Experience the Amazon with this 7 Nights Custom Amazon Vacation Package with Private Tours and Transfers
Best Vacation Package the Amazon has to offer at 2 of its best Jungle Lodges for Wildlife Viewing
The Anavilhanas Lodge was built with great sensitivity to the landscape and concern for the preservation of the environment. Constructed from environmentally approved wood and using screens for windows, the Amazonat Jungle Lodge will enhance your contact with the surrounding nature. Offering walking trails, bird watching tours, boat tours, jungle night treks and survival tours this Lodge is a truly unique place, situated only one and a half hours drive from Manaus.
Uakari Lodge , situated near the small city of Tefe (1.5 hours SSW by commercial plane from Manaus), is strategically located off a tributary of the Solimoes River making it an ideal place to observe the abundance of wildlife such as birds, monkeys, caiman, dolphins, fish and much more. Its 5 floating cabins guarantee close contact with nature at all times.
Observations
Transportation:
- Transfers and tours in private vehicles with English-speaking guide. Due to nature of some tours the vehicles might not be air-conditioned.
Adventure:
- Easy to moderate. The Amazonas Jungle Lodge nor Uakari Lodge permit children under 10 yrs. Tropical weather and direct sunlight demands sun protection and plenty of fluids.
Group Size:
- Any group size.
Staff:
- Tourist activities on ground with our specialized guides.
Custom Amazon Travel Packages Itineraries
This is a Sample Vacation Package that we have created for customers in the past.
Contact us for a Custom Package created just for you.
Day 1 – Amazon
At the Manaus airport you will be met by a representative of the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge and taken to the lodge by vehicle (journey is approximately 3:15 hours). After checking in at the lodge you will have dinner and be taken on a jungle night trek to see giant spiders and fluorescent fungus.
Day 2 – Amazon
After breakfast you will appreciate a jungle trek with emphasis on eco system by showing diversity of trees and plants. After lunch departure to one of survival camps where night will be spend and from where nocturnal trek is organized.
Day 3 – Amazon
Early morning departure for Amazon River trip where a canoe is boarded and will visit the highlights this region has to offer. Giant waterlilies, dolphin spotting for the grey and pink dolphins, birdwatching, fishing on piranha and catfish completed with alligator spotting in the early evening.
Day 4 – Uakari Jungle Lodge
After checking out of the Anavilhanas Lodge you will be driven to the Manaus airport early in the morning to catch a flight to Tefe. At the airport in Tefe you will be met by one of the representatives from the Uakari Lodge and taken to the dock area and then in a speed boat to the Lodge. The boat journey lasts about one and a half hours. You will arrive at the Lodge just before lunch and will be given an orientation by the Uakari Lodge manager. After lunch at the Lodge you will have some time to relax and settle in before going on a tour in the afternoon. The tour will be either a walking trail to see wildlife in the flooded forest, or a canoe trip through the small tributaries to see wildlife along the banks of the rivers.
Day 5 – Uakari Jungle Lodge
You need to wake up early at around 6.30am to have breakfast at 7am. Your morning tour will set off at roughly 7.30am. This is the best time to see animals and also the temperature is cooler and therefore more amenable to do jungle tours. You will come back for lunch and then have a couple of hours after lunch to rest and prepare for the afternoon tour. There is a book and video library which you may use at liberty. The afternoon tour departs at roughly 3pm and returns at about 6pm. Supper is served in the main dining room and occasionally the researchers from the Mamiraua Institute will join. One of the evenings during your stay at the Lodge you will be shown a presentation of the flooded forest after dinner.
During these 3 days the tours will be a variety of the following:Lake Mamiraua Trip – by motorized canoe to a beautiful lake inside the Reserve, where you will have an opportunity to see a plethora of birds, monkeys, pink dolphins, black caiman and perhaps the pirarucu fish. You will stay at the Lake until sunset and on your way back you will spot nocturnal fauna. During this night spotting you will be able to see various sized Caymans and if you are lucky small fish attracted by the lights will jump into the boat by the hundreds.
Daily walks along one of the jungle trails in the company of experienced guides, to see capuchin monkeys, howlers, uakaris, squirrel monkeys, three toed sloths and hoatzin birds among many other species.
Traditional native Indian harpoon fishing where, depending on how dedicated you are, you can expect to catch a variety of fish.
Trip to visit a local riverine Caboclo” village in order to interact and get to know the Amazonian population and way of life.
