About the adventure

Embark on a 4-day Amazon jungle cruise in Brazil, departing from Manaus to the heart of the Anavilhanas National Park in the Amazon rainforest, one of the world’s largest river archipelago, located on the lower Rio Negro.

Amazon Jungle Cruise Brazil - 4 days — .

This Amazon jungle cruise in Brazil offers a variety of activities and attractions. Designed to immerse you in these wonders, you will climb giant trees, meet pink river dolphins, the indigenous Tuiuka tribe and hike deep into the forest. We’ll guide you through an amazing biodiversity where you’ll likely see colourful toucans, squirrel monkeys, pirarucus, dolphins and many other wildlife.

Discover the beauty of this protected national park on a boat designed to provide an authentic local experience in comfort and safety. Come aboard and explore Lake Janauary, where nature abounds, and the Meeting of the Waters, where the rivers Negro and Solimões meets for more than 9 kilometres without mixing. This unique adventure is perfect for those with limited time but want to see a bit of everything. If you are looking for a longer expedition, check out our 5-day and 7-day in the Brazilian Amazon.

Choosing this 4-day Amazon jungle cruise in Brazil means embarking on an all-inclusive experience in the world’s largest rainforest led by an amazing crew. Are you ready to live an adventure of a lifetime?

Highlights of the adventure

Sail through one of the largest river archipelagos, exploring biodiversity, nature and waterways.
Meet the pink dolphins, observe nocturnal caimans and try your hand at piranha fishing.
Learn about the traditions, dances and handicrafts of the Tuiuka Indians for a unique cultural experience.
Discover the ecosystem of Lake Janauary and the meetings of the waters.
Enjoy the comfort and expertise of an all-inclusive package, guided by an experienced team.

Day 1 :

Manaus / Rio Negro / Rio Solimões

Start your 4-day Amazon jungle cruise in Brazil by embarking at 9 am at the pier of the Tropical Hotel in Manaus. Begin the day with a comprehensive introduction to the Amazon, detailing the ecosystem’s fauna, flora and local customs, followed by a showcase of the itinerary map.

The first highlight is Lake Janauary, an area rich in biodiversity and birds, reptiles and giant trees, fed by the nutrient-rich waters of the Solimões River. Enjoy a canoe expedition around the lake, with possible sightings of Tucuxi dolphins, pink river dolphins and various seasonal birds.

Meeting of the Waters - Anavilhanas National Park — .

Let’s go to the Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões run side by side for more than 9 kilometres. After lunch on board, the cruise continues up the Rio Negro towards the Anavilhanas National Park, where we will have dinner on board and sail overnight.

Anavilhanas National Park — @Giselealfaia

Lunch, Dinner

Cabin

Day 2 :

Rio Negro / Rio Ariaú / Acajatuba

Ready for day two of your Amazon jungle cruise? Awake on the Rio Negro. After breakfast on board, you’ll disembark for a visit to an Indian village on the Upper Rio Negro, where you’ll learn about their traditional customs, dances, history and crafts, as well as exchange in the Tuiuka and Tukano languages.

After lunch on board, the journey continues to the Ariaú River, known for its distinctive black water and unique vegetation. Here you can do some tree climbing and observe giant trees, as well as take a water trail to fish for piranhas and possibly interact with scented monkeys.

The second day on board the Amazon jungle cruise in Brazil concludes with dinner and a night-time wildlife-watching session, with the chance to see alligators.

Amazon river cruise - Anavilhanas National Park — @sitah_photoart

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cabin

Day 3 :

Novo Airão/Mirante do Gavião:

Begin day three of the Amazon jungle cruise in Brazil in the Anavilhanas Archipelago, where you’ll interact with pink river dolphins in a suitable floating house and meet the Pirarucu, the world’s largest scaled fish.

After returning to the boat for lunch, explore the Santo Antonio Caboclo community’s flour mill and regional orchard. Begin a 2-hour trek through the primary forest for an up-close view of the area’s diverse flora and fauna.

This hike is followed by a swim in a central lagoon in the middle of the forest, available during the high-water season. As the day draws to a close, we meet on board for dinner as we head back to Anavilhanas National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cabin

Day 4 :

Novo Airão - Manaus

Wake up to the sounds of the forest and a local breakfast on the boat on this last day. Get to know the archipelago’s internal lakes at sunrise, potentially spotting sloths, pink river dolphins, macaws, toucans, and other wildlife along the water trails.

The return to Novo Airão includes a city tour focusing on local handicrafts and attractions at the Fundação Almerinda Malaquias (FAM) and the AANA (Associação de Artesãos de Novo Airão). The tour ends with a farewell lunch at Flor do Luar’s floating restaurant, followed by a transfer back to Manaus in an air-conditioned taxi or van.