Home to the largest variety of undiscovered animal species on earth and reservoir of one fifth of the planet's fresh water, the abundant lush foliage of the rain forest is home on a grand dimension to reptiles, exotic mammals and tribes of native inhabitants who survive in harmony with their environment. However, modern industrialization threatens the balance between man and nature creating an Amazon ecosystem under siege.

Our program examines the beauty and the importance of the rain forest by frequently venturing into the jungle by motorized boat to study our immediate environment in greater detail. Our naturalist guide helps us learn more about the delicate interaction between man, animal, and plant life as we explore the smaller "igarapes" (seasonal tributaries) and "igapos" (flooded woodlands), and spend time visiting local Indians.

On our many day trips on the water we enjoy bird watching and fishing for the feared piranha. After dark we return to the river where we capture (and release) South American alligators.

Our special adventure has been carefully designed for the naturalist, the eco-tourist, the photographer, and the wheelchair traveler who wants an accessible, experienced, off-the-beaten-track tour program.

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The Guanavenas Inn

Known by eco-tourists around the world as the paradise inside the jungle, the Guanavenas Inn has all the facilities of a first class hotel, but with one difference...it is completely inside the jungle. There are 33 triple bedrooms and 12 private bungalows with air-conditioning, refrigerators, electric hot showers, private bathrooms and verandahs. The swimming pool, game rooms, volley ball court, bird nursery, hatchery, animal zoo, and restaurant are all easily accessed by all guests. In order to communicate with the rest of the world the hotel has at your disposal a DDD telephone and radio. There are also several highly experienced bilingual tour guides ready at all times to assist clients with baggage and transfers.

The Guanavenas Inn can be reached by private plane from Manaus, or you can travel the exciting route by road and waterway. From Manaus travel by air-conditioned car is four hours then travel by motorized boat is a 2 hour ride to the inn.

Day 1 - Manaus to Guanavenas Inn
Full day transfer by car and boat to the inn on the Urubu River. You are immersed in the splendor of the Amazon as you enjoy the beauty of the river and the native bird life. Tonight you will capture (and release) alligators.

Day 2 - Guanavenas Inn
After breakfast you will go fishing for the feared piranha and will have your catch prepared for you for lunch. After lunch the afternoon is spent exploring the igarapes and igapos. A short accessible jungle trek on land is also available. Tonight is another opportunity to capture (and release) alligators.

Day 3 - Guanavenas Inn
After breakfast the featured activity of the day is bird watching. The afternoon is free for relaxation around the inn, piranha fishing, or a return visit to the igarapes and igapos.

Day 4 - Guanavenas Inn to Manaus
Full day transfer by boat and car to Manaus.

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The Jungle Village

If you are a nature lover you can't miss the experience of staying in The Jungle Village. Located 30 kilometers from Manaus in the heart of the jungle, the main reception hall and dining area at The Jungle Village are in an incredible structure of wooden beams, open walls and a grass roof. To respect the local fauna and flora, The Jungle Village uses only alternative energy sources, so you'll never hear a generator or a radio...only the natural sounds of the jungle. At The Jungle Village there are 16 double bungalows with open verandahs, private bathrooms and flush toilets. In addition, the food at The Jungle Village is known as the best in Brazil! There are always several eager staff members to assist clients with baggage and transfers.

The Jungle Village can be reached only by water. On the way to The Jungle Village you will pass the famous Meeting of the Waters where the Rio Negro and the Rio Solimoes join to form the big Amazonas River.

Day 1 - Manaus to The Jungle Village
A brief three hour boat ride transfer to The Jungle Village. You stop at the meeting of the Waters en-route. Tonight you have the opportunity to capture (and release) South American alligators.

Day 2 - The Jungle Village
After breakfast you will explore the igarapes and igapos around The Jungle Village. In the afternoon you go fishing for the feared piranha. Tonight is another opportunity to capture (and release) alligators.

Day 3 - The Jungle Village
After breakfast the featured activities of the day are visiting a local missionary school, the workshop of a native dugout canoe builder, bird watching, and cruising the many exciting igarapes and igapos surrounding The Jungle Village.

Day 4 - The Jungle Village to Manaus
Brief transfer by boat to Manaus and return to your hotel.

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