4-Day Jungle Survival Skills Training Program in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru

Embark on the Ultimate Amazon Jungle Survival Adventure with Edgar Mohena

Are you ready to test your mettle in the heart of the Amazon rainforest? Welcome to Amazon Jungle Survival Tours, where adventure and education blend seamlessly under the expert guidance of Edgar Mohena, a seasoned jungle survival specialist. Located in the vibrant city of Iquitos, Peru, our immersive 4-day Jungle Survival Experience promises a journey like no other.

Imagine yourself deep in the lush, untamed wilderness of the Tamshiyacu Yanayacu Reserve, surrounded by the symphony of the rainforest. This is where you’ll unlock the secrets of survival, harnessing skills that have been passed down through generations.

Over four intense and exhilarating days, you’ll learn to build shelters that protect against the elements, find drinkable water sources hidden in the forest’s bounty, and master the art of using a machete—a tool as vital as it is versatile. You’ll discover the art of crafting animal traps, fashioning rafts to navigate the winding waterways, and honing your fishing skills to secure your sustenance.

But survival isn’t just about physical prowess. You’ll delve into the ancient wisdom of starting fires and preparing food in the heart of the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Edgar Mohena, with his wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge, will guide you every step of the way.

Are you prepared to step out of your comfort zone and into a world where self-reliance is key? Join us for a transformative adventure that will leave you not only with a sense of accomplishment but a profound connection to the wild. This is your chance to experience the Amazon like never before—raw, challenging, and utterly unforgettable.

$560 per person

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Day 1ː

Arrive in Iquitos and be transported to Nauta. From Nauta, you will travel by boat for approximately 5 hours and arrive in the Tamshiyacu Yanayacu Reserve. That night, you will stay in a basecamp.

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Day 2ː

After breakfast, you will pack your bags and begin your hike to Yarina Lake, enjoying a 3-hour hike and tour through the Amazon jungle. On this hike, you will see various types of monkeys, birds, snakes, and various other local creatures. Along the way, your guide will show you how to locate drinkable water in native vines. In addition, your guide will locate and describe many medicinal plants and their uses.

When you arrive at the lake, you will continue your learning experience by foraging for food.

Afterward, the local guide will teach you to build your own natural weapons, such as spears, harpoons, and blowguns so that you can hunt and catch your food. (You will camp for 2 days at the Lake and will continue your learning experience.)

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Day 3ː

Enjoy another day of learning survival skills with your guide. Camp overnight at Lake Yarina.

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Day 4ː

Wake up at Lake Yarina and enjoy breakfast.

After breakfast, we’ll begin our trek back to the basecamp.

Your boat will be waiting to take you back to Nauta. From there, you will then be transported to Iquitos.

What You Will Learn

Learn to survive in one of the largest and remote rivers of the world, the Amazon Rainforest, just using the skills and wisdom of our experienced native tourist guides.

Here are some jungle survival techniques you will learn:

° Recognize an area if it has all the facilities for survival.

° Select site, soil, and drainage aspects.

° Look carefully at the wood you will use to build a shelter.

° How to use Yarina palm tree (Phitelephas tenuicaulis) fronds to rainproof.

° Making a fire on wet ground.

° Recognition of wood.

The wood must be very dry interior even when waterlogged by rainforest humidity; use capal tree resin as a fire starter.

° Learn to obtain pure, healthy water within the jungle.

Using cat’s claw wood (Uncaria tormentosa).
Unripe Yarina palm tree fruits (Phytelephas tenuicaulis).

° Sources of food.

Palm heart tree, palm fruits, beetle grubs.
Using barbasco bark tree (Lonchocarpus species) to stun fish.
Canabrava (Gynerium sagittatum) to build bird traps or fish traps; the wood works for both techniques; tamshi vine (Carludovica devergens) to make animal snares and also to weave nice baskets to carry fruits inside.

° Learn to build a raft.

Recognition of balsa wood, tamshi vine, tied together and floated down the stream using long pieces of wood as oars.

° Getting natural jungle repellents.

Ayahuma fruits (Couroupita guianensis) to protect from mosquito bites.
Ajos sacha sap tree (Mansoa alliacea).
Termites (Isoptera).

° Learning to make natural weapons from the jungle.

Spear fishing/using a piece of cumaceba tree (Cesolpina echinata).
Blowgun/using a piece of cashapona (Iriarte exorrhiza).
Bow/using a piece of huacrapona (Socratea exorrhiza).
Getting string from chambira palm tree (Astrocaryum chambira) for fishing on the creek.
Making arrowshafts from bamboo and arrowheads from cumaceba tree.

° Finding natural medicine to survive in case of some venomous snakebite or venomous insect bite.

