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Meeting of Waters (Encontro das Aguas) Tours and Tickets
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The city of Manaus lies at the confluence of two great rivers, the Solimões and the Rio Negro. Due to the different colors of the two rivers, it's possible to see precisely where they meet, which is what makes the Meeting of Waters, or Encontro das Aguas, a checklist must-do for visitors to Manaus.
- Rio Negro e Rio Solimoes, Manaus, Brazil
Tours and Tickets to Experience Meeting of Waters (Encontro das Aguas)
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Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch
Observe the unique phenomenon of the ‘meeting of the waters’—which refers to the union of the dark waters of the Black River with the clear currents of the Solimões River—on a day trip from Manaus. Ideal for nature lovers, this excursion increases your chances of spotting rare wildlife in the Amazon jungle and comes with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, so you can avoid the hassle of finding a meeting point.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 66.00
City Tour Plus Amazon River Tour
Discover one of the most unique corners of Brazil with this tour. Start your day exploring the historic city of Manaus, visiting the beautiful Amazonas Opera House, Rio Negro Palace and other sites, learning about the rubber barons who made this town rich. Tnen tour up the Amazon river by boat, seeing amazing flora and fauna as well as a local community living in a floating village.
... More- 7 hours
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USD 100.00
Price varies by group size
Indian Village and Meeting of the Waters Tour
Combine a visit to the Meeting of the Waters, a trip to an indigenous village, and a chance to see the Amazon river dolphin in the wild during this 8-hour speedboat tour from Manaus. National Park entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from your Manaus hotel are included.
... More- 8 hours
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USD 150.00
Private River Tour by Speedboat in the Amazon, Lily Pads & Nature
See the Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers run side by side, during this 6-hour tour from Manaus. Cruise along the waterways, past floating villages, until you reach the famous spot, where your local guide will explain the mechanics of this phenomenon. Watch for native flora and fauna along the riverbanks on the way to Januari Lake, where you'll stop for a traditional Amazonian lunch comprised of fresh fish and produce. If the water levels are high enough, tour the flooded mangrove forests before returning to dry land. Round-trip transportation from Manaus hotels is provided.
... More- 4 hours
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USD 161.77
Price varies by group size
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Amazon Experience: meet a native village and swim with porpoises
Get the full Amazon experience when you book this full-day excursion that begins in Manaus. Take a speed boat ride along the Black River to an area where you can swim with docile river dolphins and observe them in the wild. Then, visit an indigenous community to learn about the local culture and lifestyle. Finally, see where the Black and Amazon rivers converge at the “meeting of the waters.”
... More- 6 hours
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USD 79.90
Alligators Night Watch
Get up close and personal with the Amazon River’s formidable black caimans on this exciting night-time nature cruise with a twist. Take a boat along the Amazon and Solimões rivers with your guide and visit these creatures, the brothers and sisters of the American and Chinese alligator, in their natural habitats. This exciting tour sets out in the evening, giving you the opportunity to enjoy remarkable views of the Amazon at dusk.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 86.00
River Day Tour from Manaus
The most complete river day tour with lots of activities like visiting the meeting of the rivers, a floating village, the Pirarucu fish farm, water lilies, an indigenous tribe, swimming with pink dolphins, a beach, etc. with a small group (maximum of 10 people) to give you a better experience.
All activities, lunch, and mineral water are included in the price (no surprises).
Pickup and dropoff from your hotel are also included.
Fluent English, Spanish, and Portuguese-certified tour guide giving you the VIP treatment you deserve.
... More- 9 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 100.00
Price varies by group size
Amazon Jungle Experience with Overnight
With two days, so much is possible in the Amazon. On this tour, you’ll start in Manaus, seeing both the natural and human side of this world-famous river—think visiting former rubber plantations, seeing an Indigenous village, and staying overnight with a local family alongside jungle-trekking, fishing for piranha, spotting cayman, finding medicinal plants, and more.
... More- 2 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 300.00
Amazon Private Safari by Tuhiri Eco Tour - Leaving Manaus
Our personalized excursion shows you the most natural in the heart of the Amazon! Meeting of the Waters / Interaction with the Botos and Indigenous Ritual Departure from the Port of Manaus, we will sail down the Rio Negro towards the encounter of the waters, one of the greatest natural beauties of the Amazon, where the Rio Negro and Solimões run parallel without being mixed. After explanations about the natural phenomenon, visit the community of houseboats and staging of Pirarucu fishery. We will continue to the Ecological Park of the Janauary where we will make a walk to Lake of the Victories Regias. After hiking lunch. After lunch we will continue our tour to swim with the pink dolphins and visit an indigenous community to watch a Ritual. Tour Includes: Transfer In / Out / Guide / Mineral water on the boat / Private Speed Boat with comfortable armchairs.
... More- 3 hours 20 minutes
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USD 198.98
Price varies by group size
Amazon Safari from Manaus
Immersion in the Amazon, learn a little more about the natural beauties and the Amazonian culture. Contemplate the meeting of the waters, visit the indigenous tribe, interact with the Amazon river dolphins. And enjoy a beautiful regional lunch
... More- 6 hours 30 minutes
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USD 36.57
Manaus City Tour and Tour Meeting of the Waters by Speedboat
Discover the historic landmarks of Manaus and enjoy a river cruise during this 5-hour private sightseeing trip. Check out city attractions like the Provincial Palace, Rio Negro Palace, and Amazonas Opera House. You’ll also tour the city market and finish with an included river cruise aboard a covered speedboat. All entrance fees are also included.
