Dolphin Lodge

Owned and operated since 2005 by a long-time Amazon guide and his family, which accounts for it's reputation for friendly and attentive service, the Dolphin Lodge is located on the edge of the Mamori River, about (78km) south east of Manaus.

It is located in a privileged area, not only because of the beauty of the landscape, but also because they have a large amount of dolphins in front of the hotel (Grey and Pink), as well as birds, monkeys, caimans and other animals of the Amazon rainforest.. You can watch the dolphins from within the Hotel restaurant. Behind the hotel they have a site with fruit and medicinal trees such as Castanheira, Andirobeira, Rubber Tree, Rosewood, Acai, Cupuacu, etc. The Samaúma is the biggest tree in the Amazon region, and there is one close to the Dolphin Lodge. There is also a large variety of caiman species nearby. All of this variety of plants and animals, along with a great guide, makes for a fantastic amazon tour.

The Main Lodge has a reception desk, restaurant as well as a bar . There is also a straw hut with hammocks, where you can relax with a good book and a refreshing caipirinha.

There are 6 Chalets located on land and 4 Bungalows located on the river. All rooms offer a stunning view of the Mamori river.

Basic Chalet: Room located on land with 1 double bed + 1 single bed.Private bathroom. Fan, mosquito net. Balcony overlooking the river.

Superior Chalet: Room located on land with 1 double bed + 1 single bed. Private bathroom. Air conditioning, mosquito net. Balcony overlooking the river.

Basic Bungalow: Room on the river with 1 double bed + 1 single bed. Private bathroom. Fan, mosquito net. Balcony overlooking the river.

Superior Bungalow: Room on the river with 1 double bed + 1 single bed. Private bathroom with hot water. Air conditioning, mosquito net. Balcony overlooking the river.

The bungalow rooms are only on the river during the high water time (March to August).

basic room with fan

superior room (with air conditioner)

Transfer in:

Hotel in Manaus (08:00 AM) => Dolphin Lodge (11:00 AM).
Hotel in Manaus (01:00 PM) => Dolphin Lodge (04:00 PM).
Manaus airport (Pick up upon flight arrival, as long as it arrives between 08:00 AM and 04:00 PM).

Transfer out:

Dolphin Lodge (08:00 AM) => Airport or Hotel in Manaus (11:00 AM).
Dolphin Lodge (10:00 AM) => Airport or Hotel in Manaus (01:00 PM).
Dolphin Lodge (01:00 PM) => Airport or Hotel in Manaus (04:00 PM).

Of course if you transfer in the afternoon, you will not have lunch at the lodge or the afternoon excursion. It is also possible to transfer back to Manaus in the morning, to arrive by about 11:30am, instead of at 4pm.
It is possible to change some of the day tours, if notified in advance.

Regular Tours

Capivara Package - 3 days / 2 nights

Day 1 - 08:00 AM - Departure from Manaus (airport or hotel) to the Port of Ceasa.
08:30 AM - Arriving at the Port of Ceasa, transfer by speedboat to the Careiro community, with a short stop at the Meeting of the Waters to take pictures.
09:00 AM - Transfer by kombi or minibus to the Mamorí river. Along the way there is a stop to take pictures of the aquatic plant Waterlily (Vitória Régia).
10:00 AM - Embark on a speedboat with the opportunity to see birds, alligators, and other animals.
10:30 AM - Arrival at the Dolphin Lodge.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
03:00 PM – Canoe ride to get to know the area and see dolphins.
07:00 PM - Dinner.

Day 2 - 07:00 AM - Breakfast.
08:00 AM - Hiking in the jungle with a local guide, where you will learn more about the wildlife and biodiversity.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
03:00 PM - Piranha fishing.
07:00 PM - Dinner.
08:00 PM - Cayman spotting and observation of nocturnal animals.

Day 3 - 05:30 AM - Canoe ride to see the sunrise and birds.
07:00 AM - Breakfast.
08:00 AM - Visit to a Caboclo house (local family) to learn about their customs. During this visit, you will also have the opportunity to see an orchidarium. There are many orchids species as cattleyas, galeandra, brassia and others.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
01:30 PM - Return to Manaus, by the same route, arriving at 04:00 PM.

