JUNGLE SURVIVAL
INTENSIVE
Ready to survive in one of the most extreme environments on Earth?
Venture into the remote rainforest of Guyana for a focused two-week Jungle Survival Intensive. Guided by a world leading survival instructor and supported by skilled Amerindian mentors, you will gain hands-on experience in essential survival skills while learning to navigate and operate safely in a dense tropical environment. Become the leader that can truly handle any situation!
Course dates: September 7 - 19 2026
Cost: USD $3699 /person
Location: Rapuni, Guyana
Group Size: A minimum of 4 participants is required for this course.
Limited spaces. Global applicants welcome
Languages: English
Certification Gained (upon successful completion): Non-Guides, IAJG Accredited Certificate of Completion. Certified Guides, Jungle Survival Specialization.
This course is delivered in a pristine section of the Amazon rainforest, where participants learn practical survival techniques, including water sourcing, shelter building, firecraft, and food procurement, combined with traditional Indigenous knowledge. After comprehensive training, you will apply your skills independently in a controlled isolation exercise within the jungle, testing your ability to live self-reliantly in a natural environment.
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Phase One: Training
We will only plunge you into survival mode if we prepare you adequately for your jungle adventure. In the initial one-week survival training phase, we’ll equip you with the wilderness skills to locate water, construct shelter, ignite a fire without matches, and procure food. After setting up your hammock camp, we’ll help you get comfortable consuming various unique and intriguing bugs. Then, we’ll teach you the essentials: piranha fishing, wild game hunting with a bow and arrow, fire lighting, and water vine recognition. By the end of the first week, you’ll be prepared with the skills necessary to survive in the jungle – are you ready to face the challenge?
Phase Two: Isolation
Once you are ready, you’ll embark on a solo journey (or with a partner, if preferred). We’ll leave you in a fresh part of the jungle to fend for yourself. Armed with a sharp machete, a bow and arrow, and a trusty belt kit, you’ll test your survival skills in an adrenaline-fueled real-world scenario. Relying on your wits and survival instinct without the aid of a torch or a match, are you up for the challenge?
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Arriving in Guyana - We gather at a hotel in Georgetown, the capital, for introductions and any lingering questions before venturing into the interior. No meals were provided. Shared room accommodation.
Departure to the interior - In the morning, we proceed to Ogle airport for check-in and flight in a small propeller plane. The journey offers a breathtaking view of Guyana’s vast rainforest coverage. We land in the quaint village of Surama, from where we head to a nearby Eco lodge for introductions, lunch, and gear distribution. The night concludes with relaxation and stunning rainforest views. Lunch and dinner included. Shared room accommodation.
Rock Landing - We leave the Ecolodge early in the morning and make our way to our first base with simple structures and facilities for initial forest exposure. We cover survival basics like fire-making, acquiring clean drinking water, setting up hammocks, using machetes, bows, arrows, and fishing. Theoretical topics like survival psychology, jungle dangers, hazards, and wildlife recognition are also covered. All meals included. Hammock sleeping arrangement.
Expedition phase - Post training, we move further into the forest, create our camp, and contribute to camp life – from building bush latrines to ensuring water and firewood supply. We also cover advanced survival techniques like shelter construction, navigation, and advanced fishing theory. All meals included. Hammock sleeping arrangement.
Isolation phase - Participants are taken to their isolation spot with a select set of tools, such as a machete, bow and arrow, water bottle, fire kit, and fishing kit. The challenge here is to create a sustainable living environment and survive until extraction. Sleep in the self-built shelter—meals caught through personal means.- Participants are taken to their isolation spot with a select set of tools, such as a machete, bow and arrow, water bottle, fire kit, and fishing kit. The challenge here is to create a sustainable living environment and survive until extraction. Sleep in the self-built shelter—meals caught through personal means.
Getting out alive - A rescue team will arrive during the day to extract you! The team then returns to the lodge for a celebration dinner marking our collective achievements. Lunch and dinner included. Shared room accommodation.
Return to the capitol - The next day. We journey back to Georgetown for a final night in town. No meals included. Shared room accommodation.
Continuing travel or departure - On the final day, we bid each other farewell as participants head home or to their next destination. No meals included. No accommodation is provided.
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Level: Advanced
Description: No Prior Experience? No Problem!
Whether you’re a complete novice stepping into the wild for the first time or an advanced survivalist looking to perfect your skills, this jungle survival intensive will be tailored just for you!
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Make jungle survival shelter
Primitive fishing
Fire Making
Use of machete
Staying safe in the jungle
Flora and fauna of the rainforest
Safe drinking water
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IAJG Certification fee
IAJG Certified Instructor for prior planning, course duration, and post course administration.
IAJG Certified Assistant Instructor(s) for course duration.
27 Meals (9 Breakfast, 9 Lunch, 9 Dinner)
13 Days / 12 nights (2 at the hotel, two at Ecolodge, and 9 in the jungle)
Domestic flights with 25LB included luggage
Boats, Guides, and survival instructors for a stay in the jungle
Village fee
Kit for wilderness - Details to follow once registered
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International airfare
Meals in the capital (Georgetown)
Taxi from airport to the capitol (cost approx. 70 USD each way)
Alcohol
Excess luggage for domestic flight
Tips for guides (Paid collectively to one portion and shared equally among companions)
Personal travel insurance (Will have to be sent in advance)
Cost of medical clearance (If needed)
Malaria Prophylaxis (Consult personal doctor)
Anything not mentioned in the document
Lead Instructor: Anders Andersen, IAJG Certified Instructor, Association Director (See below)
Certification Gained: Upon successful completion of this course, candidates are issued a Certificate of Completion endorsed by the International Association of Jungle Guides. Certified Jungle Guides will gain their Survival Specialization endorsement.
