A Magical Treetop Hotel in the Amazon Beyond Manaus

Hotel Unique Lodging Dining & Wining Adventure Activities Amazon Towers History Facilities & Features

One of the most spectacular vacation destinations on the planet, Ariau Amazon Towers is a magical hotel and resort built in the treetop canopy of the Amazon Jungle - a scenic boat ride from Manaus, Brazil. The only hotel built completely at treetop level in the Amazon Jungle, Ariau Amazon Towers offers the ultimate in eco-vacations - from navigating through the Amazon River to swimming with pink dolphins. Escape to an awe-inspiring hotel retreat with beautiful wooden towers connected by 5 miles of elevated catwalks that wind through the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. Surrounded by the verdant, tropical landscape of the rainforest and diverse native wildlife, with panoramic views of the Rio Negro and Amazon River, Ariau Towers is an amazing adventure that will captivate your senses and free your spirit!

Escape to the Amazon Jungle’s Most Unique Lodging. Escape to the heart of the Amazon Rainforest and relax to the symphonic hum of the jungle. In the midst of the wild, Ariau Amazon Towers houses a myriad of modern facilities within our tree tops, including two 134-feet observation towers with sweeping views, a panoramic auditorium for 500 people, two amphitheaters, a cyber café, a souvenir/gift shop, 2 treetop swimming pools, two restaurants serving regional cuisine, four bars, convenience stores, an activity/tour desk, heliport, airport transportation and a business center. You will be entertained by the friendly macaws and various breeds of native monkeys that hang around the towers and catwalks.

Amazon Jungle Adventures. Indulge in exhilarating Amazon adventures right at the Ariau Amazon Towers. The hotel offers a variety of thrilling tours within the Amazon forest and beyond, including canoe trips, jungle treks, piranha fishing, visiting Amazonian native dwellings, swimming with pink dolphins, archipelago tours, helicopter rides, and the observation of nightlife animals. Guest can also observe the natural phenomenon of Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and the Solimoes River run side by side for 5 miles without mixing. [Top]

Brazilian Style Dining & Wining. Indulge your appetite on delicious Brazilian cuisine at our two rustic, wooden treetop restaurants with magnificent views of the Amazon River and the lush jungle landscape. Perched above the Amazon rainforest, our two casual open-air restaurants feature Brazilian-style dining and mouthwatering regional cuisine served buffet style. Feast on authentic Brazilian food and world cuisine, including fresh regional fish, meat, chicken, pasta, vegetables, beans, rice, soups, salads, homemade bread, fresh natural juices, exotic Amazon fruits and sweet regional desserts. Our daily buffet will tantalize your taste buds with cuisine of the Amazon. Enjoy enchanting views and refreshing tropical drinks in our four treetop bars. After an exciting day of exploring the Amazon jungle, relax in our open, wooden retreats high above the rainforest.

Meetings & Events in the Amazon. Perched above the Amazon Rainforest in a treetop canopy, Ariau Amazon Towers is a unique hotel and resort for business, social or cultural events, conventions, banquets, trade shows, festivals, corporate retreats, wedding celebrations, musical presentations or special gatherings. Situated in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest - with panoramic views of the Rio Negro - Ariau is a magical destination for life’s important events - from major corporate conventions to romantic wedding celebrations. Our Amazon hotel features two open-air amphitheaters and a treetop auditorium - connected by catwalks - that provide state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, telecommunications, and catering in the wild beauty of the jungle. Enjoy live music, dance and folklore presentations in our amphitheaters. [Top]

Amazon Adventure Activities & Tours. Ariau Amazon Towers offers unique adventures found nowhere else in the world. You will be exposed to exciting adventures in the jungle that go beyond your imagination. Enjoy amazing sightseeing experiences with unprecedented views of the region on tours with one of our expert guides. Cruise through the jungle, spot unique wildlife, and encounter native cultures. Whether taking part in Jungle survival or swimming with the Amazon's pink dolphins, our adventures offer excitement and enlightenment. Enjoy the rare privilege of seeing and feeling the bio-diversity and wild beauty of the Amazon Rainforest.

• Meeting of the Rivers Tour. Navigate and see for yourself the meeting of two of the most powerful rivers of the Amazon - the Rio Negro and Rio Solimoes. On a tour boats you’ll see the Meeting of the Waters, where the black waters of the Negro River meet the brown waters of the Solimoes River, flowing side by side without mixing for 9 km.
  
