Travel Itinerary

The Fifth Jungle Marathon will take place in the Floresta National de Tapajos, in Para, Brazil, between the 6th and 15th of October, 2011. This information relates to all participants of the race:

October 6th 2011
Arrival in Santarem
Transfer to boats at Alter do Chao.
Install your hammock and relax.
Departure for overnight sail to Jungle Base Camp at 2330hrs.
(Boats will be available for boarding from 1500hrs)

October 7th 2011
1200hrs Arrival at Itapuama
1300hrs -1400hrs lunch.
(Please note: all competitors are required to be self-sufficient from their arrival in Brazil. Hot water will be provided on the boat and at the base camp/ and camp sites throughout the race.)
1430hrs Welcome briefing
1500hrs- 1700hrs Gear check
1800hrs-1930hrs Dinner
1930hrs Cultural dance show

October 8th 2011
0700hrs-0800hrs Breakfast
0830hrs Medical briefing by medical director
0900hrs Medical checks
1100hrs Jungle training
1200hrs-1330hrs lunch
1330hrs-1700hrs Jungle training
1800hrs-1900hrs Dinner
1900hrs Race briefing for stage one. Excess gear transferred to boat

October 9th 2011 - Stage 1

October 10th 2011 - Stage 2

October 11th 2011  - Stage 3

October 12th 2011 - Stage 4  (** End of 100km race **)

October 13th - October 14th 2011 - Stage 5 - Non stop overnight stage

October 15th 2011 - Final stage
Finish of 200km race at Alter do Chao
1200hrs-1600hrs Arrivals lunch
1500hrs Transfer to hotel.
1900hrs Prize Giving and Finish Party
Overnight in a local hotel

October 16th 2011
Departure from Santarem

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

The registration fee to participate in the October 2010 Jungle Marathon in Brazil includes the following:

  • Overnight boat transfer to the jungle base camp at Itapuama
  • Jungle training in Itapuama
  • Campsite each night for the duration of the race
  • Mineral water for the duration of the race
  • General Ground assistance
  • Technical support throughout the race
  • Medical Assistance
  • Finish lunch
  • Accomodation for one night following the race (or three nights with runners completing the 100km distance)
  • Finishing dinner and awards party
  • Finishers medal
  • Jungle Marathon t-shirt

******AIRFARE TO & FROM BRAZIL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE******

CHECK-IN: BRAZIL

We will have private hotel check-in facilities for the Jungle Marathon competitors. This should make the process a whole lot easier with not much waiting around in queues.

If you get anything put on your bill in any of the hotels, please make sure you don't forget to pay them.

The Hotel Tropical in Santarem has a cyber café that is very good and a lot of hotels in Rio offer free Internet access. You will also find Internet access in all the airports.

  • Traveller's checks are better in US dollars; the rate for sterling is not as good.
  • Take a credit card with you if you can; however, be vigilant about where you use your credit card.
  • Cash is always the best option.
  • Cash advances are available from cash machines in the hotel in Santarem and in many places in Rio de Janeiro.

CLICK HERE to see the current exchange rate.

SIGHTSEEING

Rio de Janeiro is a fantastic city with many tourist attractions.

To make sure you get a chance to see everything while you are there, pre-arranged tours will be available to book before you go. Tours will include visits to the Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer statue), Sugarloaf Mountain and the Tijuca forest among many other options.

By going on these tours you will make sure your time is well spent. Sightseeing independently is much more difficult and you most likely will not make it to all the sites. Going to see any soccer (football) games in Rio needs to be booked well in advance.

FOOD AND FUN

Beer can be as cheap as 4 Reals and a good meal for 14-18 Reals.

Vegetarians - Don't forget to book your onboard meals when checking in. And, keep in mind vegetarianism is not as popular in Brazil as it is in the US, although you can still get very nice meals in some good restaurants.

Be vigilant about where you use your credit card. Cash is always the best option.

Finally, have a nice time. The Brazilian people are very friendly, fun loving, like to party, and even more, they like to dance!