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Amazon Rainforest Tours & Trips from Manaus

An adventure starting in Manaus is a great way to see Amazon Rainforest. We have 9 tours that range from 3 days up to 6 days. The most popular time for tours from Manaus is May, which has the most tour departures.

9 Amazon Rainforest tours from Manaus with 20 reviews

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Amazon Jungle - 3 Days

This was an excellent tour however the location was different and activities were different from what was given in the description. Nevertherless, we had a great time and would love to go back one day! The location we ended up was in Ipanema Amazon Lodge, which was several hours from Manaus (car, boat, van, boat). Google it if you are interested in what it is like. All transportation was arranged and food was also very good during the whole time. The lady who was cooking it was really amazing at it. In terms of activities, we spent a night in the jungle, did piranha fishing, caiman spotting, dolphin watching, couple forest walking etc. Accomodation was also very nice and comfortable. Obviously there are lots of insects everytwhere including the huts which is expected. Overall it was a great trip and definitely reccommend it.

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Amazon Boat Cruise - 4 Days

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Amazon Rainforest Experience

Organization of and the Tour itself were excellent! I can highly recommend this Tour!

Manaus, Discovering the Amazon

4 days Unique Experience @ Tariri Amazon Lodge , Total Immersion in the Amazon on a Jungle Adventure - Brasil

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Amazon Rainforest Adventure 4 Days /3nights

Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure 5D/4N

While the rain forest was a bit different from expected, it was quite an enjoyable experience. Mathias was our guide and was very knowledgeable and provide a lot of information not just into the animals but survival in the forest and the way of life for people in the region. He very much made the trip extra special for me. While I arranged for a private room, I thought the cabin was quite reasonable including the bathroom and shower. The food and water were good, there was always plenty available for everyone and never experienced any stomach or other issues. The only suggestion I might offer was the communication on the trek from Manaus. I realise the 2 bridges being in-accessible made the journey unusual, but a number of us were uncertain what was happening and what we were supposed to do. We made our way fine in the end, but a bit more proactive communication may have removed some uncertainty and anxiety as to where we were to go or for what we were waiting.

Amazon Boat Cruise - 6 Days

Amazon Jungle (Air-Conditioned) - 3 Days

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Get ready for an exciting journey deep into the Amazon rainforest! Imagine yourself on an Amazon trip exploring the upper reaches of the exotic Amazon River, one of the world’s greatest ecosystems.

Spend your days hiking through the rainforest, exploring by small boat, viewing wildlife, fishing for piranha, all while surrounded by sights and sounds most people have only imagined.

Experience the tropical rainforest up close from the comfort of our lodge; the cry of colourful tropical birds, the lush smell of the rainforest, countless flowers, towering trees, pink dolphins playing alongside the boat, incredible reptiles and amphibians, iridescent butterflies and captivating monkeys.

We would like to show you the Amazon, its wildlife and lifestyle, like that of the native Indians.

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Amazon Green Tours offers a wide variety of activities and tours in each of its Experiences. According to the number of days at the Amazon Green Tours, a schedule is designed with the essentials to experience the Amazon, with safety, comfort, and adventure.

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A connection to something that attracts us

Traveling is the search for landscapes, cultures, people and experiences that can transform us. It is the desire to create a connection with something that attracts us, a city, a people, a new world.

This search is completed when it finds, on the other side, welcoming people and communities, capable of presenting their world, their history, their place.

Amazon Green Tours  welcomes visitors who want to have a unique experience in the Amazon with lots of adventure, sharing our culture and our land. Come spend a few days with us, we are just 3 hours from Manaus by car and boat. We will be pleased to welcome you to our community and introduce you to the charms of the lower Rio Mutuca region.

