Rainforest Tours

Rainforest tours have become very popular within the past two decades. Much of this popularity has stemmed from all of the publicity around conserving the Amazon rainforest. Nearly 40 percent of all the tropical rainforest left in the world is in Brazil. This makes Brazil and the Amazon a prime spot for rainforest tours.

Since South America is close to the equator, the climate is quite desirable. The average temperature is about 38°C or 82°F. Although the temperature is consistently in the 80s the humidity can be unbearable at around 80 to 100 percent depending on the season. There are two climate seasons in the rainforest, wet and dry. The wet seasons run from November to May where it rains practically every day, and June to October where you can experience short but heavy rainfall. You might want to bring rain gear and an umbrella for your trip.

Animals Along Rainforest Tours
The natural attraction for nearly all rainforest tours is the wildlife. If you are trekking through the Amazon you could see some of the nearly 40,000 kinds of trees and plants, 2,000 species of fish, more than 8,000 insects, 1,500 bird species, and 600 mammals. Encountering a monkey, snake or bird is also very likely along rainforest tours.

With only seven percent of Brazil's population living in the Amazon region you are guaranteed to find seclusion and experience nature in its most natural form. Many of the region's rainforest tours begin and end at Manaus. In this city you can find transportation options, hotels, and some comfort before making your way through the amazing rainforest.

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