Amazon Turtle Lodge: 5-day Amazon Rainforest Holiday in Brazil
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Amazon Turtle Lodge: 5-day Amazon Rainforest Holiday in Brazil

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4 Nights·5 Days
Amazon ToursJungle ExperiencesComfort Adventures

Overview

Your Amazon Rainforest holiday at the Amazon Turtle Lodge in Brazil begins with a scenic journey from Manaus to the Mamori River, offering a complete 5-day immersion into the heart of the jungle.

This experience balances adventure and comfort, starting with the breathtaking Meeting of Waters and continuing with guided hikes, peaceful canoeing through flooded forests, and thrilling nocturnal wildlife spotting. You will also enjoy deep connections with local communities, gaining a unique and meaningful perspective on the traditional Amazonian way of life.

The accommodation's great infrastructure ensures that your stay is as comfortable as it is authentic, featuring cozy bungalows with air conditioning and private bathrooms. With regional gastronomy, a swimming pool, and premium services, the Amazon Turtle Lodge provides a serene sanctuary to relax after a day of exploration.

  • Full itinerary: canoeing, night spotlighting, piranha fishing, hiking, survival techniques, and visiting local communities.
  • Meeting of Waters, the phenomenon where the Negro and Solimões rivers flow side by side without mixing.
  • Immersion in Amazonian culture, including visits to a fish and fruit market in Manaus and a caboclo village.
  • Activities guided by English-speaking local experts.
  • Lovely stay experience at the Amazon Turtle Lodge, a beautiful jungle hotel in the forest.
  • All-inclusive experience: accommodation, round-trip transfer, meals, and local guides.

  • More options: check out the 3-day and 4-day tours!

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at the Amazon Turtle Lodge / Canoeing / Mamori River

  • TransferManaus airport/hotel → Ceasa Port · ~20 min (hotel) / ~45 min (airport)
  • BoatCeasa → Careiro da Várzea (Meeting of Waters) · ~30 min
  • DrivingCareiro da Várzea → Rio Araçá · BR-319 (bus/van) · ~40 min
  • BoatRio Araçá → Amazon Turtle Lodge · ~50 min
  • Motorized canoeMamori River area · ~2 hrs

Departure from Manaus, Amazonas: PlanetaEXO's local partner will pick you up at the airport or your hotel at 8 AM. The journey to the lodge, which includes sections by car and boat, takes about 3.5 hours in high water and up to 4 hours in the dry season.

Kick off your holiday in the Amazon Rainforest by heading to Ceasa Port, where you'll make a quick stop at the local fish and fruit market before embarking on a boat. On the way to Careiro da Várzea across the Solimões and Negro rivers, you'll witness the fascinating Meeting of Waters. The journey to your accommodation is an adventure in itself!

After another drive and boat ride (keep an eye out for giant water lilies and animals along the way!), you'll arrive at the beautiful Amazon Turtle Lodge. Take some time to check into your room, relax after the long journey, and have lunch.

In the afternoon, join your tour guide on a motorized canoe trip to explore the surrounding area of the Mamori River. This is the moment to take in the beauty of the largest rainforest in the world. Keep an eye out for possible animal sightings, such as sloths, monkeys, and birds.

Meals included: Lunch / Dinner

A shaded garden pathway at Amazon Turtle Lodge lined with colourful tropical plants, thatched-roof bungalows, and wooden archways bearing Portuguese-language mindfulness signs reading 'Gratidão'
A pink river dolphin lifts its long spotted beak above the dark tannin-stained water near the Amazon Turtle Lodge, mouth open wide, its pale body glowing against amber reflections on the surface
Aerial view of a river boat crossing the Meeting of Waters on an amazon rainforest vacation brazil, where dark black-water and sandy brown-water rivers meet in a vivid swirling boundary, with a forested island in the distance
A traveller sits at the bow of a metal river boat watching a vivid orange sunset over a calm, jungle-fringed waterway on an amazon turtle lodge rainforest trip
A caiman glides at the water surface at dusk on an amazon turtle lodge wildlife excursion, its textured head and dorsal ridge catching warm golden light
A traveller seated on the bow of a motorized canoe reaches out toward overhanging rainforest branches during an amazon turtle lodge river excursion at golden hour
A sloth clinging to slender branches high in the rainforest canopy against a pale blue sky, spotted during an amazon turtle lodge canoe excursion
A small brown-and-yellow-throated lizard perches on damp forest floor soil among fallen leaves and thin stems at amazon turtle lodge
Silhouetted trees standing in still floodwaters reflect a blazing golden sunset sky at the Amazon Turtle Lodge, with towering cumulus clouds rising on the horizon

