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The 15 Best Amazon Tours from Manaus

23 tours  ·  from $37

The meeting of the waters, a night on a river boat, a lodge up a tributary. These 15 compare the day trips against the multi-day runs on price, how far upriver they go and what sleeping arrangements they involve.

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest - The open-top Jeep makes the ride part of the fun
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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

1.Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $90Our pick

Ride into Tijuca National Park in an open-top Jeep with a multilingual guide such as Jorge, Roberta, or Everton. Stop at waterfalls, Chinese View, Mayrink Chapel, and Emperor’s Table, then walk an easy forest trail among tropical plants, birds, butterflies, and possible monkeys.

“Eduardo is awesome! He'll point out other sights to visit as you head to the Tijuca Rainforest. Within minutes of entering, we saw the monkeys hanging out. He also took us to waterfalls, through the Rainforest, and stops to make sure everyone gets some great photos. He made it a memorable experience. Thank You!”

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Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour - Pedra Branca Waterfall and the Serra da Bocaina forest
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Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

2.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Best value

From Paraty, ride into Serra da Bocaina National Park with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide. Hike to Pedra Branca, swim at Poço do Tarzan, watch the Tobogã rock slide, and visit Engenho D’Ouro for a cachaça tasting. Guides such as Everton and Gilberto are known for adding local plant and wildlife details.

“The experience was absolutely amazing—waterfalls, distilleries, history, nature, and everything that made for a perfect day. The guides were exceptional, attentive to everyone’s needs, friendly, and always willing to help. It was truly one of the best experiences of my life. The restaurant in the jungle is also fantastic. If you’re booking this experience, I highly recommend the 6-hour tour for a truly complete experience.”

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From Manaus: One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience - Walking the forest with Fabio or Dennis
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From Manaus: One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience

3.One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Join guides such as Fabio or Dennis for a full-day Amazon outing from Manaus. You’ll trek through forest, learn about useful plants, swim with free pink river dolphins, fish for piranhas, watch the sunset, and search for caimans after dark.

“Absolutely amazing day - our guide took great care of us and gave us lots of information about this amazing place. The pink dolphins, flying spider monkeys and stunning sunset we're particular highlights.”

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Manaus: Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River - The meeting of the waters near Lake January
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Manaus: Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

4.Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 362 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Spend a full day on the Amazon near Manaus with an English-speaking guide such as Antônio or Francisco. Cruise to the meeting of the waters, visit Lake January, look for pink dolphins and Victoria Regia lilies, eat a regional buffet lunch, meet Dessanos and Tucanos people, and choose Indigenous body painting.

“i think the trips are more or less standardized, no matter which operator you book. the positive thing: contrary to the information given, we were picked up at the hotel by the operator. the tour itself is varied. you can swim with pink dolphins, visit an indian tribe, walk a short distance through the forest, have the opportunity to fish and see the meeting of the two rivers. there's even a buffet lunch in between. transportation by boat was perfectly fine. the guide did his best to explain the essential facts in english, but 90% of the travelers are inland tourists, so that's where the focus is.”

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Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon - What the ferry feels like once you board
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Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon

5.Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 55 reviews · 36 hours · from $140

Travel from Manaus to Santarém on a local Amazon ferry with hotel pickup, then spend 36 hours watching rainforest and river traffic pass by. Choose a hammock or a two-person air-conditioned cabin with a private bathroom. Add a transfer to Alter do Chão, and bring cash, food, insect repellent, and patience for River Time.

“Tout à très bien fonctionné, on est venu nous chercher à l’hôtel de Manaus à l’heure puis nous avons été accompagné par l’organisateur jusqu’à notre confortable cabine sur le bateau. À notre arrivée à Santarem notre chauffeur était là et nous a transféré jusqu’à Alter do chão. Organisation parfaite du début à la fin. Merci beaucoup”

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Manaus: Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge - Your First Afternoon: Dolphins, Piranhas, and Sunset
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Manaus: Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge

6.Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 3 - 5 days · from $1,100

Travel from Manaus to Tapiri Floating Lodge with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide, then explore by canoe, speedboat, and jungle trail. Watch sunrise and sunset, fish for piranhas, spot caimans, visit a local family, and sleep in a hammock beneath mosquito netting during the longer trips.

“Excellent guid (kenedy ) All activity were on time The only issue is the high price and they should offer some tools like boots , raincoat , telescope and light . Even for rent or extra cost”

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Regional Cruise in the Amazon - Ilha do Amor and the Alter do Chão start
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Regional Cruise in the Amazon

7.Regional Cruise in the Amazon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,862Top rated

Spend about four days aboard a cruise boat from Alter do Chão through the Arapiuns and Tapajós rivers. Guide Vinicius Villare is known for strong English and multilingual support. Visit Anã, Floresta Nacional dos Tapajós, and river beaches, with meals, snacks, water, and beer included.

“Vinicius was an amazing host! He organized everything for us! We were in a group of 46 people!!! It was so much fun! Lots of local drinks & food, the staff on the boat super friendly! What a day!”

