Amazon Safari Manaus: Meeting of Waters & Pink Dolphins

A private boat and guide unlock the Amazon's quieter moments: the dolphins, the forest walk, the ritual.

A private Amazon safari departing from Manaus includes hotel pickup, an experienced guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and a full day on the Rio Negro and its tributaries. You'll see the Meeting of the Waters where two rivers flow parallel without mixing, walk through Janauary Ecological Park to Lake of the Victories Regias, swim with pink dolphins, and watch an indigenous ritual. Lunch and mineral water are included. A small visitation fee for the Color of Roses Boat is paid in cash on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Meeting of Waters20m
2. January Ecological Park1h 30m · entry included

Amazon private safari and cultural visit

• Depart from Manaus port
• Sail to Meeting of the Waters
• Visit houseboat community and Pirarucu fishery
• Walk in January Ecological Park
• Lunch after hiking
• Swim with pink dolphins
• Watch indigenous ritual and dances

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Manaus hotel and a drive to the port, where you board a private speed boat with comfortable armchairs. The boat heads down the Rio Negro toward the Meeting of the Waters, the natural phenomenon where the Rio Negro and Solimões run parallel for miles without mixing: a visible line between two different water colors and temperatures. After time to take in the sight, you visit the community of houseboats and see a staging of Pirarucu fishery before moving on to Janauary Ecological Park.

At the park you hike to Lake of the Victories Regias, a walk through the forest canopy where giant water lilies float on the water. Lunch happens here, and afterward the boat continues to the deeper river channels where you'll have time to swim and interact with the pink dolphins. These freshwater dolphins are curious and often approach swimmers, though the encounter is never guaranteed: the dolphins decide whether to come close. The final stop is an indigenous community where you'll watch traditional dances and rituals performed on site.

The whole day runs six to eight hours. Your guide travels with you throughout and explains the natural and cultural details as you move between stops. The boat returns you to the port and then to your hotel, completing the round-trip transfer included in the price.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return transfer to Manaus.
• experienced guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• private speed boat with comfortable seating.
• lunch at the park.
• mineral water on the boat.
• all park fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Paid on siteUS$ 4

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tuhiri Tour - Manaus Amazonas

Is this one for you?The private boat means you move at your own pace between the Meeting of the Waters, the forest walk and the dolphin swim without waiting for a shared group to assemble or move on. Hotel pickup and drop-off settle the logistics if you're staying in Manaus without a rental car.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Meeting of the Waters and why do the two rivers not mix?

The Meeting of the Waters is where the Rio Negro and the Solimões (the upper Amazon) flow side by side for several miles without blending. The two rivers have different temperatures, densities and speeds, which keeps them visibly separate. You can see a sharp line between the darker Rio Negro water and the lighter Solimões water as they run parallel.

Will I definitely see pink dolphins on this tour?

You'll have time in the water to swim and interact with pink dolphins, and they often approach swimmers, but the encounter is not guaranteed. The dolphins are wild and choose whether to come close. The tour includes the time and location where they're most likely to appear.

How long is the hike at Janauary Ecological Park?

The walk to Lake of the Victories Regias is a forest hike through the park, and lunch is served afterward at the park. The exact duration is not fixed, but it's part of a full day that runs six to eight hours total from pickup to drop-off.

Do I need to bring cash for anything on the day?

A small visitation fee for the Color of Roses Boat is paid in cash on the day of the tour. Lunch, water, the guide and all other services are included in the tour price.