Born in the Amazon · Guiding since 2003

Go beyond
the known.

Personal rainforest journeys, river expeditions and survival experiences led by Antonio, who calls the Amazon home.

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Manaus is the gateway.
The forest is the destination.

Not a packaged holiday

Amazon travel
with a human pulse.

Águia Amazonas creates intimate journeys for travellers who want to understand the forest—not simply pass through it.

Every route is shaped by the river, the season and you. Antonio works closely with the local community to create experiences rooted in life here.

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Find your Amazon journey.

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Águia signature journey

Learn to live with the forest.

A private survival experience shaped around your ability and personally led by Antonio.

Remote Amazon river and rainforest setting for the jungle survival experience

Tailored expedition

True wilderness

Amazon Survival Experience

Learn practical rainforest skills with Antonio, supported by the local community. Raw, respectful and shaped around your ability and ambition.

Leave the ordinary trail behind and learn to read the forest, make camp and move confidently through the heart of the Amazon. Your private expedition is shaped around your pace—authentic, challenging and always guided with care.

Personally guided by Antonio
A private route shaped around you
Practical skills and nights in the forest

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Antonio made us feel comfortable and safe from the start. An unforgettable experience for our whole family.

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A unique and truly authentic Amazon experience, with thoughtful daily activities and a wonderfully warm welcome.

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Six amazing days with Antonio in the jungle. Absolutely, highly recommended.

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Booking directly, made clear

What to expect when planning with Antonio.

Every journey begins with a conversation—not an impersonal checkout.

Private by design

Most journeys are private or arranged for small groups. Cruises may need a minimum number of travellers, shown on the individual experience page.

Languages

Antonio welcomes travellers in English and Portuguese. Pre-trip arrangements can be handled in either language.

Pickup in Manaus

Your meeting point and time are confirmed before departure. Many journeys include hotel or port pickup; each experience lists exactly what is included.

Price and payment

Once dates and the route are agreed, Antonio confirms the price, inclusions and payment method in writing before any payment is made.

Changes and cancellation

Change and cancellation terms are confirmed before payment because boats, lodges and local arrangements vary by journey.

After your first message

Share your dates, group size and interests. Antonio replies with the best-fitting route, availability and the practical information you need.

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ANTONIO

Your host in the Amazon

“This is my home and my life’s work. I want you to experience it with respect, curiosity and wonder.”

Antonio · Founder and expedition guide

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The Águia way

Local by nature

Antonio’s lived knowledge and close relationship with the local community—not a rehearsed script.

Small by design

Private and small-group travel makes room for real encounters and lighter footprints.

Season-led

Routes adapt to water levels, weather and wildlife. The forest always has the final word.

Go beyond
the known.

Amazon travel
with a human pulse.

Find your Amazon journey.