Estado do Amazonas Travel Forum

Hi,
We are overnighting on a cruise ship in a few months and the only guide that writes me back is apparently not reputable..Amazon Exploreres email me one day and then a week goes by and I hear nothing...
We just want a simple one day trip up to meeting of the waters, the dolphins, and the eco park and to do the market and city the next day....Any reputable folks who will do a PRIVATE tour picking us up at the docks and doing the 8 hour version one day and athree or four hour version the next who is not too pricey and speaks english????

Hi,
I have a friend travelling South America at the moment. Couple of days ago he had been robbed in Venezuela and changed his plans to go to La Paz. He is in the bus right now, going to Manaus from Venezuela. The thing I want to ask is what is the best&CHEAPEST way for him to go to La Paz from Manaus? Regarding is limited budget at the moment is is a better idea to go through Rio Branco or Porto Velha for Bolivia? Or I've heard when I was in BR that there are commercial river ships sailing through Amazon river. And they sometime letting backpackers travelling with them for a small amount of money. Is that true? And if it is; what is the way to find these ships? Do they go to Bolivia or somewhere close to there?
Or what are the bus ticket prices for bolivia from manaus? Any idea? He is pretty stucked now n needs help.
Any answer & idea is appreciated. Thank you in advance...

We are working with Leonardo and before we give a deposit on a day tour that isn't until December, we would like to know that he is legitimate and good!
Anyone have any experience with Amazing Tours Agency??? thsnks so much

Hi,

I am currenlty beginning to plan my trip to South America and one of my big high lights is to go to see the rainforest in the amazon basin.
So far I have come across two main places to do several day trip in - Iquitos, Peru and Manaus, Brazil.

Could someone please advise me if there are any difference in what you get to see and do there? And what are the best ways to get there? Or are there other places as well?

Thanks a million.
Ulli

Hey there,

I´m currently in La Paz (Bolivia) but am planning to get across to Manaus next week to do a jungle trip. I´ve heard bits and pieces about being able to fly to Manaus from Santa Cruz (Bolivia). Flying is first choice of transport, can anyone give details of airlines that go from Bolivia to Manaus - would be very grateful.

Many thanks

Alan.

Looking for someone that has done the journey between Caracas and Manaus by bus. We prefer going by bus that plane as to see places on the way.

If you have done this journey could you please give me advice on bus lines you took, or places you stopped on the way to break up the journey. Trying to avoid 23 hours straight on the bus and it would be nice to stop in the Gran Sabana or Ciudad Bolivar or Delta Orinoco on the way.

Thanks

Ola,
At last my dream trip to the Amazon is looking like a plan.
Got tickets from UK to Sao Paulo, then Sao (gru) to Manaus.Booked in the Mango guest house for a week.Leaving enough time to orginize a trip up the Rio Nigro
and then onto Rio Branco all the way to Boa vista. From there would like to get some more information :
Can I go to either Venezuela or Guyana on the river?
As we are basing our travel for a two year gap ( from work not school)
and we have UK pport holders can only stay for 90 days in Brazil, and maybe get an extension... but either way would need to leave Brazil for a bit.
Currently we have one way plane tickets only ( uk - Sao paulo, SP - Mao)
and would like to leave Brazil by boat, if this is possible!

Four weeks to go !
Any advice will be usefull :)
Muito Obrigado
Thanks
Wil

Ola, Hi
Can anyone please help me out, I am looking for a Hotel / B&B. In Manaus, not to expensive but safe and cheerfull. Any past experiances good or bad, would also be welcomed :)
I am flying to Manaus with a friend, arrive on the 27 Feb '08. Would like to stay in Mao for three nights.
Thank you
Mowhawk
aka: Wil

Hello,
Just got a hint, that a license is needed to buy/use, a boat in the rivers of Brazil. I am not after a yatch, just one that is big eneough to fit 2 people in hammocks on board. Not very fast neither ( slower the better ) about 15 hp.
Milk boat style :)

Does any one have some more information on this? IE ) if a license is required,
can a international driving license do?
All information on this topic, will be welcomed :)

Thanks

Hi everyone,

Has anyone gone from Manaus to Machu Pichu (or Peru)? And advice on how do it cost effectively?

Thanks in advance.

We will be in Manaus for a short visit and are interested in a rivertour to see the meeting of the waters. I understand you can book these tours right at the floating dock. Does anyone know if these tours are legit?

Hi, me and two friends are in Brazil for the carnival in February. After that we are looking for a challenging jungle trek that takes us out of our comfort zone. We want to be camping/sleeping in hammocks, not staying in lodge cabins! We want something between 7-10days so that we can penetrate the rainforest and see as much wildlife as possible. We are young, fit and healthy and want to get a real taste of a jungle experience. However, i want to feel safe in the hands of my guide and trust that he will be able to bring us home safely at the end of the journey. Any suggestions??

Hi everyone.I have served the internet for Lodges and 2 of them looks promising.

Acajatuba lodge:They offer 3 night to 5 night packages
Amazon Eco Lodge/Other one is the Mango Lodge: They offer similar packages.

The reason for posting this:I have trouble getting a reply from both of these lodges.Do they still exist.Has anyone been to the Amazon recently and stayed in these lodges.

To call them from South Africa will be my last resort as the person on the other side might not speak or understand English.

