Amazon Kayak Expedition 4 days

Overview

• Full itinerary: kayaking the Rio Urubu, cave hikes (Maroaga, Judea, and a jungle bat cave), waterfall hikes, piranha fishing by day and night, night wildlife spotting, and a motorized canoe return.
• Paddle the Rio Urubu, a narrow ~500 km Amazon tributary, for a deep, authentic jungle kayaking adventure far from the crowds.
• Explore the Maroaga and Judea caves, a wild jungle bat cave, and hike to hidden waterfalls, including the trip’s largest.
• Camp deep in the rainforest: nights in hammocks under mosquito nets and rain tarps.
• Try piranha fishing by day and night, and spot caimans and other nocturnal wildlife.
• Activities guided by English-speaking local experts.
• All-inclusive experience: round-trip transfer from Manaus, 3 nights camping, all meals, local guides, and kayaking and camping gear.

• Please note: this is a rustic camping expedition. All listed activities are included, and the exact route and campsites adapt to river level, weather, and the group’s pace.

Itinerary

Day 1:

Manaus → Rio Urubu / Lua Branca Waterfall / Camp in the rainforest

• TransferManaus → Rio Urubu · ~2h / ~130 km road
• Kayak~3h paddling + ~1.5h to camp
• Hiketo the Lua Branca waterfall

At 8 am, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and drive about 2 hours to the Rio Urubu, where your guide shows you how to paddle safely. After about 3 hours on the water we break for a jungle hike to the beautiful Lua Branca waterfall and lunch, then paddle ~1.5 hours more to camp — where everything is set up and a famous Brazilian caipirinha awaits. A perfect first day of your Amazon kayak tour in Brazil.

Meals included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2:

Kayak / Iracema Waterfall / Fishing

• Kayak~6h paddling
• HikeIracema waterfall

After about 6 hours of paddling (with a snack break along the way), we hike to the stunning Iracema waterfall. At the new campsite, end the day with some fishing — night fishing is part of the fun, and more adventure waits tomorrow.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3:

Downriver / Local community / Caiman spotting

• Kayakdownriver to next camp

We head downriver through a deeply peaceful, secluded stretch, stopping to visit a local community and learn about their traditions — a great chance to immerse yourself in the local culture. After dark, we set off to spot nocturnal animals such as caimans, so keep your eyes open.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 4:

Final paddle / Return to Manaus

• Kayak~8h paddling (support boat available)
• 4x4 + transferrescue point → Manaus · ~2h / ~130 km

On the final day we paddle around 8 hours (if you tire, the support boat can tow you), completing about 95 km (59 mi) in total. A waiting 4×4 takes us from the rescue point, with a stop for a cold drink, and roughly an hour later we reach Manaus — the end of an unforgettable kayaking experience in the Amazon.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch

What is Included

• Accommodation: 3 nights rustic rainforest camping in hammocks with mosquito nets and rain tarps (river beaches or local-family stays per route)
• Meals: All meals during the expedition + drinkable water, plus a traditional caipirinha
• Transfers: Round-trip transfer (pick-up and drop-off in Manaus); support boat
• Activities & tours: Kayaking the Rio Urubu, hikes to Lua Branca & Iracema waterfalls, day & night fishing, riverside community visit, night caiman spotting
• Guide: English-speaking local guide
• Equipment & extras: Kayaking and camping equipment

Not included

• Flights: Flight tickets
• Meals: First-day breakfast and last-day dinner
• Drinks: Beverages or anything else sold during the activity
• Travel insurance: Recommended, not included
• Personal expenses & tips: Personal hygiene products, towel, souvenirs and gratuities
• Any services not previously mentioned

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