Epic Adventure made possible by Sara.
Brazil
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Jul 11 - Jul 22, 2024
I just returned from one of the most epic adventures of my life. I went on this trip as a 57 year old single mom from Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
I have Sara, (my wonderful Kim Kim Travel contact/trip organizer) and Gilmar (my amazing jungle guide) to thank for this superior experience.
Sara organized the entire trip for me down to the last detail. She made sure that all of my requests were fulfilled and that she was available at all times to answer questions and navigate through itinerary changes during the expedition. From the moment we met over the KimKim website Sara was responsive, detail oriented, and timely in her feedback.
She supported me the entire way from the take off at IAD to landing back home 12 days later.
Sara's English was excellent and her resources on the ground in Manaus were reliable and friendly.
My guide, Gilmar, had 14 years of jungle guiding experience and provided for my safety and well being from the moment he met me to my final drop off at the Holiday Inn. Gilmar spoke English well and knew the jungle inside-out. I felt safe with Gilmar by my side and learned so many wonderful things about the Amazon jungle from him. He showed me how to fish for Pirhana, set up hammocks in the deep jungle, fry fish on a fire and build a frying rack made from jungle wood. He showed me how to spot Caymans at night and sight monkeys and iguanas and sloths in the tree tops and make plates out of palm leaves.
On my final day in Manaus I woke up unbelievably grateful, thinking that this had been one of the most epic adventures of my life. I actually shed a few tears of happiness when I thought of everything that I had done and experienced in the last two weeks.
This trip did not just meet my expectations; it surpassed them.
It is without hesitation that I would recommend Sara and Gilmar for anyone wishing to have the ultimate Jungle Experience.
Hotel Reviews
The Amazon Mureru Lodge was a wonderful base lodge for my two week jungle expedition. The rooms were clean and the beds were well made. The owner of the lodge, Rosanna, had breakfast waiting in the mornings which included hand squeezed fruit juice. While I was sleeping in the jungle Rosanna made sure the my room stayed secure and that my passport was safe. I especially liked this lodge for its local appeal. It is a lodge for fishermen and, interestingly enough, local electricians who were working on power lines. The lodge had a long dock which allowed me to swim laps in the Amazon river on most days. We were able to catch fish off of another end of the lodge and the sunsets were beyond compare. I would recommend the Mureru Lodge to anyone wishing an authentic Amazon Jungle experience.
At the end of my 12 day Deep Jungle Expedition I feeling super happy having had an amazing experience but also tired and dirty and in need of a long hot shower. This was to be expected. The Holiday Inn provided everything that I was looking for. The hotel caters to international guests and their more modern needs. The rooms were spotless. The beds were so comfortable that I fell asleep without 60 seconds of laying my head on the soft white pillows. The showers were hot with a strong steady stream of water. They had American snacks waiting for me. I devoured them. Their evening and breakfast buffets were delicious and the staff was friendly, helpful, and kind. It was the perfect hotel for before and after my jungle expedition. Without exception I would recommend this hotel to any internationally traveling guest. Thank you, Sara, for including this hotel in my trip.
Dear Mica!
I read your review and I was moved by your touching words!
thank you very much...
The greatest gratification for us is reading that thanks to our mediation, those who travel have been able to live authentic and immersive experiences, deeply knowing the place you visited.
It is gratifying to sell not just a simple vacation, but exciting life trips like the one you tell us about!
I hope to hear from with you again in the future if you want to discover the enormous Brazilian territory!
It was a pleasure
abraços
Sara