Destination
Manaus Holidays
Gateway to the mighty Amazon Rain Forest
The city of Manaus is situated on the banks of the Rio Negro and is known as the ‘gateway’ to the Amazon Rain Forest. Manaus is the perfect spot from which to board a boat and journey deep into the Amazon for a stay at a lodge. Though Manaus is more than just a ‘gateway’ - it has its own attractions and is worth a day of exploring. Visit the Opera House which was once one of the most famous in the world or the Museu Amazonico, which houses a collection of indigenous items and artefacts. The main attraction is a day trip to the ‘meeting of the water’, where the waters of two different-coloured rivers meet, but not merge to form the great Amazon river.
Essential Information
- Time Zone GMT -5
- Currency BRL - Brazilain Real
- Visa Information Holders of a UK passport do not need to obtain a visa.
- Language Portuguese
- Flight Time 4 hours from Rio
- Health Information Manaus is situated on the Amazon river, be sure to speak to your GP about malarial areas.
Top Tips from our Experts
Robert
Destination Specialist
“Love wildlife and adventure? Then make sure to escape the busy city life and head into the amazon for an epic adventure!”
Great sample itineraries
Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Adventure in the Amazon Tour
Guide Price £1,079 pp
Head in to the Amazon by boat ride along the mighty Amazon river to your jungle lodge. Cruise into the Amazon and experience the wonder of the rainforest in an unsurpassed way. You will have the chance to spot caiman...
Cultural holidays
The Best of Argentina & Brazil
Our tour featuring Tango and Samba takes you to the two fascinating cities of Buenos Aires in Argentina and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Both are famous for their love of dance and music, as raw and exciting as the...
Multi centre holidays
Highlights of Brazil Tour
Guide Price £2,569 pp
The biggest country in South America and arguably the most vibrant. Discover Rio de Janeiro the home of beautiful beaches, iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, the impressive Sugar Loaf mountain and home of the world famous carnival. The travel to...
Adventure holidays
Pantanal Discovery Tour
Guide Price £989 pp
An absolute paradise for birdwatchers and flora and fauna experts, the Pantanal is a vast area of wetland that hosts rich and diverse ecosystems where you will see more wildlife than anywhere else in Brazil, including the Amazon. The Pantanal...
Wildlife holidays
