Amazon River Boat Adventure from Manaus
Beginning of the journey to the Meeting of the Waters , where we will observe the Rio Negro and Solimões that together form the Amazon River. Next we will visit the January Lake, where we will see the floating houses located on a inundated area because of the the flood period of the river.
ItineraryDay 1: From Manaus to Negro RiverStop At: Meeting of Waters, Rio Negro e Rio Solimoes, Manaus, State of Amazonas 69005-141 Brazil
Description
Beginning of the journey to the Meeting of the Waters , where we will observe the Rio Negro and Solimões that together form the Amazon River. Next we will visit the January Lake, where we will see the floating houses located on a inundated area because of the the flood period of the river.
After that we will visit a fair of local crafts, and ride with canoes into the lake Igapós where we can see some wild animals like monkeys, sloths, anaconda, a variety of birds and water lilies. Then we will start to fish for piranhas and other species, later we will go back to the boat to observe the sunset and to get ready to the night tour.
During the night tour we will be helping capture alligators using flashlights sending bright light into their eyes. After capturing the guide will make some explanations and then the animal will be returned to its natural habitat.
Dinner and Overnight on the boat.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in Hammock inside the boat
Day 2: Solimoes River SailingStop At: Amazon River, Brazil
2nd Day
Wake up at 5:30 AM to enjoy the birds and local flora.
Breakfast time and after that visit to the Paraiso village on where we will see the history and demonstration of the manufacture and marketing of rubber milk extracted from the rubber tree. Then stop at a beach to swim before lunch.
After lunch time we will visit an indigenous community and interact with the Indians participating in a ritual and folk dancing (optional). Following the route we will continuing sailing until a property where the activity that will take place will be to camp in the jungle doing then the first contact with the forest, then we will leave for a walk on a trail, after that we will have the activity of assembling the camp fire and make preparations for an improvised barbecue dinner.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in hammock inside the boat
Day 3: Anavilhanas Archipelago and Return to ManausStop At: Parque Nacional de Anavilhanas, Rua Antenor Carlos Frederico 69 Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora, Novo Airao, State of Amazonas 69730-000 Brazil
3rd Day
Wake up at 6:00 AM for a jungle trail returning to the boat for breakfast following up the archipelago of Anavilhanas to explore its Igapós by canoe. Lunch time while we navigate crossing the Rio Negro to the point where we will make the interaction with the dolphins Tucuxi (optional). Returning to Manaus arriving at 18:00 PM approximately.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in hammocks inside the boat.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:30 AM
Duration: 3 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Guests must inform hotel name and place of departure.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.