Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls Day Trip from Manaus

Two major waterfalls and a walk through rainforest on a suspended trail over steep terrain.

A full-day tour from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo, 107 km north, visits Iracema Waterfall and Sanctuary Waterfall with a local guide in English or Portuguese. You swim and explore rock formations at Iracema, stop for Brazilian lunch at Urubuí Park where the river's rapids are visible, then walk a suspended trail to Sanctuary Waterfall's natural pool and trampoline. Hotel pickup and entry tickets are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit waterfalls near Presidente Figueiredo

• Depart Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo
• Visit Iracema Waterfall and surroundings
• Lunch at Urubuí Park
• See Sanctuary Waterfall and natural pool
• Stop at Amazonian products tents
• Return to Manaus

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Iracema Waterfall 1h 20m
2. Presidente Figueiredo 1h 30m
3. Sanctuary Waterfall 2h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Manaus.
• professional guide speaking English and Portuguese.
• entry tickets to the waterfalls.
• Brazilian lunch at Urubuí Park.

Times

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Information

Full-day tour from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo with swimming at Iracema Waterfall, a suspended trail at Sanctuary Waterfall, and lunch overlooking rapids at Urubuí Park.

Group Up to 35 · max 9 per booking

Live guide English and Portuguese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 37 pickup points. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The drive from Manaus takes you through Amazon rainforest to Presidente Figueiredo, a small town built around circuits of forests, rivers, waterfalls and caves. Your guide points out native wildlife and plants along the way. The first stop is Iracema Waterfall, which sits in its forest setting with a grotto called Palace Galo da Serra and rock formations you can see as you swim and dive in the pool below.

Lunch happens at Urubuí Park, where you eat local cuisine while watching the powerful rapids and waterfall formed by the Urubuí River. After, you walk a suspended trail with steep descents and stairs, about 20 minutes of moderate-to-adventurous terrain, to reach Sanctuary Waterfall. The falls are actually several cascades flowing together, with a small statue of Santa Clara at the first one. The area opens into a natural pool with a trampoline. Before heading back to Manaus, there's a stop at tents selling Amazonian products if you want regional souvenirs or food.

The tour runs eight hours total and returns you to your hotel around 4pm. In the dry season (June through November), the waterfalls run at lower intensity because Rio Negro's water level drops. Weather can change the schedule, and the access involves walking on steep, uneven ground, so wear sturdy shoes and bring a raincoat, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is Iracema Waterfall like for swimming?

Iracema Waterfall has a pool below the cascade where you can swim and dive. The waterfall sits in forest surroundings with rock formations and a grotto called Palace Galo da Serra nearby, making it an ideal spot for water activities.

How difficult is the walk to Sanctuary Waterfall?

The walk to Sanctuary Waterfall takes about 20 minutes and involves steep descents over a suspended trail and stairs. It is rated medium difficulty and requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

What happens at Urubuí Park during lunch?

Urubuí Park is where you eat Brazilian lunch based on local cuisine. The park sits on the Urubuí River, so you can see the powerful rapids and waterfall formed by the river while you eat.

When do the waterfalls have lower water flow?

During the dry season, usually from June through November, Rio Negro's water level drops and the waterfalls run at lower intensity. The tour still operates, but the falls are less powerful than in wetter months.

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