🌿 Amazon Day Tour – Meeting of the Waters & Janauary Ecological Park

Discover the magic where the Rio Negro and Solimões meet!

🛥️ Itinerary Highlights:

9:30 AM – Departure

Begin your adventure as we set sail from the boarding point towards the incredible Meeting of the Waters, where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the sandy-colored waters of the Solimões River without mixing — a breathtaking natural phenomenon.

Along the way, pass by the Catalão Floating Village and experience the unique lifestyle of riverside communities, where homes, schools, churches, and shops float in harmony with the Amazon’s changing waters.

Continue navigating towards the Solimões River, with a scenic route through the Paracuuba Channel (depending on the water level) towards Lake Janauary. Enjoy views of the flooded forests, rich wildlife, and lush flora in one of the Amazon’s most stunning ecosystems connecting the Negro and Solimões rivers.

12:00 PM – Amazonian Lunch Onboard

Savor a delicious regional lunch on board, anchored at Lake Janauary.

After lunch, visit a Pirarucu farm, where you’ll learn about this giant Amazonian fish. Then, enjoy a short boat ride to the historic Seringal (an old rubber plantation) within the Janauary Ecological Park. Walk along a suspended wooden trail surrounded by the vibrant rainforest.

The experience continues with a cultural visit to the Tuyuka Indigenous Community. Discover their traditions, customs, and daily life in the heart of the Amazon.

3:00 PM – Return Journey

Begin the return navigation along the right bank of the Rio Negro, passing beneath the majestic Rio Negro Bridge, with beautiful views of the Manaus waterfront.

Sail past the famous Ponta Negra Beach, where you’ll witness an unforgettable Amazonian sunset over the waters.

Arrival and disembarkation. End of services.

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🌅 An unforgettable journey through nature, culture, and the wonders of the Amazon.

🌿 Amazon River Cruise – 3 Days / 2 Nights

✨ A Journey Through Nature, Culture & Adventure

🗓️ Day 1 – The Meeting of the Waters & Rainforest Exploration

8:30 AM – Pick-up from your hotel to the port.

•Welcome drinks and cabin check-in.

•Safety briefing and onboard orientation.

🚤 Navigation Begins:

•Sail towards the spectacular Meeting of the Waters, where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy-colored Solimões River without mixing.

•Cruise along the Manaus waterfront and visit the Catalão Floating Village, witnessing the riverine lifestyle — floating homes, schools, churches, and shops that rise and fall with the water levels.

🦜 Rainforest & Wildlife:

•Navigate through the Paracuuba Channel (depending on water levels) towards Lake Janauary, exploring lush flooded forests teeming with wildlife and exotic flora.

🍽️ Lunch on board, anchored at Lake Janauary.

•Visit a Pirarucu (giant fish) farm and enjoy a fascinating walk on a suspended rainforest trail.

🌅 Evening Navigation:

•Sail towards the Negro River, arriving late at Lake Acajatuba, where the boat anchors for the night surrounded by the serene sounds of the jungle.

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🗓️ Day 2 – Jungle Trek, Dolphins & Night Safari

🌄 Morning Adventure:

•Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest.

•Meet a local guide for a guided jungle trek, learning about medicinal plants, survival skills, and the Amazon ecosystem.

•After the trek, enjoy a magical experience swimming and interacting with pink river dolphins from a floating platform.

🍽️ Lunch on board.

🛶 Afternoon Exploration:

•Set out in motorized canoes to visit a traditional Amazonian family living deep in the forest.

•Join a piranha fishing adventure in a secluded lake.

🌌 Night Safari:

•As darkness falls, glide through the waterways searching for caimans and nocturnal wildlife — an exhilarating Amazon experience.

🌙 Return to the boat for dinner and an informal talk about the Amazon’s fauna, flora, and local traditions.

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🗓️ Day 3 – Sunrise & Indigenous Culture

🌅 Sunrise Tour:

•Begin the day with a serene canoe ride through the Ariaú River, one of the most biodiverse areas in the Amazon.

