Itinerary

1. Day 1: Manaus to Amazon Lodge

   • Begin with hotel pickup in Manaus at 08:00.

   • Drive to Ceasa Port for boat transfer.

   • Cross the river by speedboat. Observe and learn about the "Meeting of the Waters" between Rio Negro and Rio Solimões.

   • Continue the journey by van from Careiro da Várzea for one hour along the Transamazonica Road.

   • Board a speedboat for the final section to the Amazon lodge.

   • Arrive at the lodge around 11:30.

   • Enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch.

   • Relax, swim in the Amazon River, and explore the lodge until 14:00.

   • Embark on an afternoon wooden canoe excursion for wildlife spotting. Possible sightings include sloths, monkeys, boas, and pink river dolphins.

   • Watch the Amazon sunset from the boat. Return to the lodge at approximately 18:30.

   • Dine at the lodge. Spend the night in comfortable air-conditioned cabins.

   • Enjoy the lodge bar or rest for the next day.

2. Day 2: Jungle Trek and Night Wildlife Tour

   • Begin with a sunrise boat tour at 05:30 for a scenic morning view of the Amazon.

   • Return to the lodge for a traditional Amazonian breakfast.

   • Set out on a jungle trek at 08:00 led by a guide who will identify medicinal and edible plants.

   • Observe native wildlife such as tarantulas, poison dart frogs, snakes, sloths, and monkeys.

   • Return to the lodge for lunch at 12:00.

   • Relax at the lodge until 15:00.

   • Depart for piranha fishing. Alternatively, choose an additional animal-spotting excursion.

   • Return to the lodge for dinner at approximately 18:30. Piranhas caught earlier may be served.

   • Embark on a nighttime canoe trip for Caiman spotting.

   • Optionally, view a Caiman up close on the boat in a safe and humane manner.

3. Day 3: Community Visit and Jungle Camping

   • After breakfast, visit a local Amazonian community.

   • Learn about traditional lifestyles including flour production, açaí harvesting, and local farming practices.

   • Return to the lodge for lunch. Relax until 15:00.

   • Take a boat ride to a jungle campsite.

   • Set up hammocks and mosquito nets for an overnight stay.

   • Prepare and enjoy dinner over an open campfire.

   • Stargaze and listen to jungle sounds. Share stories with the guide.

4. Day 4: Morning Excursion and Return to Manaus

   • Enjoy breakfast at the campsite. Coffee will be prepared in the jungle style.

   • Participate in a final wildlife tour by boat during the wet season or hike during the dry season.

   • Return to the lodge before lunch at 12:00.

   • Relax until 14:00. Begin the return journey to Manaus.

   • Reverse the original route by boat, van, and speedboat.

   • Arrive in Manaus and receive hotel drop-off around 18:00.