Day 2

Sunrise Contemplation / Jungle Hiking / Piranha Fishing / Night Spotlighting

  • Sunrise canoe trip~1.5 hrs (5:30 AM start)
  • Jungle hiking + survival training~1 hr (8:30 AM)
  • Canoe + piranha fishing at Lake Tracajá~2-3 hrs
  • Night spotlighting~2 hrs

The group sets out at 5:30 AM in a motorized canoe to witness the stunning sunrise and the awakening of the birds. Dawn is one of the most incredible experiences of any Amazon Rainforest vacation in Brazil, so savor every second!

Once you have breakfast at the lodge, your guide will lead you on an amazing hike through the jungle to learn survival techniques and explore the vast biodiversity of the Mamori River. Don't forget to take pictures and ask any questions you might have about the flora and fauna.

After lunch, we'll go on another canoe trip, this time on Lake Tracajá to fish for piranhas and other native species. In the evening, explore the forest after dark to look for nocturnal animals. With spotlights and great knowledge about the area, your tour guide will help you find caimans, owls, frogs, and much more.

Meals included: Breakfast (7–8 AM) / Lunch (12 PM) / Dinner (7:30 PM)

A visitor stands with arms outstretched between two towering rainforest trees during an amazon turtle lodge jungle hike, vines and sunlight filtering through the dense green canopy above
A guide walks ahead along a narrow rainforest trail during an amazon turtle lodge jungle hike, carrying a water bottle through dense tropical undergrowth
A dramatic sunset over a wide rainforest river, with golden light reflecting on calm rippling water and dark tree silhouettes lining the horizon — an unforgettable moment on an amazon turtle lodge stay
A great egret in full flight through falling rain, wings broadly spread against a blurred green rainforest canopy — a wildlife encounter typical of amazon turtle lodge birding excursions
A laughing woman in a sun hat holds up a small caught fish from a motorized canoe during an amazon turtle lodge piranha fishing excursion on a dark jungle waterway
Upward view through dense amazon turtle lodge rainforest canopy, with a tall gnarled tree trunk rising through layered palm fronds and broad-leafed vegetation toward a pale sky
Close-up of a giant water lily pad surface at amazon turtle lodge, revealing a dramatic quilted texture of dark green cells edged in rust-brown ribs radiating from the centre

Day 3

Local Communities / Igapós & Igarapés / Nature Contemplation

  • Caboclo village visit (8 AM)~2 hrs
  • Cassava + rubber plantations tour~1-2 hrs
  • Canoe through igapós/igarapés~2-3 hrs

Start your day with a lovely breakfast at the Amazon Turtle Lodge and get ready to visit a caboclo's house to understand more about the way of life in the forest.

You'll also explore cassava and rubber plantations to learn about the native food and work culture. Don't miss the chance to try some local flavors, including vegetables, fruit, nuts, and spices!

Later, go on a relaxing canoe trip through igapós (flooded forests) or igarapés (small water channels) to contemplate the beauty of nature. Look closely for exotic species of plants, flowers, birds, small mammals, and insects.

Meals included: Breakfast (7–8 AM) / Lunch (12 PM) / Dinner (7:30 PM)

A tawny capuchin monkey perches on leafy branches and gazes upward in the Amazon rainforest, a scene typical of wildlife encounters at amazon turtle lodge
A brilliantly coloured aracari with a vivid yellow, red and dark plumage perched on a bare dead branch against a pale sky, spotted during an amazon turtle lodge rainforest excursion
Guests in life jackets paddling wooden dugout canoes through a flooded igapó forest on an amazon turtle lodge rainforest excursion
A large flock of dark-plumaged swallow-like birds perched on the bare branches of a leafless tree against an overcast sky, a common wildlife spectacle during amazon rainforest trips

Day 4

Hiking / Medicinal Plants / Handicrafts & Rubber Techniques

  • Medicinal plants hike~3 hrs
  • Seringueiro (rubber tapper) house visit~1-2 hrs
  • Free time afternoonguest's choice

Embark on an immersive hike through the “living pharmacy” of the jungle. As you navigate trails dappled with sunlight, an expert guide reveals the secrets of medicinal plants, identifying the healing saps and aromatic leaves used by forest communities for centuries.

