A Magical Treetop Hotel in
the Amazon Beyond Manaus
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]
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