Top Amazon Outdoor Activities

Explore the Amazon Rainforest without spending days planning your transport and activities on a 3-day jungle adventure tour from Manaus. Heighten your chance of spotting rare wildlife as you go piranha fishing, on a night walk, and on multiple jungle treks. You'll also meet the local indigenous tribe, the Caboclos, for a unique cultural experience.

Reaching the waterfalls and caves around Presidente Figueiredo (known as the "Land of Waterfalls") independently can be difficult without transportation and local knowledge. This day trip from Manaus streamlines the experience, taking you north into protected rainforest landscapes—well-known for clear-water cascades and jungle trails—to visit waterfalls and explore the Maroaga Cave System (Caverna do Maroaga).

Exploring the Amazon’s tropical rainforest is a dream adventure for many travelers, but its remote location and vast size can make planning challenging. This small-group, multi-day tour departs from Manaus and takes you deep into the forest with a local guide, so you can explore with confidence. Paddle canoes through the Rio Negro’s tributaries to fish for piranhas, learn about medicinal plants and traditional farming from the indigenous Caboclos people, and much more.

Explore the lungs of the world on a journey through the Amazon rainforest from Manaus. Traverse the Amazon on foot during a 3-hour jungle trek and observe the incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Then head to the largest freshwater archipelago, Anavilhanas, on the Rio Negro to explore the area and enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch on the banks of the river or a floating house, depending on the weather.

With two days, so much is possible in the Amazon. On this tour, you’ll start in Manaus, seeing both the natural and human side of this world-famous river—think visiting former rubber plantations, seeing an Indigenous village, and staying overnight with a local family alongside jungle-trekking, fishing for piranha, spotting cayman, finding medicinal plants, and more.

Explore the Rio Negro and Januari Ecological Park by boat on this half-day expedition from Manaus. Travel by riverboat to the meeting of the waters, where the Amazon and the Rio Negro run side by side for a few miles and you can glimpse both pink and gray river dolphins. Learn about the native Brazilian people who make their lives along the river, the ecology and wildlife of the area from your local guide. Disembark at the Januari Ecological Park for a walk through the forest, then tour the narrow creeks via motorized canoe to see the Vitoria Regia water lily. Eat lunch at a floating restaurant before returning to Manaus.

Learn about the natural practices and respectful exploration of the forest on this tour of the Amazon. This tour provides the unique opportunity to socialize with those indigenous to the Amazon jungle. You'll start out on a motorized canoe on to ride the river partaking in dolphin and bird watching. Your guides will keep you informed throughout the tour. This can include knowledge about local medicinal plants, fishing and wildlife.

Combine three unforgettable experiences in one tour and get a taste of the Amazon Rainforest on this full-day tour from Manaus. Set sail along the mighty Amazon River in a speedboat and see the dramatic Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro meets the Amazon. Next, visit an indigenous village to learn about life in the Amazon, followed by a popular wildlife-watching spot to look for wild Amazon river dolphins.

Escape Manaus and enter the Amazon rain forest to enjoy a motorized canoe ride through one of the largest jungles on the planet. During a 3-hour hike, look for wildlife and learn about medicinal plants from your guide. Take advantage of photo opportunities to create a lasting record of your adventure.

Get to know the Juma lake area in one of the best lodges of the region. You will have an unique experience in the Amazon Jungle and have the oppurtunity to get to know more about its animals and plants. This is a tour for those who wants some time in the nature with some exciting adventures and rest in a beautiful place.

Experience the beauty of the Amazon as you venture deep into the jungle on this 3-day tour. Join a small group and spend two nights in a jungle lodge with several day excursions. Visit a floating village, fish for piranhas, see where two rivers converge, and learn about the delicate ecosystem of the rain forest from your guide.

Explore the heart of the Amazon on this 5-hour private tour from Manaus. Head out on the Amazon River by speedboat and discover the wildlife that lives in this massive forest. See where the Rio Negro and Amazon River meet and learn why the rivers are two different colors. Go piranha fishing and search for Amazonian alligators while listening to commentary from your guide about the region and its history.

