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Immerse yourself in the heart of the Amazon on this 3-day adventure that blends wildlife exploration with cultural experiences. Start with a scenic canoe ride to your rustic lodge, followed by piranha fishing and a night cruise to spot caymans. Engage in jungle survival skills and visit local families, while enjoying the thrill of swimming with pink dolphins. Experience the magical Amazon sunrise, visit an indigenous community, and marvel at the giant water lilies and the Meeting of the Waters phenomenon. This tour offers an authentic connection to the Amazon's rich culture and natural beauty.
- All-inclusive: meals, lodging, and guided activities
- Learn survival skills and engage with local communities
- Swim with rare pink dolphins in their natural habitat
- Witness unique natural wonders like the Meeting of the Waters
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
If your hotel is not on the list we will meet you at the square located in front of the Amazonas Theater at 8am. Make sure to add a valid WhatsApp number to your reservation because that's how we set the pickup time.
There's a big church at the corner of this square. That's where we park our car/van to meet you.
Itinerary
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from your hotel in Manaus around 8:00 AM. A short drive west takes us to the stunning Lake Acajatuba, where we hop on a canoe and cruise to our rustic riverside lodge. After dropping off your bags, enjoy a scenic boat ride to get familiar with the surrounding
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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In the afternoon, we canoe quietly through creeks and lakes, searching for wildlife like birds, monkeys, and even sloths (no guarantees — animals roam free here!). Next, test your skills piranha fishing — catch one and it might be on your dinner plate tonight! As night falls, we return to the water in search of caymans and nocturnal animals. The jungle comes alive with sound. Look up — the Amazon night sky is breathtaking.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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After breakfast, it’s time for an authentic jungle survival hike. Learn to set traps, identify medicinal plants, and discover ancient techniques used by native people.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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In the afternoon, visit a local riverside family. Discover their way of life, explore their plantations, and learn how they make manioc flour — a staple food of Amazonian culture. Next, we visit a dolphin research platform dedicated to studying and protecting the rare pink river dolphins. Here, you'll learn about their behavior and biology — and get the incredible chance to swim alongside them in their natural environment. (Bring swimsuit and towel!)
4 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After dinner we go for a night walk to see the nocturnal wildlife of our jungle. We have a big chance to see spiders, owls and other night creatures.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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We rise before dawn to witness the Amazon sunrise — a magical moment as the jungle awakens. After breakfast, we leave the lodge and head to a new stretch of the Negro River.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Visit an indigenous community originally from the Colombia border. You'll experience ancient rituals, traditional dances, and taste local food — a deep and respectful cultural exchange.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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️ If the water levels allow, we’ll relax at a white-sand beach and enjoy a swim in the warm, dark waters of the Rio Negro.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Then we visit a giant water lily lake, a surreal and peaceful place for nature lovers and photographers alike.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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️ Next stop: a fascinating floating village where over 100 families live on wooden houses that rise and fall with the river. Schools, shops, churches — all floating!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At a floating fish farm, you'll meet the legendary Pirarucu, the Amazon's biggest freshwater fish with scales. Try feeding one — they can grow up to 2 meters long!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Finally, experience the jaw-dropping Meeting of the Waters, where the dark Rio Negro and sandy Amazon River flow side by side without mixing — a phenomenon only found here. Estimated return to your hotel in Manaus: around 5:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Welcome to the Amazon
Jungle Survival & Pink Dolphins
Culture, Sunrise & Natural Wonders
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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