Amazon Adventures

Brazil

Juma Lodge

The Juma Lodge, far to the south of Manaus, was designed to be total integrated to the jungle. The construction and operation of the lodge comply with a respect of the limitations of the environment, which is the very reason for the hotel to exist. All materials used in the construction are plentiful in the area. The Lodge was built on sold ground and is supported on stilts. This type of construction is necessary due to the flood season, when the river water level rises up to 20meters (66 feet).

Despite this environmental concern, the lodge has excellent facilities for being deep in the jungle and has 11 comfortable standard rooms facing the jungle equipped with veranda, hammock, fan and private bathroom. It also has 3 new rooms 15 meters up in the treetops overlooking the lake in a secluded area. The restaurant specializes in international and local cuisine and has a dazzling view of the lake. The communion of the lodge with nature is evident by the constant presence of monkeys, toucans and macaws.

We had a great time - the lodge was wonderful. We had a fantastic guide and enjoyed all of our excursions. Thank you for your help in arranging everything. - Lyle

ARARA PACKAGE 3 days/2 nights

Day 1: Departure from airport or your hotel in Manaus at 7:00 am. The trip takes three hours via speed boat, van and speed boat again. During your trip you might encounter some pink dolphins on the way. Enjoy your first contact with the jungle and observe the giant water lily, the majestic trees (Brazil Nuts and Sumaumas), the birds and the local communities. At Juma Lodge a welcome drink prepared with exotics fruits awaits you. Lunch, a creative fusion between international and Amazon cuisine is then served. The afternoon activity is a reconnaissance tour through the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest) in motorized canoes. Return to the Juma Lodge. At night, go out in a canoe ride to observe the night fauna and meet alligators, frogs and birds. Stay alert to the mysterious sounds of the forest and the starry sky.

Day 2: Breakfast with typical fruits and regional food. Leave for a jungle hike. Once inside the Amazon forest feel its charm and greatness. All tours are led by a lodge guide with great knowledge of the area. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we will go out fishing and learn more about the indigenous species of the Amazon (piranha, peacock bass). While enjoying the sunset, return to Juma, observing the Capped Herons and the Cormorant transform the landscape into an amazing show. Dinner will be complemented by the fish you caught earlier, cooked the Amazon way.

Day 3: Early in the morning we will leave for a sunrise excursion, witnessing the transformation of the dark water of the Juma River into a mirror of the sights and sounds of the waking birds leaving their nests for another day. Breakfast. Return to Manaus. On the way back see a Sumaúma, the largest tree of the Amazon. Another important stop to see the meeting of the waters, the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimões River and the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River. By request, the guide will take you to a dive spot, where you can feel for yourself the 8o C (14 o F) difference in temperature between the two rivers. A truly unique experience. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. at the airport or at your hotel in Manaus.

2008 Price per person in US$:
normal dates - standard = $470 double or triple occupancy, $553 single occupancy
Feb. 1-10 and Dec. 19-Jan. 1 - standard = $587 double or triple occupancy, $691 single occupancy

MUTUM PACKAGE 4 days/3 nights

Day 3: Early in the morning we will leave for a sunrise excursion, witnessing the transformation of the dark water of the Juma River into a mirror of the sights and sounds of the waking birds leaving their nests for another day. Breakfast. Visit to the house of a local native to learn more about their fascinating culture, including the manual production of manioc flour and the handcrafting of wallets and shoes out of rubber sap. Lunch at the Juma Lodge. Travel on a paddle canoe, just like the locals, while contemplating the dense vegetation, the height and width of the trees, the bird's and monkey's sounds. Everything is so amazing!

Day 4: Breakfast. Return to Manaus. On the way back see a Sumaúma, the largest tree of the Amazon. Another important stop to see the meeting of the waters, the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimões River and the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River. By request, the guide will take you to a dive spot, where you can feel for yourself the 8o C (14 o F) difference in temperature between the two rivers. A truly unique experience. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. at the airport or at your hotel in Manaus.

