Brazil · Wildlife

Solimoes River Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watching Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Manaus. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Combine piranha fishing and alligator spotting in one Amazon tour
  • 02 Travel from Manaus toward Iranduba and observe riverside life
  • 03 Fish for piranhas in the fish-rich Solimões River
  • 04 Search for alligators after dark with a trained naturalist guide
  • 05 Enjoy views of igarapés and igapós along the way
  • 06 A great choice for first-time visitors to the Amazon

Experience the Amazon after dark on a wildlife-focused outing from Manaus that combines piranha fishing with alligator spotting on the Solimões River. Travel toward Iranduba, observe riverside life along the way, and enjoy a hands-on introduction to one of the region’s most iconic fishing traditions.

As evening falls, head out in search of alligators with a trained naturalist guide, who will help you get a closer look while sharing explanations about the animals and their habitat. Along the way, take in the igarapés and igapós for an exciting introduction to the Amazon landscape.

The trained naturalist guide makes an effort to catch an alligator with his bare hands, so you can take pictures and get a closer look at the animal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Manaus
Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The tour combines piranha fishing and alligator spotting, which is a good option for those who want to enjoy exciting and authentic Amazon experience. The adventure begins upon leaving the river terminal in Manaus for Iranduba. For this adventure, explore interesting places and observe their palafitas, fishermen and a landscape ribeirinhos. Upon arrival in Coast Iranduba, search for a good place to fish for piranhas. The Solimões river is much richer with fish than the Rio Negro.

When it gets dark, that means its time to search for alligators. The trained naturalist guide makes an effort to catch an alligator with his bare hands, so you can take pictures and get a closer look at the animal. After the explanations, the animal will be returned to their natural habitat. Aside from the piranhas and alligator, enjoy the igarapés and the Igapós (small channels). This tour is a fantastic experience for the first time visitors to Amazon!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Manaus. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Thanks for choosing our tour company!
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • Guests must inform name of hotel of choice.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Manaus.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Manaus.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Manaus..

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