Amazon Rainforest Tours in Brazil

Best time to visit Amazonas

• Winter 2025 / 2026

  Winter in the Amazon brings excellent wildlife viewing around Puerto Maldonado and Madre de Dios. You'll spend 3-4 days exploring Tambopata National Reserve where giant river otters swim freely, blue and yellow macaws soar overhead and red howler monkeys swing through the canopy. Our customers really love the elevated walkways - seven hanging bridges take you 91 feet up where you'll get close to white-throated toucans, woodpeckers and also three-toed sloths. The night walks are particularly good this season; expert guides help you spot nocturnal animals while explaining their behaviors and habits.

  • February 2026 popular 38 tours
  • December 2026 23 tours
• Spring 2026

  Spring opens up fantastic pathways into the deeper Amazon rainforest near Manaus, with our tour options letting you pick between authentic expeditions and cultural immersion. Our travelers praise guides like Eduardo, who lead groups through hidden jungle paths and waterways while teaching local survival techniques and spearfishing in remote areas. The focused 4-5 day journeys mix each day thoughtfully - mornings are spent tracking wildlife and fishing for piranha, while afternoons involve learning about medicinal plants from native guides and visiting caboclo families, who showcase traditional manioc flour production. The overnight camping becomes particularly special in spring, as TourRadar customers often mention how sleeping in hammocks under the canopy connects them to the jungle's nocturnal rhythms. What distinguishes these spring tours is their perfect blend of wilderness skills and also cultural connections - you'll paddle dugout canoes through flooded forests, practice traditional spearfishing and gain genuine insights from indigenous communities about their daily Amazon life.

  • March 2026 popular 38 tours
  • April 2026 38 tours
  • May 2026 37 tours
• Summer 2026

  Manaus comes alive in summer with both water and land activities. The 4-5 day programs mix things up nicely - you'll start your mornings piranha fishing and spotting dolphins, then head into the jungle where guides share their knowledge about medicinal plants and survival skills. TourRadar customers often tell us the overnight camping is a highlight; you'll learn spearfishing techniques and track wildlife in the dark. The visits to caboclo families add real depth to the experience - they'll show you traditional manioc flour making and give you genuine insights into daily Amazon life.

  • June 2026 popular 37 tours
  • July 2026 35 tours
  • August 2026 35 tours
• Fall / Autumn 2026

  Fall gives us perfect conditions for expedition-style tours that blend lodge comfort with real jungle experiences. The 5-day programs start with dawn bird watching before heading out on ecological walks where you'll find various monkey species, sloths and other wildlife. Our travelers appreciate how we balance the activities - morning canoe rides through flooded forests, afternoon visits with indigenous communities and also nighttime caiman spotting. The hands-on spearfishing lessons and survival training make these autumn trips special, while the lodge stays give you a comfortable base between outings. Based on the reviews, Intrepid comes out looking pretty solid - their guides Patricia, Smithie and Edwind got specific mentions for going the extra mile and travelers really liked how well-organized their tours were. TourRadar's feedback is a bit mixed. One family had a great time on their Puerto Maldonado trip - everything matched the description perfectly, from the places they stayed to the activities they did. But there's also a story of someone getting frustrated with slow responses and ending up booking directly with Amazon Amazing Tours instead. That said, it worked out well since they loved the alternative tour, especially praising Leo who owns it and their guide Anailson. Amazon Tours got good marks for their actual tours, though it's worth noting their accommodations are pretty basic and you won't find air conditioning there. If you're expecting luxury, that might not be your best pick. Looking at these companies side by side, Intrepid seems to be the most consistent with positive feedback, TourRadar is hit-or-miss with their communication but delivers good experiences, and Amazon Tours offers good value if you're okay with simpler lodging.

  • September 2026 popular 34 tours
  • October 2026 34 tours
  • November 2026 24 tours