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Manaus and the Amazon: The 15 Best River Trips

29 tours  ·  from $42

The Meeting of the Waters takes a morning; the jungle takes as long as you give it. These 15 compare the day trips, the lodge stays and the canoe-and-caiman nights, with prices and how far upriver each one actually goes.

From Manaus: One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience - From Manaus to Castanho Lake by road
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From Manaus: One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience

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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Manaus: Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River - Hotel pickup makes the early start easier
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Manaus: Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

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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From Manaus: Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls Daytrip - The morning ride from Manaus
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From Manaus: Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls Daytrip

3.Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls Daytrip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 149 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Travel from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide, visit two rainforest waterfalls, enter Gruta do Refugio cave, swim in natural pools, and eat a local lunch. Guides such as Miguel and Diego have led recent departures. Expect a long day, forest walking, wet feet, and a group that may reach 15 people.

“If you are looking to explore the amazon this the way to do it. Plenty of time to take some hikes through the forest, see some amazing water falls, sights, picture stops as well as a great lunch. Ours went a little long but cant complain:)”

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From Manuas: Full-Day River Tour - Pink river dolphins at the protection project
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From Manuas: Full-Day River Tour

4.From Manuas: Full-Day River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 9 hours · from $100

This 9-hour Manaus tour combines a speedboat ride, Indigenous ritual, pink river dolphin interaction, white-sand beach, floating lunch, water lilies, stilt homes, pirarucu fishing, and the Meeting of the Waters. Small groups of up to 12 travel with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Guides such as Denis, Fabio, David, and Leonardo have earned especially warm praise.

“Tistina was amazing and lovely, would definitely do the trip again and recommend to friends”

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Manaus: Half-Day City Tour - The historic center, cathedral, and central market
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Manaus: Half-Day City Tour

5.Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 94 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Spend four hours seeing Manaus by vehicle with an English and Portuguese-speaking guide. The route centers on the Amazon Opera House, historic streets, museums, markets, and river views. Guides such as Glaucio, Jennifer, and Aldinei have offered detailed local context, with small groups capped at 10 and hotel pickup included.

“Our tour guide Aldine knows a lot of interesting data and he is always happy to share. He is easy going and patient with the tourists. He tookuas to nice interesting spots in Manaos. I took the tour in english and was perfect. Highly recommend it!!!”

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Manaus: Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watch Evening Tour - Fishing for piranha with a bamboo rod
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Manaus: Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watch Evening Tour

6.Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watch Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 5 hours · from $90

Cruise from Manaus to Iranduba, watch stilt houses and riverside life, fish for piranha with a bamboo rod, then search for alligators after dark with an English-speaking guide. The five-hour outing costs $90 and includes hotel pickup downtown, a boat ride, and a group of up to 10 people. Bring insect repellent, long sleeves, and a flashlight.

“Je pense que la partie devrait être uniquement sur le bateau et pas sur la maison flottante Concernant la découverte des alligators malheureusement on a pas pu les voirs même si le guide a fait de son mieux et pour c était la raison principale de mon achat pour ce tour”

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Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon - Thirty-six hours watching the Amazon pass
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Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon

7.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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Manaus: 2-Day River Tour With Overnight Stay - A three-hour walk through the jungle
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Manaus: 2-Day River Tour With Overnight Stay

8.2-Day River Tour With Overnight Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 2 days · from $301

Join guides Fabio and Denis for a small-group Amazon trip from Manaus. You will walk through the jungle, swim near pink dolphins, fish for piranhas, search for caymans at night, visit an Indigenous community, see Pirarucu fish, and watch the Meeting of the Waters. The overnight room is simple, with a bed, mosquito net, and private toilet.

“Deux jours magiques en Amazonie aux côtés de Fabio et Denis. Des guides adorables, passionnés et passionnants, qui nous ont fait découvrir la forêt comme si elle s’ouvrait rien que pour nous. C’était une parenthèse hors du temps, remplie de beauté et de sérénité, en vraie connexion avec la nature. Si vous passez par Manaus, foncez vivre cette expérience incroyable, vous repartirez le cœur rempli de souvenirs uniques!!”

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Manaus to Belem 5-Day Local Boat Trip - Leaving Manaus and reaching the port
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Manaus to Belem 5-Day Local Boat Trip

9.Manaus to Belem 5-Day Local Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 46 reviews · 5 days · from $150

Travel from Manaus to Belém on a working Amazon ferry used by local communities. You will spend five days in a hammock or air-conditioned cabin, with meals bought onboard or brought along. Expect simple conditions, limited phone signal, an overnight pause in Santarém, and a genuine slice of river life rather than a guided jungle tour.

“The boat trip was a nice experience but we would probably not do it again and instead spend more time in the forest because the trip takes a lot of time. The pickup and the reservation of the cabin worked well.”

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Manaus: Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge - Your first afternoon: canoes, piranhas, and sunset
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Manaus: Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge

10.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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Manaus: Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch - Swimming with pink dolphins in a shared river stop
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Manaus: Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch

11.Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 37 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

You’ll travel from your central Manaus hotel by boat and minibus for a full Amazon outing. Swim with pink dolphins, see the Negro and Solimões meet, visit Dessanos and Tucanos communities, paddle through flooded forest, and eat regional food at Rainha da Selva. Guide Félix has earned praise for his friendly explanations.

“O passeio foi incrivel. As atividades foram muito dinâmicas e interessantes. O nosso guia Félix era muito atencioso e simpático. Contou-nos a história de Manaus e da Amazónia. A comida no flutuante era deliciosa com as iguarias do local. Correu tudo como esperado. Recomendamos esta atividade! Foi 5 estrelas!”

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From Manaus: 3 or 4-Day Rio Negro & Anavilhanas River Cruise - Day 1: Janauri trees, water lilies, and dolphins
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From Manaus: 3 or 4-Day Rio Negro & Anavilhanas River Cruise

12.3 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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Manaus: Food Tour - Amazon fruits, chestnuts, and market flavors
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Manaus: Food Tour

13.Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Spend three hours exploring Manaus’s Adolpho Lisboa Market with a bilingual guide, tasting tapioca, cupuaçu juice, Amazon fruits, açaí, guaraná, and possibly regional fish. Guides such as Felix and Josi have earned strong praise, though English ability and transport can vary. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a group of up to 10 are included.

“Guide had only a very basic knowledge of English. Difficult to comprehend him and difficult for him to understand us. He gave very little information to us about where we visited. The transportation was in his personal car that was way too small for a driver plus four adults passengers. He kept promising that a bigger car was coming but it never happened. He did not take us to see all the market. We missed the fish market almost totally. Saw only a bit of it as we later discovered on another market tour. This tour was not even worth half the value of what we paid. I will not…”

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Manaus: MUSA and INPA Museums with Observation Tower Tour - What the INPA connection adds
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Manaus: MUSA and INPA Museums with Observation Tower Tour

14.MUSA and INPA Museums with Observation Tower Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $50Best value

This small-group Manaus outing takes you to MUSA, a 100-hectare forest museum in the Adolpho Ducke Reserve, and INPA research displays. An English and Portuguese guide explains Amazon plants, animals, and science, while trails, aquariums, orchids, butterflies, and a 42-meter tower fill the day. Museum admission costs about 30 BRL extra.

“Excellent. Felix was knowledgeable and informative and shared lots of interesting information not only about MUSA but also about Manausxand Amazonia”

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Amazonas: Boat Ride with a Local Amazonian - Start with a local lunch
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Amazonas: Boat Ride with a Local Amazonian

15.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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