Top Amazon activities
Explore by category
Top Amazon landmarks
Top Amazon landmarks
Top Amazon landmark tickets
Beyond Amazon
Tours in nearby places
Explore Brazil tours
Tours in similar places
Amazon trip ideas
An ideal destination for adventurous travelers who like to explore nature, the Brazilian Amazon is usually visited on a multi-day trip departing from Manaus. Amazon rainforest tours typically include overnight stays at ecolodges in the tropical forest, and activities such as Amazon jungle walks, river cruises, rafting, canoeing, and swimming. Local guides from the indigenous community are knowledgeable about flora and fauna, navigation, and general safety.
Check with your doctor about recommended vaccinations.
Take insect repellent and sun protection.
Consider carrying a pair of binoculars, as well as a flashlight for night treks.
Manaus is the most popular gateway to the Brazilian Amazon, with direct flights from Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and beyond. Tour operators normally pick up travelers from their accommodations.
The region is warm, rainy, and humid year-round. For less rainfall, go during the dry season (May to October).
Approximately 10 percent of the world’s known species live in the Amazon rainforest. Look for sloths; capybara; and howler, spider, tamarin, and capuchin monkeys. The forest floor is home to all kinds of snakes, including green anacondas and boa constrictors; the water teems with freshwater fish and river dolphins. Bird lovers will want to keep an eye out for brightly colored macaws and toucans. Deforestation in the Amazon is a threat to these animals, and several national parks have been established to protect the habitats.