The 15 Best Amazon Rainforest Trips in Brazil

1.One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 12 hours · from $100Our pick

From Manaus, you travel by air-conditioned car and open wooden canoe to Castanho Lake for a full Amazon day. Guides such as Fabio, Fabinho, Dennis, and Milton lead rainforest walks, dolphin encounters, piranha fishing, local lunch, sunset cruises, and a nighttime caiman search. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“It was an incredible experience. Everything was perfect. Our tour guide Fabio was very professional, knowledgeable, funny and friendly. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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2.Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 362 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Spend a full day on the Amazon near Manaus with an English-speaking guide. Cruise to the Meeting of the Waters and Lake January, ride a canoe among Victoria Regia lilies, watch for pink dolphins, eat a regional buffet lunch, visit a Dessana and Tucano village, meet a shaman, and see a pirarucu nursery.

“Amazing day with a great guide. Lots of fun activities with adequate time at each stop. Had a fun and memorable trip with my partner”

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3.Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 55 reviews · 36 hours · from $140

Travel from Manaus to Santarém aboard a local Amazon ferry, with hotel pickup, hammock space, or a private two-person cabin with air-conditioning and bathroom. The 36-hour trip offers huge river views and a practical route to Santarém or Alter do Chão, but meals, drinks, and hotel drop-off are extra.

“Du vol au niveau du Rapport qualité/prix Cabine degueulasse”

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4.Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 3 - 5 days · from $1,100

Travel from Manaus to Tapiri Floating Lodge by speedboat, van, and canoe, then spend 3 to 5 days exploring rivers and jungle with a small group of up to 12. Your English or Portuguese-speaking guide leads wildlife outings, piranha fishing, family visits, forest walks, and optional hammock camping under mosquito nets.

“Excellent guid (kenedy ) All activity were on time The only issue is the high price and they should offer some tools like boots , raincoat , telescope and light . Even for rent or extra cost”

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5.3 or 4-Day Rio Negro & Anavilhanas River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 3 - 4 days · from $600

Cruise from Manaus through Janauri Ecological Park and the Anavilhanas Archipelago on a traditional 50-foot Amazon boat. You will hike through jungle, swim with pink and gray dolphins, fish for piranha, spot wildlife, visit local and Indigenous communities, and sleep in a hammock or twin-bed cabin. Local guides lead the excursions in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Descrizione attività molto interessante, ma invito get your Guide ad andare a sperimentarla per valutarla di persona. La barca era fatiscente e con un livello di igene molto basso. Il programma continuava a cambiare secondo le esigenze della guida e capitano -non necessariamente secondo quanto descritto nella descritzione dell'attività stessa- senza spiegare un granchè a noi utenti (Per esempio la crociera doveva arrivare a toccare dei luoghi che invece non ha fatto. Il trekking nella Giungla da 3h è stato ridotto a 40 min etc). L'Amazzonia è affascinante, ma abbiamo perso molto poichè le guide - forse abituate a fare questo lavoro e forse annoiate- non avevano alcuna cura di…”

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6.Regional Cruise in the Amazon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,862Top rated

Spend about four days aboard a regional cruise from Santarém and Alter do Chão, following the Arapiuns and Tapajós rivers. Visit Anã community, Ilha do Amor, and the Tapajós National Forest, with meals, snacks, water, beer, guides, and community fees included. Vinicius Villare is known for strong English and multilingual support.

“Don’t miss a trip in Vinicius’ boat when in Alter! Great drinks and fruits, friendly staff, stops at the nicest spots, music and dancing guaranteed on the boat.”

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7.8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $1,095

This private 8-day, 7-night expedition from Alter do Chão combines Tapajós River boat trips, freshwater beaches, rainforest walks, community stays in Maguari and Jamaraquá, local meals, crafts, rubber making, medicinal herbs, and Carimbó dance. It suits you if you want nature and direct contact with Amazonian culture, not a quick sightseeing tour.

“The entire experience was simply flawless. From the accommodations and food to the tours and the facilitator - easily one of the best trips of my life!”

