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Jungle adventure
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Manaus
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Manaus
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Camping
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6
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English, Portuguese
- Hassle-Free Booking
- Handpicked Local Partners
- Sustainable Travel
- Book with Flexibility
About the adventure
Immerse yourself in the world’s largest rainforest with our Amazon jungle survival tour in Brazil! This 6-day expedition is ideal for people with a strong sense of adventure who are looking for an experience that combines survival techniques, lush green landscapes, wildlife and unique activities for a deeper connection with the Amazon jungle.
As you trek through the forest and navigate the waterways, the Amazon jungle survival tour presents many activities lined up for you. Here you will learn survival techniques from expert guides, how to fish using traditional methods, identify edible plants, navigate the river courses and much more.
On this trip, canoeing and walking trails allow you to observe wildlife and get closer to its inhabitants. At nightfall, you’ll experience the true essence of the jungle, sleeping in hammocks and listening to the sounds of the forest. To discover the Amazon rainforest from the comfort of a lodge bed, check out our carefully curated list of the Best Amazon Jungle Lodges.
This Amazon jungle survival tour is rooted in respect for nature and its communities. You won’t just pass through, you’ll engage, learn and leave with a better understanding of the ecosystem. This tour is an invitation to step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in the wild. Ready to live this adventure?
Highlights of the adventure
- Learn survival techniques, how to fish, navigate the river, identify plants and much more.
- Trek and canoeing to discover the Amazon wildlife deep in the jungle.
- Experience sleeping in hammocks and listening to the sounds of the forest at night.
- Witness the rainforest biodiversity and its inhabitants.
- Step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in the wild.
Day by day
The Amazon jungle survival tour starts in Manaus, the capital of the Amazonas. Our boat will take us to the Meeting of Waters, where Negro River and Solimões River run parallel to each other for many kilometres without mixing, and you might even catch a glimpse of curious Amazon river dolphins. From there, we’ll navigate through numerous lakes and creeks that are teeming with wildlife, where you can see the giant Amazon water lilies with their huge floating leaves.
On the way to the lodge, you’ll pass by native villages and floating houses of the Caboclo community. The abundance of diverse wildlife in this area, including birds, alligators, fish, sloths, and monkeys, makes it an ideal spot for observing wildlife.
After arriving at the lodge, you’ll enjoy a buffet-style lunch of freshwater fish, beef, chicken, salads, and exotic fruits from the Amazon. After lunch, we’ll take a motorized canoe trip to explore the region, experiencing the pristine and diverse landscapes of the area. You’ll observe a great variety of animals, such as the beautiful white egrets that gracefully walk among the floating grass islands. The first dinner of your Amazon jungle survival tour will be served at the lodge and the night is free to rest and prepare yourself before embarking on our adventure through the Amazon jungle.
After breakfast in the lodge, the real adventure begins. On the second day of your Amazon jungle survival tour in Brazil, we will head towards Lake Tracajá via a motorised canoe, where you’ll find our first campsite Tapirí made of wood and straw from the Babaçu tree.
This campsite is located on the riverbank, making it convenient for activities since the rivers are the primary mode of transportation in this area. Lunch will be served in an open area by the river, with fresh fish roasted over an open fire. Activities for the day will be exploring the region by canoe, engaging in regional fishing, observing the diverse wildlife in the area, and marvelling at the sunset over the Mamori River.
After dinner, we will leave the camp for a night tour to watch for animals. You’ll spend the night in the middle of the jungle in a hammock covered by a mosquito net and rain cover.
Starting our next day of the Amazon jungle survival tour early, you’ll get the chance to watch the beautiful sunrise in the Amazon. Today’s adventure is all about exploring the flora and fauna of the biggest rainforest worldwide. Accompanied by our expert guide, you’ll discover the local wildlife as we trek through the forest and explore further with our canoe.
Our guide will introduce you to the diverse plant and animal species found in the area and teach you survival techniques in the jungle, like how to find food through foraging, hunting, and fishing. We’ll return to our campsite at the end of the day.
With a healthy jungle breakfast, we are ready for a thrilling jungle day on the trails. We’ll spend the day observing the incredible flora and fauna of the Amazon and taking pictures of the magnificent scenery while watching many different kinds of birds.
Before returning to the camp, we’ll have some time to cool off with a refreshing swim in the nearby rivers to relax after this adventurous day on our Amazon jungle survival tour.