2023 rate per person in R$, Jan-June + Sept.-Dec.:
basic chalet single = R$1760, double = R$1435, triple = R$1342,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$1933, double = R$1576, triple = R$1476
superior bungalow single = R$2030, double = R$1655, triple = R$1550
2023 rate per person in R$, July-Aug.:
basic chalet single = R$1841, double = R$1501, triple = R$1403,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$2022, double = R$1649, triple = R$1544
superior bungalow single = R$2124, double = R$1731, triple = R$1622
* Children under 12 years do not pay.

chalet

Tucanare Package - 4 days/3 nights

Days 1 & 2 - same as above.

Day 3 - 05:30 AM - Canoe ride to see the sunrise and birds.
07:00 AM - Breakfast.
08:00 AM - Visit to a Caboclo house (local family) to learn about their customs. During this visit, you will also have the opportunity to see an orchidarium. There are many orchids species as cattleyas, galeandra, brassia and others.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
03:00 PM - Canoe ride to see a Sumauma tree, the largest species of tree in the Amazon.
07:00 PM - Dinner.

Day 4 - 07:00 AM - Breakfast.
08:00 AM - Visit to the Seringa House (rubber tree house) to see the latex extraction process and its transformation into rubber.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
01:30 PM - Return to Manaus, by the same route, arriving at 04:00 PM.

2023 rate per person in R$, Jan-June + Sept.-Dec.:
basic chalet single = R$2346, double = R$1914, triple = R$1789,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$2578, double = R$2101, triple = R$1968
superior bungalow single = R$2707, double = R$2207, triple = R$2066
2023 rate per person in R$, July-Aug.:
basic chalet single = R$2455, double = R$2002, triple = R$1871,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$2697, double = R$2198, triple = R$2059
superior bungalow single = R$2831, double = R$2308, triple = R$2162
* Children under 12 years do not pay.

bungalow at high water

Cigana Package - 5 days / 4 nights

Days 1-3 - same as on 4 day package

Day 4 - 07:00 AM - Breakfast.
08:00 AM - Visit to the Seringa House (rubber tree house) to see the latex extraction process and its transformation into rubber.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
03:00 PM - Canoe ride to the Tapagem lake, where it is possible to see the wildlife, its canals, and flooded forests.
07:00 PM - Dinner.
08:00 PM - After dinner, the guest has the option of sleeping in a jungle camp with hammock and mosquito net or spend the night at the Dolphin Lodge.

Day 5 - 07:00 AM - Breakfast.
08:00 AM - Visit to the community school to learn more about the local culture.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
01:30 PM - Return to Manaus, by the same route, arriving at 4:00 PM.

2023 rate per person in R$, Jan-June + Sept.-Dec.:
basic chalet single = R$2933, double = R$2392, triple = R$2236,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$3221, double = R$2627, triple = R$2460
superior bungalow single = R$3382, double = R$2758, triple = R$2583
2023 rate per person in R$, July-Aug.:
basic chalet single = R$3069, double = R$2503, triple = R$2339,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$3370, double = R$2748, triple = R$2574
superior bungalow single = R$3538, double = R$2885, triple = R$2703
* Children under 12 years do not pay.

bungalow at low water

Reservation includes:
• A varied buffet breakfast with tropical fruits and regional specialties, as well as Brazilian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
• Transfer from the airport or hotel in Manaus to the Dolphin Lodge and return to Manaus (airport or hotel).
• Guided tours according to the package booked. Language: Portuguese, English or Spanish.
• Apartment with private bathroom.

Reservation doesn't include:
Juices for lunch and dinner, only for breakfast. Packages do not include other drinks. Drinks can be purchased at the bar, only in cash, they don't accept credit cards at the hotel.
• Additional transfers.
• City tour in Manaus.

In case of cancellation up to 5 days before the check-in, 90% of the prepayment will be returned.
In case of cancellation between 4 days before check-in and the day before the reservation, 65% of the prepayment will be refunded.

