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Community Tour of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

14 Days / 13 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

Three different corners of the Brazilian Amazon — Manaus, Tefé, and Santarém — built around real community visits, conservation science, and riverside life. Entirely within Brazil — thirteen nights across three different corners of the Brazilian Amazon (Manaus, Tefé, and Santarém) before a short finish in Rio de Janeiro.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Manaus International Airport (MAO).

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Day 1 — Manaus

Airport transfer to your hotel.

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Day 2 — Meeting of the Waters

A full-day boat tour of the Rio Negro, the famous Meeting of the Waters, a floating village, and Ecological Janauari Park.

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Day 3 — Presidente Figueiredo

Transfer into the rainforest for a waterfall hike and a visit to an indigenous handicraft store.

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Day 4 — Tree Canopy

A tree-climbing experience on Angelim trees, followed by a night forest walk.

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Day 5 — Jungle Trek

A guided trek with ecologists, piranha fishing, and setting up cameras for the Amazon Jaguar Vision Project.

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Day 6 — Fly to Tefé

Flight and speedboat transfer to the Uacari Lodge.

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Day 7 — Community Visit

A tour of a riverside community, with an evening night trail or boat expedition.

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Day 8 — Lake Mamirauá

A jungle hike and boat tour with sunset viewing over the lake.

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Day 9 — Conservation Science

A piranha fishing lesson and an evening talk from local conservation scientists.

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Day 10 — Fly to Santarém

Boat, car, and flight transfers via Manaus.

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Day 11 — Alter do Chão

Transfer to the village, boarding the Belle Amazon riverboat, and exploring Ilha do Amor.

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Day 12 — Canal do Jari

Birdwatching, a visit to the Urucurea community for a wickerwork workshop, and a beach dinner.

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Day 13 — Chestnut Trail

A 4-5 hour jungle hike, a visit to the Associação Vagalume community library, and a cassava-preparation lesson.

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Day 14 — Fly to Rio de Janeiro

Morning leisure time at Ilha do Amor, then transfer and flight to Rio.

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Departure

The trip concludes on arrival in Rio de Janeiro (Galeão Airport, GIG) on day 14, with a transfer to your hotel or onward flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — thirteen of the fourteen days are spent across three different Amazon regions (Manaus, Tefé, and Santarém), with real lodges, riverboats, and community stays rather than a single quick excursion.
Several — Manaus to Tefé, Tefé back through Manaus to Santarém, and finally Santarém to Rio — all included.
A meaningful share of the itinerary is spent with local and indigenous communities — cooking, craft workshops, and conservation talks with people who live in the Amazon, not just guided sightseeing past it.
No — every stop is within the Brazilian Amazon and Rio de Janeiro.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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