Once you’ve let us know that you are ready to book, we’ll send you our registration paperwork along with an invoice for your deposit. When the paperwork is complete and the deposit has been paid, you are officially registered!

While you’re waiting for your departure time to arrive, you’ll receive our Untamed Brazil Workshop Guide, which goes over a more detailed itinerary, gear recommendations, clothing recommendations, and has a packing list.

About three months before your departure, we’ll have a group Zoom meeting. You’ll have a chance to meet everyone traveling with you, and we’ll go over logistics and make sure everyone has all of their questions answered, as well.

There are several reasons we recommend visiting the region during the dry season, which runs from June through October each year. These are winter months in Brazil, so the weather tends to be cooler in temperature and we very rarely see inclement weather during that time. The dry season also means the flooded waterways begin to recede and the vegetation dries out a bit, making it easier for jaguars to hunt their preferred prey - the caiman - and for us to see them in action.

Overall, our itinerary is fairly easy in nature, with much of our time spent in boats, 4x4 vehicles, and land transportation. However, there are some places where we will do some walking up to two miles round-trip over some mostly flat, dry, and uneven terrain. Participants should be able to walk up to a mile at a time, while carrying their own gear and supplies (water, snack, etc) on their own in hot weather.

The days are active and start early in the morning and this time of year temperatures can get as hot as 100°F. In addition, Brazil can be humid, and combined with the hot temperatures can make the day feel a little bit longer and more arduous.

This trip is rated as Easy-to-Moderate for these reasons.

Like many other outdoor photography trips, it’s helpful to have some layers and prepare for fluctuating temperatures. The mornings and late evenings can be a little bit cool, but once the sun comes up, temperatures swiftly climb. We recommend wearing lightweight and quick-drying clothing including long pants and long-sleeve shirts. You’ll also want a light jacket and closed-toe trail shoes or hiking boots/shoes.

Our Untamed Brazil Workshop Guide, which you receive after registering for this trip, goes into detail with clothing recommendations and considerations.

Gaining the best access to the wildlife of Brazil means staying in remote places. Rooms at our lodges are relatively simple, but they all have air conditioning, screened windows, and usually have ceiling fans, as well.

Meals at the lodges primarily serve Brazilian cuisine, which varies greatly by region. It’s a blend of the many cultural influences of the country, a sort of fusion of indigenous, African, and European foods. Many of the meals feature rice and beans, vegetables, fresh fruits, variety of meats and fish.

he official currency of Brazil is the Brazilian Real (ree-al). You can easily access currency exchanges by using an ATM or visiting one of the casa de cambios that are in the airport and city areas. Credit cards are widely accepted at restaurants, gift shops, though using a Visa or Mastercard is typically preferred, and many places do not accept Amex.

Some of the smaller vendors and shops only accept cash, so we recommend having some money on hand. This is also helpful for gratuities for our naturalist guides, who do not have an easy way to exchange U.S. Dollars and do not have access to popular apps like Venmo, Paypal, or Cash App.

Because the areas that offer the best opportunity for photography are remote and wild, we require medical evacuation insurance. Your chosen independent insurance plan should include at least $250,000 in medical evacuation coverage.

We also strongly recommend general travel insurance, though this coverage is optional. Please feel free to reach out with additional questions.

We understand that cancelling a long-anticipated trip is disappointing. But we, too, plan far ahead before each departure and continuously send non-refundable payments to hotels, other suppliers, and travel partners. Therefore, we must strictly adhere to the cancellation and refund policy. We strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance in the event that your travel plans change or you need to cancel your trip.  The following are the terms of our cancellation and trip change policy:

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

• Deposits are non-refundable after a 10-day grace period.

• If you cancel within the grace period, we will refund your deposit to the original form of payment, minus a $250 administrative fee and any payment processing fees incurred.

• After the grace period, no refunds will be issued unless we can fill your spot. If we can fill your spot, we will issue a refund minus a $250 administrative fee and any payment processing fees incurred.

Final Payment Deadlines:

• U.S.-based workshops: Final balance is due 90 days before the start date.

• International workshops: Final balance is due 120 days before the start date.

By booking, you acknowledge and accept these terms. If you have any questions, we’re happy to help clarify.