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8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River - Day 1: A gentle start at Ocazum Pousada
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8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River

8.8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $1,095

Join Vivalá for an eight-day, seven-night private expedition from Santarém to Alter do Chão, Maguari, and Jamaraquá. Expect river cruises, freshwater beaches, forest trails, community meals, rubber-making and medicinal-herb workshops, handicrafts, and Carimbó, with a Vivalá facilitator guiding the trip.

“Unforgettable tour in a paradise place, rich in natural beauties... the immersion experience in the communities was amazing!!Auto-translated”

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São Paulo: Cantareira Natural Park Guided Rainforest Hike - Pickup from São Paulo and the ride out
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São Paulo: Cantareira Natural Park Guided Rainforest Hike

9.Cantareira Natural Park Guided Rainforest Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Leave São Paulo for an eight-hour guided hike through Cantareira Natural Park. Cross the Engordador River, swim at two waterfalls, visit the old dam, then climb about 8 km to Pedra Grande. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with Mauricio among the named guides.

“Lovely day in the rainforest with a jovial and very knowledgeable guide! One caveat: this is considered a level one hike b/c it is paved. However, it is also quite steep. I’m 63 and the continuous steep angle of ascent was difficult for me.”

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Manaus: Amazon Waterfalls Day Trip with Lunch - Refúgio do Maroaga Cave brings shade and cool water
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Manaus: Amazon Waterfalls Day Trip with Lunch

10.Amazon Waterfalls Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $130

Travel from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo for a full day of rainforest trails, the Maroaga and Judéia caves, lunch at Urubuí Park, and a waterfall swim. Guides speak English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Expect a long road trip, moderate walking, and a full schedule.

“We almost had a privat tour (3 people total) with hotel pick up and dropoff. The driver and the guide were very polite, explained things on the way and the whole experience was worth it!”

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Manaus: Amazon Jungle Half-Day Walking Tour - A forest walk built around plants and survival
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Manaus: Amazon Jungle Half-Day Walking Tour

11.Amazon Jungle Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Leave your Manaus hotel at 07:30 for a motorized canoe ride into the Amazon. A bilingual guide leads a roughly three-hour forest walk focused on medicinal plants, trees, local culture, and signs of wildlife. Some outings also include piranha fishing, swimming, and a fresh river-fish lunch.

“Amazing tour. This tour has everything, indigenous tribes, monkeys(feeding), dolphins, piranha fishing, jungle walking, boating, abandoned hotel, bullet ants, everything. Also the new tour guide speaks the best English in Manaus and even went to university to learn it.”

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Full-Day Jungle Jeep Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery Tour - Tobogã Falls and Poço do Tarzan
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Full-Day Jungle Jeep Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery Tour

12.Full-Day Jungle Jeep Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Spend six hours near Paraty’s Serra da Bocaina National Park in a rugged jeep, visiting Tobogã and Poço do Tarzan waterfalls, Engenho D’ouro distillery, Murycana Farm, and a 300-species bromeliad garden. English and Portuguese guides lead the day, with lunch optional and extra.

“Tour agreable mêlant paysages, baignade, dégustation et decouverte”

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Jeep'n'Culture: Rocinha Favela and Tijuca Rainforest Tour - Entering Tijuca Forest from the city
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Jeep’n’Culture: Rocinha Favela and Tijuca Rainforest Tour

13.Jeep’n’Culture: Rocinha Favela and Tijuca Rainforest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Ride through Tijuca National Park to Cascatinha Taunay and the Visitor Center, then visit Rocinha with a multilingual guide. You’ll see forest wildlife, hear local history, stop at Club Bar, and walk through Rio’s largest favela. Guides such as Mario and Bella have earned warm praise.

“Guide Bella was very good. Rocina favela was amazing, Tijuca not so good but still a very good tour all in all.”

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Paraty: 3-Hour Rainforest Horseback Ride - Meeting the horses and local monitor
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Paraty: 3-Hour Rainforest Horseback Ride

14.3-Hour Rainforest Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Ride from Pedras Azuis along forest and open trails beside Serra da Bocaina National Park. A Portuguese-speaking monitor leads the small group, with stops for waterfall bathing and views over Paraty Bay. Horses are trained for beginners, and roundtrip transport from central Paraty is included.

“nous avons tres appréciés la randonnée a cheval, le guide est trop sympa et attentionné, il nous a conduit vers des endroits magnifiques ! franchement je recommande cette excursions”

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Amazon Experience: Indigenous culture and nature phenomenon - The porpoise platform and an ethical question
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Amazon Experience: Indigenous culture and nature phenomenon

15.Amazon Experience: Indigenous culture and nature phenomenon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 9 hours · from $90

Spend nine hours from Manaus on the Negro River, visiting the Meeting of the Waters, a porpoise platform, Janauary Ecological Park, Catalan’s floating homes, and an Indigenous community. English and Portuguese guides lead this small-group tour, with regional lunch included and swimming offered only when conditions allow.

“gita fantastica, con una guida eccezionale Francesco e pàrlava anch3 un po' di italiano”

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