Ariau Jungle Towers Lodge

The Ariau Jungle Tower Lodge offers some of the nicest accommodations of any jungle lodge available in the Manaus area. The excursions are often in large groups and are less adventurous than our other offerings, but will certainly appeal to people who want to get a glimpse of the jungle without roughing it.

Ariaú Amazon Towers was inaugurated in 1987 and has 288 units: apartments, suites (located in the towers) and Tarzan´s Houses. Ariau towers are interlinked by a catwalk system of approximately 8 kilometers, at the height of treetops. The access to the hotel is made by a regional boat (2 hours), helicopter (15 minutes) or by fast boat (50 minutes). Among the facilities of the hotel there are: 2 swimming pools at the height of treetops, two observation towers of 41 meters (height), a panoramic auditorium with capacity for 450 people, fully equipped with audiovisual resources and a beautiful view of Rio Negro and the Amazon Forest; 2 restaurants, 1 bar and 1 cyber cafe. There is also a convenience store and souvenir shops. All units offer Queen size beds, mini-bar, air conditioning, balcony and private bath. It is located thirty five (35) miles or sixty (60) kilometers in a Northwestern direction from Manaus. (approximately 3hrs by riverboat from Manaus).

"Ariau 01" - 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHTS

1st. Day- 8am - Immediate Departure to Ariaú Towers – 2 hours by boat ride, Reception with welcome regional fruit drink, Accommodation. Tour around the hotel: after check-in, the guide will take guestss for a walk around the hotel facilities, which are: TARZAN´S HOUSE (when it is not occupied, guests can visit one of our Tarzan' s house), PYRAMID (there is a place in the hotel where guests can relax and get in contact with the nature), UFO PAD, COSMIC SUITE (when it is not occupied, guests can visit the most known suite in the hotel, where some celebrities, as Bill Gates, stayed in), ENTERTAINMENT AREA, SWIMMING POOLS, etc. Besides that, they can see part of the 8 km of catwalks of the hotel. Then in motorized canoes, guests will havee the chance to see the area around hotel, visit some lakes, streams and tributaries (during the dry season, which is from October to March, some parts cannot be reached). The jungle guide will take guests to a house of families which live by the river. In this place, it is possible to visit the place where the manioc flour is made. Some regional foods, like the TAPIOCA and the BRAZILIAN NUTS are offered to the guests.. In the evening, go caiman spotting. Meals Included: lunch and dinner.

2nd. Day - Jungle Hike and Sun Rise tour - Jungle Walk: the jungle guide will take the guests to a non-flooded area where it is possible to walk for about one hour. Some jungle peculiarities, such as medicinal plants, different kinds of trees, some eatable insects, etc., will be shown and explained by the guide. Tourists will have the opportunity to see several types of vines, the rubber tree, the SAMAUMEIRA (one of the highest trees in the Amazon), etc.Sunrise tour: excursion at 5 o' clock in the morning, in which tourist is taken by motorized canoe to some areas of excellent view of sunrise.Meals Included: breakfast, lunch. Depart from lodge at 2pm to return to Manaus.

"Ariau 2" - 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

1 st. Day - 8am - Immediate Departure to Ariaú Towers – 2 hours by boat ride, Reception with welcome regional fruit drink, Accommodation. Tour around the hotel: after check-in, the guide will take guestss for a walk around the hotel facilities, which are: TARZAN´S HOUSE (when it is not occupied, guests can visit one of our Tarzan' s house), PYRAMID (there is a place in the hotel where guests can relax and get in contact with the nature), UFO PAD, COSMIC SUITE (when it is not occupied, guests can visit the most known suite in the hotel, where some celebrities, as Bill Gates, stayed in), ENTERTAINMENT AREA, SWIMMING POOLS, etc. Besides that, they can see part of the 8 km of catwalks of the hotel. Then in motorized canoes, guests will havee the chance to see the area around hotel, visit some lakes, streams and tributaries (during the dry season, which is from October to March, some parts cannot be reached). The jungle guide will take guests to a house of families which live by the river. In this place, it is possible to visit the place where the manioc flour is made. Some regional foods, like the TAPIOCA and the BRAZILIAN NUTS are offered to the guests..Meals Included: lunch and dinner.

2 nd. Day - Jungle Walk: the jungle guide will take the guests to a non-flooded area where it is possible to walk for about one hour. Some jungle peculiarities, such as medicinal plants, different kinds of trees, some eatable insects, etc., will be shown and explained by the guide. Tourists will have the opportunity to see several types of vines, the rubber tree, the SAMAUMEIRA (one of the highest trees in the Amazon), etc.
Then go Piranha fishing: fishing made with some rustic equipment (made with bamboo) and meat as bait.
Caiman Spotting in the evening. Meals Incl.: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

3 rd. Day - Sun Rise tour: excursion at 5 o' clock in the morning, in which tourist is taken by motorized canoe to some areas of excellent view of sunrise.. Meals Included: breakfast. Depart lodge at 8am to return to Manaus, Transfer to the Airport or hotel

