Top Manaus Eco Tours

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.

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.

Most jungle tours last at least a couple of days, but not everyone has the time to spend. This tour packs a number of jungle activities into just one day for an exciting day in the Amazon. Join a small group for a day and nighttime jungle trek as well as a boat tour. Spend your day learning about local wildlife, medicinal plants, and jungle survival.

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.

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.”

Learn about Brazil's rubber trade on a visit to Vila Paraíso. During this half-day tour from Manaus, see where rubber is loaded onto boats and shipped around the world. At the Rubber Museum, visit the workshops and warehouses where rubber was collected, processed and stored. Take a walk among the rubber trees to see how rubber is collected, then visit both the Rubber Master's opulent house and the modest homes of typical industry employees. On the return trip to Manus, stop at Tupé Beach to cool off with a swim (time permitting). Round trip transportation from Manaus hotels is included.

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!

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.