☕ Breakfast on board.

🧭 Cultural Encounter:

•Navigate towards an Indigenous community of the Tariano and Tukano ethnic groups.

•Discover their traditions, way of life, crafts, and even taste elements of their forest-based cuisine.

🚤 Return Journey:

•After this meaningful experience, sail back to the port for disembarkation and end of services.

🌴 A Unique Experience in the Heart of the Amazon!

🌊 Nature. Culture. Wildlife. Adventure.

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🌿 Amazon River Cruise – 4 Days / 3 Nights

A Deeper Journey into the Heart of the Amazon Rainforest

🗓️ Day 1 – Meeting of the Waters, Floating Villages & Rainforest Exploration

8:30 AM – Hotel pick-up and transfer to the port.

•Arrival at the port with welcome drinks and cabin assignments.

•Safety briefing and onboard procedures.

🚤 Navigation Begins:

•Sail towards the impressive Meeting of the Waters, where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the sandy-colored waters of the Solimões River without mixing for kilometers.

•Cruise past the Manaus waterfront, heading to the Catalão Floating Village, where you can observe the unique lifestyle of fishermen who live in floating homes that rise and fall with the water levels — complete with floating schools, churches, and shops.

🦜 Flooded Forest & Wildlife:

•Continue navigating towards the Solimões River, passing through the Paracuuba Channel (depending on water levels) to reach Lake Janauary. This region is famous for its rich biodiversity, flooded forests, and unique ecosystems that connect the Rio Negro to the Solimões.

🍽️ 12:00 PM – Lunch onboard, anchored at Lake Janauary.

•Visit a Pirarucu (giant Amazon fish) farm.

•Enjoy a walk on a suspended walkway through the rainforest, followed by a visit to the Tuyuka Indigenous Community, who now reside in what was once an old rubber plantation (seringal). Learn about their traditions, culture, and daily life.

🌅 15:00 PM – Navigation continues towards the Rio Negro, arriving late in the evening to anchor overnight at the entrance of Lake Acajatuba.

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🗓️ Day 2 – Jungle Trek, Pink Dolphins & Night Safari

🌄 Morning:

•Wake up surrounded by nature at Lake Acajatuba.

•Meet a local guide for an immersive jungle trek, where you’ll learn about medicinal plants, survival techniques, and the Amazon ecosystem.

•Afterwards, enjoy an unforgettable experience swimming and interacting with pink river dolphins from a floating platform.

🍽️ Lunch onboard.

🛶 Afternoon Exploration:

•Set off on motorized canoes to visit a native family living deep in the forest.

•Participate in a traditional piranha fishing experience in a quiet lake.

🌌 Night Safari:

•Wait for sunset and begin a night tour back to the boat, with the possibility of spotting caimans and other nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.

•Return to the boat for dinner and engage in informal talks about the Amazon’s fauna, flora, and ecosystems.

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🗓️ Day 3 – Sunrise Tour & Navigation to Rio Jaraqui

🌅 Early Morning:

•Sunrise canoe tour along the Ariaú River, one of the most biodiverse rivers in the region.

☕ Return for breakfast onboard.

🚤 Midday:

•Enjoy a relaxing navigation toward Manaus, with lunch served onboard.

•In the afternoon, continue navigating to the Rio Jaraqui region, where the boat will anchor for the night, surrounded by peaceful Amazonian landscapes.

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🗓️ Day 4 – Indigenous Culture & Return

🍽️ After breakfast:

•Visit the Tariano Indigenous Community, where you will learn about their traditions, crafts, and even experience a taste of Amazonian forest-based cuisine prepared by the native people.

🚤 End of Journey:

•After this enriching cultural experience, the boat navigates back to the port for disembarkation and the end of our services.

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🌴 An Unforgettable Adventure in the Amazon Rainforest Awaits You!

