00:00the amazon rainforest one of the most untouched places on earth a landscape full of mystery and
00:15adventure where every moment that you're there it will reveal something new and one of the best
00:22most efficient and sustainable ways to explore this vast ecosystem is by riverboat aboard the
00:29motor yacht tucano with nature tours you cruise in comfort while minimizing your environmental impact
00:36built for deep forest exploration this small ship offers an intimate way to experience remote areas
00:42of the rio negro cruising down this quiet stretch of river it feels like you've stepped into another
00:49world one that remains untouched and protected hop off the larger riverboat onto canoes and kayaks to
00:57explore deeper into the hidden waterways reaching parts of the rainforest that few have ever seen
01:03while the rivers carry you deep into the rainforest it's on foot where you truly begin to understand
01:20the pulse of the jungle trekking through dense foliage every step becomes a lesson in patience
01:28and awareness so as i take my first jungle hike through the rainforest i'm told i have to fashion
01:35myself like a hunter not that i'm out to kill any animals or anything i have to use the skill set of a
01:41hunter and that means to first be very quiet pay a lot of attention be assertive but also concentrate
01:49the forest is alive with creatures hiding just out of sight but they are there and the more you listen
02:01the more you'll see
02:03local indigenous guides lead you through this wild terrain sharing sacred stories passed down through
02:13generations stories of how their families coexisted with the land and the creatures that roam there
02:20and with an open heart you may even be invited to visit a local village where you'll experience
02:29firsthand the warmth and wisdom of their community it's their deep connection to the rainforest and how
02:37their way of life is rooted in respect for the nature that surrounds them but there is more to the amazon
02:46rainforest than its land the waterways that will carry you on your journey are equally as mesmerizing and wild
02:55beneath the surface these waters team with life piranhas with razor-sharp teeth elusive anacondas
03:05gliding through the reeds black caimans lurking in the shallows and the mythical pink river dolphins
03:17when night falls it's back onto the canoes for a thrilling adventure unlike anything you've
03:25ever imagined navigating the dark waterways in search of the amazon's elusive nocturnal creatures
03:41oh our guide
03:45he got his baby black caiman and bananas it's amazing bananas we're calling him the caiman hunter of the
03:54amazon the amazon rainforest is one of the most important places on the planet
04:06often called the heart of the earth for its vital role in regulating the global climate
04:12a visit here requires entering with reverence move slowly and the jungle will reveal its secrets guiding
04:20you on a journey like no other
04:25we've been cleared for landing
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