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At the top
On the Neblina plateau 2-6 persons |
€ 3.950,00 per person |
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€ 3.500,00 per person |
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¹) Manaus gate-way only, Belém not included
Our prices have been calculated on basis of an exchange rate of US$ 1.35 to the Euro. Our prices published in Euro will, with immedate effect, be converted and invoiced in US$ at a rate of US$ 1.35.
May 15th, 2010
Overnight with breakfast in double rooms in Belém (2) and Manaus (1) and single rooms in São Gabriel da Cachoeira (2)
Flights Manaus/São Gabriel da Cachoeira/Manaus with Trip Linhas Aéreas
All transfers
All meals and non alcoholic beverages
Expedition equipment, tents and hammocks, cooking gear
Canoes, conductors, gasoline
Experienced, qualified expedition leader and reliable Yanomami and Tukano or Baré indigenous guides and carriers
Contribution to NOTIWA Foundation (Future Yanomami)
National park entrance fee
Our service starts in Belém and ends in Manaus. The costs for international air fares and the flight from Belém to Manaus are not included in the price.
Upon confirmation a deposit of 30% to our German bank account becomes due. The rest has to be deposited on our account 40 days before beginning of journey. The dead-line for reservations is 90 days.
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Neblina massif
Insect November – April
September, 12th - 30th |
Sunday to Thursday |
October 3rd - 21st |
Sunday to Thursday |
November 7th. - 25th |
Sunday to Thursday |
December 2nd - 20th |
Thursday to Monday |
Note: The itinerary of the first and last days depends on your flight schedule and will therefore be decided in detail case by case.
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The trekking is strenuous, with difficult terrain covered with roots, swamps, mud, rocks, wet stone, river and rapid crossing, walking on rope to the peak. Very good physical conditions endurance and stamina are required.
Equatorial, average 80% humidity, hot average +25°C, precipitation 3496 mm/year! At higher altitudes the climate is foggy and very humid.
Clothing should include two set of shorts, shirts with long sleeve, light cotton socks, swim wear, several sets of t-shirts and underwear, rain cape, warm clothing for the night. High leather bootlegs with corrugated sole and solid grip are recommended for hiking and solid rubber trekking sandals to ford or bath in creeks, streams...
Equipment: 2 backpacks (70-100 / 35-50 l) as main baggage is stored in São Gabriel, sleeping bag, thermoflask, binocular, photo equipment, flash light, swiss army knife, personal cutlery, hut, sunglasses, insect repellent.
Only personal belongings (5-8 kg) have to be carried during the expedition by each participant.
Vaccines mandatory: yellow fever, hepatites, tetanus.
Vaccines not mandatory: malaria prophylaxis.
From creeks and rapids, using of desinfection products recommended.
Granted by guides, bring your personal medicine.
Global Star satelite telephone
Salted, smoked and canned meat , fresh fish, ready made soups,rice, pasta, dehydrated vegetables, crackers, cookies, bisquits, banana and guava sweets, coffe ,tea, dry milk
This journey has the character of an expedition. Rivers and rainforest replace highways, streets and roads. The conditions which are encountered on route will be completely new for the traveler. A correct attitude and mental preparedness for a different and fascinating environment is imperative. The unexpected can happen, whereupon the traveler is expected to react flexible and, depending on the situation, relaxed or immediately. The guides with their knowledge of the environment, are experienced trekkers and expedition leaders and absolutely reliable. The willingness of the traveler to cooperate and interact tolerantly with other participants is required also in strenuous situations. As operator we disclaim ourselves of any warranty for any risk during this journey.