River expedition
Rio Negro Explorer Cruise
Sleep in a cabin or hammock and follow the Rio Negro through flooded forest, giant water lilies and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Led by Antonio · Licensed local Amazon guide · English & Portuguese
The full picture
What this journey
is really like.
A compact expedition aboard a traditional two-deck regional boat, combining the Meeting of the Waters, Janauari Lake, Rio Negro wildlife and a full day in the forest. The small-group format normally brings together four to eight guests.
Sleeping is in hammocks under the covered upper deck, with shared toilets and showers below. Meals are prepared aboard, turning the boat into both transport and a simple floating base for the journey.
The experience
A journey shaped
by the living forest.
Depart Manaus at 08:00 for the Meeting of the Waters and Janauari Lake, with giant water lilies and flooded forest in the high-water season. Continue up the Rio Negro for pink dolphins, piranha fishing, dinner and caiman spotting.
Wake around 05:00 for sunrise and birds. After breakfast, cross the Rio Negro for a full-day forest walk, lunch at camp and a late-afternoon swim before returning to the regional boat.
After breakfast, visit an Indigenous family on the Rio Negro and learn about their daily life and traditions. Lunch is served aboard before the return to Manaus around 17:00.
Real moments
A closer look at
the journey.
Photographs from Águia Amazonas journeys show the places, activities and atmosphere that make this particular experience distinctive.
Plan with confidence
The useful details.
Included
- Boat accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Mineral water and fruit
- Return transfer and Antonio as guide
Not included
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Guide and crew gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
What to bring
- Long light clothing
- Walking shoes
- Swimwear
- Flashlight and rain jacket
Good to know
- Giant water lilies and flooded forest are seasonal, generally strongest during higher water.
- Facilities are practical and communal, in the style of a traditional Amazon regional boat.
Your next step
Tell Antonio three things.
Your dates, the number of travellers and what interests you most. Antonio will help shape the right route for the season and your group.
- 01 Travel dates
- 02 Group size
- 03 Interests