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Rua 10 de Julho 695, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil (in the centre, 2 minutes from the opera house) ( Google Maps )

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Manaus Amazon Tours & Vacations

Manaus is where the adventure starts! This tenacious metropolis is a major port town, despite being 1,500km by river from the ocean, and the most popular gateway for entering the legendary Amazon Rainforest . From the bustling ingenious Porto Flutuante (floating docks) that rise and fall with the greatly fluctuating river levels, you can embark on an Amazon river cruise, taking in the giant Victoria Amazonica waterlilies and watching the Meeting of the Waters at the confluence of the brown Rio Negro and clear Rio Solimões.

The wonders of the Amazon jungle may dangle tantalizingly outside this urban hub but a Manaus tour within the city itself will lead you to interesting zoos, museums, and some great colonial architecture not to be missed, such as the Teatro Amazonas – a magnificent vestige of the rubber boom era.

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Manaus Amazon Tours Brazil

Manaus, Amazon rainforest in Brazil, your gateway for incredible Amazon jungle tours. Various Amazon tours are available to experience the unique ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest. River cruises (boat tours), jungle survival tours, jungle expeditions, fishing, Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls, swim with dolphins, indigenous village  and City tours.

Amazon Boat Tours

Presidente figueiredo, kabanas native tour, special packages.

Dolphin Swimming & Trekking

Swim with pink dolphins in their natural habitat.

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• Wed - Sat - Hollydays
• 6 People minimum

From: $ 100.00

Super Dolphin Tour - Holidays

This tour is private for small groups.

• Tue - Thu - Sun - Hollydays

From: $ 85.00

Kabanas Survival Tour 7D/6N

7 days of adventure in a jungle lodge.

• Every 10th & 20th
• 2 People minimum

From: $ 750.00

Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls

Discover waterfalls, rapids and caves

• Mon - Thu - Sat - Hollydays
• 4 People minimum

From: $ 90.00

Amazon Jungle Tours

Discover the fantastic Amazon jungle and its charms doing on fantastic jungle tours exploring wonderful áreas of the brazilian rainforest. Several Amazon tours await you for a fantastic adventure exploring lakes, waterfalls, rivers and jungle.  Jungle Tours, Jungle Expeditions, jungle survival tours, jungle trips, trekking tours and camping tour. The Amazon Jungle has lots of secrets to reveal and mystery to decode. Just pack your bag and set your mind to go for an adventurous Amazon jungle tour from Manaus.  We provide our tourists with some specific packages as per their needs and requirements.

Kabanas Native Tour 5D/4N

Kabanas Camping Trip 3D/2N

Amazon Indian Tour 4D/ 3N

Amazon Day Camping 4D/3N

Amazon day tours.

Amazon day tours typically refer to guided excursions or activities that take place within the Amazon rainforest, in the city or its surrounding areas. When planning Amazon day tours, it’s essential to consider the specific region (or activity) you’ll be visiting or doing; River tour (boat tours) Presidente Figueiredo waterfalls, city tour, swim with dolphin and visit do indigenous village

WaterFalls Presidente Figueiredo

There are more than 150 waterfalls and caves in the municipality.

Amazon Dolphin Tour - Swim

Manaus City Tours

Discovering the wonderful history of the city of Manaus and the Amazon.

Our Amazon Jungle Lodges

We offer jungle lodges in different regions of the Amazon to give the guests opportunity to choose and book the tour according to their wishes. We offer Lodges on the south region of Manaus at Juma Reserve in the Amazon Basin and also lodge on the Northwest region in the Rio Negro area. All the lodges offer private accommodations with beds, private bathroom and A/C

Tucan Amazon Lodge

Located in the middle of the Amazon rainforest in the Negro River área, it offers a unique structure for eco-tourists. You have just found the best way to unforgettable Amazon experiences! We look forward to see you! We are happy and proud to receive you and to show amazing and importante things of the Amazon rainforest. In addition, there will

Kabanas Amazon Lodge

Amazon Kabanas Lodge is located in the Rio Juma reserve 100 km on the South region of Manaus in an area of primary forest. Leaving from Manaus on a 3 hours to reach the Lodge on a fantastic Route that offers chance to seeing different species of Birds and Other animals during  the journey. The Lodge offers an opportunity to experience

