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Tour
Description: Travel on board
the
Premium or the
Amazon
Clipper and discover the Rio Negro river.
Our Rio Negro Exploration program can be taken on either one
of these two vessels as they will sail close to each other
during most departures. Both vessels offer excellent service
provided by professional and friendly crews. Your choice of accommodations
and amenities will decide which boat you prefer to travel on. This
cruise itinerary will take you on an exploration of the
Rio Negro river and the rainforest and lakes
alongside. During the entire trip you will be accompanied by
knowledgeable bi-lingual Naturalist guides
who will explain and teach you about the flora and fauna of the
Amazon while leading you on excursions by canoe and by foot.
A day on the exploration cruise begins either with an early morning, pre-breakfast,
excursion or breakfast followed by an excursion. On each day
of the cruise the guides will take you on morning,
afternoon and sometimes evening excursions
either by canoe or by foot. During canoe trips you will
explore the rivers, lakes and their shores in search of birds
and
wildlife on the riverbanks and in trees and aquatic life.
During land excursions you will walk through the jungle or
visit communities. Every night the Naturalist guides will
give a briefing on the day's activities and the excursions
planned for the following day. Evenings are spend onboard
with fellow travelers. |
Day 1
- Wednesday - Manaus -
Rio Negro River / Sightseeing
PM - Welcome onboard - Navigation and Sunset excursion
Services will begin at the dock / pier of the
Hotel Tropical
(*****) in
Manaus
where the crew and guides of the vessel of your choice will welcome
you.
Upon boarding you will check into your accommodations for the next
four days
on either the "Premium"
or "Amazon
Clipper" for a 2:30 P.M. sailing.
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NOTE -
We strongly recommend
travelers to arrive in Manaus at least one day early and
book departure flights late on the last day |
Enjoy your welcome drink while the boat moves away from the dock and
begins the cruise up the Negro River.
At
this time the crew and guides will be presented followed by a safety
briefing and information on the route to follow and the facilities
onboard. Enjoy the fast changing views while quickly leaving
the city behind. Shortly before sunset the boat
will anchor at a small tributary of the Negro River, the Pagodao
river and passengers will disembark for a canoe trip. Sense the
“magic” changes of the jungle when the sun sets and the night falls
while searching the river banks to observe nocturnal animals of the
region.
EVE - Dinner and overnight on board
while we navigate towards Acu Creek or nearby tributaries. Overnight
on board.
(B, L, D.)
Day 2 -
Thursday -
Rio Negro River / Sightseeing
AM - Jungle hike - visit locals
Enjoy your breakfast far away from the noise of the city and modern
life and get ready for a hike thru the forest. Observe the amazing
flora and fauna of the area while your Naturalist guide will explain
the characteristics of the surrounding jungle. Stop at the house of
a “caboclo” family where you have a chance to observe their way of
life, the
preparation of manioc flour (the staple foodstuff of the Amazon) and
also observe the health and educational situation of children in the
Amazon.
PM - Anavilhanas archipelago
Lunch will be served back on board while the ship navigates through
“Anavilhanas,” the world’s largest fresh water archipelago, located
more than 1,000 miles from the ocean. Here we make a short visit
to the village of Novo Airao, with its handicraft boat yards,
sawmills, market and other activities. We will also have time to
shop for handicrafts before returning back onboard. Relax and enjoy
the views of the river while we navigate towards our next stop.
EVE - Night excursion
After dinner, disembark in search of the Amazon caiman
and other nocturnal wildlife of the area.
Overnight on board.
(B, L, D.)
Day 3 -
Friday
- Rio Negro River /
Sightseeing
AM - Beach and swimming *
Enjoy the river from the vessel while it navigates to Praia Grande or
another white sand beach. Swimming will be allowed *,
depending on weather conditions and season.
Observe the vegetation of the sandy areas and ... relax.
PM -
Acajituba lake - Fishing
After lunch
we disembark for
a canoe trip on lake Acajituba, or adjacent lake.
The typical flora of the region, including the famous Rubber and
Brazil nut trees can be seen here. Your guide will also describe the
use of various types of palm trees found here. Some travelers may
try their "improved" fishing skills on the lake.
Later we make a
stop at the Paricatuba community to see old abandoned rubber-boom
buildings, now overgrown with strangler fig trees.
EVE - Farewell dinner and overnight on board while sailing down the Negro
River.
(B, L, D.)
Day 4 -
Saturday
- Rio Negro River -
Amazon River / Sightseeing
AM - Bird watching - Farewell
Early wake up call on the last morning of the cruise for a bird
watching trip on lake Janauary. Sunrise in the Amazon is always an
unforgettable time of the day. Surrounded by flooded forest and its
incredible flora, crossing lakes where giant water lilies grow, and
the unique fauna, the early morning excursion is sure to leave
long-lasting memories. Before returning to Manaus we make a short stop
at the “meeting of the waters” where you have a chance to observe
the pink and gray river dolphins before arriving at the dock just
before noon.
(B.)
END OF SERVICES
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