Pink River Dolphin Snorkeling Adventure

Day 1
Arrive in the Amazon! Upon arrival at Manaus International Airport, we will meet you at 3:30pm for the short transfer to the Rio Negro. From there, we embark on a scenic two-hour boat journey upriver to our comfortable jungle lodge. Be ready with your camera immediately—the transfer offers an excellent chance to spot Tucuxi (grey) and Pink River Dolphins, along with colorful birds, diverse river life, and breathtaking Amazonian scenery.

Once you settle comfortably into your room, you are invited to join us for a delicious buffet dinner in the eco-lodge restaurant, overlooking the Rio Negro and the flooded Amazonian rainforest.

Day Two

After an early breakfast, the adventure begins! We will travel along a small tributary of the Rio Negro directly to a stretch of flooded forest where you will have your highly anticipated first chance to snorkel with the habituated Pink River Dolphins.

Following a wonderful morning session with the playful dolphins, we will return to the lodge for lunch.

In the early afternoon, we will return to the dolphins for another immersive encounter.

Later in the afternoon, we will climb back aboard our private river boat to explore the waterways, focusing our attention on the surrounding canopy in search of terrestrial mammals and bird life. We typically encounter a wide variety of primates, including squirrel monkeys, capuchins, and howler monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled for slow-moving, yet relatively common, Brown-throated three-toed sloths as well!

Once the sun dips below the horizon, we begin our exciting nighttime excursion. This is the best time to find and observe nocturnal creatures like owls, the impressive black and spectacled caimans, and various other reptiles and amphibians, concluding the day’s adventure before dinner back at the lodge.

Day 3
Wake up to breakfast with a river view, then we set off on the Rio Negro for another exciting Pink River Dolphin snorkeling session. The interactions are conducted at various locations, including specialized platforms and natural river beaches. Our flexibility allows us to prioritize whichever spot currently offers the largest and most active pod of dolphins.

We dedicate the early afternoon to more snorkeling with the Pink River Dolphins in their hunting grounds. Afterward, we will continue exploring the forest and its wildlife until twilight.

Day 4
This morning, we will venture out just before dawn to experience a truly magical moment as the sun slowly rises over the Rio Negro while the jungle slowly stirs and comes to life.

Following a final breakfast overlooking the river, we embark on one last, memorable session to snorkel with the Pink River Dolphins. We then return to the lodge to shower and enjoy lunch before beginning our scenic journey downriver, back toward Manaus. That evening, you are free to join your trip leader for dinner at the hotel or perhaps head into historic Manaus for dinner next to the famous Teatro Amazonas.

Day 5
Breakfast and farewells before we transfer you to Manaus Airport for your onward journey.