Amazon 3 Nights Adventure
the included destinations on the map
Turtle Lodge
overview
On this trip, you will be hosted in a privileged primary Amazon Jungle part with a rich biodiversity and vast
options for ecotourism, bird watching, adventure, and stillness.
Throughout this trip, you will experience the pristine and varied landscapes of the region, with the opportunity to observe and enjoy the great diversity of animals in the area. It is common to see squirrel monkeys, sloths, iguanas, spiders, and various birds, including the beautiful white egrets that delicately wade amongst the floating grass islands.
Our partner lodge, Turtle Lodge, is a sustainable lodge supporting the local ecosystem:
– All staff are residents of nearby communities that have employment contracts
– The lodge contributes to the local economy by buying all produce, vegetables, and fruits from the plantations of neighboring communities, as well as fresh fish that are ordered directly from the fishermen in the region.
Included:
- 4 days and 3 nights in the Amazon with accommodations, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner at set hours), and tours included
- Accommodations are DBL rooms class Comfort Chales with a/c and veranda with a privileged view
- Transfers In and Out to/from the Amazon Turtle Lodge
- Included tours: visit the fish and fruit market (Ceasa), Meeting of Waters, Canoe Tour deep in the Jungle, Piraya Fishing, Nocturnal Animal Spotting including alligators, Walking Tour focused on Fauna and Flora, Sunrise Tour, visit to local community natives “caboclo’s”, Pink Dolphin observation
- English-speaking local guide during experiences
- All services are shared, so there might be other guests along on the transfers and tours.
Optional:
- Arrive one day before and stay in Manaus to start the adventure early the next day; your flight should arrive in Manaus no later than 3 pm if you arrive on the same day as the program starts
- Extra night in Manaus ( more tours can also be added )
- Private dedicated tours and guide.
Not included:
- Alcoholic beverages, such as beer and wine (can be purchased extra in the bar).
day by day program
( optional )
Arrival in Manaus the day before the start of the adventure
We suggest you arrive in Manaus the day before the adventure trip starts so we can pick you up early the next day, at 8 a.m., and get to your lodge by lunchtime.
However, if you arrive on the same day as the program starts, your flight should arrive in Manaus no later than 3 pm.
In Manaus, we recommend these accommodation options: Hotel Saint Paul (5 minutes walk to the Amazon Theather, great cost x benefit), the newly inaugurated Hotel Ibis Styles (2 minutes walk to the Amazon Theather), or Hotel Juma Ópera (beautiful hotel and known as the “hotel of the celebrities”).
You can also ask us for any additional tour you might want in Manaus.
DAY 1
Welcome deep inside the Amazon Jungle
( – / Lunch / Dinner )
8:00 a.m – leave the hotel or airport by car to the river port Ceasa (20 minutes). Take a speedboat and experience the meeting of the waters, where the Negro and Solimões Rivers meet. This is where the Amazon River is formed, flowing from this area to the Atlantic Ocean. It is truly a magnificent sight to see. The two rivers run side by side without mixing for many kilometers, and you will most likely be visited by a few curious river dolphins as well.
After a stop at the fruit market, take another vehicle for about 40 minutes, and by boat again, we will pass through many lakes and small wildlife-abundant creeks, where you will have the opportunity to see the incredible giant Amazon water lilies with their enormous floating leaves.
You will also pass by native villages and the floating houses of Caboclo`s village. This length of the trip is ideal for observing wildlife due to the abundance of many varied species, such as birds, alligators, fish, sloths, and monkeys. We will arrive at Amazon Turtle Lode around noon when lunch is served, and during this trip to the lodge, you can stumble on a creature at any time.
Lunch: freshwater fish, beef (meat), chicken, salads, and exotic fruits from the Amazon (buffet style).
Let us know if you need a later transfer to the lodge, and we will arrange a private transfer for you.
DAY 1 Continued
Canoeing & Dinner
( – / Lunch / Dinner )
After lunch, a motorized canoe trip will introduce you to the area, the stillness of pure nature, and a fantastic sunset.
A delicious local dinner is served at 7 p.m.
DAY 2
Ecological Trails & Amazon Immersion
( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
At 05:30 a.m., we leave at sunrise to go birdwatching, a wonderful opportunity to experience the majestic Amazon and all its creatures awakening with the sun. We will return in time for a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, we go on a jungle trek, where you will learn about the fauna biodiversity and survival techniques in the jungle.
After lunch, we go canoeing with oars to watch more birds and animals, such as sloths and monkeys, and of course, another spectacular Amazon sunset.
Then we return to the Lodge for dinner and after dinner, you have the opportunity to see the beautiful glow of the moon and hear the sounds of the creatures wandering around in the jungle.
