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Juma Amazon 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).

There are eight standard huts facing the jungle and eight special huts facing the lake and sitting among the treetops at 15 meters above the water, located in an exclusive area of the lodge, offering total privacy. All apartments are comfortable, with private bathroom, fan and balcony. The lodge was designed to be fully integrated to the surrounding forest, where the guests are able to feel the real enchantment and mystery of the Amazon.

The restaurant is also built on stilts. The tables (and benches) are long and curved, creatively carved out of a light, blond wood. The meals are in a buffet-style, with regional and international cuisine.

Juma Lodge has a strong and active sense of responsibility for the conservation of the Amazon Rainforest! Our main conservation project involves providing financial support to restore the forest along the rivers bordering the lake where the lodge is located (Juma Lake). To undertake this project we have partnered with a local non-profit organization, Eco Amazonas, wich is affiliated with the Federal University of the Amazon (Universidade Federal do Amazonas). The project involves an agreement between Juma Lodge and the local residents who live along the rivers. Under this agreement, the residents receive training on how to cultivate seedlings of native trees and Juma Lodge agrees to purchase all the seedlings they produce. This allows the residents to increase their income and the Amazon Rainforest to be regenerated. Currently 40 families participate in the project and 3.500 hectares of forest have been restored.

And there is more action! We are currently concluding a census of all Mura Indians in the area (social-economic registration), and we are ensuring the preservation of their culture throught an agreement to purchase Mura handicrafts and involve the indians in the forest restoration project. We have also been working on recovering the Mura language which is now spoken only by elders and is at risk of extinction.

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.

2010 Price per person in US$: standard = $681 double occupancy, $639 triple occupancy, $851 single occupancy

The trip was wonderful. I loved the lodge and we should have stayed at least one more night. We had a nice cabin, the transport went well and the food was excellent. Marjan

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.

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2010 Price per person in US$: standard = $840 double occupancy, $789 triple occupancy, $1051 single occupancy

I really enjoyed my stay at Juma Lodge. All activities and transfers were very well organized. The food and accommodations were excellent. I would highly reccommend the lodge to your other clients. Craig

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.

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2010 Price per person in US$: standard = $1000 double occupancy, $937 triple occupancy, $1249 single occupancy

At Juma the weather was surprisingly pleasant - never above 80. We enjoyed the lodging very much here. It was great to be in such a secluded, remote location. Becky Mackey

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.

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2010 Price per person in US$: standard = $1158 double occupancy, $1086 triple occupancy, $1448 single occupancy

Amazing. Great trip. We totally loved Juma and would recommend it to anyone who wants to really see the rain forest. Dana Heller

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.

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2010 Price per person in US$: standard = $1517 double occupancy, $1422 triple occupancy, $1896 single occupancy

Juma was awesome! Both Amanda and i thought it was the best part of our 5 week South America trip. I was there in 2007 and enjoyed this visit much more. The guide was much better this time and extremely knowledgeable. Thanks for organising this for us and we will definitely be recommending you guys to others that are heading to South America. Brendan May

Children from 6 to 10 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!

PRICES INCLUDE:
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with non alcoholic drinks during meals
Tours (as scheduled).
Guide in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
Transfer - airport/ hotel in Manaus/ Juma Lodge/ Manaus (hotel or airport). Regular departures - 07 am.

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Alcoholic drinks., Extra services., Extras (laundry, bar, etc...).

EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE:
* Special Transfers:
_ Hydroplane (30 min. flight)
_ Private Transfer (transfer out of the regular schedule)
_ Transfer Hotel in Manaus-Airport
*Night in the jungle
*Tree Climbing (minimum of 3 pax)
*Fishing - (minimum of 2 passengers) - FULL DAY FISHING TOUR. Rate per person in US$: 135
Included:
Motor boats equipped with an outboard motor for a pair of fisherman, with 25 liters of gasoline per day
Water, soft drink and can beer during the stay and fishing.
Boat pilot.

Vaccines:
As the lodge is located in the jungle, yellow fever and tetanus vaccines are recommended, though not mandatory.

Communications:
The lodge is equipped with both regular and satellite telephone.

It is important to bring: swimming suits, two pairs of tennis shoes, hats, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, insect repellant, sun block, rain coat, binoculars and flashlight.

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.

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