Top Manaus Day Trips

While most Amazon tours just focus on the wildlife, this excursion gives you insight into local cultures as well. Skip the hassle of arranging logistics in this remote and rural part of Brazil, and let a guide take care of orchestrating a variety of activities, including spotting pink dolphins, visiting a floating village, and interacting with an indigenous community.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Escape Manaus for a full-day adventure in Presidente Figueiredo, known as the “Land of Waterfalls” and one of the best places to experience the natural beauty of the Amazon region. Travel from Manaus to the lush forests of Presidente Figueiredo and spend the day exploring two beautiful Amazonian waterfalls: Cachoeira do Santuário and Cachoeira de Iracema. Enjoy time surrounded by rainforest, swim in the natural pools and admire the scenery of one of the most beautiful areas near Manaus. Round-trip transportation from selected hotels in Manaus, a professional guide and lunch are included, making this an easy way to explore the Amazon rainforest beyond the city.

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!

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.

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.

This tour takes you north of the city approximatly 2 hours by bus. It leaves at 8:00 am and returns at 6:00 pm. On this tour you visit the nearby Presidente Figueirdo Waterfall. There is food avaliable at nearby vendors. We Recommend you bring a bathing suit, sandles, sunscreen or tanning oils bug repellant. In season the water runs quickly and is a good place to cool off. This is a Full day tour and lasts about 10 hours from start to finish with about 6 hours at the location. This is a favorite spot for the locals. BOOK DIRECT from our Website and Save...

The Amazon rainforest covers much of northwestern Brazil and is the world's largest tropical rainforest that's known for its biodiversity. Explore this natural attraction on this private all-day guided tour, which can be modified according to your group's needs. Visit an indigenous tribe and join in their traditional dances, go piranha fishing, and search for Amazonian alligators at night.

Heading into the Amazon Rainforest alone is never a good idea if you’re not familiar with the area and its wildlife. On this private tour from Manaus, go with a guide who can easily lead the way as you explore cave systems and waterfalls, including the Presidente Figueiredo Sanctuary. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included for a stress-free day.

See the Sanctuary and Iracema waterfalls on this day trip to the area surrounding Presidente Figueiredo, a small town north of Manaus. Enjoy the beauty of the Amazon Rainforest on the drive, and learn about the native wildlife and plants from your local guide as you admire the waterfalls and explore the area around the Urubui River. You’ll also enjoy a Brazilian lunch at a local restaurant. This full-day tour is a great way to see the natural beauty surrounding Manaus!

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!

Explore the locally-known “paradise” of Presidente Figueiredo and its many waterfalls on this private full-day tour. Deep within the Amazon, see more than 100 waterfalls, each with unique views and some safe enough to swim in. Learn about the geology of the rainforest with your guide, visit caves, and swim in the cool, clear waters of the waterfall pools. Hotel pickup and lunch are included for a seamless experience.

Explore Presidente Figueiredo, the 'Terra de Cachoeiras' (Land of Waterfalls) on this full-day trip from Manaus. During your drive to the small town of Presidente Figueiredo just north of Manaus, view the Amazon rainforest and learn about the native flora and fauna from your local guide. Discover the Sanctuary and Iracema waterfalls near the Urubui River, where you'll have time to swim and explore the area. Enjoy a traditional Brazilian lunch at a local restaurant. Admission tickets and round-trip transportation from Manaus hotels is included.