Amazon Lodge Sol do Amanhã

Welcome to Amazon Lodge Sol do AmanhãThe Lodge Sol do Amanhã (Sun of tomorrow) its a jungle lodge located in the Amazon rainforest, more specifically south of the city of Manaus in the Maçarico lake, at a distance of approximately 90km from the city. The Lodge was built maintaining the rustic characteristic peculiar to the Amazon region and at the

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Lonely Plan-it: How to float down the Amazon and enjoy memorable meals around Manaus, Brazil

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A cruise down the mighty Amazon on the bucket list of most adventurous travelers. Here’s how to plan yours © Ramesh Thadani / Getty Images

It’s almost impossible to understate the allure of the Amazon .

The world’s largest rainforest enjoys myth-like travel status among curiosity seekers and adventurers – despite being one of the muggiest, wettest and notoriously difficult places to navigate on Earth.

The contrasts in modernity, lifestyle, food, nature and personality between the megalopolis of São Paulo , Brazil ’s largest city, and Manaus , the Amazon’s largest city – 2691km (1672 miles) between them, as the macaw flies – are startling, especially so for two places within one same (huge) country. You can be certain that the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas isn’t going to be anything like your home, either.

And therein lies its appeal.

Sitting at the confluence of the blackwater Rio Negro – the largest left tributary of the Amazon – and the khaki-toned Rio Solimões – the 1609km(1000-mile)-long, 80km(50-mile)-wide upper section of the Amazon – Manaus has defiantly dug in among one of Mother Nature’s most superlative environments, determined to live off a land that, while deeply unforgiving, serves up an exotic cornucopia of nature and nurture to those who respect its wonder.

A visit here is equally extraordinary: unparalleled biodiversity and feats of the natural world await outside a breakneck jungle metropolis, filled with far-flung foods, frenetic markets and river-driven way of life. Besides Belém in the neighboring state of Pará (the Amazon’s other big city of note), Manaus knows no peers. You’re in the thick of it here – and that’s precisely the point. 

Step 1: Pick a time of year to visit

More wildlife during the dry season, or deeper access during the wet months?

The Amazon’s two distinct seasons – wet (high water) and dry (low water) – offer advantages and disadvantages that anyone visiting the jungle should carefully consider. The July-to-December dry season affords lower river levels and better wildlife-spotting potential from riverboat cruises. The January-to-May wet season is true to its name, bringing on rainier days and higher humidity, along with rising water levels that allow for better tributary access via such alternative transport methods as canoes.

June is the sweet spot: water levels remain high and scenery is at its greenest from the rainy season, but rainfall drops off as the jungle transitions to the drier period. The wet season obviously yields more mosquitos (one of the Amazon’s greatest nuisances), but in reality the difference is negligible – they remain a year-round menace. From a price perspective, costs rise during the Brazilian summer (December to February), so there are deals to be had outside of those months.

Step 2: Sort out your visa situation for Brazil

Check ahead for ever-changing policies.

While citizens from Australia, Canada and the USA have enjoyed visa-free travel for tourism stays up to 90 days for several years now, thanks to fluid politics and reciprocity agreements Brazil’s visa policies change more than most countries’. Case in point: beginning in January 2024, nationals of these countries will once again need a visa (citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa and the EU remain visa-free at time of writing). It’s always best to both check (and apply, if necessary) well in advance of your planned travel dates at the website of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an authorized third-party visa facilitator. You will need to show your flight details as part of your application.

Step 3: Decide your desired level of comfort 

A rustic wooden ferry, or luxurious cruiser?

The Amazon is one of the world’s last great bastions of passenger river travel, and navigating the jungle via riverboat is the stuff of intrepid adventurers’ bucket lists. Boats for both travel and leisure depart Manaus regularly, running the gamut in quality and comfort. Budget motor yachts and rustic passenger ferries make up the jungle’s “highway” system, transporting residents and tourists to river settlements up and down river from Manaus. More-luxurious river cruises for tourism purposes also ply the region’s waters.

