A night in the jungle
All year
A night in a hammock under a safe shelter, then the forest waking up through the mist, the birds and the howler monkeys.
- Hammock overnight
- Forest sunrise
- Guided trails
The Amazon at the pace of the people who live here.
Tailor-made outings through the forest and waters of the Tapajós, in small groups, with Carol and Tuca.
From the forest to the water
These outings combine into one tailor-made trip: just tell us when you are coming.
Canoeing the flooded forest
January to July, high river
When the river is high, the forest becomes a waterway. The canoe slips between trunks and treetops, close to the wildlife.
- Igapó forest
- Wildlife up close
- Forest silence
Lago Verde and the igarapés
All year
By boat and canoe through the channels of Lago Verde, stopping to swim in warm fresh water.
- Channels and creeks
- River swims
- Sunset
Tapajós beaches
August to December, low river
As the river drops, white-sand beaches and sandbanks rise in the middle of the Tapajós. Ilha do Amor, boat trips and sunsets.
- Ilha do Amor
- Sandbanks
- River sunset
River dolphins and wildlife
All year
Sloths, iguanas, toucans and river dolphins show up in their own time. Our guides help you read the signs without disturbing them.
- River dolphins
- Birds
- Sloths
Sightings vary with the season
Ask about this outing: River dolphins and wildlife, on WhatsAppNot sure when to come? See what the river offers month by month.
The river changes everything.
Alter do Chão has two Amazons. Pick the month of your trip and see what the river has to offer.
| Month | River level | Season |
|---|---|---|
| January | Medium | High river |
| February | Medium | High river |
| March | High | High river |
| April | High | High river |
| May | High | High river |
| June | High | High river |
| July | High | High river |
| August | Medium | Low river |
| September | Medium | Low river |
| October | Low | Low river |
| November | Low | Low river |
| December | Low | Low river |
There is no best season, just two ways to know the region.
January
Amazon winter, high river
The river rises several metres and the forest turns into waterways between trunks and treetops.
What you can do
- A night in the jungle
- Canoeing the flooded forest
- Lago Verde and the igarapés
- River dolphins and wildlife
- Tapajós beachesAugust to December only
REDÁRIO Botos de Alter
A simple, leafy guesthouse for adults and solo travellers who want to sleep in a hammock and feel at home.
In the village centre, about a 15 minute walk from the main beach
At the house
- Homemade breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mosquito nets on the hammocks
- Showers
- Leafy garden
- Shared terrace
Carol and Tuca
From the first hello to the last swim, we take care of every detail. We know the paths, the moods of the river and the stories behind the landscape.
Our idea is simple: welcome you as a friend and leave only good memories, for you and for the Amazon.
“We don't just show you a place. We share a way of living the Amazon.”
Small groups
More freedom to watch, ask questions and follow nature's lead.
Living itineraries
Each outing adapts to the weather, the season and your pace.
Positive impact
Respect for the environment and for the people who call the Amazon home.
Plan your trip
Answer a few questions and we'll prepare a WhatsApp message: Carol and Tuca reply with availability and prices.
Before you come
How do I book?
Send us a message on WhatsApp or Instagram with your dates and interests. We reply with availability and prices.
Plan your tripCan I combine several outings?
Yes. We combine the experiences into a single itinerary, tailored to you.
When is the best time to come?
There is no best season, just two different Amazons. From January to July the river is high and the forest floods. From August to December the water drops and the beaches appear.
See the river calendarAre the groups small?
Yes, our outings are in small groups.
Who is the REDÁRIO for?
Adults and solo travellers who want to sleep in a hammock. It is in the village centre, about a 15 minute walk from the main beach.
See the REDÁRIOWill I see river dolphins and other wildlife?
Animals show up in their own time, and what you see changes with the season. Our guides help you notice the signs without disturbing the wildlife.
Another question?
Message us on WhatsApp