucuya Tribe’s island and we are granted permission to step on to land by the Passon, (the Mayor of the Forest), we will swim and have lunch in paradise. Afterwards we will be hosted by the Passon and his tribe who will show us some traditional dancing in their Maloca. We will exchange gifts with the Tucuya before recovering to the motorboats and make our way back to the civilization of Manaus for a much-deserved celebration dinner.
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Day 9 – Farewell to Manaus and Brazil
After breakfast you will have a free morning to do your last bit of shopping, before departing Manaus for our return flight to the UK.
After breakfast you will have a free morning to do your last bit of shopping, before departing Manaus for our return flight to the UK.
Day 10 – Arrive London Heathrow
Today we arrive back in the UK and familiar civilisation, feeling proud that we have survived one of the most remote jungle challenges in the World, and all in aid of this fantastic cause.
Today we arrive back in the UK and familiar civilisation, feeling proud that we have survived one of the most remote jungle challenges in the World, and all in aid of this fantastic cause.
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