Paddling trips in dugout canoes where you will see a rich variety of birdlife and fauna.
Day 6 – Uakari Jungle Lodge
You need to wake up early at around 6.30am to have breakfast at 7am. Your morning tour will set off at roughly 7.30am. This is the best time to see animals and also the temperature is cooler and therefore more amenable to do jungle tours. You will come back for lunch and then have a couple of hours after lunch to rest and prepare for the afternoon tour. There is a book and video library which you may use at liberty. The afternoon tour departs at roughly 3pm and returns at about 6pm. Supper is served in the main dining room and occasionally the researchers from the Mamiraua Institute will join. One of the evenings during your stay at the Lodge you will be shown a presentation of the flooded forest after dinner.
During these 3 days the tours will be a variety of the following:Lake Mamiraua Trip – by motorized canoe to a beautiful lake inside the Reserve, where you will have an opportunity to see a plethora of birds, monkeys, pink dolphins, black caiman and perhaps the pirarucu fish. You will stay at the Lake until sunset and on your way back you will spot nocturnal fauna. During this night spotting you will be able to see various sized Caymans and if you are lucky small fish attracted by the lights will jump into the boat by the hundreds.
Daily walks along one of the jungle trails in the company of experienced guides, to see capuchin monkeys, howlers, uakaris, squirrel monkeys, three toed sloths and hoatzin birds among many other species.
Traditional native Indian harpoon fishing where, depending on how dedicated you are, you can expect to catch a variety of fish.
Trip to visit a local riverine Caboclo” village in order to interact and get to know the Amazonian population and way of life.
Paddling trips in dugout canoes where you will see a rich variety of birdlife and fauna.
Day 7 – Uakari Jungle Lodge
You need to wake up early at around 6.30am to have breakfast at 7am. Your morning tour will set off at roughly 7.30am. This is the best time to see animals and also the temperature is cooler and therefore more amenable to do jungle tours. You will come back for lunch and then have a couple of hours after lunch to rest and prepare for the afternoon tour. There is a book and video library which you may use at liberty. The afternoon tour departs at roughly 3pm and returns at about 6pm. Supper is served in the main dining room and occasionally the researchers from the Mamiraua Institute will join. One of the evenings during your stay at the Lodge you will be shown a presentation of the flooded forest after dinner.
During these 3 days the tours will be a variety of the following:Lake Mamiraua Trip – by motorized canoe to a beautiful lake inside the Reserve, where you will have an opportunity to see a plethora of birds, monkeys, pink dolphins, black caiman and perhaps the pirarucu fish. You will stay at the Lake until sunset and on your way back you will spot nocturnal fauna. During this night spotting you will be able to see various sized Caymans and if you are lucky small fish attracted by the lights will jump into the boat by the hundreds.
Daily walks along one of the jungle trails in the company of experienced guides, to see capuchin monkeys, howlers, uakaris, squirrel monkeys, three toed sloths and hoatzin birds among many other species.
Traditional native Indian harpoon fishing where, depending on how dedicated you are, you can expect to catch a variety of fish.
Trip to visit a local riverine Caboclo” village in order to interact and get to know the Amazonian population and way of life.
Paddling trips in dugout canoes where you will see a rich variety of birdlife and fauna.
Day 8 – Manaus
On the last day of your trip you will check out of the Uakari Lodge after breakfast and say goodbye to one of the most magical places in the world. One of the guides from Uakari will then take you by speed boat to Tefe where you will be driven to the airport to catch a plane to Manaus. We are certain that you will have enjoyed your trip and we look forward to seeing you again in Brazil.
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- Jungle night trek looking for giant spiders and fluorescent fungus
- Jungle treks to see flora and fauna with demonstrations of survivial techniques
- Full day Forest Trip with emphasis on eco trip
- Full Day Amazon River Trip to view the meeting of the Amazon River and the Rio Negro
- Fishing trip & Pink Dolphin sighting, bird watching and alligator spotting
Uakari Jungle Lodge Tour Options
- Walking trails through the flooded forest (during the rainy season only boat trips are possible)
- Native Indian Harpoon fishing techniques
- Trip to Lake Mamiraua in motorized canoe to see a variety of wildlife
- Paddling trips in dugout canoes to see birdlife and fauna
- Trip to visit a local river in a Caboclo villagedugout canoes to see birdlife and fauna Trip to visit a local river in a Caboclo village