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Amazon Premium Lodge – 4 days

Tauari – forest, rivers and local everyday life with boutique comfort

4 days / 3 nights Easy to moderate Combined road and boat transfer from Manaus included

Tauari is the shortest stay SambaTravel normally recommends at Amazon Premium Lodge and gives a concentrated but varied introduction to the forest and waterways of the Mamorí area.

The journey from Manaus is part of the experience: Encontro das Águas is followed by market environments, a road journey through Careiro and the final boat transfer to the lodge.

At the lodge, early mornings, forest walking and nature fishing combine with an evening outing and a visit with people living along the rivers. Accommodation is more comfortable than at many simpler rainforest lodges.

Start and finish: Manaus
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Accommodation: Amazon Premium Lodge
Transport: Combined road and boat transfer from Manaus included
Meals: Full board during the stay
Guiding: English or Portuguese
Lodge programme: Tauari
Character: Nature, culture and boutique comfort

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Highlights

Transfer from Manaus via Encontro das Águas and the countryside south of the city
Boat excursions on the Mamorí River and through lakes, channels and seasonally flooded forest
Sunrise outing focused on birdlife and the morning soundscape
Guided forest walk covering ecological relationships and traditional plant knowledge
Piranha and nature fishing with a local guide
Evening excursion in search of caimans and other nocturnal wildlife
Encounters with riverside families and everyday life in the Mamorí area
Visit with a riverside family involved in cassava cultivation and rubber-related traditions
Afternoon outing by canoe or boat in the lodge surroundings

4 days / 3 nights

Day by day

Day 1

Manaus, Encontro das Águas and the journey to Mamorí

You are collected in Manaus and travel to Ceasa harbour. By fast boat you pass Encontro das Águas, where the dark Rio Negro meets the lighter Solimões without immediately mixing.

After a market stop and road transfer through Careiro, continue by boat through lakes and smaller channels to Amazon Premium Lodge. Arrival is around lunchtime, followed by check-in and lunch.

In the afternoon, take a first boat excursion introducing the waterways, birdlife and surrounding landscape. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meals: lunch, dinner Overnight: Amazon Premium Lodge

Day 2

Sunrise, forest walk and nocturnal wildlife

The day begins early with a boat outing at first light, when birdlife is particularly active and temperatures are still comfortable.

After breakfast, take a guided forest walk. The guide explains trees, insects, ecological relationships and traditional plant knowledge. After lunch there is time to rest.

In the afternoon, try piranha or nature fishing. After dinner, an evening excursion searches for caimans and other nocturnal wildlife.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight: Amazon Premium Lodge

Day 3

Life along the rivers

Visit a riverside family and gain an insight into cultivation, fishing and manioc-flour production. The visit is an encounter based on conversation and local knowledge, not a performance.

After lunch, the programme continues by canoe, with swimming or further nature exploration depending on water level and the lodge’s planning. The afternoon also leaves time to enjoy the lodge surroundings.

Dinner and overnight at Amazon Premium Lodge.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight: Amazon Premium Lodge

Day 4

Return to Manaus

After breakfast, leave the lodge and follow the combined boat-and-road route back towards Manaus. Departure time is adapted to the booked transfer arrangement.

Drop-off is at the agreed hotel or Manaus airport.

Meals: breakfast

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Accommodation and facilities

3 nights · Beside Lago Tracajá in the Mamorí area south of Manaus

Amazon Premium Lodge

Amazon Premium Lodge is a comfort-oriented rainforest lodge with a boutique feel. The restaurant uses regional ingredients, and large glass areas connect the communal spaces with the surrounding forest.

The Luxury Bungalow is masonry-built with two queen-size beds, balcony, air conditioning, minibar and private bathroom. The Premium Bungalow is a larger timber category with two suites, living area, terrace, sun loungers and hammocks. Exact category and bed configuration are confirmed in the SambaTravel proposal.

Easy to moderate

Physical level

Most excursions take place by boat or canoe. Forest walks use natural, sometimes damp and uneven ground, and heat and humidity can make the activity more tiring.

The programme normally suits travellers with average basic fitness. Tell SambaTravel about mobility limitations before booking.

Included

Return transport between Manaus and Amazon Premium Lodge as specified in the programme
Accommodation in the confirmed bungalow category at Amazon Premium Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay, subject to the programme and transfer times
Excursions and activities included in the selected length of stay
English- or Portuguese-speaking local guide
Boat and canoe transport and necessary safety equipment during activities
Visit with a riverside family and activities according to the Tauari programme

Not included

Alcoholic drinks and beverages beyond those explicitly stated as included
Activities, excursions and special arrangements outside the selected programme
Private transfers or transport outside the lodge’s regular arrangements
Laundry, tips, personal purchases and other private expenses
Travel insurance

Good to know

The day-by-day programme may be adjusted in response to the weather, water levels, wildlife and practical considerations. The final order of activities is confirmed at the lodge.

Water levels change the landscape markedly through the year. At high water, boats and canoes can travel far into flooded igapó forest; at low water, beaches and more fixed trails emerge.

Wildlife moves freely and sightings of any particular species can never be guaranteed.

The transfer has several stages by car, fast boat, road and local boat. Encontro das Águas and market environments form part of the journey, but stops can be adjusted to logistics and opening hours.

The programme can be booked separately or combined with flights, a Manaus hotel and other parts of a tailor-made journey. Exact inclusions and price are stated in the SambaTravel proposal.

Four days / three nights is the shortest stay SambaTravel normally recommends at Amazon Premium Lodge.

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What to bring

The climate is hot and humid. Light, quick-drying clothes work best at the lodge, while long trousers and closed shoes are recommended for forest walks.

Boat and canoe outings can involve rain and spray. Keep cameras, phones and other sensitive items in a waterproof bag.

Light T-shirts and shorts
Long-sleeved shirt and comfortable long trousers
Closed shoes with good grip
Sandals or water shoes
Swimwear
Sun hat or cap
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Effective insect repellent
Light rain jacket or poncho
Personal medication and toiletries
Binoculars
Camera and waterproof bag for electronics

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Amazon Premium Lodge – 4 days

Highlights

Day by day

Manaus, Encontro das Águas and the journey to Mamorí

Sunrise, forest walk and nocturnal wildlife

Life along the rivers

Return to Manaus

Accommodation and facilities

Amazon Premium Lodge

Physical level

Included

Not included

Good to know

What to bring

Images from the destination and tour

Would you like to combine rainforest experiences with more comfortable accommodation?

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