Amazon National Forest
01FLONA do Tapajós
Walk beneath cathedral trees a thousand years old. Listen to a forest that has never been silent.
Alter do Chão · Brazilian Amazon
Seven days in the
Caribbean of the Amazon.
A small-group immersion through hidden rivers, white sand beaches and forest communities — guided by the people who call it home.
From $1,250 USDMax 10 travelers · 7 days · weekly departuresScroll ↓
A different kind of journey
We don't sell tours. We open doors to a forest that asks for your attention, and to a community that returns it.
The flagship
7-Day Amazon Immersion
Alter do Chão · max 10 travelers
$1,250USD per person
Boat, lodge, meals, expeditions, and a small group of curious humans. Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Hold a spot — refundableWhat's included
- Pickup from your accommodation to the boat
- Private boat with experienced local pilot
- Daily expeditions, 9:00 AM to sunset
- Cooler with mineral water, ice & fresh Amazon fruit
- Curated excursions across rivers, forest & beaches
- Eco-lodge accommodation, integrated with the forest
- Daily meals (except community-hosted lunches)
- English-speaking expedition host
The journey
Six worlds. One river system.
Each day moves between contrasts — deep forest, open river, hidden lagoon, living village.
Arapiuns River
02Mirror waters
Glide through tannin-dark waters that reflect the sky. Hidden villages. Wood smoke at dusk.
Canal do Jari
03Flooded forest
A green corridor where the river floods the jungle. Navigate between trunks in absolute stillness.
Meeting of the Waters
04Two rivers, one current
The amber Tapajós meets the dark Arapiuns. Two rivers run side by side without mixing — for kilometers.
Lago Verde
05Emerald lagoon
A still, jade-green lake ringed by forest. Swim where pink dolphins surface at sunset.
Amazon Beaches
06Caribbean of the Amazon
Soft white sand, turquoise freshwater, hammocks slung between cashew trees. No road reaches here.
A day with us
Slow mornings.
Long rivers.
Coppered sunsets.
There is no schedule that fights the river. We move with it.
- 07:30AwakeningCoffee on the deck. Birds louder than any alarm.
- 09:00DeparturePickup, boat, river. The day opens like a book.
- 12:30Community lunchFresh tucunaré, farinha, fruit — at a riverside table.
- 15:00Hidden beachSwim in turquoise freshwater. Hammocks. Silence.
- 17:30Sunset returnThe river turns to copper. Nobody speaks.
- 20:00Dinner & starsSlow food, slow conversation, a sky without cities.
Community at the center
Every meal supports the family that cooked it.
A meaningful share of what you spend goes directly to the riverside communities who host us — for traditional meals, guided forest trails, and cultural visits with families who keep ancestral knowledge alive.
- Traditional community meals (~$10–15 USD each)
- Guided forest trails with local elders
- Visits to turtle, honey & craft cooperatives
- Botanical encounters — Vitória Régia & medicinal plants
Direct support to the people of the Amazon — built into every itinerary.
Where you'll sleep
An eco-lodge built into the forest, not on top of it.
Wooden bungalows with wide screened windows. Soft linens, warm lamps, the sound of cicadas. Comfortable, clean, intimate — and quiet enough to hear the forest think.
10
Guests max
7
Nights
∞
River
Why AMAZORA
Built for the few who travel deeply.
01
Small by design
A maximum of ten travelers. Every voice is heard. Every conversation matters.
02
Deep access
Rivers and beaches mass tourism cannot reach. We arrive before the day boats and stay after they leave.
03
Local from the ground up
Our guides were born on these rivers. Knowledge is not a script — it's a lineage.
04
Comfort that disappears
The right bed, the right meal, the right boat. So you can forget logistics and remember why you came.
05
Transformative pace
Seven days is enough to slow your breathing, soften your gaze, and shift something underneath.
06
Honest exchange
Communities are partners, not attractions. Your presence funds the people who host it.
"The Amazon doesn't change you. It reminds you of something you already knew, and forgot."
— from our journal
Travelers
In their own words.
"I came for a holiday. I left with a different relationship to the world."
Elena R.
Berlin, Germany
"The most considered trip I have ever taken. Nothing felt like tourism."
Marcus T.
Brooklyn, USA
"Seven days that quieted ten years of noise. I would go back tomorrow."
Sofia M.
Lisbon, Portugal
Sustainability
A light footprint, a long memory.
Locally owned
Boats, kitchens and lodges are owned and run by people from Alter do Chão.
Plastic-free at sea
Reusable bottles, bulk water, no single-use plastics on board. Ever.
Real fair pay
Crew, cooks and hosts earn well above regional standards.
Forest as partner
We support the FLONA reserve and community-led conservation projects.
Practical
What to pack.
Travel light. Most of what you'll wear is a swimsuit, a hat, and the sunset on your skin.
- ·Light linen clothing
- ·Two swimsuits
- ·Wide-brim hat
- ·Reef-safe sunscreen
- ·Natural insect repellent
- ·Lightweight sneakers
- ·Headlamp
- ·Reusable water bottle
- ·Light rain shell
- ·A book worth re-reading
Questions
Everything you'd want to ask.
Do I need a visa to visit Brazil?+
Most US, EU, UK and Australian travelers can enter Brazil with a tourist visa or visa-free for up to 90 days. We send a full pre-departure brief once your spot is confirmed.
Is it safe?+
Alter do Chão is one of the most peaceful places in Brazil. You travel in a small group with a local team that knows the rivers intimately. Safety briefings are part of every excursion.
What's the weather like?+
Warm year-round (26–32°C). The dry season (July–December) reveals the white sand beaches; the rainy season (January–June) opens the flooded forests. Both are extraordinary.
How do I get there?+
Fly to Santarém (STM) via São Paulo, Brasília or Manaus. Alter do Chão is a 35-minute drive from the airport. We can arrange transfers.
Is this trip physically demanding?+
No. Forest walks are gentle, swims are optional. If you can walk for an hour and enjoy a boat, you are ready.
Can I come solo?+
Most of our travelers come solo. The small group becomes a temporary tribe by day three.
Limited spots · Weekly departures
Join the next
expedition.
Ten seats per departure. Most weeks sell out four to six weeks in advance. Hold your spot with a refundable deposit.