Tefe: 6-Day Kayak Expedition with Camping & Meals

Explore the Amazon rainforest on a 6-day kayak expedition. Paddle through remote creeks, camp under the stars, and meet local families.
Immerse yourself in the Amazon Rainforest on a 6-day kayak expedition into Igarapé do Ubim and Amanã Lake. Paddle through remote blackwater creeks, flooded várzea forest, and hidden lagoons. Camp under star-filled skies and connect with riverine communities.

Day 1 — Arrival & Transfer to Ubim
Meet in Tefé (airport/port). Briefing, gear check and safety orientation.

Speedboat transfer across Tefé Lake, the Solimões and Japurá rivers to the Ubim community (4–6 hours, depending on water).

Arrive at community base: final kayak setup, welcome dinner and overnight at the community base or nearby riverside camp.

Day 2 - Launch & First Jungle Camp
7:00 — Breakfast and launch briefing.

8:00 — Launch kayaks into the igarapés; paddle narrow channels and flooded forest, watching for birds and monkeys.

Midday — Riverside lunch and rest.

Afternoon — Continue paddling to a remote campsite. Camp setup, dinner and overnight in hammocks/mosquito nets.

Day 3 - Deep Creek Exploration
6:00 — Optional sunrise paddle for bird activity.

– 7:00 — Breakfast.

– 8:00 — Full day paddling deeper into Ubim Creek: winding channels, lagoons and flooded forest.

Midday — Picnic lunch on the bank; optional swim in calm pools (season permitting).

Late afternoon — Reach next campsite; dinner and night wildlife sounds.

Day 4 - Jungle Hike & Cultural Contact
7:00 — Breakfast.

Morning — Guided jungle hike to learn about medicinal plants, animal tracks and local ecology.

Return to camp for lunch.

Afternoon — Paddle to a nearby riverine community for a cultural visit (when possible): meet locals, learn about traditional life and regional foods.

Evening — Night boat outing for caiman and nocturnal wildlife spotting; overnight at camp.

Day 5 — Upper Ubim Challenge & Fishing
7:00 — Breakfast.

8:00 — Continue paddling upstream toward the upper reaches of the Ubim creek—more remote channels and scenic sections.

Midday — Lunch on the riverbank.

Afternoon — Fishing opportunity and practice primitive camp cooking with catch (when available).

Evening — Final remote campsite, campfire, dinner and stargazing.

Day 6 -Return Paddle & Transfer to Tefé
7:00 — Breakfast and strike camp.

8:00 — Paddle back toward Ubim village with short stops for wildlife viewing.

Midday — Lunch at Ubim village and brief cultural exchange.

13:00 — Speedboat transfer back to Tefé port. Drop-off at port or airport; trip concludes.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.