2008 Price per person in US$:
normal dates - standard = $563 double or triple occupancy, $663 single occupancy
Feb. 1-10 and Dec. 19-Jan. 1 - standard = $704 double or triple occupancy, $829 single occupancy

TUCANO PACKAGE (05 days / 4 nights)

Day 3: Early in the morning we will leave for a sunrise excursion, witnessing the transformation of the dark water of the Juma River into a mirror of the sights and sounds of the waking birds leaving their nests for another day. Breakfast. Visit to the house of a local native to learn more about their fascinating culture, including the manual production of manioc flour and the handcrafting of wallets and shoes out of rubber sap. Lunch at the Juma Lodge. Travel on a paddle canoe, just like the locals, while contemplating the dense vegetation, the height and width of the trees, the bird's and monkey's sounds. Everything is so amazing!

Day 4: Breakfast. Be prepared for a full day adventure into the forest with short hikes and instruction in jungle survival. Learn more about the forest, such as how its helps mankind by supplying medicinal plants, food, fresh water and even assorted products like pipes, incenses, oils, etc. In a pleasant site eat a baked fish caught by you, accompanied by manioc flour and fresh vegetables. In the afternoon rest in hammocks, as is the local Indian custom. Enjoy venturing out to gather (and eat) typical regional fruits such as Brazil Nuts, cupuaçu, and açaí. Return to the Lodge.

Day 5: Breakfast. Return to Manaus. On the way back see a Sumaúma, the largest tree of the Amazon. Another important stop to see the meeting of the waters, the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimões River and the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River. By request, the guide will take you to a dive spot, where you can feel for yourself the 8o C (14 o F) difference in temperature between the two rivers. A truly unique experience. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. at the airport or at your hotel in Manaus.

2008 Price per person in US$:
normal dates - standard = $657 double or triple occupancy, $774 single occupancy
Feb. 1-10 and Dec. 19-Jan. 1 - standard = $822 double or triple occupancy, $967 single occupancy

UIRAPURU PACKAGE (6 days / 5 nights)

Day 1 Arrival at Juma before lunch with welcome drink served. Presentation of the hotel and rooms. Lunch. In the afternoon reconnaissance tour of the region in motorized canoes. In the evening we will observe the night fauna and meet alligators, frogs and birds. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 After breakfast we will go out for trekking in the forest. Lunch. In the afternoon we will go out fishing andlearn more about fish species of the Amazon.Dinner will be complemented by the fish you caught earlier, cooked the Amazon way. Overnight.

Day 3 Early in the morning (5:30 a.m.), we will leave to observe the sunrise, seeing the water mirror and the waking up of the birds. Breakfast and explanation about jungle survive. Tour to know about the local culture visiting the houses of the riverines. Lunch at the Juma Lodge. Travel on paddle canoe, just like the locals. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 Breakfast. Full day adventure into the forest with short hikes and instruction in Jungle Survive. Learn more about the forest such as the medicinal plants, food, fresh water and even assorted products. Lunch. In the Afternoon rest in hammocks, as is the local Indian custom. Enjoy venturing out to gather(and eat) typical regionalfruits. Dinner and Overnight.

Day 5 Free day at leisure.

Day 6 Breakfast. Departure to Manaus with a visit to the largest Amazon tree – Samauma - and follow to meeting of the Waters tour, with arrival by 12:00pm.

2008 Price per person in US$:
normal dates - standard = $751 double or triple occupancy, $884 single occupancy
Feb. 1-10 and Dec. 19-Jan. 1 - standard = $939 double or triple occupancy, $1105 single occupancy

SAFÁRI (6 days / 5 nights, 3 nights in the jungle)

Day 1 - Departure from airport or your hotel in Manaus at 7:00 am. The trip takes three hours via speed boat, van and speed boat again. During your trip you might encounter some pink dolphins on the way. Enjoy your first contact with the jungle and observe the giant water lily, the majestic trees (Brazil Nuts and Sumaumas), the birds and the local communities. At Juma Lodge a welcome drink prepared with exotics fruits awaits you.
Lunch, a creative fusion between international and Amazon cuisine is then served. The afternoon activity is a reconnaissance tour through the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest) in motorized canoes. Return to the Juma Lodge. At night, go out in a canoe ride to observe the night fauna and meet alligators, frogs and birds. Stay alert to the mysterious sounds of the forest and the starry sky.

