5-Day Amazon Rainforest Jungle Tour from Manaus with Lodge Stay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the wonder of the "Meeting of the Waters" - the two rivers which do not mix
• 02 Cruise across the Amazon landscape in search of sloths, monkeys, birds, and dolphins
• 03 Take a jungle hike and learn survival techniques, animal traps, and medicinal plants
• 04 Experience the thrill of piranha fishing and caiman-spotting
• 05 Visit a local family, see how Farinha is made, and try Amazonian fruits from their plantation
• 06 Go canoe paddling through the flooded forest and try spear-fishing
• 07 Meet the Dessana indigenous tribe and swim with pink river dolphins

Experience the wonders of the Amazon with a stay deep in the rainforest. Witness the "Meeting of the Waters," where two rivers flow side by side without mixing, explore the jungle by boat and on foot, and look out for sloths, monkeys, birds, and dolphins along the way. This 5-day adventure also includes piranha fishing, caiman-spotting, canoeing through the flooded forest, visits with local families and the Dessana indigenous tribe, and the chance to try luscious Amazonian fruits and swim with pink river dolphins.

Witness the "Meeting of the Waters," where two rivers flow side by side without mixing, explore the jungle by boat and on foot, and look out for sloths, monkeys, birds, and dolphins along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Manaus

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Journey to the Amazon Jungle Lodge

• Drive to 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, begin your Amazon tour with a boat ride across the wide Amazon landscape. You may spot various animals, such as sloths, monkeys, birds, and dolphins, as well as plants of the Amazon. You can also swim in the river if you wish, but only in recommended spots. We can also stop at a local jungle bar if you would like.
• In the evening, you can join an optional caiman-spotting excursion, going out by boat under the starlit sky to observe the nightlife of the jungle.

2

Day 02

Jungle Hike and Piranha Fishing

• Set out on a jungle hike and learn about jungle survival techniques, including how to find edible items in the jungle, make animal traps, and identify plants used for medicinal purposes. It is recommended to avoid dark clothing, as it attracts mosquitoes, and to use insect repellent.
• In the jungle, we will make a fire to roast fish that we catch for dinner around the fire, along with jungle Caipirinha.
• In the afternoon, take a boat trip for piranha fishing, and you can have your catch for lunch on the following day.

3

Day 03

Visit a Local Family and Sleep in the Jungle

• 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 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 and roast chicken, fish, or eggs for dinner, then sleep in hammocks.

4

Day 04

Rubber Traditions and Flooded Forest Canoeing

• Return to the lodge after an early tour and learn about the process of making rubber, which was 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.

5

Day 05

Choose Your Final Activity and Return to Manaus

• You can choose your preferred activity, including swimming with the dolphins, visiting an indigenous tribe, or visiting an ecological park.
• Set off on the return journey to Manaus in the afternoon. End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All meals, including vegetarian food, mineral water, and tropical fruit juices.

Accommodation (in beds and hammocks with mosquito nets).

Transportation to and from the jungle.

Personal English- and Portuguese-speaking tour guide.

Special activities included:

• Jungle hike with extensive explanations on jungle survival techniques, tropical and medicinal plants, local vegetation, and animals.
• Canoeing and 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 and sleeping in the jungle or at a local family's home.

What's Not Included

• 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 a long-sleeved shirt
• Hat/cap
• Bathing costume
• Camera protection
• Sunscreen
• Flip-flops

Important information: If you have any allergies and/or require a special diet such as vegetarian, lactose-free, or gluten-free meals, please let me know in advance so that I can make special arrangements for you.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil

Tour start

Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.