Iris Social

This trip was the best inner experience for me so far.
I had great moments and experienced everything in the most intense and positive way.
Everything exceeded my expectations. It was marvelous to get to know people from the communities and their culture, habits, thoughts and work. They were very receptive, attentive, respectful and kind to our group. I tried to observe and learn everything I could from them. Whenever I could I asked about their living habits and their work, and they were always pronated to answer me.
Not to mention the volunteer work we did during the time we spent there.
It was really hard work, but very rewarding!!! I wish I could do more!

Also the organization Iris Social was the best we could get! Very kind and helpful!

Translated Review:

With the experience lived in Expedition 4, under the careful and careful look of the Social Iris I was able to add teachings, knowledge and people. The moment I held the first seedling of the native tree in my hands I was sure of how much we are part of a whole, much richer and wider than our passing existence.
Another important point is the respectful relationship that we establish with the local population, realizing the breadth of their knowledge and concern for the preservation of the Amazonian Biome. The Forest lives and pulsates within my heart and I think that all those who have this opportunity, especially the Brazilians, should experience this eye-to-eye experience.
From this I affirm that participating in other trips of Brazilian social tourism and volunteer tourism with Iris Social is one of the certainties of my life!

Original Review:

Com a experiência vivida na Expedição 4, sob olhar atento e cuidadoso da Iris Social pude agregar ensinamentos, conhecimento e pessoas. No momento que segurei a primeira muda de árvore nativa em minhas mãos tive a certeza do quanto somos parte de um todo, muito mais rico e amplo que nossa passageira existência.
Outro ponto de destaque é o convívio respeitoso que estabelecemos com a população local, percebendo a amplitude de seu conhecimento e preocupação com a preservação do Bioma Amazônico. A Floresta vive e pulsa dentro de meu coração e penso que todos aqueles que tenham essa oportunidade, em especial os brasileiros, deveriam vivenciar esta experiência olho no olho.
A partir disto afirmo que, participar de outras expedições de turismo social brasileiro e turismo de voluntariado com a Iris Social é uma das certezas de minha vida!

Going into the Amazon rain forest is nothing like anything I've seen/done before in my life. Combine that with going with a group of like minded people and an organization that knows the place, and you have an amazing experience.
These people have their own center in the rain forest. They help the local communities in lots of different ways. They know their way around the area and know some great places to visit in this already amazing environment.
Lots of different abilities, from planting seeds, planting and distributing seedlings, to working with bees and producing Tapioca flour. They love to share their knowledge and experience, and they let you participate in all these activities.
Well balanced between hard work, sight seeing, meeting the local community and free time.