Amazonas
The river as road, the forest as city
Six days on the Rio Negro: low-impact lodges, flooded forests, riverside communities and nights where the forest makes its own sound.
The Amazon is not scenery: it is the largest tropical forest on Earth and the greatest river system in the world. The journey starts in Manaus — the Amazon Theatre and the floating harbour — and moves onto the Rio Negro: low-impact lodges, flooded forests crossed by canoe, riverside communities and nights where the forest makes its own sound. Operated with regional guides and certified partners, paced for wildlife watching and for silence.
What the days look like
- River navigation and nights in lodges on the Rio Negro
- The Meeting of the Waters from the water
- Flooded forests and giant water lilies at Janauari
- Riverside communities and craft at Novo Airão
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Manaus
Arrival and historic Manaus
The Amazon Theatre, the floating harbour and the Adolpho Lisboa Market. Late afternoon on the river, when the city becomes a port again.
- Day 2Encontro das Águas
The Meeting of the Waters
On a private boat: the Negro and the Solimões run side by side for six kilometres without mixing. Live interpretation, with stops for wildlife watching.
- Day 3Anavilhanas
Anavilhanas Archipelago
More than 400 river islands. Night in a low-impact lodge and canoeing through the igapós at dusk, with local guides.
- Day 4Janauari
Flooded forest and giant water lilies
A walkway above the flooded forest and the giant water lilies of the lake. Artisanal fishing, and a water level that changes the day entirely.
- Day 5Novo Airão
Riverside communities and Novo Airão
River life: craft, river kitchen and the sand dunes of the Rio Negro. Sunset over the water before dinner.
- Day 6Rio Negro
Igarapés and farewell
A free morning in the forest, a swim in the river, and the return to Manaus with a stop on the pirarucu route.
Included
- Accredited local guide on every excursion
- Transfers in Manaus and lodge accommodation
- Full board at the lodges
- River navigation and boat and canoe excursions
- 24h FeelBraza support
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary