Top Manaus Nature Walks

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.”

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 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.

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.

Lining the banks of the Rio Negro (the mighty Amazon rivers main tributary) we find a host of family-run jungle lodges, many of whom seek to promote the positive impact that a greater understanding of their delicate rainforest environment can have on its future protection. For anyone seeking that fully-engrossed Amazon experience, supporting communities, understanding conservation and witnessing some extraordinary natural sites along the way; this tour is simply a must! Any immersive rainforest exploration is only complete with its fair share of nature hikes, birdwatching walks, river kayaking, Caiman spotting, community visits and picture-perfect sunsets, all of which you can take a moment to enjoy during this adventure. Among the learning experience of regional customs, edible Amazonian fruits and medicinal plant life, one of the many natural highlights will come at "Encontro das Águas", the place where the Solimoes and Negro Rivers collide!

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.

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.

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!

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