Discover the Amazon Rainforest Wildlife Adventure Book Your Jungle Tour

MANAUS

DAY 1 – Manaus: Arrival + Transfer to Pier + Transfer to Jungle Lodge

Arrival in Manaus – The entrance to the Amazon Jungle. Immediate transfer from the Airport to the Pier to begin your premium wilderness getaway. Enjoy a scenic navigation to the Lodge in the heart of Amazon River Forest, offering your first immersive views of this grand ecosystem. Arrival in the lodge, welcome and accommodation in your secluded jungle chalet. Embark on a Tour Nature Hike, an educational and inspiring walk through the Amazon Rain Forest led by expert resident naturalists. Dinner included at the lodge restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 – MANAUS

Breakfast at the Lodge. Tour to the Monkey Forest to witness localized wildlife conservation initiatives up close. Lunch at the Lodge featuring fresh local flavors. Visit to a caboclo (native) house, and fishing along the calm river channels. Dinner included at the lodge. Cap off the evening with an evocative night tour on a canoe to appreciate the nature and the sounds of the active jungle after dark. Overnight at the Lodge.

Monkey Forest – The facilities for rehabilitation and re-introduction of wild animals in their habitat (known as the Monkey forest), was created in 1991 with the intention of receiving animals which have been confiscated from illegal commerce. This is a joint project with the Municipal Secretary of Environment and Sustainability. In this center, the animals are initially put into quarantine to be evaluated and taken care of by a team of veterinaries and biologists. In partnership with the FFV (Live Forest Foundation), a nonprofit institution overseen by Amazon Ecopark Lodge, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day, (10:30 & 15:30), the animals receive supplements of their natural diet, ensuring that they are being fed the necessary nutrients. The Monkey Forest is open to guests at feeding times, always accompanied by a credentialed professional, permitting guests to film and photograph these animals in a natural and safe environment. It is also possible to “adopt” one of these animals and follow its development. Find out more as: http://www.ffv.org.br – Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Visit to The Native’s House – Depart the lodge on boat or motorized canoe, accompanied by a Bilingual guide to learn about the traditions and customs of local Amazonians (“natives”). Duration: it may vary according to the place visited / “low water level seasons” is closest to the Lodge and does not involve any kind of boat. At “high water level season” distant communities can be visited (1 to 3 hours.). 

Fishing Tour – Depart lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, accompanied by a Bilingual guide. (Fishing of piranhas and other species, depending on the season).

• Note 1: It is a non-professional fishing. This tour can be combined with the “Meeting of the Waters” Tour and/ or with a “Visit to the Native’s House”.

Night Tour In Canoe – Depart from the Lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nightly creatures). Alligators are spotted because their eyes shine like small red lights. Once the alligator is spotted by the guide’s spotlight, he will try to catch a small alligator with his own hands and bring it on to the canoe, and a brief explanation of their habitat follows. The alligator will then be safely released back to the river. (No harm is done to any of the animals). – Duration: about 1 hour. 

• Note: during “high water level” season (from April to August) and on full moon evenings, it might be difficult to find alligators.

DAY 3 – Manaus

Breakfast at the Lodge. Embark on a full day Meeting of the Waters Phenomenon without lunch, witnessing one of Earth’s most breathtaking geographic marvels. Stop for Lunch (not included) along the route. Dinner included back at the retreat. Overnight at the Lodge.

Tour to The “Meeting Of The Waters” – Departure from the Lodge at 08h30am on board of a regional double deck boat. The boat goes down the Negro River navigating along the shore of the City of Manaus, allowing passengers to view the Amazonas Theater, the Port of Manaus, the Customs and the interesting aspects of the local life – the stilt houses for instance. Arrival at The Meeting of the Waters by 11h30am. It´s a spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. From this point on, both rivers form the famous Amazon River that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The waters of the two rivers run together for about 12kms, side by side, without mixing. The phenomenon happens due to differences in temperature, density and speed of the waters of the rivers. Continue the trip on the Amazon River to the Island of ” Terra Nova ” where lunch will be served in a typical restaurant (rustic yet clean restaurant with buffet style, international and regional dishes) . (As mentioned before lunch is NOT included. It can be added at an extra cost). Depending on the level of the waters , a visit to a typical ” caboclo ” (local inhabitants) villa will be included (at Terra Nova Island) during this full day tour (may not be available during the months of May, June, July and sometimes also August , when the villa is flooded) . This visit will happen prior or after lunch – Duration: about 09 hours.

• Note 1 : During high level of waters the place of lunch can also be changed to a restaurant located at the ” Janauary Lake” , another beautiful place and, in this case, there is no visit to the villa. Return to the lodge and arrive around 05h30min pm. Note 2: Time for an optional visit to the National Park of Janauary is programmed (at extra charge).

Breakfast at the Lodge. Indulge in a peaceful morning navigation back to the pier, reflecting on your deep-forest adventures. Structured transfer out to Manaus International Airport for your onward homebound flight.

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