... More- 5 hours
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USD 147.34
Price varies by group size
Taste of the Amazon Jungle 3D-2N- A Amazon Tapiri Lodge
Experience the beauty of the Amazon as you venture deep into the jungle on this 3-day tour. Join a small group and spend two nights in a jungle lodge with several day excursions. Visit a floating village, fish for piranhas, see where two rivers converge, and learn about the delicate ecosystem of the rain forest from your guide.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 500.00
Amazon and Negro Rivers Experience with Night Exploration Tour
The Amazon rainforest covers much of northwestern Brazil and is the world's largest tropical rainforest that's known for its biodiversity. Explore this natural attraction on this private all-day guided tour, which can be modified according to your group's needs. Visit an indigenous tribe and join in their traditional dances, go piranha fishing, and search for Amazonian alligators at night.
... More- 8 hours
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USD 266.67
Price varies by group size
Amazon Rainforest - Private Multi Day Tour
With so many species still unidentified, the Amazon is one of Earth’s last great wildernesses. On this 7-day tour, you’ll get the chance to explore all its most fascinating corners, traveling from gold rush-era towns to traditional villages, from dense jungle trails to natural swimming pools and beyond. Traveling by road and by water, you’ll get a true feel for this vast, wild place.
... More- 7 days
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USD 2,237.41
Amazon River Excursion - Orchid Package - 3 days / 2 Nights
Explore the Amazon River aboard a boutique riverboat for 3 days and 2 nights. The comfortable vessel accommodates up to 8 people across 4 private cabins. Experience the meeting of the waters and the Amazon's unique flora and fauna on this guided cruise. Finally, enjoy a tribal ritual dance before spending a night in an indigenous village. Meals and water will be provided on board.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 812.73
Adventure in the Amazon Jungle 5D/4N at Amazon Boto lodge
Not everyone gets the chance to explore the dramatic scenery of the Amazon Rainforest. Dive into this adventure and make lasting memories under the canopies as you spot wildlife, native flora and fauna, and meet locals from indigenous riverside villages. Embrace your wild side as you camp in the forest for two nights and are serenaded by animals as you sleep.
... More- 5 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 850.00
Getting in to the Jungle 3D/2N-At Tucan Amazon Lodge
Explore the Amazon Rainforest and get to know its secrets on a 3-day excursion from Manaus. Join a small group and venture into the forests for several activities including fishing for piranhas, swimming with river dolphins, and jungle trekking. Learn about the ecosystem of the Amazon from your guide as well as the indigenous communities that reside deep in the forests.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 600.00
Amazon Adventure Trip 4D/3N at Tucan Amazon Lodge
Adventure, nature-loving travelers will enjoy the chance to get active in the Amazon Rainforest safely. This four-day tour includes trekking, kayaking, and camping. Avoid getting lost or running into trouble in the jungle by going with a group and guide. Learn more about the amazing forest and its wildlife and ecosystems while having fun.
... More- 4 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 750.00
Amazon River Boat Adventure from Manaus
Beginning of the journey to the Meeting of the Waters , where we will observe the Rio Negro and Solimões that together form the Amazon River. Next we will visit the January Lake, where we will see the floating houses located on a inundated area because of the the flood period of the river.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 900.00
Into the Amazon Jungle 5D/4N at Amazon Tapiri Lodge
Joshua’s Amazon Expeditions offer you a guide adventure in to the amazon jungle where on a 5 days jungle trip of which two nights are spent out in the jungle. On this tour it is possible to explore the forest in a non-conventional way, normally done in small groups; Very important because the less noise the better.
... More- 5 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 800.00
Amazon Survival Tour 5D/4N
Joshua’s Amazon Expeditions will guide you on an Amazon survival tour for people interested in having maximum contact with nature and learning as much possible about the forest. This trip is located in the south of Manaus in the Juma area, 100 kilometres away from the city. On this tour all nights are spent camping in the Amazon Jungle, looking for food , jungle survival techniques and fishing like the nativa people .
... More- 5 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 800.00
Amazon Survival Tour 3D/2N
The Amazon Rainforest is a beautiful and wild place. On this 3-day adventure tour, discover the skills you’d need to survive in the jungle and spend your time fishing, camping, trekking, and canoeing. You also learn about the local wildlife, medicinal plants, and indigenous communities that use the forest for their day-to-day life.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 500.00
Exploring The Amazon Jungle 3D/2N At Amazon Boto Lodge
Immerse yourself in the Amazon on this three-day guided excursion. Learn about the rainforest and the people that live along the riversides as you trek through the jungle with a local guide. Stay at the Amazon Boto Lodge, located in an isolated region of Juma Lake in the southern part of Manaus. This trip requires a minimum of two people and a maximum of six.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 550.00
Speedboat Ecotour at Janauary lake and flooded forest
Discover the incredible diversity of Amazon avian life during this small-group birdwatching excursion. Travel by speedboat across Lake January as you scout for the area’s unique bird species and listen for their unexpected bird calls. Round-trip hotel transport is included and morning and afternoon departures are available.
... More- 5 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 150.00
Price varies by group size
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