Published on Apr, 2023

Took the day tour from Manaus with my husband and two kids ages 7 and 9. Luiz was the best. He kept in communication with us, picked us up at our hotel and was super nice and professional. The tour was amazing, Luiz knows the area extremely well and explained everything super well. We saw beautiful sites and had a great day. Highly recommend.

Published on Apr, 2022

There are few words and photographs that can describe the beauty of the Amazon and I was grateful enough to witness it with Luiz on my final day before leaving Brazil. I had been recommended Luiz by several friends who had worked in the region and no wonder they all said don’t leave Brazil without doing a tour with Luiz.. so brilliant I’m already planning my next one with him in August! Such knowledge and enthusiasm about nature - best private tour guide out there!

Published on Dec, 2021

This tour is the essence of perfection. Luis is a consummate professional who is extremely charismatic, personable and down to earth. His local insights, experiences and respect for nature make him the gold standard for any excursion in the Amazon region. The day starts with meeting the river dolphins of the Rio Negro. You can also jump right into this fascinating and incredibly biodiverse river after feeding them. The next stop is to meet the Tatuyu tribe. They are 65 kilometers from Manaus so their interactions with tourists are rare. It was fascinating to see their way of life and distinct appreciation for nature. The final stop is the meeting of the Rio Negro with the Amazon River. It cannot be overstated not only how majestic this place feels but also the temperature difference between the two bodies of water.

Published on Dec, 2021

There is no one better for an incredible day tour of the areas around Manaus. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Luiz and the incredible experience of swimming with dolphins and visiting the local tribe. Truly amazing with a one-of-a-kind guide. Thank you.

Published on Feb, 2020

My wife & I have visited 138 countries and always try to find a private guide who is both a teacher and a communicator. Luiz is one of the best we’ve ever had. Personable, knowledgeable, thoughtful with an exceptional ability to represent his Amazon heritage...And a wonderful command of English in addition to his native Portuguese. We had one day on a cruise ship stopover in Manaus and wanted to, as best we could, understand this part of the Amazon, it’s people, it’s animals and it’s culture. We spent a full day with Luiz on his speedboat visiting indigenous tribes, pink dolphins, huge fish, merging waters, giant water lilies, drifting through jungle streams, eating a nice local lunch and traveling about 125 miles up and down the Amazon on his speed boat (lucky it was a speedy boat). My wife and I agreed it was one of our best days ever. And it was so reasonably priced that it cost about the same as the much less complete cruise ship offered tours. The speed boat Luiz uses is large enough to fit comfortably 8 persons, but we only had the two of us. Because it is covered, it is very comfortable wether there is hot sun shine or a brief shower. Iced refreshments were available all day and any detours we suggested to see animals, birds or jungle scenery were happily taken. It was also very easy to get in and out of during our many stops. Our advice, if you want a great day exploring the Amazon book Luiz’ Tuhiri Eco Tour...you won’t regret it. You can book him through Viator or just email or call him. He’ll meet you at your hotel or at your ship. Go as a couple or take a few friends along. We guarantee you it will be money well spent. And he will do one day trips or multi-day exploration trips.