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Join one of the most amazing Amazon tours. Exploring the creeks, river and lakes of the Amazon Jungle. You will be able to trek, kayak and camp, out in the Amazon rainforest. Learn from your local Guides secrets about the region.
Day 1: At 07:30 am you will be picked up and transported to the Port Ceasa, where you’ll board our boat to see the magnificent meeting of the waters at the junction of the Rio Negro and Amazon Rivers. From there you will be taken to the small floating village of Catalao, where you will see up close the giant-scaled Pirarucu (Arapaima Gigas). You’ll have the chance to see and feed this giant fish of the Amazon. The trip will continue for 1.5 hours by car on the highway to the Ubim Lake. From the Ubim Lake, you’ll continue by speed boat on a 30 to 50-minute ride (depending on the level of the waters during the time of year of your visit). Arriving at the lodge, you will be welcomed with refreshments as your accommodations are prepared. At noon lunch is served. Afterward, there is a little time to relax and to prepare things for the activities of this first day. At 02:30 pm the group will depart by motorized canoe for piranha fishing, bird watching and a wonderful sunset from the middle of the river. After returning to the lodge, dinner will be served at 7pm. After dinner you will depart again by motorized canoe, this time to spot Cayman. Your guide, using only his bare hands, will capture a Cayman and explain this most-feared animal of the Amazonian rivers. There will be opportunities to get great photos of this beautiful creature.
Day 2: From 5:30am-6:30am, you’ll board a small canoe to witness the awakening of nature with the first rays of the sun as the silence is slowly broken by the songbirds and creatures that call this area home. At 7:00am breakfast is served at the lodge. From 8:00am-11:30am, we will be jungle trekking and your guide will explain about the flora, fauna and medicinal plants found only in the Amazon. There is also a chance to observe spiders and other animals. At noon, it is back to the Lodge for lunch. at 2:30pm the group will depart to visit an indigenous community where you will attend an indigenous ritual celebration of dancing and singing. This is a great opportunity for photos and videos! Next the group will visit the Vazea area of the Ariau River which is a great place to spot some wild life including monkeys and birds. Afterwards the group will return to the lodge arriving at 5:45pm. Dinner is served at 7pm. After dinner the group will leave by motorboat for a night safari with a spot light along the river banks looking for nocturnal creatures.
Day 3: After breakfast, (8am to 11am), the group will explore local streams via kayak. Afterward, you’ll have the opportunity to not only see but swim with the dolphins, the wonderful and legendary mammals of the Amazonian rivers. This is also a fantastic opportunity to get once-in-a-lifetime photos and video! After your swim, it is back to the lodge for a midday meal. At 3 pm, the group, together with your guide, will go camping for a night in the forest where you will sleep in hammocks with mosquito nets. During the campout, food is prepared by the group along with the guide. During your night in the jungle, you will learn about some local legends of the Amazon Region and listen to the night time sounds of the rain forest.
Day 4: After a breakfast prepared by your guide, you’ll set off on another trek of the jungle. During this trek your guide will tell you about the local flora, fauna and animals that make this region so unique. Afterward, you will return to the lodge for lunch and to begin preparing for our journey back to Manaus.
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Additional information
● For pick up at the airport please send us the plane information of arrival
● For pick up at the hotel in Manaus inform the name and address
● This tour has a minimum requirement of 4 passengers
● Infants must sit on your lap, infant seats unavailable and not stroller accessible
● Passport and yellow fever card required
● Not recommended for people with back problems, for pregnant and for people with heart conditions
● Any restriction of food or allergy please inform us. If you are vegetarian or vegan please let us know as well
● At the time of booking, please inform: full name, passport number, nationality and if you have any medical care problem
● Bring: insect repellant, sunglasses, sun cream, hat or cap, comfortable clothes, binoculars, hiking shoes and sandals, rains jacket our poncho, small water bottle
● Maximum luggage 25 pounds per person
● Itinerary specifics are subject to change
Inclusions
✔ Guide
✔ Downtown hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
✔ Breakfast, lunch and dinner as mentioned
✔ Mineral water
✔ 2 nights of accommodations at Tucan Amazon Lodge in private room, with air condition, private bathroom and mosquito nets
✔ 1 night camping and sleeping in hammocks with mosquito nets
✔ Tourist insurance
Exclusions
✖ Any other extra food or drink not specified
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service.
Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.
Meeting point
Manaus City Center Hotel or Airport