Uirapuru – the complete programme with tree climbing and a night in the forest
Uirapuru is Juma’s most complete regular programme and suits travellers who want to devote more time to active nature experiences than to the lodge itself.
The programme builds on Tucano and adds a simple night in the forest, tree climbing and tree planting. It creates a clearer sense of distance, darkness and the forest’s rhythm after normal lodge activity has quietened.
The overnight and tree climbing require greater mobility and must always be confirmed in relation to travellers’ health, weather and local safety conditions.
Day 1
You are collected in Manaus and travel by boat across the Rio Negro. The route passes Encontro das Águas before continuing by road and additional boat stages to the Juma River.
After arrival, welcome and lunch, take a first paddle excursion through igarapés and, depending on water level, flooded igapó forest.
After dinner, head out again to listen to the night forest and search for caimans, frogs, nocturnal birds and other wildlife.
Day 2
The day begins before breakfast with an excursion on the Juma River as daylight arrives and birdlife becomes active.
After breakfast, take a guided walk in terra firme forest. The guide explains trees, insects, animal tracks, ecological relationships and practical knowledge used in the forest.
In the afternoon, try piranha or recreational fishing. After dinner there is normally a short talk about the Amazon, the lodge or the region’s nature.
Day 3
Take a longer but unhurried forest walk. Lunch is prepared over an open fire and served outdoors, followed by time to rest in a hammock.
During the day, visit a family living along the river. Conversation may cover cultivation, manioc flour, traditional plant knowledge and how everyday life adapts to changing water levels.
When programme and conditions allow, the 31-metre observation tower is also included, with views over the forest canopy and Juma River.
Day 4
After breakfast, walk to a giant samaúma and return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, prepare for the overnight and review equipment and safety with the guide.
Leave the lodge on foot or by boat and set up camp in the forest. Accommodation is simple, normally in a hammock with mosquito net beneath a protective shelter. Dinner is prepared at camp.
In the evening, listen to the forest and take a short night activity at a relaxed pace. The programme may be changed or cancelled if weather or local conditions require it.
Day 5
After breakfast in or near camp, return to Juma Amazon Lodge. During the day, plant a tree as part of the lodge’s forest restoration work.
Guests who meet the safety requirements may take part in tree climbing with rope and harness under an instructor’s supervision. The activity is optional and can be replaced with lodge time or a gentler nature activity when possible.
After dinner, a final night walk may be offered depending on the schedule and energy levels.
Day 6
After breakfast, leave the lodge. The return journey normally includes a stop at a pirarucu floating platform, where you can see the giant Amazon fish at close range.
Continue by boat and road to Manaus, with drop-off at the agreed hotel or airport.
Juma Amazon Lodge is built on stilts and walkways directly beside the rainforest and river. Between activities there is a restaurant, bar, hammock house, river pool, museum and a 31-metre observation tower.
Bungalow categories include Forest View, River View, Family, Panoramic and the larger Juma Bungalow. Forest View and River View are cooled by fans, while higher categories also have air conditioning. The exact category is stated in SambaTravel’s proposal.
Moderate to active
This programme includes several forest walks, a simple night in the forest and optional tree climbing. Natural ground can be wet and slippery, and heat and humidity add to the physical demand.
Tree climbing is subject to safety requirements and is optional. The forest overnight requires comfort with hammocks, basic facilities and spending the night away from the lodge.
Activities may take place in a different order from the one shown here. Weather, water level, group size and wildlife movements determine the final schedule.
Forest View and River View bungalows have fans, while higher bungalow categories also have air conditioning. Hot water is solar-heated.
Juma is in a remote area. Connectivity and electrical capacity are more limited than at a city hotel.
Water levels change both views and excursions. High water gives access to flooded forest; at low water, beaches and longer stretches of dry land emerge.
Wildlife observations take place in the animals’ natural environment and cannot be guaranteed.
The programme can be booked on its own or combined with flights, a Manaus hotel and other parts of a tailor-made journey. Exact inclusions and price are stated in SambaTravel’s proposal.
The forest overnight and tree climbing depend on weather, local safety conditions and the participant’s health and mobility. They must be reconfirmed before travel.
Luggage on the scheduled transfer is limited to 10 kg per person. Larger bags can normally be left in Manaus according to the lodge’s instructions.
Bring lightweight clothing for the lodge, long trousers and closed shoes for walks, plus protection from sun, rain and insects. Electronics should be protected from water during boat trips.
We help assess whether the forest overnight and tree climbing suit your party and coordinate the full journey from Manaus.