Brazil Amazon Rainforest Tour - JUMA LODGE

Depart from Manaus at 7:30 this morning for a 3-hour journey, split between cars and speedboats, to Juma Amazon Lodge. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to spot pink dolphins and see the Meeting of the Waters, where the dark currents of the Rio Negro and the sandy-colored tides of the Rio Solimões converge but never mix. Travel along with the two-toned natural phenomenon, where you'll have the opportunity to dip your hands into both Amazon River tributaries to feel the stark difference in temperature.
Arrive at Juma Amazon Lodge at around 11 am, where you'll be greeted with a fresh welcome juice at check-in.

Depart for a canoe trip this afternoon, and travel along the gentle streams and igapós - the black-water flooded forests of the Amazon. During your tour, observe the graceful movements of the pink dolphins, and even hop into the waters for a refreshing swim with them.

Tonight, embark on a night time jungle safari with your guide to spot caimans - amphibious carnivores belonging to the alligator family. Your guide will safely capture a caiman and place it on board the boat, giving you an opportunity to examine it up close before returning it to the river unharmed.

Overnight at the lodge. 

Begin the day at 5 am with an enchanting sunrise tour where you'll witness birds take flight as the early morning light illuminates the rainforest. Then, return to the lodge for breakfast.

At 8:30 am, embark on a guided jungle hike, keeping an eye out for wildlife hidden in the towering treetops of the rainforest.

Explore off the beaten path this afternoon, where your guide will share with you essential techniques for surviving in the rainforest. After an interactive lesson on the medicinal properties of plant species and how to identify which varieties are edible, return to the lodge for lunch. Then, try your hand at the bucket list Amazonian activity of piranha fishing and enjoy sunset on the river.

Tonight at 8 pm, join an informal talk led by your guide, who will share stories of growing up in the area and the unique customs and legends of the Amazon.

Overnight at the lodge. 

Depart for a guided walk in the forest at 9 am, followed by a picnic lunch featuring regional specialties.

Then, take in your natural surroundings as you relax in a hammock, and visit the home of a Caboclo - a person of mixed indigenous Brazilian and European ancestry. Gain insight into their local customs and culture as you tour their residence and observe the tedious production process of manioc flour, a key ingredient in the Amazonian diet.

Free evening and overnight at the lodge. 

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge this morning, and depart at 8:30 am for your transfer to your Manaus hotel, or to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport for your onward journey. On the way to Manaus, pass by the Pirarucu Floating Lodge situated in the Mamirauá Reserve, dedicated to protecting the pirarucu - the Amazon's largest freshwater fish that reaches an impressive 3 m in length and 200 kg in weight.