Rio de Janeiro, Manaus & Amazon Lodge

• Day 1:

  Upon arrival you will transfer to hotel Praia Ipanema. The rest of the day is at leisure.

• Day 2:

  Breakfast and half day tour to Sugar Loaf. Return to hotel. Evening at leisure.

• Day 3:

  Breakfast and half day tour to Corcovado. Return to hotel. Evening at leisure.

• Day 4:

  Breakfast and transfer to the airport to board a flight to Manaus. Arrival, reception and transfer to Villa Amazonia hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

• Day 5:

  Breakfast and transfer to the airport to board a flight to Manaus. Arrival, reception and transfer to Villa Amazonia hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

• Day 6:

  Breakfast and departure for a half day city tour including the famous Opera Theater. Drop off at the local pier to start the transfer to Juma Lodge. The journey to Juma takes a total of three hours divided into three parts: speed boat, van and speed boat again. Upon arrival at Juma Amazon Lodge, enjoy a warm greeting where a welcome drink with exotic fruits awaits you. Leisure time and dinner. Later, we’ll embark on an evening expedition to observe frogs, birds and most importantly, caymans.

• Day 7:

  Early in the morning we will depart for a sunrise excursion witnessing the transformation of the sky and listening to the sounds of the waking birds. Enjoy breakfast and depart for a jungle hike. In this educational jungle walk, our expert guide will introduce you to the wildlife of the Amazon. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later in the afternoon, we’ll board a motorboat with one of our guides to fish and learn more about the infamous piranha, as well as other Amazonian fish native to the river. While enjoying the sunset from the boat we’ll return to Juma. Dinner will be provided from the fish you caught earlier in the afternoon. Following dinner, one of our native guides will offer an informal lecture regarding everyday life in the Amazon, and the legends, traditions and culture of the region

• Day 8:

  Breakfast. Depart the lodge for a hike, followed by a stop in a captivating area of the forest to eat lunch (regional cuisine baked over a fire) and subsequently rest in hammocks, as the natives do. In the afternoon, we will visit a local native house and learn from the inhabitants about their fascinating culture. A native will share his knowledge of the traditional medicinal plants and demonstrate how to prepare manioc flour, one of the region’s main economic resources. Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner.

• Day 9:

  Breakfast followed by departure from the lodge. On the way back to Manaus, we will stop at the Pirarucu Floating Dock to see the giant Pirarucu fish (also known as Arapaima), reaching 10 feet and 440 lbs! From the Floating Dock you can feed the fish and observe their impressive strength. From there you will return to Manaus, arriving at the airport.

Program includes: 

– Private transfers and tours according to the program; 

– Bilingual guides assistance in English during transfers and tours; 

– Entrance fees to Corcovado, Sugar Loaf; 

– 4 nights at hotel Praia Ipanema (ocean view room) including daily breakfast; 

– 1 night at hotel Villa Amazoniaincluding daily breakfast; 

– 3 nights at Juma lodge (river view bungalow) including full board and regular tours. All bungalows have private bathrooms with hot water solar systems, porches with hammocks and ceiling fans ideal for the Amazonian night, which tends to be far cooler than Manaus. 

Not included: 

– Flights and airport taxes; 

– Beverages during meals; 

– Any extras or services not mentioned above; 

– Early check in and late check out