Are you looking for a refined experience or up for roughing it? The latter means stringing up a hammock on an open deck of a wooden ferry with up to 300 fellow travelers; luxurious cruises and floating resorts with all the finer things offer a more polished experience. You know what kind of traveler you are – important to keep in mind as you plan your Amazon trip. 

Step 4: Consider excursion options from Manaus and book ahead as far as possible

The Amazon is yours to discover – with some advance planning.

Wildlife and unspoiled nature have long been absent from Manaus’ direct vicinity, so the majority of the city’s visitors will be coming or going from adventures further afield in the jungle . That’s not to say there is nothing to do in the city itself – the wonderful Teatro Amazonas , a stunning belle-époque confection built during a rubber-boom bonanza, comes to mind – but Manaus is, in most cases, a (fascinating) transit point. Needless to say, the Amazon is popular – so always book excursions and jungle lodges as far in advance as possible. Here are some of the most in-demand excursions from Manaus.

Encontro das Águas

The city’s spectacular meeting of the waters – which merge but don’t seem to mix – is the easiest and most popular excursion from Manaus, its location just east of the city center making it for a perfect quick trip. The dramatically dissimilar Rio Negro and Solimões come head to head just off Manaus’s shoreline, refusing to yield for some 6km (4 miles). It makes for a wild natural phenomenon and is the city’s principal must-see, usually included on any day trip and/or passage to river lodges.

One of the closest pristine environments to the city, Rio Urubu’s intact ecosystem affords wildlife viewing opportunities aplenty within its dense flooded-forest environs, just two hours by road from Manaus. Jungle hikes, visits to local communities, overnight forest camping and a few notable jungle lodges are highlights here. Proximity to Manaus makes for a convenient option for time-limited visitors. 

Some 100km (62 miles) and three hours by boat southeast of Manaus, the Juma River unravels within a 17,000+-acre preserve that, while surrounded by ever-encroaching modernity, remains a rich and worthwhile ecosystem and preserved biodiversity hotspot. The river is so serene, folks joke it harbors a characteristic, lake-like calmness. With easy access from Manaus, it’s a popular spot, and several jungle lodges operate here. Top-end Juma Lodge comes highly recommended for its sustainable architecture and eco-forward ethos (think photovoltaic solar energy, 90% local community staff, etc). 

The preserves and parks of the Rio Negro basin

The largest blackwater river in the world, the Rio Negro is the gateway to deeper Amazonian exploration and home to several notable national parks. Parque Nacional de Anavilhanas , a half-day boat ride northwest of Manaus, is home to some 400 river islands (at high-water level, an eerie sunken forest effect makes for spectacular photos) and a jungly patchwork of nook-and-cranny-fed waterways that stretch some 130km (81 miles). Further west, Parque Nacional do Jaú , Brazil’s second-biggest national park, clocks in at 23,000 sq km (8880 sq miles) – one of the world’s largest patches of preserved tropical rainforest. Finally, Reserva Extrativista Baixo Rio Branco-Jauaperi , 500km (311 miles) upstream from Manaus, requires more determination and time to access – but those who make the effort are justly rewarded with some of the Amazon’s best wildlife-viewing opportunities. 

Step 5: Pack appropriately

Don’t count on purchasing anything you forget.

This one might seem obvious – yet it’s crucial to keep in mind that popping into a nearby shopping mall won’t be an option. If you’re going the rustic-riverboat route, you’ll want to bring cavalcade of supplies: hammock, rope, light bedsheet, dry snacks, a good book or two, extra toilet paper, mosquito net, familiar medicines, anti-bacterial Marseille soap, thin cable and lock (to secure your bag to one of the boat’s center poles), and so on. (At jungle lodges, some of those basic necessities will generally be on hand.) Regardless of the trip you choose, you’ll also want a bevy of long, breathable, waterproof clothes, waterproof shoes or boots, a raincoat or parka, sunscreen, hat, binoculars, water bottle and filter, and plenty of serious mosquito repellent (the natural, organic stuff won’t cut it here). Malaria risk is lower in Manaus and the lower Amazon basin, so drugs for malaria prophylaxis aren’t entirely necessary. Still, speak with your doctor before you make any final decisions.