  
  
  
• Indian Ritual Tour. Discover and enjoy local Indian traditions and the cultural roots on this unique encounter with the indigenous tribes of the Amazon.
  
  
  
  
  
• Anavilhanas Archipelago Tour. Experience one of the marvelous creations of Mother Nature! With over 400 small islands, this immense archipelago - the largest in the world - is home to beautiful landscapes and pristine beauty all with the unique natural touch of the Amazon.
  
  
  
  
• Jungle Survival Full Day Tour. Learn how to survive in the jungle! This enlightening expedition will show you what it takes to survive in the Amazon. Starting early in the morning till the sun hides, this is one of the most exciting experiences in the jungle. An expert guide will take you deep in the rainforest and show how to survive within this diverse and dangerous jungle.
  
  
  
  
• Swimming With Dolphins. Jump into the Rio Negro and Amazon River and splash around and swim with the pink river dolphins - and piranha - at the Meeting of the Waters and popular swimming holes in the lakes and tributaries along Rio Negro. One of our most thrilling activities, this unique encounter with the Amazon's pink dolphins will be an unforgettable experience. Feed and swim with the only fresh water dolphins in the world. These friendly creatures transmit all of the joy of the Amazon.
  
  
• Amazon Helicopter Rides. We offer a wide range of helicopter flight tours within the Ariau Amazon Towers - Anavilhanas and Manaus.
  
  If you want to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Amazon and other regions of Brazil from the sky, this is tour is for you! Helicopter tours offer a personal, birds-eye view of the splendor of the Amazon and its grand vastness. [Top]

Ariau Amazon Towers History & Philosophy. First opened in 1987, this unique eco-friendly hotel and resort was built by Dr. Francisco Ritta Bernardino under the inspiration of the legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, who explored the fabled region over 25 years ago. In 1982, Jacques Cousteau and his team explored the Amazon, and while in Manaus stayed at the Mônaco Hotel where he encountered the hotel’s owner, Dr. Ritta. Inspired and enlightened by Cousteau’s ideas and philosphy, Dr. Ritta decided to build Ariau Amazon Towers to protect and defend the beauty and fragility of the Amazon Jungle.

Cousteau's declarations during those early days sounded like a premonition: "Today the world is concerned about nuclear war, but this threat will disappear. The war of the future will be between those who defend nature and those who destroy it. The Amazon will be in the eye of the hurricane. Scientists, politicians, and artists will land here to see what is being done to the forest". Dr. Ritta took these words seriously, and in 1986 - three years before the fall of the Berlin Wall buried the nuclear threat - Dr. Ritta started building Ariau Amazon Towers on the banks of the Rio Negro.

The construction followed the native technique of building on stilts in the treetops. Utilizing the craftsmanship of the native people of the Amazon, construction began around July 1985, and one year later the first tower of Ariaú Amazon Towers welcomed guests. Originally an intimate jungle hotel with four suites, Ariau Amazon Towers has become the largest tree top hotel in world, with 268 rooms connected by a catwalk trail of over 5 miles in the heart of the Amazon.

Ariau Amazon Towers - Celebrity Style. With its amazingly stunning location and unsurpassed amenities, Ariau Towers served as filming site for the Hollywood movie "Anaconda" and the hit reality TV show "Survivor: The Amazon." Our beautiful resort has accommodated world-wide celebrities and famous personalities, including Bill Gates, Susan Sarandon, Roman Polanski, Charlton Heston, The Royal Family of Spain, The King of Morroco, Royal Family of Sweden, Jacques Cousteau, and Jean Michel Cousteau. [Top]

Ariau Amazon Towers Facilities & Features

• Beautiful Views of Rio Negro And Amazon Forest
• Front Desk
• Activity & Tour Desk
• Airport Transportation
• Audio-Visual Equipment
• Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
• Meeting, Event & Banquet Auditorium
• Two Treetop Amphitheaters
• Two Restaurants
• Four Bars
• Business Center
• Concierge
• Conference Room
• High-Speed Internet
• Dry Cleaning
• Event Catering
• Health Club/Fitness Equipment
• Gift/Souvenir Shop
• Laundry
• Room Service(Limited)
• Convenience Store
• Supervised Childcare & Activities
• Two Swimming Pools At Treetop Level
• Two Heliports Built At The Rainforest Canopy Level
• Professional Multilingual Guides
• Cyber Café With High-Speed Internet
• Game Area
• Two Observation Towers With Sights For 41 Meters
• Television In Lobby
• Telecommunications Equipment
• Wake Up Calls. [Top]