If you take a river tour, go up the Rio Negro. From a three-night river boat trip from Manaus up the Rio Negro with a guide, you can expect to see some wildlife and visit some of the forest remnants, but two weeks or more are needed to reach untouched areas. Small two-story river boats carry five to ten people, sleeping in hammocks on the upper deck. Large boats carrying hundreds ply the river too, but the big boats don't stop between ports.
The most popular place for jungle tours is Lake Mamori/Lake Juma about 100km south of Manaus. Other recommended areas are Rio Urubu about 200 km east of and Novo Airão about 100 km northwest of Manaus.
Make sure that your travel agency has a valid Embratur (Brazilian Tourism Board) registration.
Amazon BackPackers Tour, Rua Dez de Julho 679, (inside Hotel 10 de Julho), ☎ +55 92 9168-4543, . Amazon Backpackers has been in business for over 15 years. They offer jungle excursions, boat trips, river tours, fishing tours and survival trips. They operate on Lake Mamori, Lake Juma, Rio Tupana and Parque Jau. They offer Hotel/Hostel booking and airport transfer service.
Amazon Clipper, . A “filtered” experience by comparison and less ambient adventure. Offers regular guaranteed tours departing on Mondays (3 days/2 nights), Wednesdays (4 days/3 nights) and the full cruise from Mondays to Saturdays (6 days/5 nights). All tours depart and arrive at the Pier of the Hotel Tropical in Manaus. A typical tour includes a trip to some "igarapes" (river creeks) and "igapos" (flooded forests) with powered canoes, a visit with the natives to see their way of life, a hike in the forest, fishing, bird watching, swimming in the river, and lectures on the Amazon.
Amazon Eco Adventures, . Amazon adventure tour operator specializing in river tours, rain forest expeditions, survival training, extreme adventure tourism, reception and filming.
Amazon Gero Tours, Rua Dez de Julho 679, (inside Hotel 10 de Juilho), [http:/www.amazongero.com/]. For over 20 years, Gero Mesquita's experience has helped thousands of travellers and adventurers.
Amazon Green Tour, . Individual excursions into virgin rain forest and river resorts like Lake Mamori, Lake Juma, Lake Tucuma, Anavilhanas Reserve and Jau National Park.
Amazon Juma Tour, (), ☎ +55 92 9184-8452 - They organize and do jungle tours to Juma Lake area, Tracajá, Rio Negro river, Boat tours and other destinations organized by David Andrade, a bilingual tour guide with over 15 years' experience. Small groups only.
Amazon Jungle Tour, . Amazon Jungle tour takes you far beyond your imagination. Adventure Excursions to Anavilhanas Archipelago, Parque Jau, Juma Eco Reserve and Yanomami Indian Reserve. They are a group of indigenous jungle guides with many year of experience.
Amazon Mystery Kayak Tours. Operating for 8 years taking small kayak tours of up to 8 days on rivers in the Amazon basin. They are the only Brazilian kayak operator working from Manaus.
Amazon Tarzan Jungle Specialist, . Amazon Tarzan is a well known jungle guide with over 20 years experience. He is a Dessano Indian from Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira. He offers excursions to remote destinations and Indiginous tripes.
Amazon Tree Climbing, ☎ +55 92 8195 8585 (),. Ecotourism, nature and adventure travel specializing in tree climbing and boat expeditions and working with small closed groups. Follows rigid safety protocols according to the Brazilian adventure tourism standards.The trees are previously inspected and the climb sites are carefully chosen – they opt for primary forest area, which gives a better chance of observing the wildlife in its natural habitat. Multilingual guides with solid cultural background, and top quality equipment. Trips vary from 1 day to longer customized boat expeditions at the Rio Negro basin.
Amazing Tours Agency, Av.Getulio Vargas Centro N.694, (inside Natureba Hostel), ☎ +55 92 8165-1118, . Young jungle guides, who will make your journey to the Amazon region interesting, enriching and with great fun. They support “Church of Compassionate Ministries“ and their local friends, who are working deep in the Amazon jungle to preserve wildlife, nature and the culture of indigenous communities.
Amazonriders, . Official Embratur (Brazilian Tourism Ministry) operator specialized in adventure tours to Maues, the land of the Guarana and Satere Mawe Indians, 267 km from Manaus. Visitors will explore virgin jungle with indigenes, observe them on their hunting and fishing expeditions for survival and visit the Indian reserve of the Satere-Mawe tribe.
Iguana Turismo, Rua Dez de Julho 679, (inside Hotel 10 de Julho), . Jungle tours, river boat tours, survival expeditions, fishing trips. They have over 15 years' experience.
Swallows and Amazons, . Classic-style riverboats for exploring the Amazon and Negro Rivers on trips ranging from 1-15 days. The “riverboat” is complete with hammocks (or day-beds), bathroom, shower, captain, cook, an English speaking professional guide, all food and drink (except alcohol), camping and fishing equipment. A motor canoe is sometimes used to reach more remote locations on the tour at the discretion of the guide. A “houseboat” offers the same but with double or cot style beds. Multi-day trips (including a 7 night package) explore the Amazon and Negro Rivers and the Anavilhanas Archipelago and offer trekking, canoeing, camping, swimming, alligator hunting and piranha fishing, as well as visits with the local river people. An 11 night package adds Jau National Park on the Middle Negro River and a 15 night package adds the Lower Branco, as well as more locations on the middle Rio Negro.
Tropical Tree Climbing, . The only place in the Amazon where you can receive training within the Tree Climbers International gold standard. Takes you on a variety of tree climbing adventures. Participants need no training or prior experience to safely enjoy these activities, and minimal physical strength is required.
Wild Amazon Tours, Rua Dez de Julho 679, (inside Hotel 10 de Julho), . Registered Embratur Travel Agency with over 40 years experience. They are specialized in jungle tours, expeditions, fishing trips, trekking and survival. Their packages are programmed for all budgets.
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