Notes:

It’s recommended to bring: repellent, sunglasses, hat or cap, comfortable clothes preferably dark, tennis, sandals, long sleeve shirts and trousers for excursions at night, sunscreen, raincoat, and binoculars.
Please take the minimum possible luggage to facilitate transfer. It’s recommended to bring to the Lodge 10 kilos per person. You can also store the excess baggage at the office in Manaus at no charge.
There’s free Wi-Fi available only at the restaurant.
There is no phone signal in that area.
The tours are conducted in groups. Maximum of people per guide is 8.
The hotel capacity is 30 people.
Electricity 24 hours in the rooms (110 volts).
Flood period: March to August. Drought period: September to February.
The bungalows are on the river, only during the period of river flooding (April to August).

Survival Tours

Contents of what the group will learn:

- Specialities of the Brazilian rainforest
- Explanations about plants( medical uses) and wildlife in the Amazon rainforest
- Orientation in unknown territory
- Alimentation with food the forest is offering
- Preparing and conserving the food
- Construction of accommodations and how to secure them
- Methods of making fire without lighters, matches and other artificial things
- Places to make fire, kinds of woods

Guariba Package- 6 days / 5 nights

Day 1 - transfer to lodge, as on other packages

Day 2  - (Tracaja Lake)
07:00 AM - Breakfast.
08:00 AM – Departure from the lodge in a motor canoe to the Tracaja lake. Arriving at the headwaters, prepare the camp and spend the night in the jungle.

Day 3 - Survival tour (same place)
06:00 AM - Breakfast.
07:00 AM - Hiking in the jungle with a local guide, where you will learn more about the wildlife and biodiversity.
03:00 PM – Hiking in other areas.
07:00 PM - Dinner.
08:00 PM - Fishing with harpoon.

Day 4  - Survival tour (same place) -
06:00 AM - Breakfast.
07:00 AM - Canoe ride to see birds and fishing for lunch.
12:00 PM - Lunch. After lunch rest in hammocks.
03:00 PM - Walk to see medicinal plants with explanations.
07:00 PM - Dinner (barbecue on the riverbank).
08:00 PM - Alligator spotting and watching nocturnal animals.

Day 5 - (Tapagem Lake)
06:00 AM - Breakfast.
07:00 AM - Change the camp to the Tapagem lake.
12:00 PM - Lunch. After lunch rest in hammocks.
03:00 PM - Visit to a Caboclo house (local family) to learn about their customs.
07:00 PM - Dinner.
08:00 PM - Canoe ride to see nocturnal birds.

Day 6  - 06:00 AM - Breakfast.
06:30 AM - Return to the Dolphin Lodge.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
01:30 PM - Return to Manaus, by the same route, arriving at 04:00 PM.

2023 rate per person in R$, Jan-June + Sept.-Dec.:
basic chalet single = R$3871, double = R$3157, triple = R$2951,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$4252, double = R$3467, triple = R$3247
superior bungalow single = R$4465, double = R$3640, triple = R$3410
2023 rate per person in R$, July-Aug.:
economy single = R$3683, double = R$3003, triple = R$2807,
standard or bungalow single = R$4045, double = R$3298, triple = R$3089
superior bungalow single = R$4247, double = R$3463, triple = R$3243

camping

Jacana Package - 7 days / 6 nights

Days 1-5 - same as on Guariba package

Day 6 - (Tapagem Lake)
06:00 AM - Breakfast.
07:00 AM - Jungle trekking to see insects and collect fruits to complete meals.
12:00 PM - Lunch. After lunch rest in hammocks.
03:00 PM - Fishing for dinner.
07:00 PM - Dinner.
08:00 PM - Alligator spotting and watching nocturnal animals.

Day 7 - 06:00 AM - Breakfast.
06:30 AM - Return to the Dolphin Lodge.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
01:30 PM - Return to Manaus, by the same route, arriving at 04:00 PM.

2023 rate per person in R$, Jan-June + Sept.-Dec.:
basic chalet single = R$4516, double = R$3680, triple = R$3443,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$4961, double = R$4045, triple = R$3789
superior bungalow single = R$5209, double = R$4247, triple = R$3978
2023 rate per person in R$, July-Aug.:
economy single = R$4296, double = R$3504, triple = R$3275,
standard or bungalow single = R$4719, double = R$3847, triple = R$3604
superior bungalow single = R$4955, double = R$4040, triple = R$3784

cooking meal while camping

Sapupema Package - 8 days / 7 nights

Days 1-6 - same as on Jacana package

Day 7  -  (Tapagem Lake)
06:00 AM - Breakfast.
07:30 AM - Canoe ride to see the wildlife.
12:00 PM - Lunch. After lunch rest in hammocks.
03:00 PM - Fishing.
07:00 PM - Dinner.

Day 8  - 06:00 AM - Breakfast.
06:30 AM - Return to the Dolphin Lodge.
12:00 PM - Lunch.
01:30 PM - Return to Manaus, by the same route, arriving at 04:00 PM.

2023 rate per person in R$, Jan-June + Sept.-Dec.:
basic chalet single = R$5162, double = R$4210, triple = R$3935,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$5670, double = R$4622, triple = R$4330
superior bungalow single = R$5953, double = R$4853, triple = R$4546
2023 rate per person in R$, July-Aug.:
basic chalet single = R$4911, double = R$4005, triple = R$3743,
superior chalet or basic bungalow single = R$5392, double = R$4397, triple = R$4118
superior bungalow single = R$5662, double = R$4617, triple = R$4324

Camping/adventure itineraries up to 12 days are available

"The trip went wonderfully. All pieces were smooth. Mo was a wonderful guide. From my end, and I believe that of other Americans traveling at the time, we had no complaints. Food & accommodations were basic, but clean & comfortable. Mo and his staff were personable and friendly. The excursions covered all I wanted to in my time in the Amazon. I have no reservations recommending Dolphin Lodge in future clients and want to thank you for helping set everything up." Trent

"it was awesome. The guide, Moe, was simply a great host. He seemed to know everything about the nature around us and was always really nice. My 3 daughters (9, 14, 16) completely loved it. Finally the food was really good and a lot of local stuff, which we appreciated." Jean-Pierre

"Our trip was awesome! We had a very good time at the Dolphin Lodge. Mazinho (I hope a spell his name correctly) was a great guide. We enjoyed our stay there a lot. Besides, we highly appreciated the service and the food there, which was really the best we had during our entire time in Brazil. So thanks again for your help with the organization. Best wishes" Simon

"Yes everything worked out as planned ! The Amazon experience was fantastic however the lodge was very basic but that didn't ruin our stay. The guide was great !" Alfons

"I am glad to report that the trip exceded my expectations. It was well organized and I felt safe all the time I was in Brazil. The guides were very nice people, all of them. I have to say I had the best time at the Dolphin Lodge. The experience there is very authentic and Mocinho really went out of his way to show me what the jungle has to offer. It was amazing." Gabriela

"Our trip to Manaus and the dolphin lodge was really great! Everything went fine , our guide Mo did a perfect job!!!! We all enjoyed this trip! Thank you for the perfect organization !" Katja

"The transportation, food, cleaning and cooking staff, service, punctuality of the dinners and tours (Mo is ex-military and it shows with his organizational skills), accommodations, hikes, activities, tours, drinks, drink prices, layout and of course Mo and his guides were great. We will definitely be going back in the future during the rainy season to see the difference." George

"Thank you for checking...our trip was spectacular! Tour operators both in Rio an Iguassu were very friendly, always on time. We were especially impressed with the Amazon portion of the trip. Mo, the owner of the Dolphin Lodge, was our everyday guide as well. Can't praise enough!!...so knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area. The staff at the lodge is very friendly and accommodating, highly recommend! Overall, amazing trip! Thank you for arranging, hope to work with you in the future!" Larisa

Dolphin Lodge

Regular Tours

Survival Tours

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