Alta Vista Amazon Lodge

We had an amazing 4 night stay at Alta Vista Amazon lodge - it was the real highlight of our trip. Firstly, I was able to discuss our arrival plans in advance of our trip and we were collected from the airport without any issues. We opted to upgrade to panoramic bungalow and would thoroughly recommend this to anyone should it be available. It added a real luxury touch to the stay with amazing views over the river. The tours were fantastic and the easy access to the river makes the whole process of things very efficient! We spotted monkeys, sloths, caimans, dolphins and many varieties of birds. Additionally, we went to the meeting of the waters, the flooded forests and also did piranha fishing. However, the nature of the tours will depend on the season visiting, so worth clarifying what to expect before you visit! Whilst we covered a lot during our stay, it never felt rushed and everything was at a very comfortable pace. There were also very few other boats on the river (except local fishermen passing by) which made the tours feel more exclusive and special. I cannot post this review without referencing the food. Every meal we had was sublime with a good variety of fish/meat and veg options. The “all inclusive” element also makes the food/drink situation a lot easier as you are free to help yourself! If visiting the Amazon via Manaus, I would definitely recommend staying with Alta Vista. It would be a pleasure to return one day in the future.

Wow!! Danilo and his family made this experience unforgettable and memorable. The grounds are beautiful and the meals were delicious. I would recommend this spot to anyone who wants a chill experience with some really cool people. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that all of our needs and desires were fulfilled.

I don’t even know where to start. This was hands down the best experience I’ve ever had anywhere before. I’ve never had a place try so hard to go above and beyond to make the customer happy. Danilo was with us from start to finish and everything in between. We went on all our daily adventures with him. He was so educated and his passion for what he does is incredible. We went on two trips each day and we would go to explore the Amazon river via boat we got to go swimming see sloths caymans we saw dolphins and a lot of other wildlife. We also got to explore the jungle on foot and walk through it and take pictures. If you want the true Amazon experience this is definitely the place to stay. In addition we were served breakfast lunch dinner and desert every day. And Lani (the chef) made the best food I’ve had in my whole stay in Brazil. This lodge was definitely one for the books. I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes nature and wants to experience the culture and wildlife. This lodge is remote so you will literally be in the middle of the Amazon. In conclusion if I could give them 10/5 stars I would.

Had an amazing four nights at this beautiful Amazon lodge. The bungalow overlooking the river was awesome and the home cooked Amazonia food delicious. The family owners went out of their way for all the guests. Daily river trips to see flooded forests and wildlife eg dolphins, monkeys, sloths, birds and iguanas. Fully inclusive.with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Amazing lodge overlooking the Manacapuru/Amazon river! The owners and staff are really lovely and take care of everything. Danilo, the son of the owners, speaks very good English (which is quite unique in Brazil) and accompanies all tours with great enthusiasm. The rooms are clean, cosy and have comfortable beds! The food is homemade, delicious, has fresh ingredients and lots of choice. The Caiprinha cocktails of Maria are also highly recommended while laying on the sun beds overlooking the river. Not to forget, the “cheese, wine, dolphins and sunset” boat tour is picture perfect! As we read in other conments, the prices on booking indeed are all-inclusive (besides including all tours, it also includes airport transfer, all food, drinks and even alcoholic beverages). Our stay has been absolutely worth it!

Our stay at Alta Vista was truly unforgettable. We decided to end our two week trip around Brazil in the Amazon and we are so glad we chose Alta Vista for our stay. After spending two nights in Manaus town we were picked up by our driver, arranged by Alta Vista, and taken to our lodge. Upon arrival we were blown away by the sheer beauty of the hotel, the gardens, the surrounding nature, the lodges and most of all the breathtaking view of the Amazon and Manacapuru river. We stayed in the Superior Bungalow with a glorious balcony overlooking the river, from where we watched dolphins play and monkeys swing. The food and drink was freshly prepared every day for the guests using some of the fruits and vegetables grown in their own gardens. There was an amazing selection of food everyday with a variety of fish, meat, fruits and much more. They kindly catered to my dairy intolerance by providing lactose free milk, drinks and desserts, Maria (the main chef) even made me a delicious dairy free birthday cake. Each day we got to pick from a wide selection of jungle tours and experienced the beauty of the Amazon rainforest and river. We completed two 3-4 hour tours every day, each tour as unique as the next. We got to witness and experience the life of many animals within the rainforest including pink and grey dolphins, sloths, toucans, caimans, a wide variety of beautiful birds, iguanas, and monkeys to name a few. We visited flooded forests, watched multiple beautiful sunsets on the river, swam in the river, fished using traditional Amazonian methods catching a wide variety of fish including Puranas and witnessed the meeting of the waters. All the stays at Alta Vista are all inclusive including the food and drink, tours and transfers. Our host Danilo was incredible, from his vast knowledge of the Amazon and the surrounding nature to his hospitality and ensuring all our needs were catered for by himself and his amazing staff. Danilo also spoke very good English and showed an obvious passion for the care of the environment, this was made clear by his knowledge of how to protect the environment and by stopping often to collect any odd bottles or rubbish in the river. He truly made our experience one of a kind and one we will never forget, thank you! We will no doubt be back in a few years to enjoy this wonderful experience again.