 Covering more than a half of the Brazilian territory, the Amazon is land of superlatives. An enormous tropical rain forest, the largest river, interrupted by a gigantic network of smaller rivers and the largest biodiversity on Earth. More than 1 million square kilometers of an exuberant jungle, which still remains as untouched as when Brazil was discovered.
| |  Its great variety of ecosystems includes dry land forest, seasonally flooded forest, meadowlands, swamplands and savannahs. Large trees up to 20 meters high and incalculable patrimony in mineral deposits. It’s also a home for Cities, Indian Villages and isolated communities. A trip up the Amazon River or any of its main tributaries is an exciting adventure and possibly the best way to discover up close this unique scenery, the extraordinary variety of fauna and flora, and the way of life of the Amazon people.
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During your expedition you can explore National Park of Jau, the largest forest reserve on the continent, hike through the Tapajos National Forest guided by biologist, go on a fishing trip or alligator spotting up to the Amazon river, Cruise along the dark waters of Negro river, visit isolated communities and Indian Villages, explore secluded river branches on canoes, see the transparent waters and with sandy beaches of Tapajos river, and stop for a picnic. Have fun, admire and discover the “untouchable” on an exciting adventure. |  You can visit the Amazon throughout the whole year. From September to February during the dry season or from March to August, during the wet season – when native villages in the flooded regions are accessible only by small canoes. The ecological tourism is the great attraction of the tours through the Amazons.
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We offer accommodations in the forest lodges, built at the margin of rivers; the tree top forest resorts, or floating on the water in a luxury boat hotel. But that’s not all. In the State of Amazonas you can also visit its modern capital Manaus, with its array of hotels. It has an international airport and convention center infrastructure for any business event. |  Manaus keeps images of golden times of its peak during the rubber boom, including buildings and monuments recently restored. The state has also and intense cultural life, the Folk Festival of Boi-Bumba of Parintins and the Amazonas Opera Festival are big attraction, which show the artistic expression and musicality of its cheerful and hospitable people.
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◦ Itinerary Sample | DAY 1 | 
| DAY 2 | • Pickup at the Manaus International Airport with prearranged transportation – bus, minibus, van.
• Boat ride to the Jungle Hotel - A trip up the Amazon River or any of its main tributaries is an exciting adventure and possibly the best way to discover up close this unique scenery, the extraordinary variety of fauna and flora, and the way of life of the Amazon people. Enjoy your first contact with the jungle. You may also encounter some Pink Dolphins on the way.
• Reception and Check In - at the Jungle Hotel, a welcome drink prepared with exotic fruits awaits you.
• Dinner Theme Party – A creative fusion of international and Amazon cuisine is served, a welcome party with live music. | • Breakfast with typical fruits and regional foods.
• Leave for a Jungle Hike. Once inside the Amazon forest, feel its charm and greatness. All tours are led by a guide with great knowledge of the area.
• Lunch, back at the Jungle Hotel. In the afternoon we will go out Fishing and learn more about the indigenous species of the Amazon (piranha, peacock bass). While enjoying the sunset, we return to the jungle hotel, observing the Capped Herons and Cormorant transform the landscape into an amazing show.
• Dinner will be complemented by the fish you caught earlier, cooked the Amazon way. At night, go out in a canoe to observe the Nocturnal Life, spot alligators, frogs and birds. Stay alert to the mysterious sounds of the forest and the starry sky. | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | • Early in the morning we will leave for a Sunrise Excursion, to witness the transition of Juma River dark waters into a mirror of the sights and sounds of the waking birds leaving their nests for another day.
• Breakfast. Visiting the local natives village to learn more about their fascinating culture, including the manual production of manioc flour and the handcrafting of wallets and shoes out of rubber sap.
• Lunch at the Jungle Hotel. Fantastic and mysterious night tour visiting a secluded native “Tukano Indian Community”. They will present their stories, dances, the ways of living, food and drinks - inviting visitors to join. | • Breakfast
• Boat excursion to the Meeting of the Waters, the spot where the muddy Salimoes River waters and the black waters of Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazon River. Guide will take you to a dive spot, where you can feel about 8°C (14°F) difference between the waters of these two rivers. A truly unique experience.
• Lunch at the Jungle Hotel. Adventure into the forest with short hikes and instructions in Jungle Survival. Learn more about the forest, such as how it helps mankind by supplying medicinal plants, food, fresh water and even assorted products like pipes, incenses, oils, etc. In a pleasant site, eat baked fish caught by you, yourself, accompanied by manioc flour and fresh vegetables. Rest in hammocks, as is the local Indian custom. Enjoy venturing out to gather (and eat) typical regional fruits, such as Brazil Nuts, cupuaçu and açai. | DAY 5 | | • Breakfast
• Boat ride to Manaus with a stop for swimming with Pink Dolphins
• Departure from Manaus International Airport
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* Our program itineraries are highly customizable! - As a rule, we carefully design each and every itinerary - tailor made to fit our client's needs and desires. | * We are flexible! - If you have already made some traveling arrangements, we will work with you to incorporate them into our program - or work our program around them. |
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