アマゾン体験: 原住民の村と出会い、ネズミイルカと一緒に泳ぐ

I'm going to be very frank: know that it is a tourist and commercial trip. Do not expect an anthropological experience or an immersion in traditional Amazonian life. Having that clear, the tour is excellent and I liked it A LOT! The big difference is being in Rio Negro and having contact with the dolphins. They approach with the help of the handler, who feeds them, but we are talking about wild animals. In other words: you go inside the Rio Negro and stay in the water with free dolphins around you! It is possible to touch them lightly, but just seeing them up close, in that environment, is a wonderful experience. I also liked the pirarucu hatchery a lot. Attention: Here are pirarucus in captivity, because there is no way to see them in the wild. A special highlight was the photographer, Mr. Ageu. He accompanied me throughout the journey, suggested photos, looked for good angles, and also captured spontaneous moments. For me, the photographer's service was the best additional purchase of the trip. I highly recommend it. Lunch is hearty and varied, and there is facilities for river bathing and showers. Regarding the presentation in the village, it is important to know that it is a show aimed at tourism, performed by indigenous migrants of Colombian ethnicities who live in the region. The crafts sold there are quite similar to those found at the Manaus Municipal Market. Therefore, I wouldn't view this part as a cultural immersion experience, but as a commercial tourist attraction. Overall, I was very well treated, welcomed, and guided and I would take the tour again and recommend it to friends. I felt safe, cared for, and protected all the time. My tip is simple: go with the right expectation. It is a commercial tourist trip, yes — but carried out in an absolutely extraordinary setting. And swimming in the middle of the Rio Negro with dolphins in the wild was a very worthwhile experience.

Had a great time! Francisco is a very informative and knowledgeable English speaking guide. Excellent value for the money! I will highly recommend to friends and family!

It is an activity that takes you all day and part of the afternoon. It is one of the best and most economical. You can get a first impression of what the Amazon is.

+4

Very good tour, well organized and gives the right amount of exposure for a one day tour while in Manaus.

Very good. We like it a lot. We just thought the guide could have been more present. More attention to the group

+2

The excursion is good, it is worth it, everything they promise is done, even in the rain which due to the high temperatures is a pleasure.

The agency itself is only an intermediary. They transfer you to another carrier who takes care of the journey itself. Communication is poor because absolutely nothing is explained. The trip itself is pleasant, but unfortunately it is so crowded that it ends up becoming a tourist circus where they try to sell you absolutely everything.

It's a cool experience, but very disorganized!!! Should have a specific time, the groups are coming, it is a real fair!! Very zoned!! In the middle of the Indian presentation has guides from other groups shouting, a total disrespect to the Indians and who is watching. I recommend, but I warn you that it is very messy!!

Really memorable trip - swam with the gentle dolphins, saw a floating village, the meeting of the Rio Negro and Amazon River where the black water meets the muddy brown river, short walk through the rainforest on a boardwalk (pull on a long sleeve top, wear long pants and trainers - there are mosquitos and biting ants!) great buffet lunch where we could also buy local handicrafts and met the tribe who played music and danced. There is a tiny changing room at the swim site. The river is clean and warm and you get a life jacket to help you float; you don't go far out and there is an underwater platform near the jetty you can stand on too. Don't touch the dolphin's heads (breathing holes) but you can stroke their beaks and don't forget a towel!

The Amazon experience excursion was excellent. First we swam with the pink river dolphins and that was delightful. Then we went to meet the native indigenous people and watch them dance and play musical instruments. That was amazing. Then we had a delicious lunch. There was also the meeting of the waters, which was interesting all in all it was a very enjoyable day.