From Manaus, 3, 4 or 5-Day Tour at Tapiri Rio Negro Lodge

Joshuas Amazon Expeditions

Join a multi-day Amazon tour on the Negro River departing from Manaus. Explore the rainforest, swim with dolphins, visit an indigenous community, and enjoy accommodation at the Tapiri Rio Negro Lodge.

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Day 1: Start your journey with a pickup at 07:00 am from Manaus. Head to Ceasa Port and board a speedboat. Cruise down the Rio Negro, stopping at the Meeting of Waters. Continue for an hour and a half by car to Ubim Lake. At Ubim Lake, hop in another speedboat for 20 minutes to the floating dock so you can interact with the river dolphins After 1 hour boat hour ride to reach the lodge. Relax with refreshments while your hosts prepare your accommodations. Enjoy lunch and some free time before heading out by motorized canoe for piranha fishing and birdwatching. Marvel at the sunset from the middle of the river before returning to the lodge for dinner. After dinner, depart by motorized canoe to search for Cayman and learn more about this most-feared reptile of the Amazonian. Day 2: Enjoy breakfast at 7:00 A.M. before setting off on a morning jungle trek. As you hike, learn about the flora, fauna, and medicinal plants found only in the Amazon from your guide. Return to the lodge around noon for lunch. Then, at 2:30 pm, you’ll set off to explore the archipelago of Anavilhanas by boat. From February to August, this trip is made by walking in the jungle, as it is the dry season. On the way back, you’ll have the chance to witness a stunning sunset. Day 3: At 5:30 am, you’ll have the chance to experience the beauty of nature as it awakens with the song of birds and other creatures. After a delicious breakfast (8 am-11 am), you’ll explore the local streams by boat. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the local community and learn more about their culture and living along the Negro River. If you have chosen the 3-day option, begin your journey back to Manaus after lunch. If you have chosen a longer tour, head out on a boat trip to the Anavilhas Arquipelagos to explore the region, enjoy birdwatching, and look for monkeys and other animals. During the dry season from September to April, go on a hike in the Vazea area. Return to the lodge to spend the night. Day 4: Begin your day with breakfast at 7:00 A.M. After breakfast, hop in a small boat and explore the small channel (igarape) for wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch. If you have chosen the 4-day option, begin your journey back to Manaus after lunch. If you have chosen the 5-day option, enjoy some free time at the lodge before heading out to camp overnight in the jungle. Spend the night in hammocks with mosquito nets and enjoy dinner cooked in the jungle over a campfire. Day 5: Start your day with a delicious breakfast in the Amazon jungle! Afterward, we will embark on a guided hike to explore the unique flora and fauna of the region. Afterward, head back for a delicious lunch at the lodge. At 2:00 pm, we’ll begin our journey back to Manaus, arriving at 4:30 pm. On the way back to Manaus there is a stop at the indigenous village to participate in the welcome ritual dance.