Depart from Manaus or the airport early in the morning, and begin your three-hour journey to Juma. Observe the Meeting of the Waters, where the Solimões River meets the Negro River. On the speedboat, passengers will feel the temperature change as they move between the two distinct rivers.

You will be greeted with a welcome drink and exotic fruits as you enter the Juma Amazon Lodge. Following a lunch of both regional and international cuisine, embark on a canoe trip, paddling the waters of the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest). Guests are encouraged to swim in the river’s majestic waters, with the possibility of meeting pink dolphins. Return to lodge for dinner. At night, join in on an expedition, where an expert guide will help you spot colorful frogs, birds, and most importantly the Caymans of the Amazon.

*For those arriving in Manaus at a later time, Juma offers an afternoon pick up that departs the airport at approximately 1:30 pm. Lunch and the canoe tour will not be offered. Guests arriving after 1:30 pm, will stay in a city hotel and picked up early in the morning the following day.

Slip out of bed early in the morning, and witness the sky colorfully transform. Expert guides will be equipped with binoculars, so that while you are witnessing the sunrise, you can also catch sight of the singing birds. Return to the hotel for a breakfast of fruit and regional food. In the afternoon, depart for a jungle hike. On this educational journey through the Amazon, you will learn about the various plants, wildlife, and the implications of damaging the forest with overuse.

Later, take a tour of the lodge, built completely on stilts. In the evening, board a motorboat and let one of expert guides teach you how to catch the Amazonian fish native to the river, such as the infamous piranha. Dinner will be of the fish you caught earlier. Following dinner, join a lecture put on by one of the native guides, full of tails of legends, traditions, and culture. By the end of the day, you will have complete knowledge on the history of the region, and the normalities of everyday life in the Amazon.

Today, live like a true Amazonian. After breakfast, depart for a jungle hike, followed by regional cuisine, and a moment of rest in hammocks as the locals do. Visit a native house in the afternoon and learn about their fascinating culture. Knowledge of traditional medicinal plants and how to prepare manioc flour, one of the region’s main economic resources, will be shared. At night, return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation in your cozy bungalow.

Visit a giant Sumaúma tree, approximately 300 years of age. You will be amazed at how large the Sumaúma is, as it is known as the Amazon’s largest tree species. It’s height and diameter reaches up to 40 meters (130 feet) long! In the afternoon, bring out your crafting skills as an expert guide will teach you the art of Amazonian craft making, utilizing the resources of babaçu leaves and other plants from the rainforest.

After dinner, embark on a jungle night walk. This is the best time of a day to listen to the sounds of the animals of the forest. The night time walk, with minimal light, creates a mysterious, yet wholly unique experience from any of the lodge’s day trips.

Sadly, today you will depart from the Juma Amazon Lodge. On the way back to Manaus, stop at the Pirarucu Floating Dock to see the giant Pirarucu fish. From the dock, you can help feed the fish. Return to Manaus where you will head to the airport or your Manaus hotel.