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2 Days
Amazon Jungle Experience – 2 Days / 1 Night
Amazon Jungle Experience – 2 Days / 1 Night

Amazon Jungle Experience – 2 Days / 1 Night

Perfect for Friends

Manaus, Brazil

2 Days
2 Days 1 Night at the Juma Lake Lodge
2 Days 1 Night at the Juma Lake Lodge

2 Days 1 Night at the Juma Lake Lodge

Perfect for Couples

Manaus, Brazil

4 Days
Amazon Survival Tour — 4 days / 3 nights (Manaus departure)
Amazon Survival Tour — 4 days / 3 nights (Manaus departure)

Amazon Survival Tour — 4 days / 3 nights (Manaus departure)

Perfect for Friends

Manaus, Brazil

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74-Day Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure

4-Day Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure

Explore the Brazilian Amazon Jungle with a bilingual local guide and learn about the delicate balance of life in this fragile environment. Take a camping expedition and sleep to the sounds of the jungle.

4 days
easy
From$688
65-Day Amazon Manaus Jungle Adventure

5-Day Amazon Manaus Jungle Adventure

Learn about the mystery and lush nature of the Amazon Jungle on this exciting 5-day trip into the heart of the Amazon Jungle, the perfect trip for adventurers wanting maximum contact with the true Amazon Jungle. *2, 3, 4, and 5-day packages are available!*

5 days
easy
From$661
6Alligators Night Watch

Alligators Night Watch

We offer a tour full of adventure and adrenaline that will take us deep into the Amazon jungle at night to observe the alligators that live in the Solimões and Amazon rivers. On board our boat, we will depart from the city of Manaus together with an expert guide, for a tour that will allow us to observe the caimans that float on the surface of the waters in the Amazon jungle, while we enjoy the wild sounds of the night.

4 hours
easy
From$92
4.8521Amazon River Day Tour – The Ultimate Full-Day Adventure

Amazon River Day Tour – The Ultimate Full-Day Adventure

We begin by picking you up at your hotel around 8:00 AM and heading to the marina, where a safe and comfortable speedboat awaits to begin your journey along the Rivers of the Amazon.Our first stop is a traditional Indigenous community, where you’ll witness a powerful performance of ancestral rituals and have the chance to learn about their way of life, language, and customs.Next, we head to a conservation project where you’ll swim with the friendly pink river dolphins. Take amazing pictures and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience up close with one of the Amazon’s most beloved creatures. 🐬During the dry season (approx. Sept–Dec), we stop to relax at a beautiful white-sand river beach, perfect for a refreshing swim and scenic photos.We’ll enjoy a delicious Amazonian buffet lunch at a floating restaurant — complete with natural juice or soda — offering local dishes that reflect the flavors of the forest.After lunch, we visit the peaceful Lake of the Water Lilies, where you can admire and photograph the giant Victoria-Amazonica and take in the beauty of the flooded forest.We’ll pass through a riverside village built on stilts, a common sight along the Amazon, and also explore a fascinating floating village — an entire community that lives directly on the water!Next, we stop at a floating Pirarucu fish farm, where you’ll meet the largest scaled freshwater fish in the world. You can try catch-and-release fishing using rods without hooks — a fun and respectful way to connect with nature.And finally, we reach the incredible Meeting of the Waters, where the dark Rio Negro and the sandy-colored Rio Solimões flow side by side without mixing for kilometers — a true natural phenomenon you’ll never forget.After a full day of amazement, we return to your hotel around 5:00 PM.

9 hours
moderate
From$230
20Amazon River Half-Day Tour – Explore the Wonders of the World's Greatest River

Amazon River Half-Day Tour – Explore the Wonders of the World's Greatest River

Your adventure begins around 12 PM, when we pick you up from your hotel and head to the marina. There, your private and comfortable speedboat awaits to start our journey downriver.We’ll cruise past the Port of Manaus and its industrial heart, heading toward Lake Janauary (please note: this area is not accessible between late August and early December). There, you'll enjoy a buffet lunch filled with delicious regional specialties — a true taste of the Amazon!After lunch, we’ll take a serene walk along a suspended platform through the flooded forest to visit the stunning giant water lilies. Along the way, keep an eye out for birds, monkeys, and other wildlife hidden in the lush vegetation.Back on the boat, we’ll wind through narrow creeks and channels until we arrive at the floating village of Catalão, a remarkable community where over 100 families live in houses, schools, and shops that float right on the water.At this same lake, we’ll stop at a floating fish farm to meet the legendary Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) — the largest scaled freshwater fish in the world. You’ll have the chance to feed them and even try catch-and-release fishing with rods that don’t harm the fish.Our final stop is the jaw-dropping Meeting of the Waters, where the dark waters of the Rio Negro and the sandy-colored Rio Solimões flow side by side without mixing for several kilometers. The difference in temperature, speed, pH, and density makes this one of Earth’s most unique and mesmerizing sights.After capturing unforgettable photos, we return to Manaus along a scenic route — a perfect ending to a powerful half-day in the heart of the Amazon.

4 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$200
4.922Getting in to the Jungle 3D/2N-At Tapiri Anavilhanas  Lodge

Getting in to the Jungle 3D/2N-At Tapiri Anavilhanas Lodge

Enjoy this amazing 3 days tour on exploring the amazon ang geting in more inside , by trekking in virgin forest , vist indegenous people , swim with dolphin , fish for piranhas and more . Join us on this most authec tour we have to offer witha short time .

