Half Day River Tour Meeting of the Waters and Janauary Lake
Description
Embark on an unforgettable four‑hour speedboat adventure to one of the Amazon’s most iconic natural wonders: the Meeting of the Waters, where the dark Rio Negro and the sandy‑colored Solimões River flow side by side without mixing, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle. Your journey continues through the region’s flooded forests, where you’ll navigate narrow waterways and enjoy stunning landscapes that showcase the true beauty of the Amazon. Next, visit Lake Janauary, a remarkable area located between the two rivers and known for its abundant wildlife and lush scenery. Here, you’ll see the famous giant lily pads, observe the rich Amazonian flora and fauna, and experience the rainforest exactly as you imagined it. Throughout the tour, a knowledgeable English‑speaking guide will share insights about each location, helping you understand the unique ecosystems and making your Amazon dream come to life.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup: Guests are picked up from their hotel in Manaus according to the time chosen in each booking, in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
The Manaus Waterfront: A scenic navigation through the Manaus waterfront leads to the port, passing landmarks such as the industrial district, fish market, boat terminals, and riverside neighborhoods.
Meeting of the Waters: Witness the stunning natural phenomenon where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the sandy-colored Solimões River without mixing for kilometers.
Floating Village: Visit a traditional Amazonian floating village to glimpse daily life on the river. Step into a world where homes drift gently atop the Amazon River, forming a resilient and resourceful community known as a floating village. These villages are built on buoyant wooden platforms, allowing them to rise and fall with the seasonal rhythms of the river.
Spot exotic animals like pink river dolphins, monkeys, and sloths during the sail through the small rivers and tributaries of the Amazon
Janauary Lake is a serene floodplain lake nestled in the heart of the Amazon, where visitors can glide beneath towering trees during the rainy season and marvel at the iconic giant water lilies, known as vitória-régia
Stroll through the lush Amazon rainforest on elevated wooden bridges that wind above the forest floor, offering a safe and immersive way to explore the jungle’s vibrant ecosystem. Along the way, spot colorful birds, playful monkeys, and perhaps even sloths nestled in the canopy, while your guide points out medicinal plants, towering trees, and exotic flowers that thrive in this biodiverse paradise.
Glide through the mystical flooded forests of the Amazon aboard a motorized canoe, weaving between submerged tree trunks and towering vegetation that rises from the water. This unique ecosystem, known as “igapó,” is accessible only during the rainy season, when the forest floor disappears beneath the river. As you navigate the tranquil waters, you’ll spot wildlife like herons, monkeys, and caimans, and marvel at the surreal beauty of trees reflected perfectly in the mirror-like surface. After that, we will head back to Manaus.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not listed yet, you can send us your address, we will meet you there.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
Reviews(45)
Worth it. This was a private tour (just me and my son) with a delightful guide and a boat driver. We saw some interesting things on the river and in the jungle including river dolphins, huge fish, two types of monkey, a snake, etc. There was a glimpse of a pink dolphin but I was too slow. We chose a 9:30am tour so we could sleep in a bit, but earlier in the day the jungle animals are more active and visible. There is an opportunity to eat authentic food at a buffet on a floating local restaurant. The food looked great but we chose to skip that. Go ahead and book this tour.
Hello John Thanks a lot for visiting Manaus and booking your tour with us. It was a pleasure showing you Manaus and its attractions. Best Wishes Rodolpho
Was a very interesting and educational trip along the river, Rio negro. Our guide kemel was knowledgeable and we were grateful that we had him for two days in a row. I would highly recommend this to her as a way to get to know manaus and some of the Amazonian culture and social fabric
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that your trip along the Rio Negro was both interesting and educational. Kemel will be very happy to know his knowledge and guidance made your two days even more special. It’s wonderful that you were able to connect with Manaus and learn more about Amazonian culture and daily life. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Highly recommend! I reached out last minute to see if we could do an off hour tour due to our scheduling and they were able to accommodate us easily. On arriving out tour was not able to proceed due to inclement weather however Rodolfo set it up for early the next morning since we had to leave by 11am. Rodolfo was friendly, entertaining, easy going and created a perfect experience for us to feel like we got a taste of the area. Very grateful we were able to squeeze this tour in.
Thank you for recommending the tour; it truly means a lot. I hope to welcome you back to Manaus someday for more unforgettable experiences. Rodolpho
Rudy was an excellent tour guide and his friend was a great boat driver. Rudy spoke perfect English and was extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to make this a 10/10 experience! Thank you Rudy!
Thank you for recommending the tour; it truly means a lot. I hope to welcome you back to Manaus someday for more unforgettable experiences. Rudy
What a fun trip! The meeting of the waters, seeing how they lived on the water, walking thru the jungle above the ground level, also just to see the city from a water view. Only disappointment was not being up close to the pink dolphins.
Thank you for recommending the tour; it truly means a lot. I hope to welcome you back to Manaus someday for more unforgettable experiences. Rodolpho
We had the best time with Rudolpho! He was so kind and knowledgeable and really took the time to teach us about the history of the Amazon and Manaus! It was also a very relaxing tour! Highly recommend!!
Thanks a lot my dear, it was a pleasure be with you in Manaus and show you around. My best regards to you. Rodolpho
Great boat rip - saw amazing and interesting sites, such as the meeting of the waters, an house boat village, huge lily pads, etc. Great guide and boat captain - personalized attention.
Hello There! Thanks a lot for your review and we are very to know that your tour in Manaus Amazon was amazing. Amazon Destinations
We were on a covered speedboat protecting from sun and wind to a certain extent. Save boat ride with acceptable speed for safety and comfort.
Dear Viven Thanks a lot for your review, it will help many other tourists to know more about our work in Manaus. Rodolpho
The guide and pilot were very good. They covered all the details promised. We had a good time and would recommend. Saw a parrot!
Dear Martin, I want to thank you for your review, it was a pleasure guide you in Manaus and show you all we have. Thanks a lot Amazon Destinations
Great guide and experience. Good boat driver as well. Would highly recommend. Better than a cruise ship tour. Very enjoyable.
