Negro River Day Trip + Piranha Fishing

Experience the Amazone rainforest as a local by embarking on this day journey along the Negro River, featuring an engaging piranha fishing session. This is your chance to uncover the cultural and natural treasures of Manaus.

Day Trip Overview

At the arranged time, our team will collect you from your accommodation in Manaus and begin a day trip designed to immerse you in the heart of the Amazon. Are you prepared to navigate through this dense and vibrant ecosystem? Let the adventure begin!

Journeying into the jungle, we will travel for roughly 1.5 hours until we arrive close to the Negro River. Here, we will board a small boat that will ferry us to our lodge in just 10 minutes, where an exhilarating jungle experience awaits. We will be greeted with a revitalizing traditional Amazonian welcome drink.

In this picturesque setting, we will participate in one of the Amazon's most iconic activities: piranha fishing. With the guidance of a local expert, we will explore the riverbanks and gain insights into its unique fauna and flora. Upon reaching the fishing spot, we will be taught ancient techniques, such as utilizing beef for bait and employing surprising sounds to lure the fish. Prepare to be amazed!

At midday, we will enjoy lunch by the river, featuring fresh fish as the highlight of the menu. Following the meal, you will enjoy 1 hour of leisure in this stunning Amazon backdrop. Hammocks will be provided for an even more enchanting experience.

We will then continue along the Negro River, making a visit to a cassava plantation. This is an ideal opportunity to delve deeper into the culture, agriculture, and sustainability practices adopted by local communities to produce the renowned Amazonian flour.

Our next destination will be the home of a local family, where we will observe the authentic Amazonian lifestyle up close, providing a warm and enlightening experience!

In conclusion, we will return by boat, leaving the jungle behind, and head back to the minibus that will take you back to Manaus. We will ensure you are dropped off at your hotel 10 hours later, marking the end of this comprehensive day trip.