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Hydra Experience
An immersive experience combining four days of practical tactical training with travel, adventure and a week in Brazil.
What is the Hydra Experience
This is more than a tactical training course. The Hydra Experience combines four days of practical tactical training with travel, activities and a full week experiencing Brazil. Training is at the heart of the programme, but once the training ends, the experience continues.
“For £2,999 I can leave London, travel to Brazil, train, live all of this for a week, and go home?”
Training
The training element of the Hydra Experience takes place from Monday to Thursday and brings together 12 Hydra training modules in one intensive programme. Each module builds on the last, combining fundamental skills with increasingly advanced practical training.
The 12 modules
Participants who complete the programme receive a Hydra Experience training certificate covering the 12 modules.
The package
HYDRA EXPERIENCE
£2,999per person
One package. Everything included for the full Hydra Experience.
What's included
Not flying from London? The same package is available for £2,200, without flights included. You arrange your own travel.
Experience in Brazil
Training is at the heart of the Hydra Experience but it’s only part of what makes the week unforgettable.
Alongside the 12 module programme, you’ll have time to experience Brazil. Hot Park and Japanese gardens are included, with opportunities to explore, eat, relax and discover more of the region.
Spend your free time discovering Pirenópolis and its waterfalls, choose from optional experiences, or simply build the weekend around what you want to do.
Come for the training. Leave having experienced Brazil.
Personalise your Hydra Experience
+£500
Want the Hydra Experience entirely to yourself? Upgrade to a private programme with one to one training and an itinerary built around you.
No group training. No divided attention. Your instructors focus exclusively on your progression, allowing more time for individual coaching, additional drills and areas you want to develop further.
One participant. One experience. All the attention on you.
Limited availability. Subject to confirmation before booking.
Optional experiences
Activities vary and pricing may depend on time of year, so enquire about which are available for your edition and we will give up-to-date pricing.
A hunting experience may be added to the programme depending on the time of year, availability and applicable regulation. Pricing depends on the experience chosen and is confirmed before booking.
On free days, participants can add tours to Pirenópolis and the region’s waterfalls, turning free time into another opportunity to see Brazil. Options vary by calendar, availability and group preference.
Included
Optional extras
Beyond what is already included in the package, participants can personalise the experience with optional extras, purchased separately. Pricing for these extras is still being finalised and will be published once confirmed.
Additional ammunition
For anyone who wants to shoot beyond the amount included in the programme.
Additional training sessions
Extra training outside the main schedule.
Additional experiences
Activities that are not part of the standard package.
Accommodation upgrade
When superior or individual room options are available.
Additional private transport
For private journeys outside the official itinerary.
Extended stay in Brazil
For participants who want to arrive earlier or stay on after the Hydra Experience.
The Hydra Experience was designed to be flexible. Additional activities can be arranged around the group, season and availability. Tell us what you want to experience in Brazil and our team will explore the options.
Hydra Experience itinerary
Seven days in Brazil, arriving Sunday with training beginning Monday, split across arrival and settling in, four days of intensive training, and time to experience Brazil.
SUNDAY
ARRIVAL IN BRAZIL
Arrive in Goiânia, meet the Hydra team and settle in. We’ll make a stop for any last-minute essentials, grab some food and give you time to unwind before travelling to the training location.
MONDAY
TRAINING DAY 01
Training begins. Day one establishes the foundations for the week, covering safety, procedures and the fundamentals you’ll build on throughout the programme.
TUESDAY
TRAINING DAY 02
Training builds on the foundations established on Monday, introducing new modules and progressively increasing the challenge as participants develop their skills throughout the programme.
WEDNESDAY
TRAINING DAY 03
The programme continues through further modules, drills and scenarios, bringing together skills developed throughout the week in increasingly integrated training.
THURSDAY
CORE PROGRAMME COMPLETION
The 12-module core programme is scheduled to conclude around midday. Participants who complete the programme can then choose to continue training, revisit previous modules and spend additional time on the range.
Want to keep training? Keep going. Additional range time can be arranged, with ammunition available separately at the prices provided before the trip.
FRIDAY
EXPERIENCE BRAZIL
With the core programme complete, Friday is about experiencing another side of Brazil. Spend the day at Hot Park, one of Brazil’s largest thermal water parks, with pools, water attractions and natural hot springs, followed by the option to visit the Japanese Gardens.
