The ecosystem that lies within a rainforest’s canopy is delicate, intricate, and nothing short of spectacular, but is a facet of the forest that few beyond the birds and primates get the chance to experience. With a growing push for the health of our planet’s ecosystems, and growth in eco-tourism, those with a passion for nature, biology, photography, and exploration (and who can tolerate heights) are being presented with more opportunities to experience the magic of the canopy firsthand.

It’s called tropical tree climbing, and to do it you sometimes need some training in the equipment you’ll be using, understanding your surroundings, and preparedness in the event of potential hazards and difficulties. Other programs allow minimal physical effort from climbers, only requiring they be able to walk in the humid rainforest for up to 20 minutes, so it can be made suitable for people of a wider range of physical ability. Tours that include a canopy tree climbing experience have been rated a top travel experience.

Those who choose to experience this up-and-coming POV experience will witness not only the diverse fauna of the rainforest, including stunning trees, massive ferns, and vibrant tropical flowers, but also the animals that live within the tree, together creating an elaborate ecosystem. The rainforest canopy is the layer richest in plant life, home to more than 50% of all the forest’s plant species, while it is estimated 30% of the worlds animal species can be found in South American rainforests, with a vast amount of animal species still unknown and awaiting discovery by scientists. Tropical tree climbing brings you to one of the world’s wealthiest spots to witness biodiversity- maybe you’ll even discovery a species of your own!

Check out this great video on Amazon Facts & how to aide conservation efforts! Yampu Tours is dedicated to supporting tour destinations and their communities for responsible and sustainable travel. Responsible tourism to locations such as the Amazon rainforest helps conservation efforts in those areas.

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