Manaus Amazon River Tour: Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphins

Pink river dolphins and the Meeting of the Waters on the Rio Negro

A shared boat tour on the Rio Negro from Manaus that departs at 9am after hotel pickup, visiting pink river dolphins, an indigenous village with a ritual, the Meeting of the Waters where the Negro and Solimões rivers converge, and floating houses, with lunch and a guide in English or Portuguese included. The tour runs with more than 45 passengers from various nationalities, so schedules and boarding follow group organization. Water levels shift seasonally and can affect which attractions are accessible on the day you go.

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your accommodation at 8am in a climate-controlled vehicle, heading to the Manaus Municipal Market to meet other travelers before the 9am boat departure. Once on the Rio Negro, you'll watch for pink river dolphins in their natural habitat, visit an indigenous village where you participate in a ritual, and travel to the Meeting of the Waters: the visible boundary where the Negro and Solimões rivers flow side by side without immediately mixing. The boat also passes floating and stilt houses that line the river.

Lunch happens at a floating restaurant with regional food included. Depending on river conditions, you may also see the Vitória-Régia water lily. The tour wraps by around 2:50pm, when the driver meets you at the Yellow Ferry exit and returns you to your accommodation. Since this is a shared excursion with more than 45 passengers, the guide serves the whole group and schedules follow the general organization rather than individual requests. The boat operates normally even on rainy days, so bring light clothes, sandals or comfortable sneakers, sunscreen, and a towel.

Amazon water levels shift with the season: the dry period (July to mid-October) lowers river levels and can limit access to some attractions like the Vitória-Régia. The wet season (November to June) brings higher water and fuller access. Communities and attractions may adjust their locations based on river conditions, so flexibility matters. If your accommodation is not on the hotel list, note it when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and round-trip transportation in a climate-controlled vehicle.
• boat trip on the Rio Negro.
• observation of pink river dolphins.
• visit to an indigenous village with participation in a ritual.
• the Meeting of the Waters where the Negro and Solimões rivers converge.
• observation of floating and stilt houses.
• lunch with regional food at a floating restaurant.
• observation of the Vitória-Régia water lily when river conditions permit.
• live guide in English or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 95 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TransferVictor Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying at a listed hotel and can join a large group (45+ people) departing at 8 AM: the fixed morning schedule fits all three stops (Meeting of the Waters, pink dolphins, indigenous village) into one outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5).

What time does the boat leave and when do I need to be ready?

Pickup happens at 8am from your accommodation, and the boat departs at 9am from the Manaus Municipal Market. You'll meet other travelers at the market before boarding.

Will I see pink river dolphins on this tour?

Yes, observation of pink river dolphins is one of the main stops on the Rio Negro. The dolphins are wild and their presence depends on natural conditions, but spotting them is a core part of the itinerary.

What is the Meeting of the Waters?

The Meeting of the Waters is where the Rio Negro and the Solimões River converge. You can see the two rivers flowing side by side with visibly different colors before they gradually mix together.

How many people will be on the boat with me?

This is a shared tour with more than 45 passengers, who may be from different nationalities. The guide serves all participants together, and schedules follow the group's organization rather than individual preferences.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, lunch at a floating restaurant with regional food is included. The meal is part of the tour itinerary and happens during the boat excursion.

What happens if it rains on the day of my tour?

The tour operates normally even on rainy days. Bring light clothes, a towel, and waterproof sunscreen. The boat provides shelter and the itinerary continues as scheduled.