Full-Day Amazon Water Safari in Manaus with Rio Negro and Solimões

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões on a full-day Amazon water safari
• 02 Experience the real feel and taste of the 'ribeirinhos' lifestyle
• 03 Spot exotic birds along the river throughout the journey
• 04 See abandoned ships that have remained in the river for decades
• 05 Witness the meeting of the Rio Solimões and Rio Negro

Explore the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões on a wild safari from Manaus, with a close look at native communities and Amazon wildlife. This full-day water excursion offers the real feel and taste of the 'ribeirinhos' lifestyle as you travel by private express boat through river landscapes filled with exotic birds. Along the way, you may also see abandoned ships that have remained for decades and, depending on the weather and river tide, get close enough for amazing pictures. It is a popular Amazon safari for travelers who want to experience the jungle from the water.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Manaus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rio Negro and Solimões Wild Safari by Private Boat

• Start point: Express private boat 120HP.
• 8am - The captain shares some important information before departure.
• Sequence of exploring: Rio Negro Bridge, Novo Airão, and the paradise of aquatic mammals.
• Activity: Observe the biggest fish of the Amazon and enjoy direct interaction.
• Activity: Travel through an arm of the Solimões River to visit a paradise of wild birds along the river.
• Activity: Continue through an arm of the Solimões River to visit the IGAPÓ.
• Activity: Visit the floating forest. (It depends on the weather and dry season.)
• Activity: Visit an Indigenous Ecological Community.
• Activity: Take a forest trail to find the vitória régia water plant. (It depends on the weather and dry season.)
• Activity: Shopping time for souvenirs. (Amazing handicrafts created by regional people.)
• Activity: See the encounter of the Rio Solimões and Rio Negro.
• Return: Sail back along the Manaus coast and return to the cruise port.
• Drop-off: Return to the hotel, cruise, etc.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private guide
• Private transportation
• Equipment: Flashlight, flags, life jackets, spears.

What's Not Included

• Other: Souvenirs and personal expenses.

What to bring

• Self acessories for protection etc.

Know before you go

• The express boat is equiped 120HP motor; capacity for 10 people, the experience and power of the boat provides a comfortable sensaction of floating on river.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Express private boat 120HP.

Tour start

Express private boat 120HP.

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.