These are some general guidelines and a checklist to help you pack for your trip to Sao Paulo.

Layering is key to remaining comfortable while on an active trip. To achieve maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of ventilation, insulation, and weather protection. Avoid cotton which does not insulate when wet. Synthetic materials that are quick drying are most suitable for hiking in a rainforest environment.

Weather

Expect everything from warm sun to rain. We can expect spring temperatures in Legado das Águas and PETAR (around 20°C/68°F during the day, cooler in the evening), as well as warmer temperatures in Lagamar.

On some hikes you will get wet, so, it is important to have the right shoes and the right clothes. In PETAR, it is mandatory to use light hiking shoes, hiking pants, and t-shirts that cover your stomach and shoulders.

You will arrive in spring, so you can expect sunny days. Is it recommended that you have sunblock shirts and good sun blocker cream. We will spend seven days in the biggest rainforest region in the world, don’t forget your bug repellent as well.

Recommendations for your flight

• Daypack
• Valid passport
• Copy of complete flight itinerary (also save a copy online)
• Copy of applicable travel/medical insurance, including number and contact information (also save a copy online)
• Debit Card
• Credit cards (more than one)
• **We suggest you have a record of your number in case of loss or theft.**
• Cash (Hard currency such as BRL or Dolar new, clean bills)
• Reusable water bottle
• Medication, if applicable
• Change of clothing in which you can hike in case luggage is lost
• Small toiletry bag (Toothbrush/Toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
• A negative COVID-19 viral test PCR taken within three calendar days from your trip or Antigen taken within 24 hours from your trip

You must fill the Anvisa form DSV: https://formulario.anvisa.gov.br/

Luggage

• Luggage (1 Piece, Leave at Hotel While Trekking)
• Luggage Tags and Locks (2)
• Day Pack (21L-35L)
• Day Pack Rain Cover

Clothing

• Casual Clothing for Travel and Town Wear (Lightweight, Easily Washable)
• Base Layer Tops and Bottoms (Midewight, Synthetic)
• Tee-shirts (synthetic or wool, quick-dry)
• Hiking Pants (Quick-dry, Lightweight)
• Swimwear
• Shorts
• Waterproof/windproof Jacket
• Fleece/Wool Jacket
• Sun Hat
• Sleepwear

Footwear

• Walking shoes – comfortable, casual for travel/town wear
• Light hiking shoes – will get wet
• Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)
• Camp shoes (Crocs / slipper), optional

Personal Accessories

• Sport Sunglasses
• Waterproof dry bag (10L), optional
• Sunblock and Lip Balm (30 SPF)
• Insect repellent
• Bandana, optional
• Water Bottles (Two 1-Quart) or Hydration System Plus One 1-Quart Water Bottle
• Travel Towel, quick-drying/lightweight, recommended
• Travel Sleep Sheet (silk or microfiber), optional
• Personal First Aid Kit/Medications (Lightweight)
• Blister kit – highly recommended
• Toiletries
• Trekking Poles (collapsible), optional
• Earplugs/Eye mask, optional
• Electrical Plug Adapter and Converter
• Water Purification Drops/Tablets/Filter, optional but recommended to avoid single-use plastic
• Camera and Accessories
• External battery charger