The group will also visit an old rubber tapper's (seringueiro) house to learn everything about traditional rubber crafting techniques.

In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge and use your free time to choose your next activity. Talk to your guide to know your options.

Meals included: Breakfast (7–8 AM) / Lunch (12 PM) / Dinner (7:30 PM)

A woman gazes up at the towering trunk of a massive buttressed rainforest tree during an amazon turtle lodge jungle hike, surrounded by dense tropical palms and foliage
A traveller in a rain poncho crouches on the forest floor at amazon turtle lodge, carefully examining tropical undergrowth and palm fronds in dense rainforest
A group of ecotourists wearing rubber boots walks single file along a narrow muddy trail through dense green rainforest vegetation on an amazon turtle lodge guided hike
A striking bird with a vivid red head, golden eye, white cheek patch, and deep blue-black body perched on a bare branch amid lush green rainforest foliage at Amazon Turtle Lodge
A guide's hands hold a freshly cut cross-section of a dark woody stem revealing hollow chambers, during an amazon turtle lodge medicinal plant hike through the rainforest undergrowth
A guide's open hand holds a dark, densely spined spherical seed pod during an amazon turtle lodge rainforest hike
A hand holds an open achiote seed pod, revealing deep red spiny husk and small brown seeds, during an amazon turtle lodge medicinal plants hike

Day 5

Amazon Pink River Dolphins / Caboclo Community / Back to Manaus

  • Pink river dolphin observation (8 AM)~1-2 hrs
  • Caboclo community + local school visit~2 hrs
  • Return transferLodge → Manaus · 3-4 hrs (arrival 5 PM)

Start the last day of your Amazon Rainforest holiday with breakfast and the rare opportunity to see pink river dolphins up close. This is also a great chance to spot other animals and take more pictures.

Later, we'll visit a caboclo's house and a local school. Engage with the locals, share experiences, and dive deep into Amazonian culture.

The tour comes to an end after lunch. You will be safely transferred back to Manaus.

Departure from the lodge: PlanetaEXO's local partner will transfer you back to Manaus in the afternoon. The journey to the airport or your hotel, which includes sections by car and boat, takes about 3.5 hours in high water and up to 4 hours in the dry season. Scheduled arrival at 5 PM.

Meals included: Lunch

A pink river dolphin glowing amber in warm light swims just beneath the surface at amazon turtle lodge, its elongated rostrum and broad fluke visible through the dark water
A smiling local family — mother, father, and three children — paddling a wooden dugout canoe past dense green aquatic vegetation on a calm Amazon river, with a boy waving cheerfully at the camera during an amazon turtle lodge community encounter
Stilted wooden and painted buildings of the Amazon Turtle Lodge sitting directly over a calm, dark river, with tall rainforest trees reflected in the still water beneath a partly cloudy sky
A golden-brown capuchin monkey with a dark cap clings to a pale tree trunk amid dense green rainforest foliage, part of the wildlife encountered on amazon turtle lodge trips
Two wooden motorboats moored on a calm river bank near the Amazon Turtle Lodge, one painted turquoise with a 'Transporte Escolar' sign, lush rainforest reflected in the still water behind

What is Included

  • Accommodation: 4 nights at Amazon Turtle Lodge in private bungalows (single/double/triple)
  • Meals: full board, plus mineral water during meals and seasonal fruit juice at breakfast
  • Transfers: round-trip transfer (Manaus ⇌ Amazon Rainforest)
  • Activities & tours: guided canoeing, boat rides, night tours, hiking, piranha fishing, and local community visits
  • Guide: English- or Spanish-speaking local guides

Not included

  • Flights: international and domestic flight tickets
  • Accommodation: lodging in Manaus before or after the tour
  • Meals: breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day
  • Drinks: alcoholic drinks and any other beverages not previously mentioned
  • Travel insurance: strongly recommended but not provided
  • Personal expenses & tips: laundry, phone calls, gratuities, and similar
  • Any services not previously mentioned

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