Get the full Amazon experience when you book this full-day excursion that begins in Manaus. Take a speed boat ride along the Black River to an area where you can swim with docile river dolphins and observe them in the wild. Then, visit an indigenous community to learn about the local culture and lifestyle. Finally, see where the Black and Amazon rivers converge at the “meeting of the waters.”

Learn about life in the Amazon on a full-day tour
Tuck into a regional lunch at an eco-park
Observe local wildlife in their natural habitats
Enjoy round-trip transfers from most Manaus hotels

What's Included

Boarding and visitation fees
Shared round-trip transportation to most hotels located in Manaus
Professional bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
Delicious Regional Lunch

Drinks
Optional Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:30 AM

Pickup details

Roundtrip transportation from most hotels located in Manaus. Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time.

What To Expect

Rio Negro

Admission Ticket Free

Dolphins Floating Deck

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Rio Negro

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Ecologico Janauari

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Comunidade Catalao

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Meeting of Waters

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
Porpoises are sensitive animals and aiming at the safety of visitors and the welfare of the animals, some care is necessary:
Do not feed them;
Do not scream;
Do not intentionally touch them;

Do not use sunscreen, repellent, body cream or oil. When in contact with certain products, porpoises have their eyes and smell attacked.
In the period of ebb there is a phenomenon in the rivers called Piracema (fish migratory movement) which influences, in some cases, the porpoises to follow a shoal that is passing through, and for that reason does not appear as usual in the lakes where visitors are taken for this interaction; that is, there are possibilities of not interacting with these animals, a fact that we can only conclude on the spot on the day of the tour.
Regardless of weather conditions, Tours will take place normally. The above schedules may change due to weather, access, or other factors that the company believes may interfere with the safety or well-being of passengers.
Wear light clothes; bring a towel and swimwear. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (remember the warning regarding contact with animals)
In the period of the ebb (September to December) according to the level of the rivers, the visit to the water lilies lake is likely to be suspended, being replaced by a walk in the jungle glimpsing species of plants of the Amazon.
We suggest you taking cash in local currency in case of personal expenses with handicrafts and consumption at the bar
Attention: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no interaction with the porpoises in the water for an indefinite period.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Amazing experience

Donna_W, Mar 2024

Swimming with the pink dolphins was a great experience. They are so majestic and beautiful and touching them gave me an emotional high...feeling one with nature.

Wish our guide spoke English more than 2% of the time!

Judith_D, Mar 2024

The highlight was swimming with the dolphins! Fabulous! However, we were the only 2 English speakers out of 16 people. Francisco spoke Portuguese 98% of the time. We felt left behind. Tour promised English speaking guide, perhaps a mechanical translator.

Amazing

Marcus_M, Jan 2024

We had a great time and will definitely recommend this tour. The boat captain was informative, funny, and very knowledgeable.

Once in a Lifetime Experience

Simon_J, Aug 2023

Our experience was well organised from start to finish. I booked through Viator and the transport was GreyLine but Amazon Explorers actually provided the experience on the day with their own boat and an ‘English speaking guide’ Mr Alves. I arranged by email to be collected from our hotel and they duly obliged, sending a reminder and contacting our hotel the night before to confirm pick up time 07:45. No issues with any of the things we did, they were experiences that we will never probably do again. Our son who lives in Brazil and speaks Portuguese accompanied us. There were two issues which were very disappointing. 1/ The commentary was given in a few different languages by Mr Elves but he focused much of the commentary in Portuguese and only contributed small parts in English. There were at least 9 people who spoke English, so we were annoyed at missing out on learning about the historical facts and more. 2/ There was a problem with a faulty microphone which could not be fixed, so when our guide provided any commentary it was against the background of the boats engine. The visits to the Porpoises (we swam with them), Meeting of the Waters, The Indigenous People and lunch were most enjoyable. We had a short 20 minute walk along a wooden bridge to see Giant Lilli Pads. Most people wore shorts, long trousers are not needed, as it was so hot. This was a once in a lifetime trip to Brazil and highly recommended, but I was disappointed with the lack of English commentary. We did complain at the time, but there was not much improvement.

Buyer beware…

Glenn_C, Mar 2023

Working with Gray Line was a terrible experience. I was on a cruise to the port and requested confirmation a number of times to ensure we had the right pick up spot. I had to proactive on my part to get responses from this tour group. When the day came they did not show up or did they make an effort to communicate. Once I complained that we were missed it was amazing how well they communicated. Also they shared that they tried numerous times to communicate but only the only communication that came through was after we complained. It ruined our day and the company seems a bit shady. When it came to a refund they only wanted to do a partial. Buyer beware…

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Glenn good afternoon. before we can answer properly, could you please send your report with booking number for reservations@grayline.com.br After proper investigation we will reply with details thank you kind regards

Great time, loved the tour

James_T, Jan 2023

We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, which was far from the port. We had a great, English speaking guide, and really enjoyed each of the different things we did on our tour. Swim with Pink Dolphins? DONE That!! Hold a Sloth? Done That!! Fish for Really Really Big Fish? Done That. We both agree that this tour was a great value for the money Recommend it to everyone, old or young.

Amazing Amazon

richard_s, Jan 2023

Great experience swimming with wild porpoise Seeing the famous meeting of the waters Visiting the indigenous people Pictures with sloths, parrots, snakes and cayman Dancing with tribesmen Poor lunch Then catching enormous fish Francisco was excellent guide

Hits the highlights efficiently!

Lori_M, Aug 2022

Nice short tour which hits the highlights. We loved our guide and were able to get a lot of lovely souvenirs. This tour does not venture into the jungle. There is a 20 minute “hike” which is really just a short walk on a bridge, so if you’re looking to go deep into the jungle, this might not be the tour you want. If you want just a taste, this is perfect.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks.

Melhor passeio!

Fabiana_B, Apr 2024

Vale muito a pena. Experiência completa pra quem tem pouco tempo porqur a gente tem um pouco de tudo. O almoço foi ótimo. A agência foi pontual e os guias, marinheiros e motoristas são atenciosos. Van e barco em ótimas condições de higiêne e segurança. Recomendo!

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