Top Amazon Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Discover one of the most unique corners of Brazil with this small-group sightseeing tour. Let an expert plan the logistics as you explore top highlights, including the beautiful Amazonas Opera House, Rio Negro Palace, and other sites, while learning about the rubber barons who made this town rich. Then board a boat for an Amazon River tour to see amazing flora and fauna, as well as a local community living in a floating village.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the Amazon from the inside out by camping and trekking in dense jungle and getting up-close to an array of unique wildlife. With one night sleeping in a comfortable lodge and another in a hammock slung between tropical rainforest trees, this 3-day tour offers an intrepid introduction to the sights, sounds, and colors of the Brazilian Amazon.

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.

Embark on an extraordinary Manaus tour that blends rich history, natural marvels, and an authentic river tour. Your tour begins at the legendary Amazonas Opera House, a magnificent Renaissance Opera House built in 1896 during the Rubber Boom. Featuring an iconic dome tiled in the Brazilian flag's colors and a lavish interior of European marble, it stands as the ultimate symbol of the city's golden age. From there, head to the waters to witness the famous Meeting of the Waters, where the dark Negro and the sandy Solimões Rivers flow side-by-side for miles without mixing. Nearby, you'll visit the floating village of Lago do Catalão, built entirely on logs to adapt to the Amazon’s shifting tides, offering a rare look into traditional floating life.

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

Take on the Amazon Rainforest with this 6-day guided eco-adventure from Manaus—a safe and structured way to experience life in the jungle. With a local guide leading the way, learn basic survival skills, travel by river into remote areas, and spend nights in hammocks. Daily activities focus on understanding the environment, observing wildlife, and learning how people live in and adapt to the rainforest.

Take a tour of the capital of the Amazon to discover its history and culture. Visit key landmarks such as the Opera House, the Alto Rio Negro Bridge, the Indian Museum, the Rio Negro Palace, local markets, and much more. Learn about the history of the “Heart of the Amazon” and the culture of this area surrounded by wildlife during this small-group excursion.

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.

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.

Travel from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo on a guided day trip that makes it easy to reach one of the region’s best known waterfall and cave areas. Journey north with a local guide into rainforest landscapes dotted with natural pools and cascades, then explore sites such as the Maruaga, Judeia, and Onca caves while learning how water has shaped the region. Swim beneath waterfalls, walk through jungle trails, and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, with round-trip transport included to remove the need for independent planning.

MUSA – Amazon Museum The drive time to Musa is 40 minutes, the even returning. Located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, MUSA is a unique space where nature and science meet. Here, you live a transformative experience amidst biodiversity and knowledge. Educational and interactive exhibitions Nurseries with orchids and bromeliads Lagoons, aquariums, and laboratories with snakes, insects, and butterflies The trails through the forest provide pleasant walks full of surprising discoveries. Observation tower with 42 meters in height and 242 steps – incredible view of the canopy at dawn! WAITING TIME AT THE HOTEL OR PORT IS 25 MINUTES, after no-show time. - Important: Wearing closed shoes is mandatory for your safety on the trails and in natural areas. Weather in the region: Amazonian summer: from August to early November Amazonian winter (rainier): from late November to late July

Discover the story of the Amazonian Jews who live in the Amazon basin on this private tour in Manaus. The descendents of 19th-century Jewish Moroccan immigrants, the tour includes a guided tour of the Beit Yaacov/Rabbi Meyr Synagogue, which was created by the merging of two previous synagogues in 1962. You’ll also visit the Beit Chabad, the Jewish Cemetery, and the Amazon Opera House.

Stray from the beaten path and go deeper into the Amazon than most visitors on a 5-day tour from Iquitos. The ultimate choice for nature lovers, this extended trip takes you to the heart of the Amazon jungle and dramatically increases your chances of spotting rare wildlife. Plus, all permits, accommodation, meals, and transfers are included for a seamless experience.

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!

Private Tour - Science Forest Discover the Science Forest on a private tour and have the opportunity to explore one of the main spaces for research, environmental education, and preservation of Amazonian biodiversity in Manaus. During the visit, participants will be able to see different environments of the forest and observe Amazonian fauna and flora species up close. The tour provides an educational and cultural experience, ideal for families, couples, groups, and travelers interested in getting to know the nature and biodiversity of the Amazon better. Since it is a private service, the transport is exclusive to you and your group, offering greater comfort, safety, privacy, and flexibility throughout the entire experience. The driver will pick up the passengers directly at their accommodation, taking the clients to the Science Forest and returning to the agreed location after the visit. An excellent option for those who want to experience the Amazon in a tranquil way.

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.