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Amazon cruises & Brazil rainforest tours - Manaus cruise


July 24, 2008

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Amazon cruises from Manaus

Overview

One of our Amazon cruise riverboats will take you on an exciting cruise along the Negro and Amazon rivers with all the comfort and excellent service.

The adventure begins in the city of Manaus, capital of Amazonas, famous for its spectacular Opera House, designated as Brazilian historical heritage.

Departing from Manaus, your expedition vessel stops at several points along the amazing Amazon jungle, and offers excursions on small boats or zodiacs to explore the dense, virgin vegetation. You and other adventure seekers will come into contact with the most exhuberant species of trees, plants, exotic animals and the local river communities, friendly and hospitable people. A paradise for those who like adventure with all the comfort of an all inclusive cruise.

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Manaus Amazon cruise itinerary

DESAFIO AMAZON CRUISE MAGUARI REFERENCIAL PROGRAM

4 days/3 nights - Itinerary

Day 1 - Manaus Amazon river expedition cruise
At 2:30 PM, meeting on board of Desafio boats at the docks of the hotel by the Amazon River for the beginning of your Jungle Adventure. After departure, a briefing with the details of your trip takes place at the Salon Bar, while we navigate along the Rio Negro towards the borders of the Amazon River, right where it meets the dark waters of the Rio Negro to see the famous “meeting of the waters” that runs down the Amazon River for about 4 km without mixing. Navigating towards Lake January, where we will see the huge Victoria Regia water plant, we will take our first canoe hiding to visit the Igarapés. A stop at an indigenous house to see their way of living is a must. After enjoying the beauty and the lavish green of the Amazon Forest from the deck, we will anchor at Praia do TatĂș to stay overnight. Dinner is served during the navigation.
(D)

Day 2 - On board Amazon river expedition cruise
Early breakfast and we will leave for a trekking tour to observe the local flora, one of the richest worldwide. Returning to the boat, 01 hour for swimming. Lunch is served on board while we start navigating to Samauma Island, located in the
Anavilhanas Archipelago, the largest river archipelago in the world In the afternoon, reconnaissance tour around the islands, lakes and Igarapés. After dinner, we will experience the night sounds of the forest in the canoes around the dark waters of Rio Negro. Return to the boat around 10:30 PM.
(B, L, D)

Day 3 - On board Amazon river expedition cruise
Leaving early morning the Anavilhanas Archipelago and going towards Santa Maria, a typical “Caboclo” village where we will have the opportunity to see the “Ribeirinho” way of living, we will serve. breakfast. Continuing navigating, we will reach “furo do Meio”. Lunch is served during navigation. In the afternoon, we will began our Fishing Contest: the Piranha Fishing, the aggressive fish of the Amazon. Return to the boat for beach swimming. After dinner, we will experience the searching and spotting of alligators during a canoe excursion. Return to the boat at 11:00 PM.
(B, L, D)

Day 4 - On board - end of the cruise in Manaus
Wake up call at 5:30 am for a morning tour to admire the concert of the birds coming out of their night places, returning to the boat at 7:30, when breakfast is served and we start our return to Manaus, arriving around 11:00 am at the Tropical docks. End of our services.
(B)

(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

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Activities

Possible activities

  • Birdwatching
  • National Park visits
  • Wildlife reserve visits
  • Piranha fishing
  • Trekking
  • Nature hikes
  • Canoe rides
  • Night excursions
  • Lectures

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What you might see

Sightings

We will explore the rainforest and learn how people live in these tropical lowlands, close encounters with local tribes will allow us to have an insight into their way of life, traditions and cosmology.

Our native guides will teach the use of medicinal plants, the Amazon basin is the largest living laboratory with thousands of species, some not yet known to man - it is said that the cure to any disease can be found in the Amazon jungles - being the most complete natural medicine pharmacy on earth. You will earn a higher understanding of the importance of taking care of this important ecosystem.

Wildlife encounters are not guaranteed but it is possible to spot: Several species of monkeys roaming the canopy, caimans (Amazon alligators), river dolphins, manatees, river otters, a jaguar is spotted twice a year with much luck, paca, agouti, fish include the Arapima (up to 15 feet), piranha, electric eels, it is possible to see the famous Anaconda. Birdlife is abundant Araras, parakeets, macaws, nightjars, hoatzins, jacanas, crakes, ibis, herons, kingfishers and hundreds of unique species of insects and butterflies can be seen.

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Riverboats and excursions

Riverboats

Latin Trails offers several options for river cruises in the Brazilian Amazon, we use Manaus as our main port of call (we also depart from Belem) for exploring the Amazon river basin.

The riverboats we can offer you are:

All our boats are air conditioned and have private facilities. All excursions into the rainforest are in company of native and naturalist guides. Click on each boat for more details.

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Brazil travel arrangements

Trip planning

When travelling to Brazil for your cruise additional plans should include:

- 1 hotel night in Manaus pre-cruise
- 4 airport transfers
- 1 hotel night in Manaus post -cruise

Since you will be in Brazil, you may also consider in taking a pre or post trip extension:

- Rio de Janeiro beaches
- Salvador de Bahia beaches
- Iguazzu falls and Jesuit missions
- Pantanal expedition
- Sao Paulo
- Chapada Diamantina

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Custom trip form for a Manaus river cruise

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Please fill out the below form with your preferences and we will prepare a customized Amazon cruise itinerary for you.

Your name
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Your travel dates
Budget per person
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Trip extensions you would like to include Rio de Janeiro beaches
Salvador de Bahia beaches
Iguazzu falls and Jesuit missions
Pantanal expedition
Sao Paulo
Chapada Diamantina

Special interests Birdwatching
Herpetology
Mammals
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