My cousin and I--60+ women-booked this tour and it exceeded our expectations! We were picked up at our hotel and taken by car to a small boat. The adventure immediately began with our English speaking guide sharing much information about the river, vegetation, animals, and more. We enjoyed a delicious fish lunch prepared for us on a sandy beach. Highlights were seeing a sloth, fishing for piranha, and swimming with a dolphin in the wild! We hIghly recommend this excursion!
albertolemosgiani
09 Apr 2024
Well organized tour by Amazon Amazing Tours. I purchased through Booking and the day before I received a WhatsApp message to confirm the departure location and transfer. On the appointed day, they were punctual with Transfer. We took a trip of around 40km to the boat. There was a stop at a market to buy snacks. The guide with a boat was already waiting for us when we arrived. All it took was getting on board for the 4 occupants of the boat to be enchanted by the beauty of the River, the well-preserved banks and the sounds of the forest. There was a stop to walk in the forest, where, in just a few steps, we saw typical, medicinal, fruit and aromatic trees. Back on the boat, we continued to sail along the river with sightings of various birds, alligators, monkeys and sloths, all spotted by the guide's watchful eye. Stop for lunch at a pleasant inn on the banks of the river, where Amazonian fish were roasted and served with baião de Dois, salad, fruit and cupuaçu juice. Everything was very tasty! The inn is home to one of the tallest trees in the region, which alone would be worth the trip due to its grandeur! Back on the tour we sail towards Anavilhanas, a magical place enchanted by the beauty of the river, islands and forests. On the way we passed the ruins of a gigantic abandoned forest hotel and listened to its rich history told by the guide who told us details of its construction, the owner, its popular patrons and its decay and abandonment. There was a stop for piranha fishing and sightings of very charismatic monkeys. We returned to the starting point, where the driver was waiting to drop us off at the hotel. I returned feeling light, rested, with clear views and a renewed soul from the experience of this trip. I highlight the pleasant and peaceful company of the other travelers, who, like me, really enjoyed this rich experience, which I recommend to everyone who visits Manaus!