Both experiences are included in the Hydra Experience, but participation is entirely optional. Prefer something different? We’ll help you choose from the other experiences available during your trip.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
YOUR EXPERIENCE. YOUR CHOICE.
The weekend is yours to shape. Explore Pirenópolis and its waterfalls, discover local food and culture, choose from available adventure experiences, take a free day, or add a seasonal hunting experience.
Some experiences are included within your package, while others are available as optional extras. Any additional costs are always confirmed in advance.
12 modules. One experience.
Four days of training, structured across 12 practical modules, building progressively from fundamentals to more complex exercises and scenarios.
Basic Firearms
Safety, handling, function, stance, grip and the essential fundamentals before moving on to the modules that follow.
Short Weapons Operator
Pistol-focused training: weapon control, manipulation, reloads, malfunction clearance and practical application of the fundamentals.
Long Weapons Operator
Fundamentals and use of long-gun platforms, including manipulation, positions, transitions and progressive drills.
Precision Shooting
Developing accuracy, consistency and control, applying the fundamentals at different distances and conditions.
Low Light
Training in low-light conditions: perception, identification, decision-making and safe use of equipment.
Combat First Aid
Pre-hospital care fundamentals in a tactical context, focused on initial response to emergencies and decision-making until specialist care arrives.
Home Defence
Principles of residential security, decision-making and response to risk within the home environment.
Combined Weapons
Integrated work across different platforms, developing fluidity, adaptation and transitions through the exercises.
Concealed Carry
Drawing from concealed carry, with an emphasis on safety, consistency and controlled execution.
Vehicular Combat
Training based on vehicle-related situations, working on positioning, movement, decision-making and use of the environment.
CQB
Fundamentals of operating in confined spaces, with progressive drills in movement, communication, spatial awareness and decision-making.
Weapon Retention
Techniques and principles for retaining and controlling a firearm in close-contact situations.
On completion
Participants who complete the programme receive a Hydra Certificate confirming completion of the Hydra Experience and its modules. This is a Hydra completion certificate.
Before you fly
The experience starts before arrival in Brazil. Once a place is confirmed, participants receive a full preparation PDF directly on WhatsApp, covering everything needed before travelling.
Ammunition and additional training
The ammunition allowance for the main programme is included in the package. Participants who want to keep training after completing the core programme on Thursday can purchase additional ammunition, with pricing depending on calibre and platform, confirmed in the pre-departure PDF and at the time of booking, rather than fixed on this page.
Food
Meals are not included in the Hydra Experience price, but participants are not left to work this out alone. Hydra organises breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, including group outings to local restaurants, and each participant pays for their own food.
Estimated food budget
3 meals × approximately £10 = approximately £30 per day
For seven days, that is roughly £210 for food, though actual spend can be lower or higher depending on choices. This figure is an estimate only and varies by restaurant and personal preference.
FAQ
Yes, return flights from London are included in the £2,999 Hydra Experience.
If you prefer to arrange your own travel or are travelling from another country, the Hydra Experience is available for £2,200 without international flights.
Your package includes return flights from London, accommodation, scheduled ground transport, the complete 12-module Hydra training programme, your Hydra certificate and the activities specifically listed as included in the itinerary.
Optional experiences, meals, ammunition and personal expenses are separate unless stated otherwise.
Meals are not included in the package price, but breakfast, lunch and dinner are planned into each day, including opportunities to eat together at local restaurants.
Food in Brazil is relatively affordable; we recommend budgeting approximately £10 per meal / £30 per day.
The core 12-module programme is scheduled to conclude around Thursday midday, but your training does not have to stop there.
Participants who want additional range time can continue training and revisit approved drills under the range’s normal supervision and procedures. Additional ammunition can be purchased separately, with current prices provided in advance.
Hydra Experience groups are intentionally kept small, with approximately 6–8 participants, allowing the instructors to give each participant proper attention throughout the programme.
Want the experience entirely to yourself? The Individual Experience upgrade is available for +£500, subject to availability.
Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive a Hydra Experience information pack via WhatsApp covering everything you need before travelling, including your kit list, travel guidance, programme information and current ammunition prices.
Our team will remain available in the lead-up to the trip for any questions or preparation you need.
No. Previous training experience is not required. The programme is structured to build from the fundamentals and progress throughout the week, allowing both first-time participants and those with previous experience to take part.
Our instructors will adapt their guidance to each participant’s experience and ability throughout the programme.
Direct contact
Places are limited to small groups each edition. Message the team directly to check availability.