Dinner will be served, followed by a peaceful night’s sleep in comfortable hammocks complete with mosquito nets and rain covers.
One last breakfast in the middle of the jungle will prepare us for our canoe trip through the small channels (Igarapes). As we paddle, you will have the opportunity to see Amazon river dolphins (Botos), friendly mammals symbol of the Amazon, an exciting experience, such as other animals like monkeys, iguanas, snakes, caimans, and if we’re lucky, even spot a sloth taking a shower.
Once we have crossed the lake, we will say goodbye to our canoe and look forward to a comfortable bed in a clean room after 3 nights in untouched nature, and enjoy a delicious meal. In the afternoon, we will begin our journey back to civilization, crossing the Lake Mamori at a leisurely pace.
After breakfast, you will have a free morning to relax and enjoy your final day of the Amazon Jungle Survival Tour at the lodge.
You can choose to paddle or go on the lodge’s Eco Trekking. Lunch will be provided at the lodge, and at 1:30 p.m., we will begin our transfer back to Manaus. We expect to arrive in Manaus around 5:00 p.m. and you can choose to be dropped off at either the City Center or Airport.
Join us for this unique immersion into the Amazon rainforest!
What is included?
- Transfers In and Out from and to Manaus;
- Accommodation in hammocks with mosquito nets;
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), including mineral water and fresh juice;
- All mentioned tours according to the package;
- English or Spanish-speaking tour guides;
- Two nights (first and last) at the lodge.
What is not included?
- Travel insurance of any kind;
- Alcoholic beverages, such as beer and wine, can be arranged per your request for moderate consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a few ways to visit the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil, but the most convenient one is to fly to Manaus, the capital of Amazonas.
From the US, travelers can choose between two different direct flights, one from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and one from Miami (MIA). Bogotá (BOG) and Panama (PTY) are also great options for Americans and Europeans to land in Manaus as soon as the plane hits Brazilian territory. Otherwise, layovers in São Paulo (GRU), Rio de Janeiro (GIG) or Brasília (BSB) are to be expected.
The Amazon in Mato Grosso and Pará are also amazing vacation spots to explore nature.
👉 Check our detailed article on how to get to the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil to learn all about the best transportation options!
Although the Amazon is considered a year-round destination, the period from January to September offers the best climate conditions because it avoids the peak of Dry Season at the same time that there are good hiking trail options and enough water for aquatic activities.
Speaking of those, the Wet Season (December to May) is great for people who want to enjoy the Amazonian rivers by kayaking, canoeing, swimming and exploring the flooded forest. Rainstorms are common, but they don’t last too long.
The Dry Season (June to November) is popular because it usually allows both water and land-based activities. However, it’s important to notice that extended droughts are becoming more frequent, especially from October to December. This causes low water levels and limited access to a few areas and itineraries, but things tend to get better by January.
👉 Click here and learn more about when is the best time to visit the Brazilian Amazon!
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from United KingdomSeptember 9, 2024We were definitely one of those difficult customers—super specific requests, a tight schedule, and a long list of must-dos. But PlanetaExo handled it like pros. They surpassed our expectations, were ever so patient and supportive We were definitely one of those difficult customers—super specific requests, a tight schedule, and a long list of must-dos. But PlanetaExo handled it like pros. They surpassed our expectations, were ever so patient and supportive to make sure we saw the best of Brazil—from the Amazon to Lençóis. Their local connections and behind-the-scenes team made everything run so smoothly. I can’t wait to explore more of the country with them. Big shout-out to them for making sure we had a safe, smooth, and seriously awesome adventure! …read more read lessDate of Experience: August 18, 2024
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from SwitzerlandAugust 15, 2024We were in Manaus for the first time and could get to know the Amazon absolutely genuine. An outstanding and super organized tour with a great guide and captain. We can highly recommend this tour We were in Manaus for the first time and could get to know the Amazon absolutely genuine. An outstanding and super organized tour with a great guide and captain. We can highly recommend this tour to all evening adventure seekers! …read more read lessDate of Experience: August 12, 2024
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from United StatesOctober 20, 2023An amazing tour, would highly recommend for anyone who wants to spend real time exploring the Amazon forest, it's wildlife and natural beauty - best decision we made and the guides for this tour made An amazing tour, would highly recommend for anyone who wants to spend real time exploring the Amazon forest, it's wildlife and natural beauty - best decision we made and the guides for this tour made us feel safe and well informed at all times! …read more read lessDate of Experience: October 15, 2023
