Lightweight, earth or dark-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and T–shirts
Shorts (for the lodge)
Underwear (we recommend 2 pairs per day)
Gore-tex jacket (optional)
Lightweight rain jacket / windbreaker (Rain ponchos will be provided for
lodge activities when necessary.)
Sunhat or cap
Swimwear
1 pair of comfortable walking shoes / sneakers
Waterproof sandals (Tevas or similar)
Cotton socks (We recommend tall socks that do not slip easily inside rubber
boots. 2 pairs per day are ideal.)
Personal Care:
Sunscreen (waterproof, SPF 45 or higher and, if possible, all natural)
DEET-free insect repellent
Sunglasses with strap
Extra eye glasses / contact lenses
Small day pack
Personal medication to last for the duration of your trip
Personal first aid kit (optional)
Equipment:
Camera with additional camera gear (charger, rechargeable batteries, etc.)
Additional flash memory
Binoculars (one pair can be shared by a small group)
Strong headlamp (or flashlight / torch) plus extra batteries (We ask that
you bring rechargeable batteries, thus not contributing to the contamination
of the forest.)
Rubber boots / Wellies – normally lodges supply sizes 5/35 to 10.5/45.
(Should you require a size above 45, you may consider bringing your own.)
Water bottle (some lodges supply them) Please do not introduce disposable
plastic water bottles into the rainforest.
Small, packable umbrella (can be useful in light rain)
Zip-lock bags for wet clothing and electronic equipment
Money & Security:
Passport and colour copy
US cash in small denominations ($1s to $20s) for bar services, tips and
souvenirs (Some lodges accept Visa and MasterCard – please verify with
us beforehand.)
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