Top 7 Amazon River Trips from Manaus

1.Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61Our pick

Ride a local canoe through Takuapa’s swamp forest, where guides look for snakes, monitor lizards, monkeys, and birds. Then walk about 800 meters through Si Phang-nga National Park to Tam Nang Waterfall for a swim. Guides such as Gay, Laura, and Praew are praised for their humor and nature knowledge.

“Very infomative guide. Very patient and helpful with my wife who was finding walking difficult.”

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2.One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

From Manaus, you will travel by air-conditioned car and open wooden canoe for a full day in the Amazon. Guides such as Fabio, Fabinho, Dennis, and Milton lead jungle walks, dolphin swims, piranha fishing, local lunch, sunset rides, and nighttime caiman searches.

“Our trip into the Amazon rainforest was truly unforgettable — a real showcase of Mother Nature at her best. Walking through the dense forest was incredible (and easy to see how someone could get lost in there!). Lunch on the floating house was delicious, and gliding by boat through the trees was surreal. We were even caught in a storm while on the river, which only added to the adventure. Swimming with the dolphins was a highlight — they were so playful and friendly. As the sun set, the storm moved off into the distance, and the sky filled with stars. Being on the river in complete darkness was such…”

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3.Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 362 reviews · 1 day · from $55Best value

From Manaus, cruise to Lake January and the Meeting of the Waters, paddle by canoe among Victoria Regia lilies, look for pink dolphins, enjoy a regional buffet, and visit Dessanos and Tucanos communities. English guidance is provided, though much of the group may speak Portuguese.

“where should I start? All I can say is that I was completely thrilled by this tour and that my expectations were by far exceeded!! That started at the lecture with the appointment the day before. Even though I didn't live in the defined area, they offered to pick me up there anyway! I found that very friendly. The next morning the driver contacted me to confirm the pickup and pickup time, which meant I didn’t have to wait unnecessarily on the street. When we arrived at the port, we were able to check in quickly for the tour and we set off soon. The guide showed up and explained…”

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4.Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · 3 days · from $350

Join a small English or Spanish-speaking group for three active days in Tambopata. You will zipline from a 35-meter tower, cruise the Madre de Dios River, hike to Lake Sandoval, spot monkeys and caimans, walk at night, and visit a parrot clay lick. Guides such as Ivan, Samuel, Saay, and Alan have earned especially warm praise.

“Most amazing and most worth it part of the trip. Our guide Jose (nicknamed Jungle Joe) was so knowledgeable and friendly. With him, we were able to spot so many different animals and know more about their native origins and behaviors. This trip is definitely good for all ages, because once you’re at the lodge you’re able to choose which activities you want to participate in. While I highly recommend doing all of the activities, others chose to sit out of some, like the canopy walk or the night boat rides, which may have been out of their comfort zone. Regardless you’ll have a great time just hanging out at…”

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5.Thai cooking class &Market tour by Amazon Prime Series Chef.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 266 reviews · 4 hours · from $70Top rated

Chef Wandee, a mentor to two finalists on Amazon Prime’s The World Cook Season 2, leads this small-group Khao Lak class. Tour a local market, choose dishes from 29 recipes, make curry paste from scratch, and cook in an open-air garden kitchen. Hotel pickup, recipes, and video clips are included.

“Delicious experience! We started off with a great tour of the Bang Niang Fresh Market and were shown how coconut cream and coconut milk are made. The cooking class that followed was excellent and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. We made a papaya salad, some fried pork on lemongrass skewers, a massaman curry and some coconut pancakes. Everything was absolutely delicious. Shoutout to Chef Wandee for allowing us to dip into her local craft beer collection! My only wish is that we could have cooked more dishes!”

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6.3 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $360

Travel from Manaus to a basic Amazon lodge by boat, car, and motorized canoe. With guides such as Fabio or Joseph, you will fish for piranhas, spot caimans, walk among medicinal plants, paddle flooded channels, visit a caboclo family, and return to Manaus around 5:00 pm on day three.

“Jungle James and Carlos provided us with an incredible experience and the staff at the lodge was kind and accommodating. Would definitely recommend the rainy season and lots of bug spray.”

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7.Amazing Waterfalls of the Amazon – Presidente Figueiredo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo with a local guide such as Miguel, then walk through rainforest to swim at Iracema and Santuário waterfalls. Expect caves, wet trails, a small-group setting, hotel transfers, and a long day that may take 10 to 11 hours.

“We had an amazing day at Presidente Figueredo waterfalls . The guide was very friendly and took care of all our needs . The place itself is astonishingly beautiful and speaks for itself . The company is responsible and they’ll make sure you will have a perfect experience. Highly recommend”

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