Top Amazon Water Tours

Manaus Amazon trips often split between brief boat tours to the Meeting of Waters and multi-day jungle lodge stays. This tour covers more ground in a single day—the meeting of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, a suspended forest trail through kapok trees and water lily lakes, a visit to a local Indigenous community, and a regional-style lunch at a floating restaurant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about the traditional indigenous people, swim with the amazing creatures of the rivers (pink river dolphins), enjoy a refreshing time at a white sand and warm waters river beach.

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.

Experience the Amazon Rainforest on an overnight guided trip from Manaus that makes visiting the remote region more accessible. Travel to a rainforest lodge near Paricatuba and explore the surrounding waterways and jungle with a local guide who helps you navigate the environment and understand what you’re seeing. With transport, accommodation, and meals arranged, the experience removes much of the uncertainty of planning a stay in the Amazon.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the breathtaking Juma Lake region while staying at one of the finest jungle lodges in the Amazon. This unforgettable experience offers the perfect balance of adventure, wildlife, and relaxation in the heart of the rainforest. Explore its rich ecosystem, observe fascinating wildlife, and learn about the diverse plants and animals that call this remarkable environment home. Guided activities may include jungle walks, canoe excursions, wildlife spotting, fishing experiences, and opportunities to witness the region's stunning landscapes and unique biodiversity. Listen to the sounds of the rainforest, enjoy spectacular sunsets over the water, and experience the tranquility of one of the world's most extraordinary natural destinations. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, this tour combines authentic Amazon experiences with comfort and relaxation, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Cruise the Amazon River from Manaus to the Anavilhanas Archipelago with this 3-day adventure by boat. A group size limited to six travelers ensures a low-key, intimate experience you won’t find on bigger tours—and means one-on-one attention from the guide as you visit local communities, spot Amazonian wildlife, fish for piranhas, and walk through the surrounding rainforest.

Set sail on a 4-day Amazon adventure and cruise down the Amazon River from Manaus. Along the way, spot wildlife like sloths, anaconda, alligators, and Tucuxi dolphins; experience Amazonian life in Paraiso village; try fishing for piranhas; and go canoeing around the Igapós. Tour includes accommodation and meals on-board.

The Jaracuí - Amazon Experience provides an immersion in the nature and culture of the Amazon. During the experience, you will be able to navigate the Negro River, explore the forest, meet the Bela Vista do Jaraqui river community, experience the local culture and contemplate unique landscapes of the region. An experience for those who want to know the Amazon in an authentic, safe and close to nature way. Come live the Amazon with the Jaracuí!

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.

Joshua’s Amazon Expeditions will guide you on an Amazon survival tour for people interested in having maximum contact with nature and learning as much possible about the forest. This trip is located in the south of Manaus in the Juma area, 100 kilometres away from the city. On this tour all nights are spent camping in the Amazon Jungle, looking for food , jungle survival techniques and fishing like the nativa people .