For snakebite/piripiri leaves (Cyperus articulatus).
For venomous insects/curanina bark (Potalia amara).
For fever/sanango root (Sanango durum).
Antiparasitical/oje sap (Ficus antihelmintica).
Gastrointestinal distress/hierba luisa leaves (Cymbopogon citratus).
Disinfect foot fungus/pichirina sap (Vismia angusta), etc.

Survival Skills

Here are some of the jungle survival skills I can teach.

Building Shelters

Finding Drinkable Water

Using a Machete

Making Animal Traps

Raft Building

Piranha Fishing

Starting Fires

Preparing Food

Activities

Below are some of the activities you can do on this trip.

Jungle Hiking

Birding

Fishing

Finding Sloths

Night Hikes

Piranha Fishing

Reptile Search

Sunrise Expeditions

Frog Experience

Pink Dolphin Search

Forest Canoeing

Camping in Virgin Jungle

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					  Edgar is an open-minded and very communicative guide with huge natural knowledge. I recommend Amazon Jungle Survival!				
wioletao500
April 17, 2020 

					  In June, we stayed at Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge with Edgar as our guide on a 3 day jungle expedition. Edgar was knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming from the time he picked... read more us up at the airport, through our stay and adventures, until he dropped us off again at the airport. Edgar was confident in his knowledge of the jungle and encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone and try new things, while keeping our safety of utmost importance. His calm demeanor made me feel safe and comfortable in a completely foreign area. Edgar's love of the jungle was evident and made it easy for us to fall in love with it as well. Edgar grew up in the jungle and his expertise of the land is immeasurable and impressive; we learned more about the Amazon than I knew wa possible. Edgar had a great plan for the 3 days, but he was very flexible about what we wanted to do, allowing more time in certain places (like with the animals which I LOVED) and skipping one activity when we were too exhausted from the days adventures. He was easy to talk to, but respectful when we wanted to quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery and sounds of the jungle. Edgar quickly became our friend during this once in a lifetime expedition. I am thankful to have had such a wonderful guide to provide such unforgettable memories on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

I can't recommend this trip enough! Thank you, my friend!				
dj_mollyd_07
January 27, 2020 

					   Me and my friends did a 3 day jungle walk and camping with Edgar. All of that trip was absolutely amazing and i can highly recommend the adventure! It can... read more go either soft or hardcore, and it is up to you. Edgar is very experienced and skilful guide with a lot of knowledge about …				
Veneti G
January 1, 2020 

					  Weekend of a lifetime! - The Amazon rainforest is a bucket list, must see, place.  In all my world travels I have never seen such an incredible place or had such a unique experience... read more with Edgar as a guide.  He truly loves every aspect and brings you along, making his passion your own.  Rain threw our schedule off one day and Edgar adjusted the next days plans to make up the activities, making more work for himself, because he was so invested in showing us everything he could.  I can't wait to go back again and wouldn't want to go with any other guide!				
courtneydecan
October 21, 2022 

					  Edgar was our tour guide during a 4-day trip to Pacaya Samiria which we booked via AmazonExperience. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we would highly recommend Edgar to anyone... read more who wants to explore the rainforest during day and during night. Edgar's ability to spot wildlife is extraordinary. My wife and me had a fantastic time and would love to do it again. Thanks so much, Edgar!				
Stefan_Engelhardt
January 27, 2020 

					  Both my partner and myself stayed in the Amazon with Edgar. We had an absolutely amazing experience. Edgar has a wealth of knowledge about all types of flora and fauna... read more from medicinal plants to all things survival. During our experience we also felt we were provided the best …				
jake R
January 1, 2020 

					  We've been with Edgar for some days and the experience was amazing. Edgar made us discover the Amazon with passion and respect. Every day was a new adventure on the... read more program: monkeys, dolphins, tarantulas, caimans and many other things. 

An experience we will never forget, thank you Edgar for being our guide !				
Teelooos
December 28, 2022 

					  My girlfriend and I had an excellent time in the Amazon with Edgar. We traveled from Lima to Iquitos, and Edgar was waiting for us as soon as we arrived.... read more From there, he was extremely patient and hospitable, and had no problem answering all of our questions about the Amazon. Edgar is an excellent guide who has in depth knowledge of the jungle and its people. We had the opportunity to participate in many unique activities and meet the local people, which was an amazing experience. He took us to see a lot of breathtaking sights, making this trip a once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend this trip and Edgar as a guide.				
EFS001
October 20, 2019 

					  My Friend and me had an excellent experience in the peruvian jungle with our very nice guide edgar! It was really fun, the group wasnt too big and the guides... read more english was perfect aswell 🙂				
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May 26, 2020 