Having traveled this far to get to the headwaters of the Amazon, it makes sense to adapt to your new environment and get into the rainforest rhythm.

This involves waking up early, having breakfast, and setting out on the morning adventures in order to take advantage of the coolness. The other peak in wildlife, when you also take outings, is the late afternoon as the heat from the equatorial sun is slackening.

There's time to relax during the heat of the day, to read a book, take a siesta, swing in a hammock, or swim in the refreshing Shiripuno River; the naturalist guide is available to assist you in any way.

Evenings are the times for delicious meals, discussions at the table and flashlight walks to look for things that "go bump" in the night. The naturalist guide sums up the day's events and informs you of the plans for the following day. Depending on how many nights you are here, the guide gives a short talk on any number of topics to do with the rainforest or conservation.

Your hosts' rainforest rhythm beats a little differently. Their lifestyle is not dictated by time, but rather the value of family solidarity and sharing. Life is a happy event, and no matter what the circumstances they are always laughing and smiling.

One of the most predictable aspects of the rainforest is its unpredictability, which means that Mother Nature has the last say, so please be patient if plans must be changed to adapt to weather conditions.

And of course one of the most predictable aspects about the rainforest rhythm is its unpredictability, which means that 'Mother-Nature' has the last say and often the program has to adapt according to weather conditions, so please be patient if we have to change any pre-made plans.

Our Hosts rainforest rhythm beats a little differently. Their lifestyle is not dictated bytime, rather their strongest value is that of family solidarity and sharing among the people. Life is also a happy event, and no matter what the circumstances they are always laughing and smiling. It's a great attitude to adopt, not to let the little things get you down.