Four days deep in the rainforest, on the Rio Negro
Based at Manati Lodge, in the Rio Negro region, you’ll discover the Amazon rainforest, its wildlife and the way of life of riverside communities, accompanied by the lodge’s local guides.
Canoe outings, forest walks, piranha fishing, watching pink river dolphins in their natural habitat, sunrises and sunsets over the river: an immersion close to nature, easy to fit into a longer trip.
Trip at a glance
- Paddle canoeing through the igarapés and, in the high-water season, the flooded forest.
- Meet the residents of Vila do Acajatuba and learn how cassava flour is made.
- Watch pink river dolphins in their natural habitat, without interaction.
- A night canoe outing in search of caimans and nocturnal wildlife.
- Sunsets over the Rio Negro, and an optional sunrise.
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Day-by-day itinerary
By canoe — The igarapés and igapós
Rio Negro
In a traditional paddle canoe, you follow the igarapés, the small streams that wind through the forest. During the high-water season, you can also paddle into the igapós, the seasonally flooded forests.
Monkeys, sloths and birds may appear along the way.
Included: part of your stay.
Encounter — The community of Vila do Acajatuba
Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro
A visit to a small riverside community to learn how it is organized, what daily life is like and its close ties to the rivers and the forest.
Included: part of your stay.
By night — Nocturnal wildlife spotting
Rio Negro
At nightfall, a canoe outing by flashlight: frogs, night birds and caimans often make an appearance. On clear nights, the starry sky completes the experience.
Included: part of your stay.
Local know-how — Cassava flour and medicinal plants
Local community
Cassava is at the heart of the regional diet: you’ll see the steps that turn it into flour, tapioca, beiju or tucupi.
The visit continues in a garden of plants traditionally used for their medicinal properties.
Included: part of your stay.
By canoe — Piranha fishing
Amazon lakes
Recreational fishing for piranhas and other lake fish, in spots chosen by your guide according to the day’s conditions.
Included: part of your stay.
Wildlife — Pink river dolphins
Rio Negro
In search of the boto, the Amazon pink river dolphin, which swims freely in the lakes and waterways of the region.
In keeping with responsible tourism, the activity consists solely of observing them in their natural habitat, with no direct interaction.
Included: part of your stay.
On foot — Hike in the igapó forest
Igapó forest
With a local guide, you’ll learn to recognize the vegetation of this forest shaped by changing water levels and to spot signs of wildlife: birds, monkeys, sloths and, with a little luck, more elusive species.
Included: part of your stay.
At daybreak — Sunrise over the Rio Negro
Rio Negro
For early risers, a motorized canoe outing to watch the forest wake up and the first light appear on the water.
Optional: an outing you can choose to join, with a very early start.
Late afternoon — Sunset over the Rio Negro
Rio Negro
A boat ride as the last light reflects on the river, with another chance to observe nature before returning to the lodge.
Included: part of your stay.
Map
Included in this price
- 3 nights at Manati Lodge, in a double room.
- Full board: breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
- Round-trip transfers between Manaus and the lodge.
- All excursions in the program: canoe, boat, forest walks and visits.
- Visit to a local community and a cassava flour house.
- Piranha fishing and pink river dolphin watching.
- Guiding by the lodge’s local guides.
Not included
- Flights to and from Manaus.
- Alcoholic drinks and extra beverages.
- Purchases made during community visits.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travel, cancellation and repatriation insurance.
Nothing is set in stone: every step can be adjusted with our team.
The lodge stay fits easily into a longer trip: Rio, Salvador, the Lençóis or Iguazu Falls.
Customize this tourSuggested accommodation
Hotels are indicative. We confirm them when we prepare your quote, based on your dates and availability, and they may be replaced by properties of an equivalent category. We can also tailor the choice of hotels to your preferences and budget.
All three nights are spent at Manati Lodge, on the banks of the Rio Negro.
Superior / Boutique
- Manati Lodge — Rio Negro, Amazonas
What to pack
- Light clothing, plus long pants and a long-sleeved top for the forest.
- Closed-toe walking shoes, a swimsuit and a light rain jacket.
- Insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat or cap.
- A flashlight or headlamp, personal medications and binoculars if you have them.
Good to know
- Accommodation: Manati Lodge, in a double room.
- Access: Round-trip transfers from Manaus included.
- Meals: Full board throughout your stay.
- Guiding: Manati Lodge’s local guides, in Portuguese and English. A guide in another language is available for an extra charge.
- Fitness level: Easy to moderate: walking on natural terrain and getting in and out of small boats.
The order and running of activities may be adjusted depending on the weather, water levels and natural conditions.
Wildlife sightings depend entirely on nature and can never be guaranteed.
Canoeing in the igapós depends on the water level, and therefore on the season.
The sunrise outing is optional and requires a very early start.
The lodge’s guides speak Portuguese and English. A guide in another language, Spanish for example, can be booked for an extra charge: just mention it in your quote request.
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