Any recommendations and advice for trip to Amazon?

Question

My brother and I would like to take a 3 to 7 day trip to the Amazon (26, 28 y/o from SF, Ca). I would like to get into something pretty authentic and not too touristy for a few days out of the trip - so maybe 3 days at an authentic jungle location, and 3 days in a really nice resort. Does any one have any recommendations for travel agencies or programs that they have gone thru and enjoyed? Anything I should DEFINITELY do or NOT do other than the medical exam requirements for traveling?

Answer 1

Advices:

1) Get a tourist guide "for sure"!

2) Get a mosquito repelent

3) If you are very white, put lots of sun screen

4) wear boots or comfortable shoes to walk in the jungle

5) a digital camera (it is beautiful)

They are many tourist guide around Amazon. Take a look at some of the sites I found on google (see below). Also get in touch with the brazilian embassy or consulate near your town and ask if they would have any recommendation. I am sure they will help you as much as they can.

Here is everything you need:

http://www.amazonrivercruises.com/?sourc...

http://www.brazil-travel-guide.com/Amazo...

http://www.brazil-travel-guide.com/Amazo...

http://www.amazontours.info/?gclid=CIGS4...

http://www.eco-tropicalresorts.com/south...

Good luck!

Answer 2

Hi there, amazonia is fantastic, but do not forget to take "febre amarela" vaccine.

febre amarela is a disease caused by the bite of some especific bugs.

Answer 3

If you go into the water, don't pee in it. Parasites will swim up into you while your urethra is open. This is something many Brazilians know about. I live in the bay area too. I'll be going back to Brazil in June. Don't forget to write me back to tell me how it went.

Answer 4

It is important to you to take a vaccine at least ten days earlier ('febre amarela' - I don't know if the name in english is 'yellow fever'?)

I recommend the ariau amazon towers hotel

http://www.ariautowers.com/

What to do there - check this site

http://www.brazilnuts.com/city_tours/all...

The Amazon is a magnificent place, rich in bird and plant life. Much of the rainforest is impossible to reach, making the river the only means of transport. The luxurious and small cruise is a magical way to see a mysterious and endangered part of the world.

Answer 5

whatever the plans, pack lots and LOTS of mosquito repellent.

Answer 6

You can sign up for any 3 day jungle trip to the Amazon in Manaus.  Amazon Riders is a good company there.

Answer 7

Forget it.  Go to Costa Rica instead.  You'll be glad you did.

Belize rocks too.