How Long to Stay in the Amazon? Mini Guide to Make the Most of Your Trip (Updated for 2025)
- Lábia Comunicação
- 17 hours ago
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Discover the ideal length for your Amazon adventure! Choose from 3, 4, or 7-night itineraries at Uakari Lodge, each offering authentic and sustainable experiences. Start planning your journey now.
The answer to “How many days should I stay in the Amazon?” depends on the kind of experience you’re looking for.
For a rich introduction to the forest, 3 nights are enough.
If you’d like to explore its nocturnal life and have more time to relax, 4 nights is ideal.
For a deep and transformative immersion, we recommend 7 nights.
In the heart of the Amazon — one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth — Uakari Lodge is located within the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve. It offers authentic ecotourism experiences led by local communities and aligned with environmental conservation.
In this guide, you’ll find what to expect from a 3, 4, or 7-night stay at the lodge, along with practical tips for planning your journey through the Brazilian Amazon.
3 Nights in the Amazon – Friday to Monday
If you’re looking for an immersive experience in the Amazon but have limited time, the 3-night itinerary at Uakari Lodge is the perfect choice. From Friday to Monday, you’ll explore the Mamirauá Reserve — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and experience its incredible biodiversity, vibrant communities, and conservation efforts.
What to expect from your 3-night stay at Uakari Lodge:
A hike or canoe trip through the floodplain forest, guided by locals sharing their deep knowledge of the ecosystem
A presentation about the history of the Mamirauá Reserve and the work of the Mamirauá Institute
A guided visit to a riverside community, offering insight into daily life in the flooded forest
A silent paddle canoe tour through the igapós*, with opportunities to observe wildlife and vegetation up close
A conversation with biologists: meet researchers working in the reserve and learn about their findings
Sunset at Lake Mamirauá: a scenic boat trip to learn about the landscape and witness an unforgettable sunset
Night spotlighting for caimans: observe nocturnal wildlife, including the impressive black caiman
*Igapós are seasonally flooded forests typical of the Amazon. These ecosystems are rich in biodiversity and feature plant species adapted to aquatic environments.
4 Nights – Monday to Friday
For a more complete experience — with time to explore the forest both day and night — the 4-night itinerary is ideal. From Monday to Friday, you’ll immerse yourself in the biodiversity of the Mamirauá Reserve, engage with local communities, and enjoy deeper, slower travel.
What’s included in your 4-night stay:
Everything in the 3-night program, plus:
Night hike or spotlight canoe trip with a local guide: during the dry season, you’ll walk to observe nocturnal wildlife. In the flood season, you’ll travel by boat with spotlights, tuning into the sounds of the forest at night — an unforgettable experience.
Traditional piranha fishing or river dolphin watching: with guidance from locals, learn why the iconic (and abundant) piranha can be dangerous — or join a group canoe trip to spot the graceful Amazon river dolphins in their natural habitat.
This is a great option for travelers seeking environmental education, cultural connection, and a calm, meaningful stay at Uakari Lodge.
7 Nights of Deep Amazon Immersion
Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday
If you’re looking for a longer, more transformative experience — one that allows for deep connection with nature and local culture — the 7-night itinerary is for you. Whether Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday, you’ll have time to explore the Mamirauá Reserve in depth and enjoy exclusive activities.
Included in the 7-night experience:
Everything in the 3- and 4-night programs
Trail to install camera traps: place motion-activated cameras that will record wildlife over the course of your stay
Sunrise on the Japurá River: enjoy golden light spilling over the landscape while having breakfast on the boat — a perfect chance to spot boto and tucuxi dolphins surfacing beside you
Full-day visit to a second riverside community: lunch with a host family and a chance to observe traditional activities
Sunset canoe trip on the Japurá River — a scenic farewell framed by color and light, followed by a final dinner and a presentation of the camera trap findings
Essential Travel Information
To make the most of your Uakari Lodge experience, here are some important planning tips:
Where to Stay in the Amazon?
If you’re looking for comfort, purpose, and authentic experiences in the Amazon, Uakari Lodge is the perfect choice. This floating lodge is internationally recognized for its sustainable tourism model and biodiversity conservation — and is managed by local riverine communities.
Where Is Uakari Lodge and How to Get There?
Uakari Lodge is in a remote, remarkable place: the heart of the Amazon, inside the Mamirauá Reserve. Your gateway to this experience is the town of Tefé, in the state of Amazonas.
Our services begin and end with Azul Airlines flights connecting Manaus to Tefé. To make planning easier, we operate on set check-in/check-out days: Tuesdays and Fridays.
Our team will meet you at Tefé Airport and transfer you to the port — or pick you up from your accommodation if you arrive early. From there, we’ll take a 1.5-hour speedboat ride up the Solimões River to the lodge.
All Meals Included
During your stay, you’ll enjoy full board with meals prepared from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Best Time to Visit the Amazon
Uakari Lodge offers unique experiences year-round, with activities that adapt to the water cycle and natural rhythms of the forest.
In the flood season (December to July), the focus is on boat trips that navigate the flooded forest.
In the dry season (August to November), most outings take place on forest trails — offering chances to walk through the jungle and visit river beaches.
What to Pack
To make the most of your trip to Uakari Lodge, we recommend packing:
Light, quick-dry clothing, a rain jacket, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent — and curiosity.
Experience the Amazon with Purpose
Choosing Uakari Lodge means choosing a different way to travel — more sensitive, more conscious, more connected.
Here, immersion in the Amazon happens alongside the people who live in it, with respect for both nature and local cultures.
For more information about our lodge, activities, and custom itineraries, visit our website.
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