Foi muito bom. experiência no Turtlle Lodge foi ótima. A comida boa, o guia poderia ser mais ativo. Mas infelizmente o hotel em Manaus, Saint Paul, decepcionou muito na chegada. Entre outras não tinha água quente, Na volta, depois que reclamei, recebi um aposento muito melhor.

We had a great time and our Thomas made it easy for us. He knows exactly what he is doing and what to say to make you feel comfortable for the climb. He never pressured us along the way and was very kind. Easy to book and great communication the whole time from the company and the guide.

Booking with Nattrip was one of the best decisions we made during our recent trip to Brazil. We were coming from the United States and wanted to backpack Petropolis to Teresopolis. Communication with Nattrip was straightforward, efficient, informative, and in fluent English. I paid for the entire trip upfront via a link provided with credit card. Nattrip was able to organize gear rentals for us -- tents, sleeping bag, sleeping pads, and a hiking backpack -- so we didn't have to bring so much gear from the United States. Our guides were Luiz and Leo. Luiz was fluent in English, extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna along the trail, and very competent. His passion for nature was contagious. I left the hike with a renewed appreciation for the Atlantic rainforest. Leo was compassionate and emotionally intelligent; he sensed when my friends' fear of heights was starting to climb and would offer a hand on a difficult scramble. Luiz and Leo carried the food for our meals -- breakfast/dinner were always delicious (especially by camp food standards) and lunch was sandwiches with salami/cheese/peanut butter. Luiz sent us the menu prior to the hike and was able to make small adjustments for us. As for the hike, we hiked in the second to last week of March. It was rainy, but not beyond enjoyment. The first day of the hike involves a lot of ascent, but the trail is nontechnical. The second day of the hike involves primarily scrambling, both ascent and descent, and involves three technical sections, including the use of ropes and harnesses. The third day is a lot of downhill. The views were gorgeous and we had a great time!

The trip is in general well organised. Communication is very easy. The journey is safe, with various opportunities. However, I have to say that the Trip is overpriced compared to the service level received. 1) Rio: Hotel could be better. The two trips are wonderful, with a private guide. But the second day is relatively empty. There is only one half day tour till noon. Nothing else arranged. 2) Amazon: I was put as the single English speaker to a Portuguese group. The group has 11 people. It is not aligned with my expectation. Firstly, I thought the price paid is for a much smaller group (6-7 people maximal) There are for example a group of 4 English speakers with a guide and a group of 2 German speakers with a guide. I would never join a large group of 11 people if they told me in advance. Too much stress in big groups. Secondly, I have to adjust myself to the majority Portuguese speaker. The tour guide tried his best, but his English is limited. I feel lonely and a bit stupid to be with a group who cannot talk to me. I feel they try to save money on me. Overall, i feel it is not bad, but definitely not worth the money paid. Sorry to say that.

Great time in Rio city!