Leave the hotel at 08:00 a.m. by car to the river port Ceasa (20 minutes). Take a speedboat to the village “Careiro da Varzea” (30 minutes). At this point we will be passing the meeting of the waters, where the Negro and Solimões Rivers meet (Encontro das Aguas). This is where the Amazon River is formed, flowing from this area all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. It is truly a magnificent sight to see. The two rivers run side by side without mixing for many kilometers and you will most likely be visited by a few curious river dolphins as well.

After a stop at the fruit market, take a bus or van to the Araça River via the Manaus-Porto Velho highway (40 minutes BR319). By boat we will pass through many lakes and small wildlife abundant creeks, where you will have the opportunity to see the incredible giant Amazon water lilies (Vitoria Regia) with their enormous floating leaves.

You will also pass by native villages and the floating houses of Caboclo`s village. This length of the trip is ideal for observing wildlife due to the abundance of many varied species, such as birds, alligators, fish, sloth, and monkeys. During this trip to the lodge you have the opportunity to stumble on a creature at anytime. Arrival at Amazon Turtle Lodge after 50 minutes ride by boat, it is scheduled arrival around 12:00 pm.

Lunch will be served: fresh water fish, beef (meat), chicken, salads and exotic fruits from the Amazon (buffet style).

• After lunch, there is a motorized canoe trip that will allow you to be introduced to the area.
• Throughout the duration of this trip you will experience the pristine and varied landscapes of the region, with the opportunity to observe and enjoy the great diversity of animals found in the area.
• It is common to see squirrel monkeys, sloth, iguanas, spiders and a wide variety of birds, including the beautiful white egrets that delicately wade amongst the floating grass islands.

Dinner will be served in the restaurant of the Amazon Turtle Lodge at 07:30 p.m., a delicious buffet including fresh water fish, beef (meat), chicken, salads and exotic fruits from the Amazon.

At 08:00 a.m. we visit a caboclo’s house to learn about their customs and culture.

• We’ll visit rubber and cassava plantation
• This is a great opportunity to take photos the local custom see how collect fruits in the jungle, brazil nuts, herbs, vegetables and spices.
• Check out how they prepare their food using all this goods and taste some of this exotic product.

At 12:00 p.m. lunch at Amazon Turtle Lodge’s restaurant. Afternoon program is Piranha fishing and we also may get other fishes too, and will return to lodge as sun is set to cook some of them. Dinner will be at 07:30 p.m.

During the evening you can enjoy the moon and the stars in the heart of the jungle, laying in one of our outdoor hammocks facing many lakes and rivers.

At 08:00am Breakfast, after we will do a jungle trek to get to know some of our medical plants. Our guide will give information of medical plants and for what sickness they can be used, information that has been passed to us by the native’s Indian tribes.

• You will have an opportunity to see the rubber gum tree (Seringueira)
• Observe how is the process of fabrication of the natural rubber by the extraction of the latex from the trunk of the tree without cutting it down.

Back to Lodge. Lunch 12:00 p.m. During the afternoon and evening will have free time you may choose one of our extra activities (canoeing, fishing, spear fishing, animal night watching or simply just watching the wildlife your lovely veranda view).

Breakfast at 08:00am, during this morning we will leave the lodge by canoe:

• To observe the fresh water dolphins on small channels (Igarapés), flooded forest areas (Igapós) and on the rivers and lakes.
• We also will visit school at native village and community give you the opportunity to see how is the life of those that live in the banks of the rivers in the jungle. The local native people known as (Ribeirinhos or Caboclos)

Lunch at 12:00 p.m.  – Transfer 01:30 p.m. back to Manaus using the same itinerary, around 05:00 p.m. arrival in Manaus. Drop off  at hotel or Airport.