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Autazes · Brazilian Amazon
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Autazes · Brazilian Amazon
Explore the Brazilian Amazon
A complete Amazon experience with a comfortable riverside lodge, guided activities, regional meals and coordinated transfers from Manaus.
Autazes · Brazilian Amazon
Explore the Brazilian Amazon from a riverside lodge
3 to 5-day journeys with accommodation, meals, guided activities and transfers from Manaus according to the itinerary.
The complete experience
One journey. Everything you need to experience the Amazon.
Stay beside Lago Maçarico and explore the Brazilian Amazon by canoe and on foot with experienced guides. Each journey combines accommodation, meals, wildlife observation, rainforest activities and respectful encounters with riverside communities.
3, 4 or 5-day journeys
Approximately 3 hours from Manaus
Accommodation, meals and guided activities
What you will experience
Explore the real Amazon
Guided experiences across rivers, rainforest and riverside communities, adapted to local conditions and the rhythm of the group.
Amazon rainforest
Walk with experienced guides and discover plants, wildlife and local knowledge.
Wildlife observation
Look for birds, monkeys, sloths, river dolphins and other species in their natural habitat.
Night experience
Explore after dark to observe caimans, frogs, insects and nocturnal forest life.
Riverside communities
Learn about local life, traditions, fishing and farinha production through respectful encounters.
Sunrise and sunset
Take to the water for changing light, birdlife and the chance to observe river dolphins.
Wildlife moves freely in its natural habitat. Sightings are never guaranteed, and every outing is shaped by current conditions.
Where you will stay
Stay beside Lago Maçarico
Ten air-conditioned suites with private bathrooms, hot showers and private verandas overlooking the river or garden. The lodge also has a swimming pool, riverside restaurant, lounge and outdoor spaces.
10 suites
2 or 3 guests per suite
Double, twin or triple configurations
Comfort at the lodge
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hot shower
Private veranda
River or garden view
Daily housekeeping
Swimming pool
Riverside restaurant
Gallery
Life at the lodge, as it is
3, 4 or 5 days
Choose your Amazon experience
Every journey includes accommodation, all meals, coordinated transfers and guided activities. Choose the time that suits your trip.
3 days / 2 nights
Your first Amazon experience
From $427 per person
A focused introduction to the rainforest, waterways, wildlife and riverside life.
Best for
First-time Amazon visitors or travellers combining the lodge with a wider trip through Brazil.
Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- Guided activities
- Canoeing and rainforest walk
- Riverside community and night activity
See day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Arrival and first experiences
Departure from Manaus, Encontro das Águas, Careiro da Várzea, Lago Maçarico and arrival at the lodge.
Day 02
Rainforest, community and night
Guided forest walk, riverside community, canoe exploration and a nocturnal wildlife outing.
Day 03
Sunrise and local traditions
Sunrise canoe, a traditional farinha house visit and return towards Manaus.
4 days / 3 nights
More time to explore
From $497 per person
A more complete experience across different rainforest, river and wildlife environments.
Best for
Travellers who want more variety and time to explore without feeling rushed.
Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- Guided activities
- Canoeing and rainforest trails
- Wildlife, night and community experiences
See day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
From Manaus to Lago Maçarico
A coordinated journey by river and road leads to the lodge.
Day 02
Rainforest and riverside knowledge
Forest immersion, medicinal plants, a riverside community and night exploration.
Day 03
Remote waterways
Sunrise canoe, creeks, flooded forest and wildlife observation.
Day 04
Final morning and return
A final activity around the lake before the journey back to Manaus.
5 days / 4 nightsMost complete experience
Complete Amazon immersion
From $583 per person
The fullest lodge journey, with more time for rainforest, waterways, wildlife and local experiences.
Best for
Travellers who want the most complete understanding of this living environment.
Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- Guided activities
- Canoeing and remote trails
- Full-day expedition, wildlife, night and community experiences
See day-by-day itinerary
Days 01–02
Arrival and essential experiences
River, forest, wildlife and community experiences establish the rhythm of the journey.
Day 03
Full-day forest expedition
Remote trails, traditional plant and survival knowledge, and a picnic-style forest lunch.
Day 04
Waterways and wildlife
Further canoe exploration and wildlife observation, adapted to local conditions.
Day 05
Final morning
A slower farewell to the lake before returning to Manaus.
Rates 2026 – 2027
Official prices, per person
All-inclusive packages with meals, bilingual guides, shared transfers from Manaus and every excursion in the itinerary.
| Package | Double | Triple | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days / 2 nights | $518 | $427 | $659 |
| 4 days / 3 nights | $626 | $497 | $794 |
| 5 days / 4 nights | $740 | $583 | $923 |
| 6 days / 5 nights | $907 | $724 | $1,139 |
| 7 days / 6 nights | $1,075 | $859 | $1,350 |
| 8 days / 7 nights | $1,242 | $999 | $1,566 |
| Extra night | $167 | $140 | $211 |
- * Peak season (16 Dec – 18 Jan): +20% on published rates.
- * Children 0–5 sharing with adults: free. Children 6–11: 50% of the Single rate. 12+: adult rate.
- * Prices are set in EUR; other currencies are rounded estimates.
Clear from the start
Your experience includes
The essential parts of the journey are coordinated together, so you can focus on experiencing the Amazon.
Ask what is included- Accommodation at the lodge
- All meals
- Transfers from Manaus according to the confirmed itinerary
- Guided activities
- Canoe transportation during excursions
- Basic activity equipment
- Support from the local lodge team
How each day works
A day of experiences in the Amazon
Activities follow the weather, wildlife and local conditions. A typical day may include:
At sunrise
Canoe on the lake
Observe birds, the landscape and the possibility of river dolphins.
In the morning
Guided rainforest walk
Discover plants, wildlife and forest knowledge with a guide.
In the afternoon
Waterways and local life
Explore creeks by canoe or visit a riverside community.
At sunset
Return to the water
Experience the changing Amazon light from the canoe.
At night
Nocturnal wildlife
Explore the sounds and animals of the forest with a guide.
Approximately 3 hours from Manaus
How to reach the lodge
Road and river transportation from Manaus is coordinated according to your confirmed itinerary.
Travel time depends on conditions and the confirmed itinerary. Meeting and transfer details are provided before arrival.
See how to get here- Manaus
- CEASA
- Boat
- Careiro da Várzea
- Road
- Lago Maçarico
- Boat
- Amazon Riverside Lodge
Plan with confidence
Frequently asked questions
Where is Amazon Riverside Lodge?
In the Autazes region of the Brazilian Amazon, beside Lago Maçarico and surrounded by rainforest, waterways and riverside communities.
How do I travel from Manaus?
Confirmed itineraries combine coordinated road and river transportation. Meeting and transfer details are provided before your stay.
How many days can I stay?
Choose a 3, 4 or 5-day journey. More days provide more time to explore different environments.
What is included?
Accommodation, all meals, guided activities and transfers according to the confirmed itinerary are included.
What wildlife might I see?
The area is home to monkeys, sloths, river dolphins, tropical birds, reptiles, frogs, insects and fish. Sightings are never guaranteed.
What are the suites like?
The ten suites have air conditioning, private bathrooms, hot showers, charging points and private verandas with river or garden views.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
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