The farm is the starting point for trips and excursions into the closer surroundings of the virgin forest.
During the excursions you will be introduced into the fascinating world of the Amazon jungle with competence and commitment:
into the unique ecosystem of its flora and fauna, its history and the sociopolitical background.
On request we offer an individual program for you which can also include special areas of interest or a personal guide.
If you are interested you can get actively involved.
The guided tours are in English, further languages can be provided on request. The transfer to the farm leads you past the Encontro das Águas (Meeting of the Waters). Depending on the duration of your stay, participation in the following activities is possible:
• Jungle Hike
• Canoe and Boat Tours
• Piranha Fishing
• Observing Dolphins or Caymans and Birds at Dawn
• A Visit of the Flooded Forest*
• Demonstrations of Maniok Processing*
• Natural Rubber Extraction*
• Spending the Night in the Virgin Forest in a Hunting Camp
• Visiting a Caboclo Family Gaining insight to their Way of Life
*depending on the seasons
We also arrange expeditions on regional boats, exploring the mysterious beauty of the Rio Juma or Amazon area.
We also do paddling tours in small boats or Indian dug-out canoes into the Juma reservation.
We are ready to please your wishes at any time.
Please note that for organizational reasons or weather conditions, there may be local changes in the time sequence.
Day 1
Pickup at hotel in Manaus at 8:00.
You see the famous "Meeting of the Waters" (Encontro das Aguas).
At 12:00 arrival at Juma Lake Inn.
- Excursion by boat, Piranha fishing, watching birds and pink or grey river dolphins.
- Caiman Safari by night into the darkness.
Day 2
- Break of dawn-Tour, observing bird life and listening to the sounds of nature.
- Rain forest excursion: Tracking through the high forest with an experienced guide showing you the fauna and flora.
After lunch,
ca. 14:30 Transfer back to Manaus – Arrivel at hotel in Manaus until 18:00
or extension stay.
Day 1
Pickup at hotel in Manaus at 8:00.
You see the famous "Meeting of the Waters" (Encontro das Aguas).
At 12:00 arrival at Juma Lake Inn.
- Excursion by boat, Piranha fishing, watching birds and pink or grey river dolphins.
- Caiman Safari by night into the darkness.
Day 2
- Break of dawn tour, observing bird life and listening to the sounds of nature.
- Rain forest excursion: Tracking through the high forest with an experienced guide showing you the fauna and flora.
- Tour by boat to the rainforest camp "Tapir". A traditional Indian camp used when hunting. Dinner is made on a campfire. Listening to the sounds of rainforest. You will be astonished how snugly you sleep in an Amazon hammock protected by mosquito net under a green roof construction!
Day 3
- Tour by boat to a traditional Caboclo-Family where you see how they live. Planting and processing manioc, tropical fruit trees, medicinal herbs, rubber trees and domestic animals.
After lunch,
ca. 14:30 Transfer back to Manaus – Arrivel at hotel in Manaus until 18:00
or extension stay.
Day 1
Pickup at hotel in Manaus at 8:00.
You see the famous "Meeting of the Waters" (Encontro das Aguas).
At 12:00 arrival at Juma Lake Inn.
- Excursion by boat, Piranha fishing, watching birds and pink or grey river dolphins.
- Caiman Safari by night into the darkness.
Day 2
- Break of dawn tour, observing bird life and listening to the sounds of nature.
- Rain forest excursion: Tracking through the high forest with an experienced guide showing you the fauna and flora.
- Tour by boat to the rainforest camp "Tapir". A traditional Indian camp used when hunting. Dinner is made on a campfire. Listening to the sounds of rainforest. You will be astonished how snugly you sleep in an Amazon hammock protected by mosquito net under a green roof construction!
Day 3
- Tour by boat to a traditional Caboclo-Family where you see how they live. Planting and processing manioc, tropical fruit trees, medicinal herbs, rubber trees and domestic animals.
- Boat-excursion to the flooded forest, looking for monkeys, sloths, birds and reptiles.
Day 4
- Tour to a Seringueiro (rubber collector). You will see, how the natural rubber is gathered and processed in the traditional way.
After lunch,
ca. 14:30 Transfer back to Manaus – Arrivel at hotel in Manaus until 18:00
or extension stay.
Day 1
Pickup at hotel in Manaus at 8:00.
You see the famous "Meeting of the Waters" (Encontro das Aguas).
At 12:00 arrival at Juma Lake Inn.
- Excursion by boat, Piranha fishing, watching birds and pink or grey river dolphins.
- Caiman Safari by night into the darkness.
Day 2
- Break of dawn tour, observing bird life and listening to the sounds of nature.
- Rain forest excursion: Tracking through the high forest with an experienced guide showing you the fauna and flora.
- Tour by boat to the rainforest camp "Tapir". A traditional Indian camp used when hunting. Dinner is made on a campfire. Listening to the sounds of rainforest. You will be astonished how snugly you sleep in an Amazon hammock protected by mosquito net under a green roof construction!
Day 3
- Tour by boat to a traditional Caboclo-Family where you see how they live. Planting and processing manioc, tropical fruit trees, medicinal herbs, rubber trees and domestic animals.
- Boat-excursion to the flooded forest, looking for monkeys, sloths, birds and reptiles.
Day 4
- Tour to a Seringueiro (rubber collector). You will see, how the natural rubber is gathered and processed in the traditional way.
- Sport Fishing Tour by boat. You learn fishing tricks on this tour to catch fishes withexotic names like Tucunaré or Aruaná.
Day 5
- Walking tour in the rainforest to deepen your knowledge about nature of rainforest.
After lunch,
ca. 14:30 Transfer back to Manaus – Arrivel at hotel in Manaus until 18:00
or extension stay.
Realization
Daily up from 1 person.
Transfer
Pickup in Manaus (hotel / center)
Manaus ca. 8:00 – arrival at Juma Lake Inn 12:00,
Pickup in Juma Lake Inn 13:30 – arrival at Manaus (hotel / center) ca.18 Uhr.
Special transfers on request.
Accommodation
All accommodations in private huts with WC and shower bath.
Food and Beverages
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, and mineral water is available at any time.
Optional and by request vegetarian food is offered.
In the price do not include: beer, Coca Cola, lemonade, Caipirinha, personal issues.
Exkursionen und Ausflüge
All tours and excursions with English speaking guides, further languages on request.
Extensions
Individual extensions prior to arrival or locally available.
Hints and Tipps
- Best travel season: Juli–Januar
- The highest water level is up to 12 meters higher in June / July. During this time you can go by boat far into the woods.
- The lowest water level is in September / October. It is a good time for fishing.
- Dry season: July–December, rainy season: January –June
- Between September and February there are nearly no mosquitos at the Juma Lake Inn. From February to September the mosquitos appear from dawn to daybreak. The houses are protected with special mosquito meshing.
- Sunrise: ca. 5:30–6:00, Sunset: ca. 18:00–18:30
- Electricity (generator) is used from 11:00-13:00 and 18:00-22:00.
- Children should be able to swim, the river being easily accessible.
- The tour-program sometimes changes depending on the weather conditions.
Beachten Sie bitte, dass sich, je nach Jahreszeit, Wetter und Wasserstand, der Tourenablauf vor Ort ändern kann!
Tips unto accompanied luggage:
- Sturdy shoes,
- Headgear,
- Sun protection,
- Mosquito repellent,
- Torch, Rainwear,
- Water bottle
- Batteries and well-charged batteries.
The main luggage can be left in Manaus at the hotel.