This program provides the opportunity of visiting the main highlights of the Amazon River, discovering the Amazon Rainforest and navigating through channels, rivers and islands of the Amazon River Estuary. This is a journey for those who care about comfort. Outdoor minded people may prefer similar and more adventure tours in the are. Contact us!
Belem, a city founded by the Portuguese by the mouth of the Amazon river, in the sixteenth century, houses an extraordinary and well preserved architecture, comprising houses, governmental buildings, churches and palaces in the colonial downtown. The indigenous culture has strongly influenced life and culture of its people, especially in cooking and dance.
Marajo, located on the mouths of the Tocantins and the Amazon rivers, is an attraction in itself. One of the largest islands in the world, it is covered by woods on the west and by huge areas of flooded prairies on the east, where the Asian water buffalo is raised. The whole island is encircled by beautiful beaches and mangroves, and in its hinterland, the richness of the wildlife can be easily enjoyed.
Manaus is known as the "Jungle Capital". The huge amazon forest, a place to see... legends, discoveries, adventure, dreams and an unforgettable experience. A mysterious place and a land of diversity. Ariau is situated 38 miles from Manaus, about 2 hours and a half on boat up the Negro River. The hotel is built at treetop level, with pathways linking the comfortable wood lodges. Here you see monkeys, raccoons, as well as a large variety of birds. Enjoy a canoe trip to the beautiful river channels and into the flooded forest.
DAY 1 : BELeM
Welcome at Belem Airport, transfer and accommodation to Hilton Hotel.
DAY 2: BELeM/MARAJo ISLAND
Early morning transfer (around 5:30 am) to the harbour to board a ferry boat to Marajo Island sailing across the Amazon River Mouth. Arrival at 11 am, welcome and check in at Paracauary Hotel. Afternoon at leisure to rest and dicover the city. (B)
DAY 3: MARAJo ISLAND
After breakfast, visit to Soure, one of the cities on the island, and to the Joanes Village. In the afternoon, visit to a typical Marajoara farm and to a bird nesting area, including the island symbol, the scarlet ibis. (B)
DAY 4: MARAJo ISLAND/BELeM
After breakfast, we board the ferry back to Belem, arriving around 4:30 pm. Transfer to the hotel. (B)
DAY 5: BELeM
Moring city tour to discover the city's main attractions and the Emilio Goeldi Musem. In the afternoon, visit to the Icoaraci village, 13 miles from Belem, where several typical native pottery workshops are. All the production steps can be observed, from the arrival of the clay to the finished piece. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. (B)
DAY 6: BELeM
At 8:30 a.m. departure to the Guama River Port for a cruise into the islands and channels of the Amazon River Mouth, disembarking to hike along forest trails and learn more about the Amazon ecosystem. Return to Belem around noon and afternoon at leisure. (B)
DAY 7: BELeM/MANAUS
Transfer to the airport and flight to Manaus. Reception and transfer to Hotel Tropical, one of the best of the city. (B)
DAY 8: MANAUS
Day at leisure to wander around and visit the main attractions. (B)
DAY 9: MANAUS - ARIAu AMAZON TOWERS
After a free morning, transfer at 2:00 pm. to the harbour to board a local boat. Up the Rio Negro we reach the Ariau Jungle Towers around 5:30 p.m. Welcome cocktail and accommodation in the lodges. (BD)
DAY 10: ARIAu AMAZON TOWERS
After breakfast, hiking along the forest trails surrounding the lodge. Our guide has a deep knowledge of the attractions and curiosities of the Earth's largest forest. After lunch, motorboats ride to explore the river channels ('igarape') and flooded woods ('igapo'). Visit to a local inhabitant ('caboclo') village. We experience the extraction of local products like rubber, Brazil nut, broom fiber, fruit picking and many others. Return to the hotel for dinner. After dinner, canoe ride to spot the Amazonian alligators with flashlights. (BLD)
DAY 11: ARIAu AMAZON TOWERS
After breakfast, we organise a piranhas fishing trip. Return to the lodge for lunch and afternoon visit to Acajatuba Village in the afternoon. (BLD)
DAY 12: ARIAu AMAZON TOWERS - MANAUS
After breakfast, return to Manaus. Drop-off at the airport for your flight out. (B)
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.
Hotels specified in this program are only given as an indication. Depending on availability at the time of booking, they may be replaced by equivalent ones.
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Tour Tariff
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Per person
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SGL Supp.
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USD
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$ 1236
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$ 866
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EUR
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€ 1026
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€ 719
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GBP
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£ 692
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£485
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Price last updated on 15 April 2005. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please
always check by sending us a
quotation request .
(**) 2 participants minimum
Included: Transfer from airport to hotel to pier, All land and river transportation, accommodation in double room in specified hotels (or equivalent), excursions are shared and led by English-speaking local guides, meals as specified
Not included: other meals, tips, personal equipment, domestic flights and airport taxes
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