Piquiá Package

3 days & 2 nights

In this package, we have included amazing tours that you cannot afford to miss during your Amazon trip. From the moment you depart from Manaus, you will have the opportunity to witness the natural and cultural wonders of the region. The trip from Manaus includes a brief stop at the famous meeting point of the Negro and Solimões rivers, offering breathtaking landscapes and numerous other experiences that you will enjoy during your 3-days and 2-nights stay at the Amazon Premium Lodge.

Itinerary highlights

Day 1: Manaus - Amazônia forest - Meeting the Mamori river

Depart from Manaus at 8:00am via a 20-minute car ride to Ceasa river port. From there, take a 30-minute speedboat ride to the village ‘Careiro da Varzea,’ passing the mesmerizing meeting point of the Negro and Solimões Rivers (Encontro das Aguas). Witness this spectacular natural phenomenon where the two rivers run alongside each other without mixing. Along the way, you might also encounter curious river dolphins.

After a visit to the fruit market, board a bus or van for a 40-minute journey on the Manaus-Porto Velho highway (BR319) to reach the Araça River. Here, embark on a boat ride through numerous lakes, wildlife-rich creeks, and the habitat of giant Amazon water lilies (Vitoria Regia) with their enormous floating leaves. As you pass by native villages and the floating houses of Caboclo’s village.

The journey to Amazon Premium Lodge takes approximately 50 minutes by boat, with an expected arrival around 12:00 p.m., followed by lunch.
After lunch, there is a motorized canoe trip that will allow you to be introduced to the area.
Throughout the duration of this trip you will experience the pristine and varied landscapes of the region, with the opportunity to observe and enjoy the great diversity of animals found in the area.
It is common to see squirrel monkeys, sloths, iguanas, spiders and a wide variety of birds, including the beautiful white egrets that delicately wade amongst the floating grass islands.

Dinner will be served in the restaurant of the Amazon Premium Lodge at 07:30 p.m., a delicious amazonian.

Day 2: Ecotourism, ecological trails & amazon contemplation

At 5:30 a.m., we depart at sunrise for a captivating bird-watching excursion, providing a splendid opportunity to witness the magnificent Amazon and its awakening wildlife. We’ll return in time for breakfast.

At 8:30 a.m., put on your hiking boots and prepare for an exhilarating jungle trek. Our experienced jungle guides will introduce you to jungle survival techniques and medicinal plants, offering a unique, hands-on learning experience about Amazon flora and biodiversity.
After lunch around 3:00 p.m., we’ll engage in piranha fishing, with a playful note that dinner depends on your piranha-catching skills (just joking!).
At 8:00 p.m., we embark on an exciting nocturnal expedition to spot animals and alligators. This adventure has everyone eagerly scanning the banks and grasses for these elusive creatures.

Day 3: Local communities & culture – Return to Manaus

At 8:00 a.m., we will visit a native’s house to gain insights into their customs and culture. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a completely different way of life. We will also explore larger native communities, where you will have the chance to witness a glimpse of their daily routines. You may have many questions to ask them, such as:

What are their typical activities during the day and night? What is their diet like? Where do their children attend school? Do they find living in the jungle enjoyable?
On the way back, we will visit a cassava plantation so you can witness the entire process of how the local native people transform cassava into cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), a fundamental component of the Brazilian diet, typically enjoyed with rice and beans or fish.

After lunch, we will return to Manaus, arriving at around 5:00 p.m. Drop-off can be arranged at your hotel or the airport.