ACTIVITIES
Golden Lion Tamarin
A guided experience combining a rare wildlife encounter with the Atlantic Forest atmosphere of Eco Lodge Itororó.
SINCE THE 1960s
NATURE IN EVERY DETAIL
Our accommodations are designed to blend with the forest and support wellbeing.
FOR COUPLES & FAMILIES
Spaces for quiet escapes, shared moments and meaningful connections.
SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY
Low-impact stays that respect nature and support local communities.
FOOD MADE WITH CARE
Fresh, seasonal ingredients and lovingly prepared meals to nourish and delight.
GUIDED TOUR
Golden Lion Tamarin & Rainforest Impressions
The Golden Lion Tamarins (GLTs) are tiny endangered monkeys found only in the Atlantic Coastal Forest of Southeast Brazil.
This experience combines the chance to observe the Golden Lion Tamarin in its natural environment with a stay immersed in the Atlantic Forest at Eco Lodge Itororó.
The visitation to the Golden Lion Tamarins needs to be planned and booked well ahead. On your transfer from or to Eco Lodge Itororó, you may stop to observe them in the wild.
DISCOVER THE EXPERIENCE
Three days. Meaningful encounters.
From a rare primate encounter to guided rainforest walks, cultural conversations and restoration stories, this journey reveals a deeper side of the Atlantic Forest.
Golden Lion Tamarin
Observe one of Brazil’s most iconic endangered primates in its natural habitat during the journey to or from the lodge.
Atlantic Forest
Stay in a secluded valley in the Serra dos Órgãos, surrounded by the beauty and quiet of pristine rainforest.
Guided Rainforest Walks
Join short hikes led by our guide through the forest and up the mountain behind Eco Lodge Itororó.
Conservation Conversations
Take part in small group discussions about Itororó’s history, Dr. Fritz Dungs, Brazilian culture and regional conservation work.
Restoration Project
Discover the Eco Lodge Itororó conservation project, where over 100,000 m² of Atlantic Forest have already been restored.
DAY BY DAY
A guided journey through forest, wildlife and conservation
DAY 1
Rio to the Atlantic Forest
Departure from Rio in the early morning. On the way to Eco Lodge Itororó, a stop is made in a rainforest area where guests may observe and photograph Golden Lion Tamarins in the wild. After arrival at the lodge, guests enjoy lunch, a guided visit through the conservation project and an evening at the deck and fireplace.
DAY 2
Hike to Porcelet
After a hearty breakfast, the group hikes to Porcelet Mountain to admire the surrounding landscape, including the Três Picos reserve. The afternoon is free to explore the rainforest, observe birds and fauna, spend time in the photo hide, and with some luck spot rare species such as the yellow-eared marmoset or a sloth.
DAY 3
Final impressions and return
After a delicious breakfast, there is still time to enjoy the last impressions of the lodge surroundings before departing for Rio. On the way back, there is a brief stop to admire one of Brazil’s largest and oldest tree specimens.
A RARE ENCOUNTER
Wildlife can’t be promised. But the chances are high.
Golden Lion Tamarins move freely in nature, so sightings can never be guaranteed with complete certainty. Still, the probability of seeing and photographing them is very high.
In recent years, more than 85% of our guests have been able to observe them in the wild.
More than 85% of our guests have been able to see and photograph Golden Lion Tamarins.
BEFORE YOU GO
Good to know
TOUR LENGTH
3 days
Guided tour
INCLUDED
Transfer from/to Rio
Overnight stays (double room)
Meals shown (B / L / D)
Tour guide at Eco Lodge Itororó
NOT INCLUDED
Beverages
Insurance
Personal expenses
Tips
Advance planning is essential, as the Golden Lion Tamarin visitation must be booked well ahead.
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Experience the Atlantic Forest from within.
Plan your stay and make Golden Lion Tamarin part of your time at Eco Lodge Itororó.