PRICE = US $ 470.00 per person double or triple, $600 single + 10% tax

" Ariau 3" - 4 days / 3 nights

1 st. Day - 8am - Immediate Departure to Ariaú Towers – 2 hours by boat ride, Reception with welcome regional fruit drink, Accommodation. Tour around the hotel: after check-in, the guide will take guestss for a walk around the hotel facilities, which are: TARZAN´S HOUSE (when it is not occupied, guests can visit one of our Tarzan' s house), PYRAMID (there is a place in the hotel where guests can relax and get in contact with the nature), UFO PAD, COSMIC SUITE (when it is not occupied, guests can visit the most known suite in the hotel, where some celebrities, as Bill Gates, stayed in), ENTERTAINMENT AREA, SWIMMING POOLS, etc. Besides that, they can see part of the 8 km of catwalks of the hotel. Then in motorized canoes, guests will havee the chance to see the area around hotel, visit some lakes, streams and tributaries (during the dry season, which is from October to March, some parts cannot be reached). The jungle guide will take guests to a house of families which live by the river. In this place, it is possible to visit the place where the manioc flour is made. Some regional foods, like the TAPIOCA and the BRAZILIAN NUTS are offered to the guests..Meals Included: lunch and dinner.

3 rd. Day - Canoe Ride do St. Thomas Village: visit to a community of fishermen near the hotel. In that area, it is possible to buy some handcrafts, besides being in contact with local culture. The community is located around 40 minutes by motorized canoe from the hotel. . Meals Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

4 th. Day - Sun Rise tour. Meals Included: breakfast, lunch. Depart lodge at 2pm to return to Manaus.

Note: if you arrive in the late morning or early afternoon, you can take the 2pm transfer to the lodge. If you have an early afternoon flight from Manaus, you can take the 8am transfer instead of the 2pm transfer. described in the packages

Dally with the Dolphins
These aquatic mammals are found in the Amazon River and they excite and fascinate our guests for their exotic beauty and how they are easily able to interact with a human being. The floating is strategically located 3 miles away from the hotel. By the Ariaú River canal, facilitating the rare opportunity to play, photograph and film the animals. Easily accessed by motorized canoe, 15 minutes ride. US$65 + 10% tax per person

Canopy Cart
The world famous Ariaú Amazon Towers Hotel, known for its fascinating structure located in the Amazon Jungle's heart, ensures its guests are able to transit around the suspension bridges that connect the apartment towers and surround the whole hotel totaling 5 miles long, besides the fantastic freedom sensation from riding our Canopy Cart throughout the suspended Treetop Bridges. $30 + 10% tax per person per hour

Jungle Survivor:
Water, fire and food are necessary for you to understand how to survive in the Amazon Jungle. To be in touch with the Nature and receive from it our nourishment to our survivor is an amazing experience. Small groups accompanied by experienced regional tour guides, capable of providing you a fantastic adventure in the Amazon Jungle. Departs Ariaú at 06:00am and returns at 5:00 pm. Includes regional lunch. US$95 + 10% tax.

Meeting of the Waters:
The meeting of the abundant Negro River waters with the brown Solimoes River waters makes a phenomenon worldly known as "The Meeting of the Waters", absolutely exuberant and delightful to everyone who visits it. Bookings are subject to confirmation due a minimum of 5 guests. Departs at 8:00am from Ariaú to the Meeting of the Waters. $75 + 10% tax (only available if more than 5 people go(

Indian Ritual:
The majority of indigenous tribes concentrate in the Amazon Region. The Indians maintain their traditions which are based on social, political and religious rules, value their land and utilize the nature to fulfill their consumption necessities. They are known for their manufacture of necklaces, baskets, pots, ornaments. Their rituals are fascinating, and they generally occur on their weddings celebrations. Departures at 8:00pm. Two hours long. $50 + 10% tax per person

Peacock Bass Fishing can be added to any of the above packages

- 5:30 AM - Light Breakfast and depart to Acajatuba lake or Anavilhanas Bay. Arrive after 60 minutes boat ride along the rivers of the jungle. Arrive at place of fishing. Start fishing. Lunch, Continue fishing up to 5:00 PM, Depart to Lodge, arriving at sunset time. This program can be repeated on the next day.

Additional price to package: US$ 250 per person per day.
Price includes: transportation roundtrip from Lodge to place of fishing, fishing equipment (better if fisherman can bring his own equipment), meals such as lunch and snacks (drinks available, but not included) and crew (pilot and bilingual tour guide).

Suites

Ariau offers a number of special suites. The prices range from $400-$2000 extra per suite per package (not per person per night). So if 2 people buy a $400 per person package and want a $500 suite, the total cost per person will be $650. Of course there are a limited number of these available.

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Ariau Jungle Tower

"Ariau 01" - 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHTS

"Ariau 2" - 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

" Ariau 3" - 4 days / 3 nights

Peacock Bass Fishing can be added to any of the above packages

Suites