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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.

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 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.

Connection is the most important in our tours So we make sure our groups are small enough to have this. No rush and a friendly approach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Not everyone gets the chance to explore the dramatic scenery of the Amazon Rainforest. Dive into this adventure and make lasting memories under the canopies as you spot wildlife, native flora and fauna, and meet locals from indigenous riverside villages. Embrace your wild side as you camp in the forest for two nights and are serenaded by animals as you sleep.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.”

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.

Explore the Amazon Rainforest, with the reassurance of a guide leading the way, on this hike through Presidente Figueiredo and its trails. Great for travelers who like to keep active on vacation, immerse yourself in lush landscapes as your guide takes you to a selection of caves on route to the Sucuriju waterfall, including Maruaga, Judea, and Cachoeira.