6-Day Guided Kayak Expedition in the Amazon

Very engaging! It was like spending a week camping in the Amazon rainforest. Every day we paddled down an ideal river for kayaking with the chance to see some wildlife (especially birds and monkeys). Our guide was always very helpful, assisting us with the friends and preparing the food (plentiful), but unfortunately, along the way, he often did not accompany us (he proceeded further with a motorboat), so we could not receive information about the fauna and flora we encountered. Much depends on the time of year you arrive: during the rainy season, the rivers are high, easy to navigate but with fewer animals to see and less chance of seeing places that are flooded or out of reach (as was the case for us). Perhaps the dry season offers more opportunities for activities, but we still had the chance to walk a couple of times in the forest and reach caves and waterfalls. Fair price considering the entire experience.

Very very very Nice experience, the guides from amazon mystery tours are great, the food is awesome (exotic fruits were the best) and we visited beautiful places. WORTH YOUR MONEY!!!! We slept in the open jungle and under an open roof (zero mosquitos) I would recommend going later in the year during the dry period so you can see more animals. Make sure to bring fast drying clothes because our normal clothes stayed wet for days, also keep your phone in your pockets behind a zipper or around your neck because one of us lost their phone when he flipped. The kayaks are fun and not very intense because you go downstream all the time. Again we all enjoyed this trip and i would absolutely recommend!!!

We had a great trip! It's a great way to experience the jungle from a safe boat, with excursions on kayaks and day hikes and a visit to a local village

A Remarkable Jauaperi River Experience with Erikes and Amazon Mystery Tours We had the pleasure of being guided by Erikes & his associate Gil during our 10-day kayak trip on the Jauaperi River with Amazon Mystery Tours. An unforgettable experience! This wasn't just a tour, it was an immersive journey of discovery. Erikes is incredibly passionate about the region, and his deep knowledge of this wildlife ecosystem, flora and local culture truly enriched our journey. The true remoteness of the Jauaperi River allowed us to connect completely with the natural beauty of this Amazon tributary. Days passed with seeing only an occasional local fishing boat, creating an authentic wilderness experience. Despite being deep in the Amazon, we enjoyed delicious meals throughout our journey, including freshly caught local fish grilled over open flames. We slept in hammocks with integrated mosquito nets surrounded by the jungle's nocturnal symphony. The wildlife encounters exceeded our expectations. We observed giant river otters, pink river dolphins, howler monkeys and a breathtaking array of birdlife including vibrant toucans, macaws, and the prehistoric-looking hoatzins. For anyone considering an Amazon Basin kayak adventure, we wholeheartedly recommend both Erikes and Amazon Mystery Tours for an unforgettable wilderness experience. The combination of expert guiding, immersive wildlife encounters, and genuine passion has set a high standard for all our future adventures.

We spent 7 awesome days with Erik and Gil on Jauaperi at a private tour with my wife. Splendid nature. Magic sounds of forest during nights. Very good and inventive meals, Erik is talented cook:) .. Entire expedition was perfect!!

I just returned from a five day kayak trip on the Urubu River with my guide Erikes and his logistics guy, Joo. It took me a while to set up the trip due to some personal issues but Suelen was very patient and helpful in answering all of my e-mails. The days consisted of a few hours kayaking which, because the water was particularly low, involved quite a bit of whitewater, although it was mostly simple to paddle through. Once we had to portage over rapids and a couple to times we had to get into the water to guide our kayaks through rocky areas. At one point I nearly got tossed from my boat and although I managed to right myself on my own, Erikes was right there ready to pull me to safety. Once a day we'd stop for a nice lunch which Joo would have waiting for us and either he or Erikes would usually string up a hammock for me to take a nap. Then back in the kayaks until we reached the camp for the night. Occasionally we'd have a hike, including one where there was an incredible waterfall that you could refresh yourself under. I'm an early riser so I saw a couple of sunrises. The food was quite good. Breakfast was usually eggs, some kind of tapioca pastry, meat, cheese and coffee. Lunch and dinner usually included rice, beans, manioc topping and one or more proteins, including chicken, beef, fish, sausage and barbecued spare ribs. There was plenty of cold water and occasionally some very welcome fruit juice as well as beer which goes down great on a hot muggy day. Back in Manaus we stopped at Erikes' home where his family was having a barbecue and I was given some of the best beef skewers I've ever had. Best part of the trip: Few, if any, mosquitos on this part of the Amazon! I got a couple of bites only on one day but they may have been from ants or other bugs.