Juma Amazon Lodge

Prepare to be picked up early in the morning from either the airport or your hotel in Manaus. Then, begin the three-hour journey to the Juma Amazon Lodge. Along the way observe the "Meeting of the Waters," where the muddy Solimões River meets the Rio Negro. On the speedboat, feel the difference in the air between the two clear rivers.

Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy a welcome drink and an assortment of exotic fruits and get ready for a canoe trip through the waters of the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest). After dinner, go on a guided night expedition to spot colorful frogs, birds and caiman.

Note: For those arriving in Manaus at a later time, Juma offers an afternoon pickup, but lunch and the canoe tour will not be offered. Guests arriving after 1:30 pm, will stay in a city hotel and will be picked up early in the morning the following day.

Wake up early for a hike to see the sunrise! Watch the sky colorfully transform and listen to the songs of the waking birds. Expert guides will have binoculars available for all guests that wish for a better view. 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 overuse of the forest.

Later, tour the lodge, built entirely on stilts. With an underneath perspective, you will learn how sustainability plays an important role in the development of the lodge. In the evening, board a motorboat and learn how to catch fish native to the Amazon River, such as the infamous piranha. Dinner will consist of the fish you caught earlier.

Following dinner, listen to a lecture put on by one of the native guides. Learn about the everyday life in the Amazon and the history of the region.

Today, learn how to live like an Amazonian native! After breakfast, head outside for a jungle hike in search of various wildlife and bird species. Following the hike, enjoy a regional dish, and a relaxing moment, swaying in the hammocks. In the afternoon, visit a local home where you will learn about the fascinating culture of the Amazonian people. Learn about the use of traditional medicinal plants and the region's main economic resources.

At night, return to the lodge for dinner and a quiet evening in your private bungalow.

Sadly, today you will say your goodbyes to 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 marvel at the size and strength of the fish, and also help feed them.

After visiting, return to Manaus where you will head to the airport or your Manaus hotel.