Day 2 - The day begins with a delicious breakfast of fruits and regional food, specially developed for your stay in the jungle. Depart for a jungle hike. There, listen to the macaw’s and toucan’s sounds, breathe the scent of jungle flowers, feel the surprising softness of the damp leaves covering the ground. All tours are led by our expert local guides. They will choose the best place to set up camp. After a barbecue lunch, be prepared to assist with the set up of a rustic hut, known as rabo de jacu. With the help of the guides, take part in the construction of the walls and roofs. Dinner. Night fishing for regional fish using only a canoe and a zagaia (spear), the same technique used by local Indians. Spend the night in the jungle, sleeping in hammocks.

Day 3 - Early in the morning we will leave for a sunrise excursion, witnessing the transformation of the dark water of the Juma River into a mirror of the sights and sounds of the waking birds leaving their nests for another day. Breakfast. Visit to the house of a local native to learn more about their fascinating culture, including the manual production of manioc flour and the handcrafting of wallets and shoes out of rubber sap.
Lunch at the Juma Lodge. Travel on a paddle canoe, just like the locals, while contemplating the dense vegetation, the height and width of the trees, the bird’s and monkey’s sounds. Everything is so amazing! Dinner. At night experience the forest from a different perspective – it is beautifully illuminated by the bright stars, the moon, and even the shine of the leaves! Overnight in the jungle.

Day 4 Breakfast. Depart to explore the region in a paddle canoe, traveling through the igapós (flooded forest) and the igarapés (Amazonian creeks). It’s a wonderful chance to connect with nature and nourish your soul. After a delicious lunch that only your jungle experience can provide, the guide will teach you more about the local culture, how to make handicrafts with babaçu (local palm tree), leaves and fruit seeds. Dinner.
Overnight in the jungle.

Day 5 Breakfast. Return to the Juma Lodge and enjoy the exchange of experiences with our local guides. Visit an herbarium, a medicinal plant farm in a local community. Lunch. Take an afternoon tour to learn more about the Amazon’s flora. Enjoy gathering (and eating) typical regional fruits such as Brazil Nuts, cupuaçu, and açaí. On the way back to the Lodge see the gorgeous sunset and the birds. Overnight at the Juma Lodge. All packages with overnight in the jungle are served by a staff group comprised of a guide, a pilot and a cook.

Day 6 Breakfast. Return to Manaus. On the way back see a Sumaúma, the largest tree of the Amazon. Another important stop to see the meeting of the waters, the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimões River and the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River. By request, the guide will take you to a dive spot, where you can feel for yourself the 8o C (14 o F) difference in temperature between the two rivers. A truly unique experience. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. at the airport or at your hotel in Manaus.

2008 Price per person in US$:
normal dates - standard = $1011 double or triple occupancy, $1189 single occupancy
Feb. 1-10 and Dec. 19-Jan. 1 - standard = $1263 double or triple occupancy, $1486 single occupancy

Children from 6 to 11 years old with 2 adults at the same apartment have 50% off the DBL price.
Children from 0 to 5 years old are free.
Apartments are equipped with fan. Individual bathroom. No hot water.
There's no convenience shop at the lodge.
Guests can only bring 10kg of luggage per person (luggage can be left at the Juma Office – we don't charge for that - or at the hotel in Manaus).
The bills at the Lodge must be paid in cash. We don't accept credit cards!

Price Includes:
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Tours (as in schedule).
Guides speaking portuguese,english and spanish.
Transfer Manaus/The Juma lodge/Manaus.

Not Included:
Drinks and extras (laundry, giftshop, bar, etc...).

Transfer procedure From Manaus to The Juma lodge:

Step 1 (20 minutes): From Manaus Ceasa Harbour to Careiro Village - high speed motor boat. During this section the boat goes through the meeting of the waters.

Step 2 (40 minutes): From Careiro Village to Araçá river - Air conditioned vans on a paved road.

Step 3 (90 minutes): From Araçá river to The Juma lodge - High-speed motor boat.