12-Hour Amazon Jungle Experience from Manaus with Pink Dolphins

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Go for an adventurous jungle trekking experience
• 02 Swim with pink river dolphins at a protection and research project
• 03 Visit a local host's home for lunch and learn about riverine culture
• 04 Go piranha fishing through the flooded forest
• 05 Search for caymans (alligators) and spot nocturnal wildlife

Embark on a full-day jungle expedition from Manaus into the Amazon, the largest tropical rainforest and river basin in the world, and experience its unique biodiversity. Admire the natural scenery, learn about Amazonian fauna, flora, medicinal plants, and jungle survival, and enjoy time on the water through the flooded forest. This experience also includes interaction with pink river dolphins, piranha fishing, a visit to a local host's home for lunch, and a nighttime search for caymans (alligators).

Here, we'll have the unique opportunity to learn about these friendly, beautiful creatures and enter the water to interact with them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Manaus

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Amazon Jungle Excursion from Manaus

• Our tour starts at around 8 am, when we meet at your hotel and drive west from Manaus for about one and a half hours until we reach Ubin Lake, where our host will be waiting to take us by speedboat into the jungle.
• Once in the jungle, we begin a trek of around 2 hours, during which we'll learn more about Amazonian fauna and flora, medicinal plants, jungle survival, and much more.
• After the walk, we'll head to a platform where a protection and research project for pink river dolphins is carried out. Here, we'll have the unique opportunity to learn about these friendly, beautiful creatures and enter the water to interact with them.
• Next, it's time to visit our host's home and enjoy a delicious lunch with his family, along with a good conversation to learn about the culture of the riverine people and Amazonian history.
• We'll then take a boat ride through the flooded forest to go piranha fishing and catch these famous ferocious water beasts.
• When night falls, we'll go in search of cayman (alligators) and enjoy the beauty of the nocturnal wildlife.
• Finally, we'll return to the road and head back, arriving at your hotel at around 8 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport from the hotel to the port in a comfortable air-conditioned car
• Transport for the activities on a comfortable and safe speedboat
• All entrance fees
• Mineral water
• Official English-speaking tour guide
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Souvenirs
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Swimsuit
• Towels
• Flip-flops
• Hat
• Hiking gear

Know before you go

• The canoe we use has no cover, so you should bring a raincoat if it rains.
• During the hike, at some times of the year, it can be wet and muddy, so bring proper shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel pickup

Tour start

Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.