Step 6: Plan out your Manaus meals

Dig into fascinating local cuisine.

The Amazon serves up some of Brazil’s best and most interesting restaurants. Reserve a table in advance at Banzeiro , a long-standing Amazonian dining icon where Chef Felipe Schaedler flips the jungle’s bounty into surprising and unique fare, including the unforgettable crunchy tambaqui ribs and an arsenal of locally driven delights. At Biatüwi , Brazil’s first Indigenous-run restaurant, Sateré-Mawé Chef Clarinda Ramos showcases the Amazon-basin delicacies of nearby local communities. And don’t miss the city’s signature sandwich, the x-caboquinho , made with curd cheese, fried pacovã banana and tucumã shavings on French bread.

If I could do it all again…

I have experienced the Amazon from all available extremes: rustic passenger boats, a midrange cruise and several luxury jungle lodges. Honestly, each option offers a unique and extraordinary experience – with a few caveats. Staring into the forest canopy over several days from a riverboat can become tedious – you don’t see as much wildlife as you imagine (you’ll see some pink dolphins in the river if you’re lucky, but most animals are hidden deeper into the rainforest), and there isn’t a lot to do besides drink and swap traveler tales. Excursions from river lodges are better, with the added bonuses of expert guides, more-comfortable accommodations, better food and a (potential) escape from mosquitoes.

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Do you want a short jungle tour with the highlights of the Amazon or do you prefer to travel deep into the rainforest? NEY Eco Adventures from Manaus can organize your jungle tour.

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You can choose the jungle tour that fits your taste best. All tours of NEY Eco Adventures take place in the Rio Urubu area, North of Manaus and the Amazon river. This part of the Amazon jungle is less touristic than the area south of Manaus.

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10 Shamanic Tours in the Amazon Rainforest

Posted: March 25, 2024 | Last updated: March 25, 2024

The Amazon Rainforest, a vast and mystical expanse, has long been a source of intrigue and spiritual questing. It is home to ancient traditions and shamanic practices that have been preserved for centuries by the indigenous peoples of the region. For those drawn to the mysteries of the natural world and the healing powers of traditional medicine, a shamanic tour in the Amazon offers a profound journey into the heart of spiritual healing and connection with nature.

1. Iquitos, Peru

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Iquitos, a bustling city accessible only by river or air, serves as the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon and its shamanic traditions. The city is surrounded by rivers and rainforests, offering access to numerous indigenous communities and retreat centers where visitors can engage in traditional ayahuasca ceremonies led by experienced shamans. These ceremonies are intended for deep spiritual exploration and healing, guided by the powerful plant medicine known to induce visionary states of consciousness.

2. Manaus, Brazil

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Manaus, the capital of the Amazonas state in Brazil, stands as a historical and cultural hub amidst the dense Amazon Rainforest. Beyond its urban facade, Manaus offers pathways to shamanic experiences within the surrounding jungle, where the rich biodiversity of the Amazon supports a plethora of medicinal plants used in traditional healing practices.

3. Tena, Ecuador

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Tena, known as the “Cinnamon Capital” of Ecuador, is a lesser-known entry point to the Amazon Rainforest, offering a more intimate setting for shamanic exploration. The region is home to several indigenous tribes, such as the Kichwa, who maintain a deep connection to their ancestral lands and traditions. Shamanic tours here often involve cleansing rituals, traditional music, and storytelling, providing insights into the spiritual relationship between the people and the rainforest.

4. Pucallpa, Peru

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Pucallpa, situated on the banks of the Ucayali River, is a vibrant city that acts as a conduit to the Shipibo-Conibo communities, known for its intricate art and profound shamanic practices. The city is a blend of urban and indigenous cultures, with easy access to remote villages where traditional ceremonies, including ayahuasca and San Pedro cactus rituals, are practiced.