Experience what life in the jungle would be like without any modern amenities during this half-day survival tour from Manaus. Join a small group and head into the Amazon Rain Forest with an expert who guides you through a series of survival tasks which include searching for water and food, building a fire, creating traps, and constructing a shelter.

Enjoy a full day exploring the Brazilian Amazon without having to arrange your own transfers or activities. Depart from Manaus on a cruise down the Rio Negro to where this river meets the Solimões River—a must-see natural phenomenon. Hike through an ecological park—without the risk of getting lost—and visit an indigenous community. Swim with pink dolphins too, if you like. Your guide leads the way and answers your questions.

The tour begins with a convenient hotel pick-up, whisking you away to one of northwestern Brazil's most breathtaking regions. The scenic drive to Presidente Figueiredo (approximately 68 miles from Manaus) is an attraction in itself, winding through a lush landscape dotted with charming streams. Venture into the heart of the untouched jungle to explore the 'Gruta do Refugio do Maruaga' cave, teeming with wildlife. A shallow stream flows through its entirety, offering the chance to spot fish, amphibians, caimans, turtles, and various bat species (if you're lucky!). Located at km 7 on the Presidente Figueiredo – Balbina highway, this hidden gem requires a local guide due to its location within the dense, virgin rainforest. With its unparalleled collection of waterfalls and rapids, Presidente Figueiredo is a natural highlight of any Manaus trip.

Get the full Amazon experience when you book this full-day excursion that begins in Manaus. Take a speed boat ride along the Black River to an area where you can swim with docile river dolphins and observe them in the wild. Then, visit an indigenous community to learn about the local culture and lifestyle. Finally, see where the Black and Amazon rivers converge at the “meeting of the waters.”

Observe the unique phenomenon of the ‘meeting of the waters’—which refers to the union of the dark waters of the Black River with the clear currents of the Solimões River—on a day trip from Manaus. Ideal for nature lovers, this excursion increases your chances of spotting rare wildlife in the Amazon jungle and includes the opportunity to swim with pink dolphins.

Get up close and personal with the Amazon River’s formidable black caimans on this exciting night-time nature cruise with a twist. Take a boat along the Amazon and Solimões rivers with your guide and visit these creatures, the brothers and sisters of the American and Chinese alligator, in their natural habitats. This exciting tour sets out in the evening, giving you the opportunity to enjoy remarkable views of the Amazon at dusk.

Exploring the waterways around Manaus on your own can mean missing key wildlife activity and navigating unfamiliar river channels. This small-group, guided boat excursion simplifies the experience by taking you along the Solimoes River to fish for piranha and observe alligators at dusk. With transport by boat, organized fishing stops, and a local on hand, it couldn't be easier to enjoy an authentic Brazilian experience.

Explore the Amazon Rainforest and get to know its secrets on a 3-day excursion from Manaus. Join a small group and venture into the forests for several activities including fishing for piranhas, swimming with river dolphins, and jungle trekking. Learn about the ecosystem of the Amazon from your guide as well as the indigenous communities that reside deep in the forests.

Adventure, nature-loving travelers will enjoy the chance to get active in the Amazon Rainforest safely. This four-day tour includes trekking, kayaking, and camping. Avoid getting lost or running into trouble in the jungle by going with a group and guide. Learn more about the amazing forest and its wildlife and ecosystems while having fun.

Enjoy an afternoon and evening with lots of authentic activities in the Amazon jungle. Ride on a motorized canoe through the flooded forests (seasonal), fish for piranhas and enjoy a refreshing and majestic swim with pink river dolphins that live free in the wild, Watch one of the most astonishing sunsets and (with luck) the sky with millions of stars, while observing the rich nocturnal fauna and flora of our region.

Not everyone gets the chance to explore the dramatic scenery of the Amazon Rainforest. Dive into this adventure and make lasting memories under the canopies as you spot wildlife, native flora and fauna, and meet locals from indigenous riverside villages. Embrace your wild side as you camp in the forest for two nights and are serenaded by animals as you sleep.