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Description
Experience the wonders of the Amazon with a stay in its rainforests. See the wonder of the 'Meeting of the Waters', hike to see a wide variety of wildlife, go piranha-fishing and caiman-spotting, try out luscious Amazonian fruits, meet with indigenous tribes and take part in activities such as swimming with the dolphins and spear-fishing in this exciting tour!
Highlights
- Witness the wonder of the 'Meeting of the Waters' – the two rivers which do not mix
- Drive across the Amazon landscape and see wildlife including sloths, monkeys, birds, and dolphins
- Go on an excursion for caiman-spotting
- Take a jungle hike and learn about survival techniques, animal traps, and medicinal plants
- Experience the thrill of piranha fishing
- Visit a local family and try out delicious Amazonian fruits
- Go canoe paddling through the flooded forest and try out spear-fishing
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Day 1: Journey to the amazon Jungle lodge expand_more
- Drive to the Ceasa Port and board a boat to see the "Meeting of the Waters" – the two rivers which do not mix. After a brief explanation of this phenomenon, continue to the jungle lodge.
- In the afternoon, start your Amazon tour by setting out on a boat ride across the wide Amazon landscape. You can spot various animals, such as sloths, monkeys, birds and dolphins, and plants of the Amazon. You can also swim in the river if you wish, but only in recommended spots. We can also stop at the local jungle bar if you wish to do so.
- In the evening, you can go on an optional excursion for caiman-spotting where we will go out by boat under the starlight sky to observe the nightlife of the jungle.
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Day 2: Take a jungle hike expand_more
- Set out for a jungle hike and learn about jungle survival techniques, finding edible items in the jungle, making animal traps, and which plants to use for medicinal purposes. It is recommended to avoid dark clothing as it attracts mosquitoes and use insect repellent.
- In the jungle, we will make a fire to roast fish that we will catch for dinner around a fire, along with jungle Caipirinha.
- Take a boat in the afternoon to do piranha fishing which you can for lunch on the following day.
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Day 3: Visit a Local Family expand_more
- Visit a local family to learn about the lives of local people in the Amazon and buy locally made souvenirs. You will see the process of making Farinha, and you can also try some typical Amazonian fruits, such as cupuaçu, acai, and tapereba, from their own plantation. Spend another night in the jungle in a shelter.
- In the afternoon, head deeper into the jungle to make a fire to roast a chicken/ fish or eggs for dinner and sleep in hammocks.
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Day 4: Enjoy canoeing and paddling expand_more
- Return to the lodge after an early tour and then learn about the process of making rubber, responsible for Manaus’ initial fame in the early 20th century.
- In the afternoon, we can go canoe paddling through the flooded jungle, and you can try spear-fishing by boat.
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Day 5: Engage in activities and return to Manaus expand_more
- You can choose your preferred activity, including swimming with the dolphins, visiting an indigenous tribe or an ecological park.
- Set off for the return journey to Manaus in the afternoon. End of tour.
What's Included
All meals, including vegetarian food, mineral water, and tropical fruit juices.
Accommodation (in beds & hammocks with mosquito nets).
Transportation to and from the jungle.
Personal English & Portuguese speaking tour guide.
Special activities included:
Jungle hike with extensive explanations on jungle survival techniques, tropical, medicinal plants, the local vegetation, and animals.
Canoeing & paddling through the flooded forest (during the high season from May to August).
Visiting the Dessana indigenous tribe.
Spear and piranha fishing.
Caiman-spotting.
Swimming with pink river dolphins.
Fire-roast & sleeping in the jungle or at a local family's home.
What's Excluded
One night of Jungle Caipirinha!
Know before you go
Things required for the jungle:
Flashlight
Insect Repellent
Raincoat
Refillable Water Container
Hiking Boots
Long Pants and Long-sleeved Shirt
Hat/ Cap
Bathing Costume
Camera Protection
Sun Screen
Flip-flops
Important Information: If you have any allergies and/ or require a special diet such as vegetarian, lactose- or gluten-free meals, please let me know in advance so that I can make special arrangements for you!
Meeting Point
Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 950 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |