Amazon Experience

"Brazil"

This is an exceptional expedition along the Amazon River and its river arms onboard a regional type vessel, exploring the Amazon Jungle far from civilisation and out of the beaten tracks. You enjoy an amazing experience of the pristine jungle, sailing the biggest river of the world, canoeing on inlets, oxbow lakes and thought the flooded forest, hiking trough a lush vegetation, surrounded by a exuberant flora and mysterious fauna. A real jungle experience!
This is an adventure journey, and onboard there are no private facilities and participants sleeps in hammocks. The capacity of the boat depends on the number of participants.

The Itinerary

Day 1 :
Pick up at your hotel at 08h:00 and transfer to Manaus Harbour. We board our ship and start sailing towards the meeting of the waters, where the black water of the Rio Negro meets the muddy Amazon. Arrive at the Janaufi Ecological Park, famous for its giant water lilies (Vitoria Regia) and continuation in the direction of "Piracatuba" Region. Exploration of the area in canoe. (BD)

Day 2 :
We start the day by a morning trek through the jungle. After, we resume our sailing upstream the Rio Negro in the direction of Rio Cuiciras. Arrival in the late afternoon and exploration of the area in canoe.(BLD)

Day 3 :
Accompanied by a local guide, participants explore the jungle hiking thought the lush vegetation the whole day. This is an unique opportunity to "feel" the wild atmosphere of the green ocean. Our guide explains us everything about the flora and fauna as well as jungle survival tips. Late in the afternoon, we finally set up our native style camp in the jungle.(BLD)

Day 4 :
After a few hours exploring the pristine jungle surrounding us, we hike back to our ship in the afternoon and resume our sailing upstream the Rio Cueiras.(BLD)

Day 5 :
We deeply explore in our canoe the Cueiras River and the many inlets and oxbow lakes of the area, taking all our time to enjoy the environment. At some point, we have a bit of fun, having to pass through rapids. Return to the boat in the late afternoon. (BLD)


Day 6 :
Excursion to the "Anavilhanas" Archipelago, the biggest fluvial archipelago in the world. After, we continue in the direction of Acaiatuba Lake which we explore in our canoe. Arrival at the "Acaiatuba" Lodge in the late afternoon where passengers receive a welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.(BLD)

Day 7 :
Transfer back to your hotel in Manauas or to the airport.(B)

General Information

Photo Courtesy of Frederick White

Rated: Moderate. Available to anybody in normal health condition and leading an active life. It is mandatory to be outdoor-minded, as life in the jungle is tough and there is no way back.

Tour Tariff
N° of Participants	2	3	4
USD	$ 1452	$ 1178	$ 891
EUR	€ 1205	€ 977	€ 740
GBP	£ 813	£ 659	£ 499

(*) Price last updated on 16 November 2004. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .
(**) Discount for larger groups

Included: Transfer airport or hotel to pier, accommodation in hammocks on the ship or in camp (1 night) and in room at the Lodge (1 night), all excursions with a English-speaking local guide, meals as specified, camping equipment

Not included: other meals, tips, personal equipment