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The 15 Best Rainforest Tours in Brazil

39 tours  ·  from $37 a head

Rainforest here means jungle waterfalls an hour from a beach as often as it means the Amazon basin. The 15 below say plainly where each one goes, how far you travel, how wet you get and what it costs.

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest - Cachoeira dos Macacos and the first forest views
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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

1.Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $90Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Tijuca National Park by open-top Jeep and on foot. Guides such as Roberta, Jorge, Everton, and Darius explain Rio’s forest, wildlife, and reforestation, with stops at Vista Chinesa, Mayrink Chapel, and Taunay Waterfall. The easy hike suits most active visitors, but mist can limit the views.

“Gabriel was amazing on our tour!! Wallace was a great driver too! Went above and beyond to ensure we had a blast!”

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Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour - Into Serra da Bocaina by 4x4 jeep
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Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

2.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Best value

Ride a 4x4 jeep from Paraty into Serra da Bocaina National Park, stopping at Pedra Branca, Tobogã, and Poço do Tarzan. Swim, watch locals slide down the rock, eat lunch by the river, and visit Engenho D’Ouro for a cachaça tasting. English and Portuguese guides, including Everton, Luis, and Gilberto, lead the day.

“The tour was amazing, the waterfalls looked spectacular and it was interesting to learn about the making of cachaça. We were able to swim in a few places, but sliding down the rocks was definitely the highlight of the tour. Definitely recommend it!”

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From Manaus: One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience - Walking the forest near Castanho Lake
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From Manaus: One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience

3.One-Day Amazon Jungle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Spend 12 hours with guides such as Fabio, Fabinho, Dennis, or Milton on a small-group Amazon trip from Manaus. Trek through forest, learn about useful plants, eat a simple local lunch, swim near pink river dolphins, fish for piranhas, watch the sunset, and search for caimans after dark. Expect an open wooden canoe, heat, rain, and a full day outdoors.

“Absolutely amazing day - our guide took great care of us and gave us lots of information about this amazing place. The pink dolphins, flying spider monkeys and stunning sunset we're particular highlights.”

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Manaus: Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River - The meeting of the waters near Manaus
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Manaus: Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

4.Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 362 reviews · 1 day · from $55

This full-day Manaus tour combines the meeting of the Negro and Amazon rivers, Lake January, canoe trips, pink dolphin watching, Victoria Regia lilies, a regional fish lunch, an indigenous village visit, and a pirarucu nursery. English-speaking guides such as Antônio, Francisco, and Neto have led the trip, though larger groups may hear more Portuguese than English.

“very easy paced exciting trip. there was variety and interest in the events. The buffet lunch and the tribal dance entertainment were superb Great value for money. I would gladly recommend this trip”

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From Manaus: Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls Daytrip - Walking through Gruta do Refugio
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From Manaus: Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls Daytrip

5.Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls Daytrip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 149 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Spend 12 hours beyond Manaus visiting two Presidente Figueiredo waterfalls and Gruta do Refugio cave. You can swim in natural pools, walk through shallow cave water, spot bats, fish, turtles, and alligators, and enjoy lunch with local fish or meat. Guides such as Miguel and Diego have led recent departures. Expect a full, active day.

“We really enjoyed the tour. The sites were great, the local guide was very good and we chose fish for lunch which was amazing. We had enough time to take a swim beneth the waterfall. We had some 40min for swimming which was great. We were really happy when at the end of the tour, our gide brougt us to Cafe regional to try real regional food and Coffee.”

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Manaus: Half-Day City Tour - The Central Market and the everyday side of Manaus
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Manaus: Half-Day City Tour

6.Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 94 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Spend four hours exploring Manaus by vehicle with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Amazon Opera House, central market, museums, historic squares, and riverfront areas, with hotel pickup and return. Small groups can be very intimate, and guides such as Glaucio, Jennifer, and Aldinei are noted for flexible stops and clear local insight.

“Excellent tour! Glaucio was a great tour guide and highly recommend him! He gave such detailed history and facts about the city. And even took us to the market to sample foods and showed us a typical Amazon lunch.”

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Manaus: Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watch Evening Tour - Waiting for darkness on the Amazon
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Manaus: Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watch Evening Tour

7.Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watch Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 5 hours · from $90

From Manaus, you’ll cruise toward Iranduba, pass stilt houses and riverside communities, fish for piranha with a bamboo rod, then search for alligators after sunset. An English-speaking guide is included, though language service has been uneven. The small group is limited to 10 people, and hotel pickup is included in downtown Manaus.

“I requested English speaking but he didn't speak any. He was told it was a Private hire. I suppose on the basis that nobody else booked that it was.”

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Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon - Leaving Manaus and reaching the port
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Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon

8.Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 55 reviews · 36 hours · from $140

Travel from Manaus to Santarém by the Amazon’s most common budget transport. Your hotel pickup leads to a 36-hour ferry ride with rainforest views, local life, hammock sleeping, or a private cabin with air-conditioning and a bathroom. Add a transfer to Alter do Chão, and bring cash, food, water, and patience for River Time.

“Es hat alles gut geklappt, ein bisschen Verzögerung wegen einer Polizeikontrolle auf der Fähre (Pässe und Gepäck), nette Besatzung, Transport zur Fähre und einchecken hat der Guide für einen übernommen :) Essen gibts früh ab 5, Mittags um gegen 12 und Abends ab 6.”

