4-day Amazon Boutique Lodge Experience

Departure from Manaus at 8:00 am

Our Amazon Rainforest adventure begins even before we arrive at the lodge. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Manaus at 8:00 am, with a quick stop at the fish market before crossing by speedboat to Careiro da Várzea. On the way, we pass the impressive Meeting of the Waters, where Rio Negro and Solimões flow side by side without mixing. Keep an eye out for Amazon river dolphins!

Once in Careiro da Várzea, we’ll visit the local market to try fresh fruits and traditional Amazonian snacks. We then continue by road to Autazes. From there, a scenic 30 to 40-minute boat ride awaits.

As we navigate through the waterways, you’ll pass riverside communities, spot birds soaring above, and observe rich Amazonian vegetation, including the iconic giant water lilies.

We’ll arrive at the Amazon boutique lodge around noon, just in time to enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with fresh, local ingredients and authentic Brazilian flavors. After checking in, take some time to relax and explore the lodge’s surroundings.

In the afternoon, the lodge staff will take you on a motorized boat trip across Lake Tracajá. This is your chance to soak in the scenery and spot some of the region’s most iconic wildlife, including spider monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and herons.

At 7:30 pm, wrap up your day with a hearty Amazonian buffet at the lodge’s restaurant. Rest well — you’ll want to be fully recharged for the adventures to come.

• Manaus → Ceasa Port → Careiro da Várzea → Autazes → lodge: Approximately 57 kilometres in total, with a journey time of around 3.5 hours (car + speedboat + car + boat)

The group departs at 5:30 am to witness the Amazon Rainforest at its awakening hour. As the sun rises, the birds flock together to start their day, adorning the sky with colorful feathers with happy chirps. This is a particularly special activity for birdwatchers, since there are thousands of different species in the Amazon.

We’ll return to the accommodation for breakfast, but will soon leave again at 8:30 am for a jungle hike. Expert tour guides will accompany you and tell you all about survival techniques, medicinal plants and the Amazon flora biodiversity. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you might have!

After lunch, around 3 pm, it’s time for some fishing, but not just any kind – piranha fishing! The guides will help you throughout the entire process, sharing tips on how to catch fish and the best safety practices.

In the evening (8 pm), go on an exciting tour to spot nocturnal animals, like caimans, owls, sloths, snakes, monkeys, etc. The thrill of exploring the Amazon when most of the forest sleeps is indescribable. If you love adrenaline and a little mystery, this is definitely for you!

In the morning, we’ll visit caboclo houses to get a closer look at the local’s day-to-day life. They’ll show their rubber and cassava plantations, as well as how the forest provides for them with fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and nuts – including the world-famous Brazil nut.

Between conversations, you’ll be able to learn about different cultures and customs, and even share some of the food you gathered with your own hands. You don’t have such a rich cultural experience every day, do you?

After lunch, we’ll have some fun by engaging with some activities in Lake Tracajá right outside the Amazon boutique lodge, like swimming and canoeing. Considering the constant warm weather in the forest, there’s nothing like cooling off in the water. This is also an amazing chance to spot more animals. Be alert so you won’t miss anything!

Savor every bite of your breakfast on the fourth and final day of our Amazon Rainforest trip. This is also the last call to appreciate the natural scenario before it’s time to go back to the city.

Departure depends on the guests’ flight itinerary. If you choose to leave in the morning, you should get to Manaus at 11 am in the afternoon, arrival in the capital is scheduled for around 5 pm.

• Lodge → Manaus: Approximately 57 kilometres in total, with a journey time of around 3.5 hours (car + speedboat)

Return to Manaus at 1 pm