Will I need cash during the trip?

Bringing some cash is recommended for drinks, gratuities, or personal expenses not explicitly included in the package. Remote areas may not always accept cards or digital payment methods.

How much should I tip guides and local staff in the Amazon?

Tipping in the Amazon is always optional, but it is appreciated if you are happy with the service provided. Travellers often bring some Brazilian Reais (BRL) in cash for guides, boat drivers, lodge staff, or community hosts. Cash can also be useful when visiting riverside communities or more remote areas of the Amazon, where you may want to buy local crafts, souvenirs, drinks, or small personal items. Card payments are not always available in these places.

Juma Amazon Lodge: 5-Day Jungle Tour from Manaus

Aperçu

Juma Amazon Lodge se niche au cœur de l'Amazonie brésilienne, à environ 100 km au sud-est de Manaus, capitale de l'Amazonas. Ce séjour de 5 jours en lodge dans la jungle amazonienne remplit vos journées de randonnées en forêt, de safaris en bateau de nuit, d'observation de la faune, de canoë et de pêche au piranha, encadrés par des guides locaux expérimentés qui lisent la forêt comme une carte.

Ce lodge en forêt amazonienne est confortable et pleinement intégré à la nature, avec ses 20 bungalows sur pilotis nichés dans la cime des arbres. Installé dans un secteur de forêt préservé et isolé, il répartit ses chambres entre forêt et vue sur la rivière : vous vous réveillez face à la canopée ou au Rio Juma par votre fenêtre.

Programme complet : randonnées en forêt, safaris en bateau de nuit, observation de la faune, canoë, plantation d'arbres, visite d'une communauté et pêche au piranha.
Plantez des arbres indigènes dans le programme de reforestation du lodge et aidez à protéger la plus grande forêt tropicale de la planète.
Observation de la faune de jour comme de nuit : caïmans sur la rivière, singes, grenouilles et des centaines d'espèces d'oiseaux.
Rencontrez une famille caboclo pour découvrir la vie quotidienne des communautés amazoniennes.
Bungalows confortables sur pilotis au Juma Amazon Lodge, avec piscine sur la rivière et tours d'observation de 31 mètres.
Activités encadrées par des guides locaux expérimentés et anglophones.
Formule tout compris : transfert aller-retour depuis Manaus, pension complète, hébergement et sorties guidées.
À noter : l'itinéraire ci-dessous est donné à titre indicatif. Les activités varient selon la météo, le niveau des rivières et les envies du groupe. Le programme exact est fixé à l'arrivée.

Itinéraire

Day 1 :

Arrival / Meeting of Waters / Night tour

Our Amazon jungle lodge tour from Manaus starts bright and early between 6:30 and 7:30 am. Juma’s staff will pick you up at Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) or your hotel and safely take you to the lodge. On the way to the accommodation, witness the Meeting of Waters – the beautiful encounter of Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Their waters (black and brown) meet but don’t quite merge, creating an impressive contrasting effect that symbolizes the Amazon’s enchanting atmosphere. Upon arrival at the lodge, settle into your bungalow and enjoy the free time to visit one of Juma’s observation towers. At 31 meters above the treetops, the forest’s panoramic views will surely take your breath away. After a delicious dinner, get ready for a boat tour to watch the animals roaming around the darkness of the night. Qualified guides will lead you to the best spots to see frogs, caimans, and other nocturnal creatures while also sharing fun facts about the Amazon Rainforest. Got a question? Ask away!

Day 2 :

Jungle hike / Canoeing / Tree planting

The first activity of the day is a lovely jungle trek. Hiking in the Amazon is one of the best ways to truly immerse yourself in the experience and connect with nature. Stretch your legs, breathe the fresh air, and admire the gorgeous scenario around you. This, however, is no ordinary hike. You’ll stroll around the forest to learn survival techniques, identify medicinal plants, and discover useful tricks with locals who know the secrets of the Amazon like the back of their hands. You don’t learn those things every day, do you? In the afternoon, the group will canoe through the igapós (flooded forest) and igarapés (water courses) to catch a glimpse at the forest from a different perspective. Birds, small mammals, insects, and countless species of plants will cross your path. Keep your eyes open! Given Juma’s commitment to sustainability, some activities are directly related to caring for the forest and the Amazon ecosystem as a whole. Guests have the incredible experience of taking part in the reforestation program by planting trees that will soon grow tall and strong. Knowing how this simple act can help the conservation of the largest rainforest in the world, it’s impossible not to feel emotional. In the evening, enjoy dinner and the lodge’s facilities. The next day will be full of adventure, so make sure to rest!

Day 3 :

Sunrise contemplation / Sumaúma trees / Piranha fishing

Jump out of bed when it’s still dark outside to watch the magical sunrise spectacle above the waters of the Juma River. Witnessing the sun slowly painting the sky orange and pink, as well as making the forest come alive, is an unbelievable experience. After breakfast, the group will leave the lodge to visit sumaúmas, trees that can grow up to 45 meters tall and live for hundreds of years. Our guides will tell you everything about them, from their importance to the forest to their role in Amazonian culture. Later on, the group will head to the river for some recreational fishing. Catching any type of fish is a sweet victory, but the main focus is definitely the enigmatic piranha. The guides will show you the best techniques and safety practices. You’re gonna love it!

Day 4 :

Hiking in the Amazon / Visiting local communities

The fourth day of our Amazon jungle lodge tour from Manaus starts with a hike across the forest. By lunchtime, the group will savor a delicious barbecue amidst the natural scenery. In the afternoon, you’ll visit a caboclo family to learn all about their culture, traditions, and their day-to-day life surrounded by nature. This will help you understand how the locals play a huge part in making the Amazon one of the most riveting places on Earth. When evening comes, enjoy your last dinner and leisure at Juma’s facilities.

Day 5 :

Departure

On your final day, eat a hearty breakfast and say your goodbyes to this marvelous place. Juma’s staff will take you back to Manaus – arrival at the city is scheduled at 12 pm.