Three-Day Amazon River Boat Tour from Manaus to Novo Airao

3 days Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 2+Guided Operated by Amazing Tours Agency

Why we love it?

The Amazon River Boat Adventure from Manaus offers a three-day immersive experience into the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers looking to explore one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. Travelers will embark from Manaus and navigate to Novo Airao, enjoying guided excursions that include wildlife spotting and visits to local communities. Distinctive features of this tour include the chance to experience the Amazon from a unique perspective—aboard a riverboat—combined with meals that highlight local cuisine, making it a comprehensive adventure for those seeking both exploration and cultural engagement.

Inclusions

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Bottled water
  • Buffet dinner
  • All activities
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Day 1

From Manaus to Negro River

  • Description

    Beginning of the journey to the Meeting of the Waters , where we will observe the Rio Negro and Solimões that together form the Amazon River. Next we will visit the January Lake, where we will see the floating houses located on a inundated area because of the the flood period of the river.

    After that we will visit a fair of local crafts, and ride with canoes into the lake Igapós where we can see some wild animals like monkeys, sloths, anaconda, a variety of birds and water lilies. Then we will start to fish for piranhas and other species, later we will go back to the boat to observe the sunset and to get ready to the night tour.

    During the night tour we will be helping capture alligators using flashlights sending bright light into their eyes. After capturing the guide will make some explanations and then the animal will be returned to its natural habitat.

    Dinner and Overnight on the boat.

  • Sleeping in Hammock inside the boat

    Sleeping in Hammock inside the boat

Day 2

Solimoes River Sailing

  • 2nd Day

    Wake up at 5:30 AM to enjoy the birds and local flora.

    Breakfast time and after that visit to the Paraiso village on where we will see the history and demonstration of the manufacture and marketing of rubber milk extracted from the rubber tree. Then stop at a beach to swim before lunch.

    After lunch time we will visit an indigenous community and interact with the Indians participating in a ritual and folk dancing (optional). Following the route we will continuing sailing until a property where the activity that will take place will be to camp in the jungle doing then the first contact with the forest, then we will leave for a walk on a trail, after that we will have the activity of assembling the camp fire and make preparations for an improvised barbecue dinner.

  • Sleeping in hammock inside the boat

    Sleeping in hammock inside the boat

Day 3

Anavilhanas Archipelago and Return to Manaus

  • 3rd Day

    Wake up at 6:00 AM for a jungle trail returning to the boat for breakfast following up the archipelago of Anavilhanas to explore its Igapós by canoe. Lunch time while we navigate crossing the Rio Negro to the point where we will make the interaction with the dolphins Tucuxi (optional). Returning to Manaus arriving at 18:00 PM approximately.

  • Sleeping in hammocks inside the boat

    Sleeping in hammocks inside the boat.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Thanks for choosing Viator! Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port Guests must inform hotel name and place of departure.

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start