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from FranceSeptember 1, 2023You'll enjoy a variety of experiences in the jungle and on the banks of the river, with native guides who will help you discover and love the place where they live: you'll have canoe trips You'll enjoy a variety of experiences in the jungle and on the banks of the river, with native guides who will help you discover and love the place where they live: you'll have canoe trips under the trees, night survival in the jungle, hikes, watching dolphins and caimans at dusk, dusk, dawn, it's really incredible! Fishing, casting nets, culinary experiences... in short, the activities are as varied as they are incredible. The lodge is an absolutely magical and isolated place, conducive to peace and total disconnection. If you're looking for an authentic and powerful adventure, this is the place. The hardest part will be leaving! Tears are guaranteed at the end of your stay! …read more read lessDate of Experience: September 11, 2023
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from NorwayAugust 21, 2023I spent a good few days on this survival experience in the Amazon, a truly fantastic experience. The PlanetaEXO guide responded quickly to questions and requests, which greatly facilitated a truly wild, personalized and unfiltered I spent a good few days on this survival experience in the Amazon, a truly fantastic experience. The PlanetaEXO guide responded quickly to questions and requests, which greatly facilitated a truly wild, personalized and unfiltered experience with local guides in the Juma area of the Amazon basin. All of this was organized in a relatively short period of time. I highly recommend PlanetaEXO if what you are looking for is a personalized experience that is organized quickly. They have the experience and contacts available to fulfill your wishes :) …read more read lessDate of Experience: August 11, 2023
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from FranceAugust 11, 2023We had an incredible experience during the days we spent in this extraordinary place that will always be etched in our memories. The excursions were exceptional, incredible tours, thanks to what this place offers and We had an incredible experience during the days we spent in this extraordinary place that will always be etched in our memories. The excursions were exceptional, incredible tours, thanks to what this place offers and thanks to our guides, their knowledge and experience, and, again, the magic of this place. Thank you once again. …read more read lessDate of Experience: August 03, 2023
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from FranceAugust 4, 2023I traveled alone through Brazil, and today I can't imagine what it would have been like to return to France without having been in the Amazon! At first, I was a bit skeptical about going I traveled alone through Brazil, and today I can't imagine what it would have been like to return to France without having been in the Amazon! At first, I was a bit skeptical about going alone, but I couldn't have wished for anything better: the experience I had was amazing, I was very well received. We saw caimans, caught piranhas and even slept in the jungle for a night! A magical experience that I will never forget and would recommend to anyone. Thanks again, Amazonas! 💚 …read more read lessDate of Experience: July 26, 2023
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from FranceJuly 29, 2023My sister and I had the pleasure of embarking on a trip to the Amazon in July. We returned full of incredible memories and with a feeling of tranquillity and fulfillment. During our trip, we My sister and I had the pleasure of embarking on a trip to the Amazon in July. We returned full of incredible memories and with a feeling of tranquillity and fulfillment. During our trip, we were able to completely disconnect from our hectic lives and fully immerse ourselves in the lush and powerful nature of the Amazon. The experience with the locals was sensational, we learned so much about the region! They were extremely adaptable and gave us a truly unique experience. We can't emphasize enough how much we recommend this extraordinary adventure. We learned so much during those days. Both about ourselves and our environment. …read more read lessDate of Experience: July 10, 2023
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from SwitzerlandMay 15, 2023I had an amazing Survival expedition for five days. Our guides were both very experienced and kept me safe during the entire trip. All the tours (boat and hike) were awesome. I learned a lot I had an amazing Survival expedition for five days. Our guides were both very experienced and kept me safe during the entire trip. All the tours (boat and hike) were awesome. I learned a lot from my guide of how to "survive" , and he was awesome at making fires, driving the boat, catching fish & cooking the food. This trip was definitely a highlight for me in my Brasil trip. Really being in the nature and sleeping in your hammock is such a special way to enjoy all the different animals in the Amazon. The providor responds fast and the pick up and drop off at the airport were organized very well. All the transports during the trip were organized very smoothly. I would definitely recommend this company if you want to have an awesome experience in the Amazon! …read more read lessDate of Experience: May 10, 2023
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from FranceMay 26, 2023Incredible, the best trip ever!!! Everything was perfect: planning, food, accommodation, activities, atmosphere! It's an incredible place that I intend to return to many more times.Date of Experience: May 09, 2023