Itinerary
- Day 1
Manaus
You'll arrive in Manaus and get transferred to Hotel Saint Paul in the city center. The location is convenient since you can walk to Teatro Amazonas, the harbor with its indoor markets, and the Indian Museum right from your hotel.
- Start point
- Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil (Manaus International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Visit Teatro Amazonas
- Explore the harbor with indoor markets
- Visit Indian Museum (Museu do Índio)
Landmarks Teatro Amazonas Indian Museum (Museu do Índio) 
- Day 2
Manaus to Amazon Turtle Lodge
After breakfast, head to the river harbor and board a speedboat heading to the Meeting of the Waters where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões join to form the Amazon. From there, you'll travel by van or minibus to the Mamori River, then take another speedboat to Turtle Lodge. In the afternoon, go out by motorized canoe and get a briefing on what to expect during tomorrow's survival tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Turtle Lodge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat tour to Meeting of the Waters
- Motorized canoe excursion around Turtle Lodge
Landmarks Meeting of the Waters (Rio Negro and Rio Solimões) Mamori River 
- Day 3
Amazon Rainforest Survival Tour Begins
Following breakfast and equipment check, you'll depart by motorized canoe with English-speaking and local guides into remote rainforest. This marks the start of your seven-night survival tour. You'll learn foraging, help set up your first jungle camp, and sleep in a hammock by the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner prepared over open fire)
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe to remote rainforest area
- Rainforest survival tour orientation
- Foraging and camp setup instruction
- First night jungle camp establishment
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 4
Amazon Rainforest Survival Tour
The rainforest sounds wake you up. After packing gear, you'll head out hiking and learning survival skills from your guides. You'll gather plants and fruits for meals while watching for monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, macaws, toucans, and caimans. By late afternoon, set up the next camp and help prepare dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rainforest hiking adventure
- Survival techniques instruction
- Foraging for plants and fruits
- Wildlife observation
- Camp setup and dinner preparation
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 5
Amazon Rainforest Survival Tour
Early morning means time to spot exotic Amazon birds and large butterflies that can reach up to 8 inches across. Your trek takes you through jungle terrain with small rivers to cross. You'll continue your daily survival routine of finding food and setting up camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning exotic bird observation
- Rainforest hiking with river crossings
- Food procurement activities
- Camp setup
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 6
Amazon Rainforest Survival Tour
Travel by motorized canoe into small river branches (water levels permitting). The focus today is gathering edible fruits and plants, plus fishing to prepare your meals. Try spearfishing if conditions allow. After camp setup, head back out by canoe to observe nocturnal animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared from foraged foods and fish), Dinner (Dinner prepared from foraged foods and fish)
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe exploration of river branches
- Foraging for edible fruits and plants
- Fishing and spearfishing
- Nocturnal animal observation by canoe
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 7
Amazon Rainforest Survival Tour
Paddle through the flooded forest areas called igapós and navigate small channels known as igarapés. Look for howler monkeys and sloths in these water-filled sections. In the afternoon, fish for piranhas and tucunares, then prepare your catch for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared from caught fish), Dinner (Dinner prepared from caught fish)
Included Activities
- Canoe exploration of igapós (flooded forest areas)
- Igarapé channel paddling
- Wildlife observation
- Piranha and tucunaré fishing
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 8
Amazon Rainforest Survival Tour
Sunrise brings the best time to observe black howler monkeys and red macaws in the region. The howler monkeys stay high in the canopy and are incredible climbers. Macaws travel in groups across wide areas searching for plants and fruits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise wildlife observation
- Black howler monkey and red macaw viewing
- Jungle hiking
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 9
Amazon Rainforest Survival Tour
This is your last jungle day. You'll follow your usual morning routine of preparing breakfast and coffee, then take a final hike through the rainforest. In the afternoon, search for and observe river dolphins. Spend your final night reflecting in a hammock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning rainforest hiking
- River dolphin observation
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 10
Amazon Rainforest to Amazon Turtle Lodge
After your final jungle breakfast, head back toward civilization. Stop to visit a rubber and cassava plantation to see how locals work the land in the Amazon. You'll return to Turtle Lodge for a farewell party in the evening and sleep in a bed again.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast in the jungle), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell party dinner)
Included Activities
- Return journey by canoe to Turtle Lodge
- Rubber and cassava plantation visit
Landmarks Rubber and Cassava Plantation - Day 11
Amazon Turtle Lodge to Manaus
Transition back to city life today. After breakfast, spend leisure time at the lodge or join an optional excursion if you prefer. Have lunch, then transfer back to your hotel in Manaus, arriving around 5 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Morning excursion at Turtle Lodge
- Day 12
Manaus Departure
After breakfast, your English-speaking guide will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. You'll head home or to your next destination with memories of your Amazon experience.
- End point
- Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil (Manaus International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
