Manaus Botanical Gardens (MUSA - Museu da Amazonia) Tours and Activities

Explore the Amazon Rainforest on a 3-day jungle adventure tour from Manaus. With a local guide, cross the Rio Negro by speedboat and arrive at a jungle lodge near the village of Paricatuba. Paddle a canoe through the small tributaries of the Rio Negro to fish for piranhas. Set out after dark to see alligators and other nocturnal nightlife in the jungle. Trek through the forest with a nature guide to learn about medicinal plants and their traditional uses. Learn about the traditional farming methods during a visit to a local indigenous tribe, the Caboclos.

By Amazon Eco Adventures! In a small group (10 people max.) discover the landmarks of Amazon on a full-day guided tour, including roundtrip pickup in Manaus. Starting with pink dolphin interaction, docile and playful animals that after centuries as part of legends have begun to be hunted by some unscrupulous fishermen who kill them for use as fish bait! Sail along the world's largest “Meeting of the Waters” where the Negro river meets the Solimões river (place where it starts to be called Amazon river). Stop for photos, explanations of its features and curiosities. Enjoy a visit to an indigenous village to learn about their culture and watch a ritual, using musical instruments, traditional dances and songs of their culture. You will navigate through the Igapó (flooded forest during part of the year), you’ll walk along a wooden walkway suspended to get to the lake with the water lilies (giant plants) hopefully you will be able to spot wild animals such as sloths, birds and monkeys.

Explore the lungs of the world on a journey through the Amazon rainforest from Manaus. Traverse the Amazon on foot during a 3-hour jungle trek and observe the incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Then head to the largest freshwater archipelago, Anavilhanas, on the Rio Negro to explore the area and enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch on the banks of the river or a floating house, depending on the weather.

Cruise down the Rio Negro to view the 'Meeting of the Waters', where the black Rio Negro and the muddy brown Amazon converge, on this full-day excursion from Manaus. This stretch of water, where the two differently colored rivers flow separately for a few miles, makes for spectacular photographs. Eat lunch at a floating restaurant and stop to see the Victoria regia water plant at an ecological park.

Combine a visit to the Meeting of the Waters, a trip to an indigenous village, and a chance to see the Amazon river dolphin in the wild during this 8-hour speedboat tour from Manaus. National Park entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from your Manaus hotel are included.

Explore the sparkling waterfalls of Presidente Figueiredo on a day trip from Manaus. With a local adventure guide, travel 66 miles (107km) north to an area of lush, uninhabited jungle dotted with refreshing cascades of crystal-clear water. Visit Gruta do Refugio do Maroaga, a cave containing a shallow stream that is home to amphibians, alligators, turtles and bats. Explore the cave, swim in the water and view the local wildlife that inhabits this swath of unspoiled forest. 

Venture far from modern life on a day trip from Manaus that takes you deep into the Amazon jungle. You’ll go off the beaten path and discover caves, waterfalls, and rainforest trails while you receive personalized attention in a small group limited to only 14 people. Plus, hiking routes are gentle and suited to all fitness levels.

Enjoy leisure in the waterfalls, caves, caves and rapids of Presidente Figueiredo - AM. With comfort and safety

Two natural Amazonian parks in one tour! One of the many city natural parks and part of research lab, Museu da Amazonia (aka MUSA) offers nearly 250 acres of nature near the center of Manaus, Brazil. Access the trails, trees, frogs, orchids, and birds, and climb up the 135 foot observation tower with a guide for views over the whole thing. Created in 1952 and implemented in 1954 - the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) - over the years, it has been conducting scientific studies of the physical environment and living conditions of the Amazon region to promote human well-being and socio-economic development regional economy. Currently, INPA is a world reference in Tropical Biology.