Top Amazon Sightseeing Tours

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 capital of the Amazon area in Brazil on this customizable tour. Join a private tour guide for a walk around the city with a local-focused view. Learn about the history of the city, see how locals live in the city and in the Amazon region, and visit landmarks to learn about their historical significance.

While the nearby Amazon is full of natural wonders, the city of Manaus is also worthy of exploration. This private tour lets you see Manaus through the eyes of a local, for deeper insight into local culture and history than you’d get alone. Explore on foot to focus on the finer details and enjoy the chance to ask your private guide as many questions as you like.

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).

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.

Special Walking Tour viewing beautiful historical attractions, experiencing the local culture and getting to know the incredible sights of the city of Manaus!

Explore the Amazon rainforest city of Manaus on this special tour, where you can find some of Brazil’s hidden gems. Visit the Museu da Amazônia or MUSA—a museum dedicated to studying and exhibiting the native Amazon rainforest, and learn about the rare orchids and bromeliads that live in this region alone. See curated habitats for butterflies, snakes and insects and climb up into a tree-top tower for panoramic views of the canopy.

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.

Discover the best of Manaus with this small-group tour that explores the city’s highlights. Explore landmarks like the Black River Palace, the Amazon Palace of Justice, and the Amazon Theater with a professional guide. Delve into the heart of the city's rich history and culture and enjoy hassle-free exploration with hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Save yourself the stress of planning a multi-day excursion into the Brazilian Amazon and instead opt for this small-group adventure which includes round-trip transportation, meals, and a bilingual guide. Gain access to places you might not otherwise visit and learn more about medicinal plants and native fauna than you would alone, for an experience you can’t easily replicate elsewhere.

Uncover the secrets behind the sights on this private tour of Manaus, and delve deeper into the city’s history than you could during an independent visit. Hear about Brazil’s rubber boom and witness its effect on the Amazonian city first-hand as you visit sights such as the Teatro Amazon, the Adolpho Lisboa Market, and Palacio Rio Negro.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about the fascinating history of Manaus on this small-group tour of the city. Starting with hotel pickup, head to the historical center of Manaus, where you can marvel at the many neoclassical buildings that popped up during the city’s rubber boom. From here, visit a local museum, the imposing Amazonas Opera House, the market complex, and more. Finally, end your tour with a stop at the Rio Negro Palace.

This tour is wonderful! When it is organized and executed by the Jaguar Jungle Tour team it becomes even more special, as the service is offered with a high degree of safety, respect and professionalism!

The perfect way to see the best of Amazon in a short amount of time. The full-day trip takes you to some of the most beautiful and iconic places in the rainforest, including the meeting of the waters of the Rio Negro and the Solimões that form the Amazon River. You’ll also have a chance to swim with river dolphins, visit an indigenous community, and learn about the natural history of the Amazon. Joshua’s expert guides will ensure you have a safe and memorable experience, and you’ll come away with a new appreciation for the natural wonders of this amazing place.

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.

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 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.

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.