Jungle Survival Class in Manaus: Learn to Survive the Amazon

Master survival skills deep in the Amazon with hands-on instruction

A full-day jungle survival class in the Amazon rainforest near Manaus where you learn navigation, shelter-building and trap-making from instructors with 20 years of experience. The group walks the jungle trail with instructors positioned in front and behind. Lunch is a barbecue cooked in the forest, and the day covers medicinal plants and forest ecology alongside practical skills.

The experience

The day starts with a speedboat transfer to the jungle, then you walk the trail with instructors who stop regularly to teach you how to orient yourself without a compass, how to build improvised traps, and the rules for constructing a shelter that will hold. Two instructors stay with the group (one leading and one behind), so instruction happens as you move through the forest rather than in a classroom. The teaching covers what plants are medicinal and why, and details about how the forest works that guides usually skip.

Lunch is a barbecue prepared in the jungle where you eat together and continue learning. The full day runs 8.5 hours from pickup to return, and the operator has been running this same program for 20 years. Guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on the group, and the company is listed in the National Geographic International Travel book.

What’s included

• Speedboat transfer to the jungle.
• air-conditioned vehicle for ground transport.
• full-day instruction from two guides in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• lunch prepared as a barbecue in the forest.
• mineral water throughout the day.
• hotel pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (8 to 15 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by JAGUAR JUNGLE TOUR

Is this one for you?This class suits anyone who wants hands-on jungle skills rather than a walking tour. You spend the day learning to navigate, build and identify plants rather than spotting wildlife or visiting viewpoints. The two-instructor setup means constant teaching as you move, not a lecture followed by free time.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 15 years); Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4).

What exactly do I learn to make or do on this jungle survival class?

You learn to navigate the forest without instruments, build improvised traps from materials around you, construct a shelter using jungle resources, and identify medicinal plants the forest provides. Instruction happens on the trail as you walk, not in a classroom.

How does the group stay safe while learning survival skills in the rainforest?

Two instructors accompany the group at all times (one leading the trail and one positioned behind), so you are never without guidance. The instructors manage the pace and stops, and they teach safety rules for shelter-building and movement through the jungle.

What is included in the full day, and what should I bring?

The package includes speedboat transfer from Manaus, the full-day instruction, lunch cooked in the jungle, and mineral water throughout the day. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the ground transport to and from the boat. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and insect repellent. The jungle is humid and insects are present.

Is this class suitable if I have no outdoor or survival experience?

Yes, the program is designed for all physical fitness levels and requires no prior experience. The instructors teach everything from the start, and the pace is set by the group rather than by individual fitness.