5. Rurrenabaque, Bolivia

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Rurrenabaque is a small town on the edge of Bolivia’s portion of the Amazon Basin, serving as a gateway to the Madidi National Park and the Pampas. It offers a unique blend of Amazonian and Andean shamanic traditions, with tours leading participants into the jungle’s heart for ceremonies, wildlife observation, and plant medicine walks. The area is known for its rich biodiversity and the presence of powerful plant medicines, including ayahuasca.

6. The Sacred Valley, Peru

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While not in the Amazon, the Sacred Valley near Cusco is vital to Peru’s rich tapestry of spiritual traditions, including those with roots in Amazonian shamanism. The valley is a serene landscape of towering Andean peaks and ancient Inca ruins, where traditional Andean and Amazonian spiritual practices merge.

7. Marajó Island, Brazil

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Marajó, an island at the mouth of the Amazon River, is one of Brazil’s hidden gems, where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. The island’s unique ecosystem, rich in both Amazonian and marine biodiversity, supports a distinct culture that includes traditional shamanic practices.

8. Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

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Alto Paraíso de Goiás, located in the heart of Brazil’s Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, is a renowned spiritual and ecological sanctuary. Though not in the Amazon, it is a significant site for Brazilian shamanic practices, attracting healers and seekers from around the world. The region’s stunning waterfalls, crystal formations, and pristine landscapes provide a powerful backdrop for transformative spiritual experiences, including ceremonies and retreats that draw on a blend of Amazonian and indigenous traditions.

9. Belem, Brazil

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As the gateway to the Amazon River from the Atlantic, Belém is a vibrant city where the Amazon’s cultural and biological diversity is on full display. It is an essential stop for those looking to understand the Amazon’s urban context and its transition into the vast wilderness. The city’s markets, such as the Ver-o-Peso, offer an array of Amazonian herbs and plants used in traditional medicine, providing insight into the region’s shamanic practices.

10. Acre, Brazil

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The state of Acre, in the westernmost part of the Brazilian Amazon, is a frontier of shamanic tourism, offering deep immersion in the region’s indigenous cultures and natural landscapes. It is home to several indigenous tribes and communities that maintain their traditions, including the use of ayahuasca in ceremonial contexts

Ethical Engagement with Indigenous Cultures

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Engaging ethically with indigenous cultures involves more than just participating in ceremonies; it requires an understanding and respect for their traditions, values, and rights. Visitors should seek experiences that offer mutual respect and benefit, ensuring their presence supports the community and preserves its traditions. Ethical engagement also means prioritizing the guidance of indigenous leaders and healers willing to share their knowledge and practices.

Conservation Efforts and Shamanism

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The Amazon Rainforest is under threat from deforestation, mining, and climate change, which in turn threatens the biodiversity that supports its spiritual and medicinal practices. Engaging in shamanic tours that are committed to conservation can help support the preservation of the Amazon and its cultures. Look for tours that actively contribute to reforestation, wildlife protection, and sustainable practices.

Supporting Sustainable Tourism

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Sustainable tourism in the Amazon involves choosing services and experiences that are environmentally responsible, support local economies, and preserve cultural heritage. This includes selecting lodges, guides, and tours owned and operated by local communities or ensuring fair compensation and working conditions for indigenous guides and healers.

Learning from the Land – Plant Medicine and Ecology

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The Amazon’s rich biodiversity is not only the basis of its shamanic practices but also a critical component of the global ecosystem. Engaging with the Amazon through a shamanic tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn about life’s interconnectedness, plants’ medicinal properties, and the importance of ecological balance.

Cultural Exchange and Personal Growth

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A shamanic tour in the Amazon is a journey into the heart of ancient practices and an opportunity for profound personal growth and cultural exchange. These experiences allow for a deep reflection on one’s place in the world, the nature of health and healing, and the importance of cultural diversity and respect.