3 days
moderate
From$660
4.937Adventure in the Amazon Jungle 5D/4N at  Amazon Peacock Paradise Ecolodge

Adventure in the Amazon Jungle 5D/4N at Amazon Peacock Paradise Ecolodge

Joshua’s Amazon Expeditions offer you a guided adventure into the Amazon jungle where on a 5 days jungle trip which two nights,s are spent out in the jungle. On this tour it is possible to explore the forest in a non-conventional way, normally done in small groups. Very important because the less noise and you have more chance to listing to your guide during the explanations, and more chance to spot some wildlife out in the rain forest. This adventure tour in the Amazon is done with the Minun of 2 people and a maximum of 6 per Guide. Join us on a trip of a lifetime In the Amazon Jungle In Brazil.

5 days
moderate
From$1400
63-Day Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure

3-Day Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure

Go on an exciting Amazon Jungle adventure to get a taste of the Brazilian Amazon and see abundant wildlife, beautiful nature and local communities!

3 days
easy
From$508
4.940Exploring The Amazon Jungle 3D/2N At Amazon Peacock Paradise Ecolodge

Exploring The Amazon Jungle 3D/2N At Amazon Peacock Paradise Ecolodge

Joshua's Amazon Expeditions will be led you on an Amazon Jungle trip where you will have the chance to explore the Amazon in a short time and get closer to nature and learn more about the rainforest and the people that live among the riversides, trekking in the virgin jungle with a local guide of the region. Accommodation at the Amazon Boto Lodge in a very isolated region of the Juma Lake and Tracaja on the Southam part of Manaus. Where in a short time we show you as much we can from this magnific region of the Amazon in Brazil. This trip is done with a Minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 per guide.Join us on atrip of a life time with very experience guide in the Amazon in Brazil

3 days
moderate
From$900
4.916Negro River Half-Day Tour – Dive Into the Heart of the Amazon

Negro River Half-Day Tour – Dive Into the Heart of the Amazon

We begin with pickup directly from your hotel, heading by car to a local marina where your private speedboat awaits.Our adventure begins by cruising upstream on the Negro River, toward a traditional indigenous community near the Colombian border. These native families have preserved their language, customs, and rituals — and they welcome you with open arms. You’ll witness cultural demonstrations, ask questions, and gain an authentic understanding of Amazonian life.Next, it’s time for one of the most magical experiences the Amazon offers— swimming with pink river dolphins. 🐬At a locally supported conservation project, you’ll be able to interact with these intelligent, gentle creatures in their natural environment. The dolphins are free and return here daily because of the bond they’ve formed with the locals.We end our journey with some well-deserved relaxation on the white-sand riverbanks of the Negro River. Enjoy a dip in the warm, tea-colored waters or simply soak up the Amazonian sun before we return you to your hotel feeling refreshed and inspired.

4 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$200
42 Days 1 Night at the Juma Lake Lodge

2 Days 1 Night at the Juma Lake Lodge

Get to know the Juma lake area in one of the best lodges of the region. You will have an unique experience in the Amazon Jungle and have the oppurtunity to get to know more about its animals and plants. This is a tour for those who wants some time in the nature with some exciting adventures and rest in a beautiful place.

2 days
moderate
From$218
9Amazon Forest Tour 4-Hour Trekking

Amazon Forest Tour 4-Hour Trekking

Take an educational guided tour of the Amazon rain forest, the world's largest jungle. Travel by motorized canoe to the jungle where your experienced bilingual guide will introduce you to the native wildlife and a variety of amazing plants.

4 hours
moderate
From$150
8Solimoes River Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watching Tour

Solimoes River Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watching Tour

See the wildlife of Brazil in this tour of the Solimoes River. Participate in Piranha fishing and alligator washing for a thrilling activity. Visit the center of hand crafts and explore the streams and flooded areas if the season is the right time of the year.

4 hours and 30 minutes
moderate
From$66
11Indian Village and Meeting of the Waters Tour

Indian Village and Meeting of the Waters Tour

Tuned combo with Dolphins observation, a visit to an Indian village and Meeting of the Waters. Watch Dolphins in the wild, see the meeting of the waters and visit an indigenous village during this 8-hour tour from Manaus. Accompanied by your local guide, travel by speedboat deep into the Amazon forest.

8 hours
moderate
From$150
104 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour

4 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour

Take an adventure to explore the Amazon on this 4-day tour! Experience what it's like to live like a local, learn about their culture and enjoy free time exploring the jungle and swimming along the river.Guests are responsible for their own belongings.

4 days
moderate
From$400
8Amazon Negro River Half-Day Expedition Tour

Amazon Negro River Half-Day Expedition Tour

Cruise the Negro River on this half-day tour with guide. Enjoy a delicious lunch on a floating restaurant. See the beauty of the area from the water and during a walk in the forest.

4 hours and 30 minutes
moderate
From$55
8Transfers from the airport to any place in Manaus City

Transfers from the airport to any place in Manaus City

When you book your travel, you will receive a travel voucher to present to the driver/representative. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our driver/ representative carrying a sign with your name and they will be ready to assist you with your luggage. The driver can even check you into the hotel right at the airport, making your vacation as comfortable as possible. Our drivers and tour guides are English speaking. Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, book now and your transfer will be confirmed within few minutes.

30 minutes
easy
From$40
8Manaus to Santarém by Boat

Manaus to Santarém by Boat

Experience life in the Amazon River aboard a river cruise boat, and sleep in a cabin as you make your way through the rainforest from Manaus to Santarém. Benefit from a service that is the most popular budget mode of transport in the Amazon, with hygiene and safety features monitored by the Brazilian marine authorities. Get plenty of advice and insider tips on which boat and route to take to make the most of your trip. Cruise through the rainforest to see the tropical flora and fauna from a different perspective.

3 days
easy
From$650
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