I hope to get to Manaus in a month a half ... the idea is to take a boat along the Amazon River all the way to Belem.

Has anybody done this before? I heard it takes 2 or 3 days, how is it? I'm a little bit concerned about the price of that boat, does anybody know how much it is? Where can I get some sort of schedule information?

Thanks!

Hey,

I will be in Brazil for 2-weeks in August and hope to spend 3-4 days exploring the Amazon. Does anyone have any good recommendations on departure points, and treks. I know that Manaus and Pantanal are natural choices to depart from, but are there any other less touristed points of departure but within close proximity to an airport. Also, what kind of treks would you recommend to get maximum exposure to the wilderness and all the Amazon has to offer.

Thanks in advance, for any advice you can provide.

Cheers,
Alex

Has anyone stayed at this lodge? If so, did you like it and how did you book with them? I cannot seem to contact them directly and am wondering if I have to go through an agent. Thanks

Since I will have around 8 days more in Manaus, I just returned from the 3 days Jungle Tour on the Rio Negro. I did enjoy it. I would like to see more here around Manaus, anyone could give me good suggestion anything to see or join the tour - 3 or 4 days either can do so? Thank you very much for your any good suggestion!

As a friend asked me to check whether there is any airline service from Manaus directly to Bogota? or anyone knows which website can check out? Thank you very much indeed any good suggestion in advance!

Since on 4/1 I will arrive Manaus. Friend suggest me to purchase Air Pass before I leave but since I not plan my schedule where to go or how many days to stay in other cities. Checked the AirPass company, they told me I will need exactly date and airport then I will be able to purchase. Could anyone tell me whether is that true? If don't get AirPass which way to travel in Brazil will be cheaper? I will base in Manaus. It is much appreciated for any of your suggestion!!

We are intending to book a 4 day cruise on the Desafio in November - can anyone give any advice regarding this cruise, or other alternatives.Thanks

Hello, I plan to stay in Manaus from 4/1 till June, any good Portugese school for me to join for the short term course?

Thank you!

Since this is my first trip to Brazil, I shcedule to stay in Manaus from Apr. till June. Hope anyone would suggest me how's the weather there from Apr. to June. Any special stuff I need to bring with me? Thank you very much for your kindly information in advance.

Hi,

I'm looking for a place in manaus to stay for about 3 to 4 months. Where can I stay? How much will it be? I just need A/c and a bed.

Thanks

Hi,
I was wondering if you could advise me on where to stay if you arrive at airport around midnight and have until 8am to wait for the Ariau Tower ferry? Should we stay at hotel near airport for 6 hours? Or should we stay at Hotel Tropical where the ferry boat takes off?
We are looking for affordable hotel to sleep for a few hours. I can't find a good map that shows hotels around airport. Also, I heard it is easy to find a taxi at anytime at the airport. Is that true?

Thanks.

I'm thinking of spending some time in Manaus this summer (May, June and maybe August too). The bjj training in this city is supposed to be amazing.
My main concern is the weather. From what I have read Manaus is supposed to be very hot and humid. I was in Rio last summer and I had no problem but Manaus might be different.

Could anybody tell me what days the boats leave from Tabatinga to Manaus and exactly how many days it takes?

Thanks

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Since 5 years i suffer some illnes
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Reading to what people talk about people who cure
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I am almost certain that this could be the way
if not one way to cure it !
So if some one know some healer
or pleace.
or heve some experience or similar ideas
it would be nice to know from you
..
I plan to go with friend or alain
and i plan to achive it this year
aditional problem is my zero spanish or portuges...
only some german english french and polish :)
thank you

Hello!

I am looking for volunteer work in Manaus. I am interested in working with non-profit organizations that are based on social change ideals. I would like to work with HIV/AIDS education, gardening, murals/art, English education, children, homeless individuals etc. I have a lot of experience in social justice type work. Does anyone know any organizations like this? Do you have any contact info for people in Manaus that could help me out? ( I am also interested in working for Amazon tour companys)

I am a native English speaker and am learning Portuguese. If you have any ideas or information, please let me know!

Thanks!

Lillian

Hi all.

Im probably a bit premature to ask this question as it relates to something Im embarking on in 6 months time.

Ive managed to track down a very cool guy who is in the process of hooking me up with some locals in a town called Boca de Acre on the river Purus in a remote area of the Amazon.

Im planing on doing this adventure at the end of June into July for 1 month.

If anyone is looking for a similar experience where you get to adventure way off the tourist track and meet up with much more remote Indigenous folk of the amazon and get to explore there culture and the remote jungle of this area, just let me know.

Hi Ericos. Ive noticed youve posted a reply to a second posting of mine about Ayahuasca and the Indians of the Amazon.

Ive sent you 2 emails but you havnt replied to them so I assume you havnt checked your email so I thought Id post instead to your replies.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could give me the contacts of your friends who have taken you on your amazon adventures as this is the very experience Im looking for.

Money isnt a issue. Id rather fork out alot of cash and have as deep and personal experience as I could have than go on a standard tour and miss out on the true spirit of the amazon and its people.

I'll be there in July not January/february and Im also travelling through Peru so if its easier to reach them from Iquitos then that would suit me.

Thanks mate for your insight and I look forward to hearing back from you.