PINK RIVER DOLPHIN DIVING
Amazon River, Brazil
TRIP DATES
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June 26 - 30, 2027
5 Day Trip / 3 Days of Wildlife
5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
STEP INTO A WORLD THAT STILL BELONGS TO NATURE.
The Amazon is unlike anywhere else on Earth.
A place where flooded forests, colorful birds, monkeys, sloths, and giant trees, remind you just how wild our planet can still be.
Hidden within these ancient waters lives one of the world's most extraordinary animals…
The Boto, or pink river dolphin.
Graceful, intelligent, and unlike any dolphin you've ever encountered, these remarkable animals move quietly through the dark waters of the Amazon, their soft pink bodies appearing and disappearing like ghosts beneath the surface.
Sharing the river with them is an experience that feels almost impossible to describe.
But the dolphins are only part of the story.
This expedition is about slowing down and experiencing the Amazon as few people ever will.
It's about exploring winding waterways, watching sloths and monkeys high in the canopy, photographing colorful birds, meeting the river people who call this remarkable place home, and discovering that some of the greatest wildlife experiences happen when you least expect them.
This isn't a checklist trip.
It's an opportunity to step into one of the last truly wild places on Earth.
THE AMAZON IN PICTURES
THE MAGIC OF THE AMAZON ISN'T JUST THE PINK DOLPHINS...
It's the feeling of stepping into a world that still belongs to nature.
And when the dolphins arrive...
the river reminds you that the greatest wildlife encounters are always gifts... never guarantees.
PLEASE NOTE: The botos are habituated dolphins. While they are 100% wild, they have been hand-fed by locals, making them very friendly. The sloths are not however, and it takes a lot of work and good eyes to find them in the trees.
TRIP COST PER PERSON is $3488.00 pp.
A deposit of $800 is required to reserve your space.
PRICE INCLUDES
4 night stay Eco-Lodge (D/O)
*Add $250 for single occupancy.4 morning sessions of swimming with the pink dolphins.
4 afternoons seeking out sloths, monkeys and colorful birds.
All Meals at our Lodge
Bilingual Guide
Gratuities for the local Dolphin Guides
Van transfer from hotel/airport to Ferry Boat
Ferry transport to our river lodge (R/T)
Photo coaching during the trip
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PRICE EXCLUDES
Airfare
Alcoholic Beverages and Soft Drinks
Boat and Hotel Crew gratuities
Trip insurance
Hotels and meals on travel days
Travel Visas (if Required)
🔥 YOUR NEXT MOVE…
- Book your trip now… Or request more information on the trip.
Our Commitment to the Rainforest
We believe the places we travel to see should still be there long after we’re gone.
With every Amazon expedition we run, a portion of the proceeds goes toward protecting the rainforest, home to pink river dolphins and one of the most important ecosystems on Earth.
We’ve been supporting Junglekeepers for years, an organization doing real work on the ground to protect this habitat.
If you’d like to learn more or support their work directly, you can visit:
https://www.junglekeepers.org
There is no expectation to contribute… this is simply something we believe in and wanted to share.
READ THE LAST 3 YEARS OF TRIP REPORTS
Every journey into the Amazon is different.
Read what really happened as we explored one of the wildest places left on Earth.
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What your week looks like…
Day 1
ARRIVAL DAY. Early morning pickup; 9AM from the Manaus airport (MAO), or airport hotel. (We recommend arriving the day before.). After we pick you up, we will drive to the Amazon river, It will take between 2-3 hours to arrive to our lodge.
First by vehicle, then by fast boat to the eco-lodge. Once we arrive, we will have lunch at the lodge, then discuss the plans for the following days.
At 3PM we will head out for a tour of the river, searching for sloths and other wildlife.
Dinner at 7pm.
Day 2 - 4 (3 days)
WILDLIFE DAYS. We wake up and eat breakfast, after we will head out for a morning session with the dolphins.
We return for lunch at 12.
In the late afternoons we will head out in search of land wildlife; sloths, monkeys and colorful birds to photograph.
The Rio Negro is extraordinary; it is rich with life and is breathtaking to behold.
The waters are so calm here. It is like floating on glass. With its life-sustaining biodiversity, the mangroves are the perfect setting for untold wild adventures.
Day 5
DEPARTURE DAY. We wake up and we will head out for a final morning session at the dolphin house.
We return to pack up our gear, and have an early lunch.
We depart the lodge at 10:30AM. The journey back to Manaus airport takes two hours. Please make your return flights for the late afternoon or the following morning.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
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You will need to fly into Manaus Airport (MAO).
We stay at the Ibis Manaus Aeroporto by the airport.
This is where we have our host operator pick us up on arrival day.
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A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space on any SDM Adventures expedition.
*Reservations are not considered confirmed until the deposit has been received.
Payment schedule:
• 50% of the expedition cost is due 180 days prior to departure.
• Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Payment methods:
• Credit card payments incur a 4% processing fee.
• PayPal payments incur a 3% processing fee.
• Payments may also be made via wire transfer or Zelle. Please contact us for banking details.
• For wire transfers, please add $40 to cover bank processing fees.
Pricing & Itinerary Adjustments:
All trip pricing and itineraries are subject to change based on permits, local regulations, weather conditions, and operational costs. Any changes will be communicated to guests as soon as possible. -
SDM Adventures understands how disappointing it can be if you are forced to cancel your trip after looking forward to it for so long. However, our expeditions require significant advance planning, and we must make non-refundable payments to hotels, vessels, and other suppliers well before departure. For this reason, we must strictly adhere to the following cancellation policy for all guests.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect yourself in the event you must cancel.
Cancellation terms are as follows:
• More than 120 days prior to departure:
A refund will be issued minus the trip deposit, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. If we are able to fill your space after you cancel, we will apply your deposit toward another SDM Adventures trip booked within the following 12 months. If you cancel again during that period, the deposit will be forfeited.
• 91–120 days prior to departure:
A cancellation fee of 50% of the total expedition price (including extensions) will be applied.
• Within 90 days of departure:
No refunds will be issued.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing by email or mail and must be received and acknowledged by SDM Adventures.
SDM Adventures is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or personal reasons.
No refunds will be issued if a participant withdraws after the expedition has begun.
SDM Adventures is not responsible for any penalties associated with non-refundable airfare or travel arrangements. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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Solo Travelers signing up for land-based trips individually will be charged the single occupancy rate.
To help keep costs down, you have the option to inform us if you would like to share a room with another solo guest of the same sex.
We'll make every effort to find you a roommate. However, if no one else wishes to share, you will be charged for a single room.
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To keep trips running smoothly for everyone, we ask that all payments be made according to the schedule provided.
If a payment is not received by the due date and we have not heard from you, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and release the space to another guest. In that case, previous payments are non-refundable.
We understand that things can come up, so if you anticipate any issues with timing, please reach out in advance. We’re always happy to work with you when we can.
We’ll do our best to send reminders, but ultimately it’s important to stay on schedule to secure your spot.