🌿 Amazon River Cruise – 5 Days / 4 Nights

An Unforgettable Journey Deep into the Amazon Rainforest

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🗺️ Itinerary Details

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📅 Day 1 – Departure & Wildlife Spotting

8:00 AM – Hotel Pick-up:

•Transfer from the hotel to the marina.

•Welcome drinks served onboard and cabin check-in.

•Safety briefing and onboard instructions in the main lounge.

🚤 Navigation Begins:

•Set sail on the Rio Negro for approximately 4 hours towards the entrance of Lake Acajatuba, the first stop.

🌌 Evening Activity:

•After dinner, take a guided canoe trip along the Ariaú River to observe the Amazon’s nocturnal wildlife and lush flora.

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📅 Day 2 – Jungle Hike, Pink Dolphins & Piranha Fishing

🌿 Morning:

•After breakfast, meet a native guide for a jungle trek.

•Learn about medicinal plants, survival techniques, and how locals sustainably use the forest’s resources.

🐬 Midday:

•Visit a floating platform for interaction with pink river dolphins.

•Return to the boat for lunch and relaxation.

🛶 Afternoon:

•Explore the stunning landscapes of Lake Ubim and tributaries of Lake Acajatuba.

•Stop for piranha fishing.

•Return to the boat by sunset.

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📅 Day 3 – Local Culture & Anavilhanas Archipelago

🏝️ Morning:

•Navigate to Acajatuba Village, once a rubber plantation (seringal) and now a center for Amazonian handicrafts sold worldwide.

•Visit the local school and meet community members.

🍽️ Lunch onboard.

🗺️ Afternoon:

•Navigate towards the Anavilhanas Archipelago, a breathtaking maze of more than 400 islands.

•Enjoy a motorboat tour weaving through the islands with opportunities for wildlife spotting and photography.

🌌 Evening:

•Dinner onboard and navigation to the Cuieiras River, where the boat anchors for the night.

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📅 Day 4 – Indigenous Community & Jaraqui River

🪶 Morning:

•After breakfast, visit the Cambeba Indigenous Community (Três Unidos).

•Learn about their daily life, traditions, sustainable practices, and social organization — considered one of the most structured indigenous communities along the Rio Negro.

🍽️ Lunch onboard.

💦 Afternoon:

•Enjoy a refreshing river swim.

•Navigate to the peaceful Jaraqui River, where the boat anchors for the night surrounded by pristine nature.

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📅 Day 5 – Meeting of the Waters & Return to Manaus

🚤 Morning:

•Depart the Jaraqui River and navigate towards the famous Meeting of the Waters, where the dark waters of the Rio Negro and the sandy-colored waters of the Solimões River flow side by side without mixing — a truly breathtaking phenomenon.

•Pass by the Catalão Floating Village, where you can observe how the local fishermen live in floating houses that rise and fall with the river, complete with floating schools, churches, and shops.

🦜 Wildlife Observation:

•Enter the Paracuuba Channel (depending on water levels) towards Lake Janauary, a region rich in biodiversity with flooded forests teeming with wildlife.

🍽️ 12:00 PM – Lunch onboard, anchored at Lake Janauary.

🐟 Afternoon:

•Visit a Pirarucu (giant fish) farm.

•Enjoy a walk on the suspended rainforest walkway, offering views of giant water lilies (Victoria Amazonica) and the surrounding flooded forest.

⛵ Return:

•Begin navigation back to Manaus, cruising along the right bank of the Rio Negro.

•Pass under the impressive Rio Negro Bridge and enjoy views of the Manaus city skyline.

🚩 Arrival at the port and end of our services.

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✔️ What’s Included:

•Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Manaus

•Accommodation in air-conditioned cabins

•Full board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard

•Guided excursions: jungle hikes, wildlife observation, dolphin interaction, indigenous visits, piranha fishing, boat tours, and night safaris

•All entrance fees to visited sites

•Professional English-speaking guide