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Manaus: 2-Day River Tour With Overnight Stay - A three-hour jungle walk with practical lessons
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Manaus: 2-Day River Tour With Overnight Stay

9.2-Day River Tour With Overnight Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 2 days · from $301

Travel from Manaus into the Amazon with guides Fabio and Denis on a small-group, two-day tour. You’ll trek, swim near pink river dolphins, fish for piranha, search for caymans at night, watch sunrise, visit an Indigenous community, see giant pirarucu fish, and witness the Meeting of the Waters. Expect simple food and basic lodging.

“Deux jours magiques en Amazonie aux côtés de Fabio et Denis. Des guides adorables, passionnés et passionnants, qui nous ont fait découvrir la forêt comme si elle s’ouvrait rien que pour nous. C’était une parenthèse hors du temps, remplie de beauté et de sérénité, en vraie connexion avec la nature. Si vous passez par Manaus, foncez vivre cette expérience incroyable, vous repartirez le cœur rempli de souvenirs uniques!!”

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Manaus to Belem 5-Day Local Boat Trip - Leaving Manaus and getting to the port
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Manaus to Belem 5-Day Local Boat Trip

10.Manaus to Belem 5-Day Local Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 46 reviews · 5 days · from $150

You travel from Manaus to Belém on a working Amazon ferry, not a jungle tour boat. Hotel pickup, port transfer, water, and five days aboard are included. Choose a hammock or air-conditioned cabin with a bathroom. Bring food, cash, and patience: meals cost extra, internet is scarce, and the boat runs on River Time.

“I'm very glad I took the trip. The passengers were all friendly, even though I do not speak Portuguese. My cabin was as described. Only big enough for one person with luggage. The air con worked. The bathroom was disgusting, but the boat bathroom was fine.”

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Manaus: Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge - What the floating lodge is really like
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Manaus: Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge

11.Multi-Day Amazon Trip at Tapiri Floating Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 3 - 5 days · from $1,100

Travel from Manaus to Tapiri Floating Lodge by speedboat, van, and canoe. You will visit the Meeting of the Waters, see an arapaima farm, fish for piranhas, spot caimans, hike with local guides, and camp in a hammock in the forest on longer trips. Guides may include Tony, Kennedy, Yamal, or Emilson.

“Excellent guid (kenedy ) All activity were on time The only issue is the high price and they should offer some tools like boots , raincoat , telescope and light . Even for rent or extra cost”

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Manaus: Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch - Crossing the Black River toward the Meeting of the Waters
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Manaus: Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch

12.Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 37 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

You’ll travel from central Manaus by boat and shared transport for a six-hour Amazon outing with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Swim with pink dolphins, see the Meeting of the Waters, visit Dessanos and Tucanos communities, canoe through flooded forest, and eat regional dishes at Rainha da Selva floating restaurant. Félix is one guide associated with this experience.

“great day on the river visiting numerous places of interest. lunch was excellent. there were more than 50 of us on the trip and translations were a bit difficult to hear do we missed some of the tour commentary which was a shame. we would like to have heard more. boat captain and crew were great.”

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From Manaus: 3 or 4-Day Rio Negro & Anavilhanas River Cruise - Day 2: Anavilhanas at sunrise and piranha fishing
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From Manaus: 3 or 4-Day Rio Negro & Anavilhanas River Cruise

13.3 or 4-Day Rio Negro & Anavilhanas River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 3 - 4 days · from $600

Cruise from Manaus aboard a traditional 50-foot Amazon boat with room for hammocks and one small cabin. You’ll visit Janauri Ecological Park, Anavilhanas, Acajatuba Lake, and Tupé beach, with jungle walks, dolphin swims, piranha fishing, and indigenous culture. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“Íbamos un compañero y yo solamente en el barco pero la experiencia ha sido increíble. Tanto el guia Anailson, como el capitán y la cocinera han sido excelentes. Las actividades realizadas muy buenas y la sensación de dormir en el barco en el amazonas es algo que nunca olvidaré. Totalmente recomendable, de esas cosas que no se olvidan nunca en la vida.”

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Regional Cruise in the Amazon - Starting at Ilha do Amor in Alter do Chão
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Regional Cruise in the Amazon

14.Regional Cruise in the Amazon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,862Top rated

Spend four days aboard a cruise boat from Alter do Chão, following the Arapiuns and Tapajós rivers to local communities, forest projects, beaches, and Tapajós National Forest. Tapajó Experiences includes meals, snacks, drinks, guides, taxes, and onboard facilities. Multilingual guide Vinicius may assist with local communication.

“We cruised on Oceania from Miami on 12-18-22 to 1-8-23 and am posting on our experience. Ship is nice and decorated like the Ritz - beautiful. Staff is wonderful and anxious to please, however for the most part, the staff of the Excursion Desk, Concierge and Dining Room reservations are the exception. Food was good but not exceptional. Definitely not what it used to be.”

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8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River - Day 1: A gentle start near Alter do Chão
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8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River

15.8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $1,095

This private eight-day expedition from Santarém follows the Tapajós River to Alter do Chão, Maguari, and Jamaraquá. You will sail to freshwater beaches, hike to the Vovó Samaúma tree, learn rubber making and herbal medicine, join a handicraft workshop, and watch Carimbó. Meals, insurance, local activities, and six nights of dinners are included.

“Unforgettable tour in a paradise place, rich in natural beauties... the immersion experience in the communities was amazing!!Auto-translated”

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