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Jungle Guides International – Terms and Conditions
(Effective June 2025)These Terms and Conditions govern participation in any course or expedition offered by Jungle Guides International (JGI). By registering for a JGI program, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Jurisdiction and Legal Framework
Jungle Guides International is a Canadian organization, and all agreements, disputes, or claims related to our services shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, and applicable Canadian federal law.
Participants and guides agree to abide by these Terms regardless of their country of origin or location of the expedition.
2. International Association of Jungle Guides (IAJG) – Global Protection
Guides certified through the International Association of Jungle Guides (IAJG) operate as independent professionals within the JGI network. These Terms provide a framework for mutual respect, risk awareness, and fair conduct, ensuring appropriate protection for all guides operating under the IAJG framework worldwide.
3. Participant Responsibility
Participants agree to the following conditions before joining any JGI course or expedition:
Travel Insurance: Participants are required to purchase and maintain valid travel and medical insurance that includes emergency evacuation, accident, and repatriation coverage. Proof of coverage may be requested.
Travel Documentation: Participants are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents, including passports, visas, vaccination records, and permissions to enter Panama or any other destination.
Emergency Contact Information: Participants must provide emergency contact details prior to departure.
Liability Waiver: All participants must sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement prior to travel. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program without refund.
4. Health and Physical Fitness
Participants must disclose any medical conditions or limitations that may impact their ability to safely participate. JGI reserves the right to decline participation if there is reasonable concern regarding safety, health, or group risk.
5. Cancellations and Refunds
Our cancellation and refund policy is designed to protect both participants and the local guides who invest significant time and resources preparing for each program.
Cancellation Policy:
More than 30 Days Before Expedition Start:
Full refund provided.15–30 Days Before Expedition Start:
25% of the total cost will be retained by JGI to cover preparation costs your guide may have ensued in preparation for your expedition. The remaining 75% will be refunded to you, along with any of the 25% retained, not otherwise used for any incurred costs.Less than 15 Days Before Expedition Start:
50% of the total cost will be retained by JGI. Of this, 25% will be paid directly to the guide, along with any costs ensued in preparation for your expedition. The remaining 50% will be refunded.Last-Minute Cancellations:
Managed on a case-by-case basis, in conversation with the lead guide. A minimum of 50% of the total cost can be retained.No-Shows:
Participants who fail to arrive on the agreed start date without notifying JGI in advance will forfeit 100% of their payment. No refunds will be issued.
6. Program Modifications or Cancellations by JGI
JGI reserves the right to cancel or modify any program due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to safety concerns, natural disasters, political instability, or insufficient participant numbers. In such cases:
A full or partial refund may be issued, or
An alternative program or date may be offered.
JGI is not responsible for non-refundable travel expenses incurred by the participant.
7. Assumption of Risk
Participants understand that jungle expeditions and wilderness travel carry inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, delays, environmental hazards, wildlife encounters, and limited access to medical care. Participation is voluntary, and participants assume full responsibility for all associated risks.
8. Respectful Conduct
JGI promotes a respectful, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environment. Participants are expected to act respectfully toward guides, local communities, and fellow group members at all times. Failure to adhere to behavioral standards may result in removal from the program without refund.
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Jungle Guides International
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement
IMPORTANT NOTICE: By submitting payment for participation in any Jungle Guides International course, expedition, or training, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions outlined below. This agreement affects your legal rights. Please read carefully.
1. Assumption of Risk
I understand that participating in wilderness-based training, expeditions, or travel programs with Jungle Guides International (JGI) involves inherent risks and hazards. These include, but are not limited to:
Illness or injury in remote locations with limited access to medical care
Interaction with wildlife, insects, or plants
Slips, falls, or injuries from rugged terrain, rivers, cliffs, or natural disasters
Exposure to extreme weather, physical exertion, dehydration, or environmental challenges
Delays, cancellations, or disruptions due to weather, political, or logistical factors
Risks during travel by foot, boat, vehicle, or air
Cultural misunderstandings or variable health and safety standards
I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, including the possibility of personal injury, illness, death, or loss of property.
2. Waiver of Claims and Release of Liability
By participating, I waive any and all claims I may now or in the future have against Jungle Guides International and all affiliated parties, including but not limited to:
Directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, and training partners
IAJG-certified guides operating globally
Heirs, successors, and assigns
This includes claims for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any legal duty of care, and applies to any loss, injury, or damage sustained in connection with my participation.
3. Indemnity
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless JGI and its affiliates from any and all third-party claims, liabilities, or expenses resulting from:
My participation in any JGI program
My conduct during the course or expedition
Any inaccurate medical or travel documentation provided by me
4. Medical Fitness and Insurance
I confirm that I am medically and physically fit to participate. I understand that:
I am solely responsible for ensuring I am healthy and adequately prepared
I must secure personal travel insurance, including coverage for injury, illness, emergency evacuation, and trip cancellation
I am responsible for all costs related to medical care, evacuation, or repatriation
5. Legal Compliance and Cultural Respect
I agree to abide by all local laws and respect Indigenous communities, wildlife, and the guidance of certified expedition leaders. I understand that disrespectful or unsafe behavior may result in removal from the program without refund.
6. Photography and Media (Optional)
Unless I notify JGI in writing, I grant permission for any photographs, videos, or written feedback collected during my participation to be used by Jungle Guides International for educational or promotional purposes without compensation.
7. Governing Law
This agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, and the applicable laws of Canada. Any disputes will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nova Scotia. This waiver applies internationally to all participants and is intended to protect JGI and IAJG-certified guides wherever they operate.
8. Agreement by Payment
By making payment to Jungle Guides International for any course, expedition, or training, I confirm that I have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to the above terms.
This agreement is binding and enforceable without signature, and is deemed accepted upon payment.
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