Overview
Manaus is a free port city of modern hotels and restaurants mixed together with the European architecture of the past forming a metropolis that is both old and new. Manaus is an important gateway to the Brazilian Amazon. There are many fascinating boat trips and jungle lodges that can be reached from Manaus but be sure to visit the city’s highlights before striking out for the jungle.
Itinerary
Day 1 Manaos
Upon arrival at Manaos airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Brazilian trip. Overnight in: Manaos
Day at leisure.
Overnight at: Manaos.
Leaves the Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30 hrs.Presentation on board of the staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the Pagodãoriver (tributary of the Negro). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner.Navigation to Açu Creek or nearby tributaries. Overnight at: Amazon Clipper Premium.
Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching.Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Observation of the flora. Visit to a “caboclo” family. Chance to see the local way of life, preparation of manioc flour (the staple foodstuff of the Amazon), the health and education situation of the children etc.Lunch.Fishing for piranhas.Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world’s largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean.Navigation.Dinner.Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes and other species, depending on the season. Overnight at: Amazon Clipper Premium.
Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airão, with its handicraft boat yards where the “Amazon Clipper” was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in lakeAcajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner. Navigation. Overnight at: Amazon Clipper Premium.
Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airão, with its handicraft boat yards where the “Amazon Clipper” was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in lakeAcajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner. Navigation. Overnight at: Amazon Clipper Premium.
Lake Janauary.Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching.Breakfast.Navigation to the “Meeting of the Waters”. Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus waterfront. Arrivalat11:30hrs. Endofservices. Overnight at: Manaos
At the set time you will be transferred to Rio de Janeiro airport to take your flight to come back home.
Includes:
✅ Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers
✅ Accommodation on selected hotel/s or similar/s.
✅ Private services with local English-speaking guides (unless other type mentioned).
✅ Meals as indicated in itinerary (B/L/D).
✅ All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
✅ Permanent assistance by our offices in each city.
Excludes:
✖ International air fares or domestic air fares.
✖ Meals or any other item not described in the itinerary.
✖ Early check-in, late check-out, services and non-mentioned meals in the itinerary.
✖ Personal expenses.
✖ Drinks during meals, hotel extras and personal spending.
✖ Tips for guides and hotel staff.
Black Out Dates
Feb 28 – Mar 10Jun 10 – Jul 20
HOTEL / BOAT USED OR SIMILAR:
Tropical Manaus Hotel
Amazon Clipper Premium Cruise