Tours - Amazon!

Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge

The lodge is located on the Rio Taruma (a tributary of the Rio Negro), approximately 1 hour from the Manaus International Airport, and a 30 minute boat trip from the pier. It is surrounded by the largest concentration of flora and fauna in the Amazon basin.

The lodge consists of 60 apartments that are distributed amongst 20 bungalows. Each apartment has a private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, screened windows, and a balcony.

The typical breakfast consists of fresh fruits such as papaya, watermelon, banana, a variety of fresh regional fruit juices such as cupuaçu, açai, graviola, breads, cookies, various cheeses, ham, cakes, french toast,  pancakes, jams, coffee, tea, milk, and hot chocolate. Eggs can be cooked upon request.

Lunch and Dinner is served buffet style with various options of beef, chicken and fish. Side dishes consist of white rice, variety of potatoes (mashed, baked or fried), vegetables, salads, fresh fruit, and various desserts.

Activities

Monkey Jungle – is a rehabilitation center for primates that have been illegally captured. Guests of the lodge are allowed to enter the area during feeding time. Under the supervision of specialized staff, guests are able to observe, film and photograph the primates in a safe environment.

Visit Amazonian “Caboclos” -  These Amazonian dwellings are simple huts located along the riverside. Guests are accompanied by a bilingual guide who explains the traditions and customs of the locals. Transport is done using canoes.

Alligator Spotting – These evening tours are done in complete darkness with only the sounds of the amazon. The bilingual guides will use a flashlight in an attempt to momentarily stun the alligators, giving them enough time to grab them with their bare hands. When done successfully, the alligator will be passed around the canoe before being safely released back into the water.

Piranha Fishing – With your bilingual guide and armed with a simple stick and pieces of meat you will try your luck at catching piranhas. Piranhas can bite very fast, so you need to react very quickly once you feel something nibbling on your bait.

Full day at the “Meeting of the Waters” – One of the highlights of the Amazon. This is where the black waters of the Negro River and the brown waters of the Solimões River meet. It is very impressive as there is a distinctive separation between the two rivers before they finally mix and form the mighty Amazon River. It is also not uncommon to see grey and pink dolphins on this tour.