3 Days Deep into the Brazilian Amazon
Overview:
Discover the Amazon’s natural beauty on a 3-day journey from Manaus. Cruise through iconic waterways, visit giant water lilies, connect with Indigenous communities, and encounter pink river dolphins. Stay at a jungle lodge, explore flooded forests by canoe, and experience unforgettable sunrises, wildlife, and rainforest traditions.
Highlights:
January Lake: Witness the Meeting of the Waters and giant water lilies at January Lake.
Indigenous Community: Visit an Indigenous community and learn about Amazonian traditions.
Amazon Camp: Stay at Amazon Camp Lodge surrounded by pristine rainforest.
Jungle Walks: Enjoy jungle walks, wildlife tours, and sunset experiences.
Dolphin Watching: Observe pink river dolphins and try traditional piranha fishing.
Forests: Explore flooded forests by motorized canoe with expert guides.
Amazon Experience: Experience a jungle sunrise and birdwatching over the Amazon.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Manaus - Water Lilies Lake - Acajatuba Lake
Our guide will pick you up from the hotel at 9:00 AM. The tour begins at 9:30 AM with a boat cruise from Manaus Port to the Meeting of the Waters and January Lake. Visit giant water lilies, enjoy a floating lunch, explore an Indigenous community, and end the day at Lake Acajatuba with sunset views, a night wildlife tour, and dinner at Amazon Camp Lodge.
Accommodation | Amazon Camp Lodge
Meal | Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Forest walk - Dolphin Observation - Traditional Community Visit - Piranha fishing
Wake to the sounds of the rainforest, enjoy breakfast, and set out on a jungle hike. Visit a dolphin conservation project, fish for piranhas, and end the day with an Amazonian barbecue by the river.
Accommodation | Amazon Camp Lodge
Meal | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Jungle Dawn - River Trails - Manaus
Wake early for a sunrise birdwatching experience, followed by breakfast and a motorized canoe tour through the flooded forest. After lunch at the lodge, return to Manaus, arriving around 4:00 PM.
Accommodation | No
Meal | Breakfast, Lunch
✓ What's included
Transfer hotel - lodge - hotel
Bilingual guide
Spanish, English, Portuguese
Complimentary mineral water is available at the lodge through a self-service water dispenser
Entrance fee
✕ Not included
International flights
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Travel Insurance
Hotel accommodation in Manaus
Tips
ⓘ Need-to-know
ⓘ Check your documents:
All passports must be valid for at least 6 months. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure this validity to enter the country.
ⓘ Packing list:
Essential items for comfort, safety, and full immersion in the rainforest.
ⓘ Clothing:
-Lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirts.
-Comfortable long pants (preferably quick-dry).
-Shorts for leisure time.
-Swimsuit (for optional bathing or dolphin observation).
-Light sweater or jacket (nights may be cooler).
-Rain jacket or poncho.
-Hat or cap for sun protection.
-Cotton socks (high-cut for forest walks).
-Comfortable walking shoes or trekking sandals.
ⓘ Personal Care & Protection:
-Sunscreen (high SPF)
-Insect repellent (with DEET or natural alternative)
-Personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.) --Quick dry towel
-Wet wipes & hand sanitizer
-Any required personal medication
ⓘ Accessories:
-Small daypack for daily excursions
-Reusable water bottle
-Flashlight or headlamp (for night tour – with extra batteries)
-Sunglasses
-Waterproof bag or dry sack (for electronics and documents)
-Camera or smartphone with extra battery/power bank