The Bottom Line

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Seeking shamanic experiences in the Amazon invites an exploration of spiritual practices and a profound engagement with the world’s most biodiverse ecosystem and indigenous cultures. It’s a journey that demands ethical consideration, cultural respect, and a commitment to conservation.

As you embark on this path, remember that the true essence of the experience lies in the connections you forge—with the people, the land, and the myriad forms of life that call the Amazon home. This journey is an opportunity to contribute positively to preserving this invaluable resource and its ancient wisdom, ensuring it continues to thrive for generations to come.

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has continued its success story in the expedition sector. After HANSEATIC spirit (2023), HANSEATIC inspiration also sailed the Amazon for the first time in March and April, all the way to Iquitos/Peru. No other international provider currently manages this route, the company says.

Guests of HANSEATIC inspiration look back on two unforgettable adventures in the exclusive circle of explorers: The small and maneuverable expedition ship from the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet recently completed its first Amazon season. HANSEATIC inspiration moved up and down the river through the largest contiguous tropical forest on earth – in the footsteps of the sister ship HANSEATIC spirit , which celebrated its Amazon premiere last year.

Thanks to the great experience of everyone involved as well as the manageable size of the ship and the shallow draft of the identical new expedition buildings, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is currently the only international provider whose expedition ships sail the Amazon all the way to Iquitos/Peru. Other market participants turn back in Manaus, Brazil. Pevas, one of the oldest Peruvian settlements, and the markets of Leticia, Colombia make this region particularly attractive. There are always opportunities for authentic encounters with foreign traditions and rituals, but above all also for observing nature under the trained guidance of the experienced expedition team on board and the local experts.

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The passage on the “Rio Mar” (i.e. “Sea River”), as the locals call it, requires experience and the full skill of the crew. Again and again, challenging changes of direction along the narrow course of the river have to be mastered confidently. This spectacle is also watched with interest by the locals, the ‘Caboclos’, who cross the path of the expedition ship in their boats. Occasionally they also moor at the marina at the stern and offer regional goods.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises draws on more than 20 years of experience for its Amazon expedition trips, as the cruise operator also undertook these trips with the previous ships, the former BREMEN and the HANSEATIC . They are still considered highlights in the calendar because only a few trips are offered each year, up and down the river.

Isolde Susset, Head of Expedition Cruises and Tourism at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, emphasises: “The Amazon expeditions are extremely popular with our guests and traditionally book up very quickly. Next year our HANSEATIC nature will be driving these routes for the first time. Now you have to be quick. There are currently only a few free cabins left.”

The route promises incomparable insights into exotic flora and fauna during the day and at night. Under the expert guidance of German-speaking experts, including ethnologists, biologists and botanists, guests experience the diversity of this unique and sensitive ecosystem up close. You explore the tributaries using the Zodiac and learn about the tensions between pristine nature and global economic interests.

Travel examples:

Expedition Amazon (upstream) – On the pulse of an exotic lifeline

On boar d HANSEATIC nature and its Zodiacs it becomes clear why the Amazon is a real jewel of world nature and so worth protecting. From the estuary delta in Belem, Brazil it goes upstream with numerous expedition activities and Zodiac landings as well as stops on the Rio Negro and in Manaus, Brazil to Iquitos, Peru, 5-27 April 2025 (22 days), including arrival and departure package, priced from EUR 20,190 per person (for double occupancy in the PLATINUM tariff). Further information at: www.hl-cruises.de/NAT2506

Expedition Amazon (downstream) – The mother of all river adventures HANSEATIC spirit travels on this intensive expedition route from the remote upper reaches far from Manaus to the delta. Together with experienced experts on board, guests unlock the secrets of an almost untouched world. From Iquitos, Peru downstream via Rio Negro and Manaus to Belem, Brazil, departing 28 March until 18 April, 2026 (21 days), including arrival and departure package from EUR 20,710 per person (for double occupancy in the PLATINUM tariff). Further information at: www.hl-cruises.de/SPI2605

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