DAY 3
Local Native Community & More Wildlife
( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
At 08:00 a.m., we will visit natives at a caboclo`s house to learn about their customs and culture.
- We will visit rubber and cassava plantations and others;
- This is a great opportunity to take photos of the local native people’s customs;
- We can observe how to collect fruits in the jungle, brazil nuts, herbs, vegetables, and spices;
- Learn how they prepare their food using all these goods and taste some of these exotic products;
In the afternoon, we go piranha fishing, and in the evening, we leave again on a canoe for night wildlife watching and alligator spotting. We will catch an alligator with our bare hands, and you can hold the alligator if you want.
DAY 4
Canoe Tour, Dolphins, and return to Manaus
( Breakfast / Lunch / – )
Breakfast at 07:00 a.m., during this morning we will leave the lodge by canoe to observe the freshwater pink and grey dolphins on small channels (Igarapés), flooded forest areas (igapós) (months February to July) and on the rivers and lakes, just paddling and hearing the sounds of the jungle.
Transfer at 01:30 p.m., (after lunch served at noon), back to Manaus with arrival in Manaus around 05:00 p.m.
Drop off at Manaus Airport or your hotel.
Should you need to leave earlier from the lodge to catch your flight, let us know, and we will arrange a private transfer back for you.
more images from this trip
INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS
total package price per person
DBL rooms class Comfort Chales with a/c and veranda with a privileged view.
further important information
Observations:
- The order of the tours might change because of weather conditions
- Breakfast is served at 7 a.m., lunch at 12 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m
- All services are shared, so there might be other guests along on the transfers and tours
- Guests arriving at the Manaus Airport until 02:00 p.m. will only be able to do the night activity on the first day
- Any tour might be changed or replaced according to weather conditions
- Guest leaving in the afternoon flights from Manaus will have to leave from the lodge in the morning transfer
- Any unforeseen events beyond our Rio Love Story’s control, such as missed, delayed, or canceled flights, and their results must be addressed directly to the provider of the service (such as the responsible airline)
- Almost 100% of the food you will eat at the lodge is made by local producers, giving it a natural and delicious taste not found in any supermarket
- There is only one airport in Manaus = Aeroporto Internacional de Manaus – Eduardo Gomes with code MAO
- If you have a big heavy suitcase, from 15 kg and up, you can ask during the pick up, to leave the bag at our deposit in Manaus instead of bringing to the lodge
- All our Guides are born and raised in the area, are very knowledgeable professionals, and are there to help you with information and logistics.
what to bring on the trip
Essential Items:
- Insect repellent
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
- Shorts
- Comfortable clothing
- Long pants
- Long sleeved-shirt
- A small backpack for day trips
- 2 pairs of shoes – tennis/walking shoes and/or hiking boots
- Sandals
- Bathing suit
- Raincoat
- Dry bag for camera or other water-sensitive equipment
- Cash
- Passport
- Waterproof sunscreen
- We kindly ask that luggage per person not exceed 33 pounds (15 kg), and not-needed luggage can be left at our office in Manaus or the hotel in Manaus
Recommended Items:
- Extra battery for the camera
- Ziploc bags for keeping things dry
- Small first aid kit with personal prescriptions
- Binoculars
- Toiletries Kit: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo (biodegradable products please)
- Skin lotion and lip balsam
- Personal medicines
- Contact lenses or glasses and a spare
about the seasons in the amazon
Flood season | Period: March to August
Due to the rainy season, the water levels increase from 10 to 15 meters. This is the ideal period for tours in motorized canoes in the igapós (flooded forest). The tours are stunning and ideal for contemplating the Amazonian Fauna and Flora, which is evident in this environment.
Dry season (ebb) | Period: September to February
It is the period in which the region presents greater intensity of heat, the level of the rivers reaches its lowest point, generally the igapós dry up, and we start to use the terrestrial paths (ecological trails) to carry out walks on land, as well as exploring the paths of the igarapés (small arms of rivers).
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PAYMENT POLICY
- 30% payment needed to reserve; the remaining part needs to be paid at least 10 days before check-in
- Payment can be made via International Bank Transfer or Credit Card Link.
cancellation policy
- Cancelation 20 days before check-in = Full Refund
- Cancelation between 19 and 11 days before check-in = 30% charge of total value
- Cancelation between 10 and 7 days before check-in = 50% charge of total value
- Cancelation between 6 and 0 days before check-in = 90% charge of total value.
- Changes can be made upon availability.
All cancelations should be communicated to the company in writing by email:
reservations@riolovestorycom or WhatsApp: +55 21 99620-1948
How to book?
Or, if you choose, contact us on WhatsApp
+55 21 99620-1948
If you prefer to contact us by E-mail, you can do so at reservations@riolovestory.com