The most mythical and challenging trail in Brazil, deep in the Amazon rainforest
Carved into the vast green of the Amazon, Pico da Neblina — Brazil’s highest peak at 2,993 meters — is more than a summit: it’s a legend.
Sacred to the Yanomami people, this territory reopened after years of dialogue, now operating under a respectful, sustainable tourism model guided by Indigenous stewardship.
The Journey
This 14-day expedition welcomes groups of 10+ and traverses rivers, villages, and forest trails inside Pico da Neblina National Park — the second largest in Brazil.
Logistics:
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4 nights at a lodge in São Gabriel da Cachoeira (852 km from Manaus)
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2 nights at the Maturacá Indigenous Base (accessed via an 8-hour river journey)
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8 nights camping deep in the forest
All transport, meals, guides, permits and a pre-trip orientation are included.
The Experience
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Navigate wild rivers by motor canoe, surrounded by jagged mountains and tropical birds
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Camp beneath surreal starlit skies in the heart of the Amazon
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Trek step by step to the summit of Brazil’s most iconic mountain
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Learn from the Yanomami, whose presence predates maps and nations
The climb is hard — even for locals. But the reward isn’t just elevation. It’s transformation.
Key Info
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Type: Adventure, trekking, wilderness expedition
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Region: Northwest Amazon, Brazil
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Transport: Private (boat + ground)
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Difficulty: High
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Length: 14 days
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Guide: Osmar H. Fontes
Included:
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All meals during expedition
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Shared camping equipment
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Lodging in São Gabriel and Maturacá
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All transportation (river & land)
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First-aid kit
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Entry fees to Indigenous lands
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Authorized guide team
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Logistics managed by Indigenous associations
Important:
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Required vaccinations: Yellow fever (with proof), routine vaccines up to date, COVID-19 (RT-PCR test)
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Minimum age: 16 (with guardian if minor)
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Best time to go:
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Rainy season (May–Aug): fast rivers, muddy trails
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Dry season (Dec–Apr): slow navigation, firmer ground
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Sleeping on the summit is not allowed (safety regulation)
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Yanomami artisan goods available at the end of the expedition in Maturacá
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Bring approx. R$ 2,000 in cash for souvenirs and personal expenses
Sustainability First
This expedition is conducted in accordance with regulations from FUNAI, ICMBio, the Brazilian Army, ISA, FOIRNE, local government and Yanomami organizations — ensuring safety, legality, and deep cultural respect.
Pico da Neblina isn’t just a peak. It’s a pilgrimage.
A rite of passage at the heart of the largest tropical forest on Earth.
Are you ready to answer the mountain’s call?