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8.Amazonas: Boat Ride with a Local Amazonian

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

From Manaus, join a three-hour boat trip with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, lunch, floating villages, giant water lilies, flooded forest, pirarucu fishing, and the Meeting of the Waters. Pickup is included for listed hotels, with groups limited to five.

“Not at all worth the money, it was just a long boat ride with lunch”

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9.Amazon Waterfalls Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $130

Travel from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo for a botanical trail, Maroaga and Judéia caves, lunch at Urubuí Park, and a waterfall stop. A bilingual guide such as Hudson or Bob can help with local details, while hotel pickup, admission, and lunch are included. Expect a long day, moderate walking, swimming, and possible large-group transport.

“it was cool seeing the grottos and the litt hike was nice. did see a couple of birds. the lunch was very nice. i would rather take a swim in the town then in the last stop. it was a long drive, approx 4 hours all in all.”

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10.Amazon Jungle Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Leave your Manaus hotel at 07:30 for a motorized canoe ride into the Amazon rainforest. A bilingual guide leads a forest walk focused on medicinal plants, trees, wildlife, and local culture. Guides may include Francis, Paulo, Daniel, or Francisco. Lunch, water, transfers, and a group of no more than 10 are included.

“Francis was great as a guide. He told us so much about the local medicinal plants and cultures. We were able to ask him anything and he could tell us. Paulo led us on a great trek through the jungle pointing out all sorts of plants and signs of wildlife. On top of that the food provided by Paulo's family is the best we've had in Brazil. Overall an amazing day!”

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11.Amazon Experience: Indigenous culture and nature phenomenon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 9 hours · from $90

From Manaus, you’ll cruise the Rio Negro by speedboat, watch porpoises at a floating platform, visit an Indigenous community, eat a regional buffet, see Victoria regia lilies and giant pirarucu, then reach the Meeting of the Waters. English and Portuguese guides lead this small-group tour, with Francesco noted as an especially helpful guide.

“gita fantastica, con una guida eccezionale Francesco e pàrlava anch3 un po' di italiano”

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12.Amazon Safari® Manaus: Day trip on the Amazon River

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $100

Spend seven hours on the Amazon near Manaus, seeing the Meeting of the Waters, Janauari Ecological Park, a floating crafts fair, pirarucu hatchery, and an indigenous community. Lunch and water are included, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese guiding. The group may be large, and dolphin swimming raises real animal-welfare questions.

“Journée sympathique et pleine de découvertes, repas excellent”

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13.Multi-Day Amazon Survival Trip with Camping

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3 - 4 days · from $660

Set out from Manaus with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide for a 3 to 4 day Amazon stay. You’ll visit Catalão, see the Meeting of the Waters, hike for medicinal plants and wildlife, fish for piranhas, spot caimans, and sleep in hammocks under mosquito nets. Guide Markus is praised for patient, detailed explanations.

“Unbelievable experience! Well planned, well executed, and one I'll never forget!”

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14.Amazon Jungle 3-Hour Tree Climbing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $170

Spend three hours climbing selected Amazon trees with trained English or Portuguese speaking guides. Equipment, transfers, and hotel pickup are included. The small group, capped at 10 people, keeps the activity personal, while the treetop views offer a fresh look at rainforest life. Wear sturdy shoes and bring mosquito repellent.

“Dur ma fille a adoré moi je n’ai pas monté finalement mais ma amie qui a ses 73 ans était jusqu’au bout 👏👏 bravo les filles”

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15.Amazon Rainforest Panoramic Airplane Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Fly from Manaus over primary Amazon forest and the Negro River toward the Anavilhanas Archipelago. Choose a 30 or 60-minute private flight for up to four people, with hotel pickup, English or Portuguese support, mineral water, and a professional pilot such as Wilson. Dry-season flights may reveal white-sand beaches between the islands.

“Fiz o passeio em família e adoramos a hospitalidade da equipe e a confiança do piloto. O voo foi muito tranquilo e o visual é de tirar o fôlego. O melhor passeio que já fiz na vida. Super recomendo.”

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