Brazil · Jungle Expedition

3-Day Amazon Jungle Expedition from Manaus with Rio Negro Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Rio Negro Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the meeting of the two famous rivers, Rio Negro and Rio Solimões
02 Watch the sunrise while observing birds on the Rio Negro
03 Swim with pink river dolphins in their natural habitat
04 Spot caimans (alligators) in the dark from a small motorized boat
05 Visit Indigenous families and see their rituals
06 Go on a jungle hike with a Brazilian English-speaking guide
07 Fish for piranhas in the flooded woodlands

Enjoy an adventurous 3-day tour and discover the best of the Amazon's rivers and forests. Sail down the Rio Negro, witness the meeting of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, go on a jungle hike, spot caimans, fish for piranhas, and swim with pink river dolphins. You will also visit Indigenous families and learn about their rituals while experiencing the natural beauty of the region.

Navigate down the Rio Negro River to see the famous phenomenon at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, where you can observe the different colours of the two rivers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Manaus

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rio Negro Cruise and the Meeting of the Waters

Depart from the hotel at 07:30 am and reach Port Ajato 2000 to embark at 08:00 am.
Navigate down the Rio Negro River to see the famous phenomenon at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, where you can observe the different colours of the two rivers.
Continue to Lake Janauari for special sightseeing of the Giant Water Lilies. From April to August, the rivers are flooded.
Enjoy lunch on the boat.
Then continue up the Rio Negro for activities.
Have dinner.

Spend the night on the boat.

Day 02

Sunrise Birdwatching, Jungle Hike and Caiman Spotting

Wake up at 05:15 am for the morning tour at sunrise and bird observation.
Come back for breakfast at 07:00 am, then get ready for the jungle hike. During the hike, your Brazilian English-speaking jungle guide will point out several plants that are used as medicines and herbs.
Return to the boat for lunch around noon.
At 15:00, the hotel boat will take you to a place where you will explore the flooded woodlands, observe some animals and birds, and then fish for piranhas.
Head back to the boat and have dinner around 19:00.
After dinner, you and your guides will leave in a small motorized boat to spot some caimans (alligators).
Overnight.

Day 03

Indigenous Family Visit and Pink Dolphin Swim

Have breakfast at 07:00 am, then visit Indigenous families. After that, continue to a place where you will swim with the pink river dolphins.
Return to Manaus around 5:00 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Meeting of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, Lake Janauari, flooded woodlands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio Negro 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All meals are included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as mineral water, regional fruits, natural juice, and an English-speaking guide.
Transfer from the hotel to the boat and back to the hotel.
Experienced Brazilian jungle guides.

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks and sodas.
Tips are not included.

What to bring

Hat.
Raincoat.
Mosquito repellent.
Sunglasses.
Shoes for hiking.
Long-sleeve shirts and pants.
Swimsuit.
Personal medicines.
Sun protection.

Know before you go

Rainy season: from January to July.
Flood season: from March to August. This is the time when you can see the flooded lands (igapós), creeks (igarapés), and forest in all their beauty.
Summer: from October to December.
Dry season: from September to February, when the river level reaches its lowest point. This is when you have the opportunity to see more fish and caimans (alligators).
Amazon cruises with cabins and air conditioning.

Important: 4 days / 3 nights can be done.

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