Heart of the Amazon

Chernair “Heart of the Amazon” Tour A Scientific Expedition Through the World's Largest Rainforest ✈️ Tour Description

The Amazon Rainforest covers more than 2 million square miles and spans nine countries. It contains the largest river system on Earth, millions of species of plants and animals, and some of the most remote communities accessible only by air or river. Manaus serves as one of the primary gateways to scientific research in the Amazon, while airports such as Tefé, Tabatinga, and Santarém connect researchers to regions deep within the rainforest.

In Heart of the Amazon, you are flying for the Amazon Biodiversity Initiative, an international research project studying wildlife migration, climate patterns, river ecosystems, and indigenous land conservation across the basin.

Your passengers include biologists, botanists, geologists, wildlife photographers, and conservation specialists. What begins as a routine scientific survey quickly evolves into an unforgettable journey through one of the most beautiful and challenging environments on Earth.

The jungle below is alive.

The rivers are your highways.

And every landing uncovers a new piece of the Amazon's story.

🛩️ Recommended Aircraft

Cessna 208 Caravan • DHC-6 Twin Otter • Kodiak 100 • PC-12

Flying Style: Bush Flying / Remote Airports / River Navigation / Scientific Expedition