This itinerary is the Amazon told in short, powerful chapters: wildlife encounters, jungle treks, starlit nights, riverside life and the quiet strength of nature.
It begins with a boat… and ends with a lightened soul.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Meeting of the Waters & First Impressions
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8:00 AM: Departure from Manaus hotel to Juma Lake lodge
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Stop at the Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and Solimões Rivers run side by side without mixing
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11:30 AM: Arrival at the lodge
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12:00 PM: Regional lunch
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3:00 PM: First lake exploration
Activities:
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Birdwatching, dolphin and monkey spotting
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Piranha fishing
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Sunset in the middle of the lake
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7:00 PM: Dinner at the lodge
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After dinner: night alligator spotting and listening to the forest
Day 2 – Sunrise, Jungle Trek & Forest Overnight
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5:30 AM: Sunrise watching and bird observation
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7:00 AM: Breakfast
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8:30 AM: Guided jungle trek — medicinal plants, native trees, animal tracks
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12:00 PM: Lunch at the lodge
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3:00 PM: Departure to the jungle campsite
Experience:
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Camp setup
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Rustic dinner prepared by the guide
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Stargazing in the Amazon darkness
Day 3 – Riverside Culture & Canoeing the Igapós
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7:00 AM: Breakfast at the campsite
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8:00 AM: Visit to a riverside family — cultural exchange and local traditions
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3:00 PM: Canoeing through flooded forest (igapó) during high water season; during low water, paddle through shallow lakes and creeks
Day 4 – Samaúma Tree & Return
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7:00 AM: Breakfast
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8:00 AM: Visit to the giant Samaúma tree, known as the “Mother of the Forest”
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12:00 PM: Farewell lunch
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1:00 PM: Return to Manaus
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4:00 PM: Expected arrival
Included:
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River transport from Manaus to Juma Lake (round trip)
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Lodge stay + jungle camping setup
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All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Guided tours with expert local guides
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Basic camping and safety gear
Not Included:
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Flights to/from Manaus
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Alcoholic beverages and extras
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Travel insurance (recommended)
What to Bring:
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Lightweight, long-sleeved clothing and closed shoes
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Sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses and hat
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Flashlight, binoculars, water bottle and camera
Perfect for those seeking a complete Amazon experience in just a few days.
Jungle, silence, wisdom and wonder — carried on the rhythm of the river.