Acqua Amazon

AM: Wednesday, at 10 am at Marina do Davi (near the Tropical Hotel), a car will take you to Açutuba Beach, where the boat will be waiting to begin our excursion towards Acajatuba Lake. Back to the ship for lunch.

PM: Our next destination is the National Park of the Anavilhanas Archipelago. Area of 350,000 hectares with more than 650 groups of islands. Tourists are surprised by the unique beauty of this place. Moreover, the trip becomes very comfortable due to the absence of mosquitoes, which do not proliferate in these rivers' acid and dark waters. At night, you can go out to focus on alligators and admire the sky constellations of the southern hemisphere.

AM: Depending on the water level, it is possible to stop and bathe on the white sandy beaches that appear in the dry season in the Anavilhanas archipelago. We will do a canoe trip, to observe the fauna and flora of the magical igapó. This immense igapó (flooded forest), unites the basins of the Mucuras and Cuieras River. The place is little frequented, being the scene of some local legends and also the habitat of the feared electric eel.

PM: After lunch, take a walk in the forest, near Lake Tucumã, to observe the flora and fauna of the Negro River region. In the course of the trail, we will arrive at a stream with a small waterfall. A charming place where you can take a bath and cool off in those delicious waters. In the end, we will return to the boat and head towards the Mucuras River.

AM: Early morning visit to Aldeia Tucano, where you will meet an indigenous tribe native to the region and learn more about their customs and rituals.

We will start the navigation back to Manaus. Depending on the level of the water, we arrive in Manaus on Friday, around noon. 

AM: Monday, boarding at 10 am at Marina do Davi (near Tropical Hotel). Everybody aboard, we will make a brief meeting to explain the safety procedures, navigation, and routes for the next few days. After delivery of the cabins, we will embark on a speedboat that will take us to the first tour of the day. The adventure starts by navigating near the coastal area of Manaus, the Ponta Negra beach, Barrio Gloria and Manaus Port to name a few.

Lunch will be on a floating restaurant, where you can enjoy the Amazonian cuisine at its best. 

PM: After lunch, we will walk along a suspended walkway, from where it is possible to play with wild monkeys and observe various other species of animals and plants, including Victoria Amazonia, the famous Vitória-régia. The climax of the day is yet to come. It is when we follow the spectacular natural phenomenon, unique in the world, the Meeting of Waters.

Along many miles, two rivers, Negro and Solimões, run side by side without blending. What a spectacle! But the day is not over yet, and we will still visit a floating house where there is a fish farming of giants Pirarucu, an Amazonian iconic fish. At dusk, we will be arriving inside Rio Negro Sustainable Development Reserve, the gateway to Anavilhanas Archipelago. At the beach of Palmeiral land reserve, we'll settle down for the night.

AM: The first activity of the second day is an adventure on land. The walk in the forest at the Palmeiral site is an excellent opportunity to meet, up close, the life inside the Amazon jungle. We will enter the forest, and learn about plants and large trees that live there, as well as insects and exotic animals. 

PM: After lunch, let's refresh at Acajatuba Lake, and if programmed, maybe swim with the Pink Dolphin. These friendly dolphins live freely in the wild but are familiar with human presence, approaching when we offer them fish.

The tour continues towards the Ariaú River, where the movie Anaconda was shot. In this area, it is common to observe animals such as monkeys, sloths, birds, as well as the giant tree Samauma. At night, a motorboat trip can be made, focusing with a lantern in search of animals like hunting eagles, herons, gypsy-birds, alligators, among others.

AM: We leave for a ride on a motorboat to observe the typical fauna and flora. Among some common animals to watch are the monkeys, the sloth, parrots, herons, fisher birds, and gypsy birds, among others. By this river, we can also see the giant Samaúma, the biggest tree in the Amazon rainforest.

We will return to the boat to pack the bags. A speedboat will take us to the beach of Açutuba, where a car will be waiting for the transfer to Manaus. We arrive in Manaus on Wednesday, around 12:30 p.m.

AM: Monday, boarding at 10 am at Marina do Davi (near Tropical Hotel). Everybody aboard, we will make a brief meeting to explain the safety procedures, navigation, and routes for the next few days. After delivery of the cabins, we will embark on a speedboat that will take us to the first tour of the day.

The adventure starts by navigating near the coastal area of Manaus, the Ponta Negra beach, Barrio Gloria and Manaus Port to name a few. Lunch will be on a floating restaurant, where you can enjoy Amazonian cuisine at its best. 

PM: After lunch, we will walk along a suspended walkway, from where it is possible to play with wild monkeys and observe various other species of animals and plants, including Victoria Amazonia, the famous Vitória-régia.

The climax of the day is yet to come. It is when we follow the spectacular natural phenomenon, unique in the world, the Meeting of Waters. Along many miles, two rivers, Negro and Solimões, run side by side without blending. What a spectacle! But the day is not over yet, and we will still visit a floating house where there is a fish farming of giants Pirarucu, an Amazonian iconic fish. At dusk, we will be arriving inside Rio Negro Sustainable Development Reserve, the gateway to Anavilhanas Archipelago. At the lake of Arara, we'll settle down for the night.

AM: The first activity of the second day is an adventure on land. The walk in the forest at the Palmeiral site is an excellent opportunity to meet, up close, the life inside the Amazon jungle. We will enter the forest, and learn about plants and large trees that live there, as well as insects and exotic animals. 

PM: Our next destination is the National Park of the Anavilhanas Archipelago. Area of 350,000 hectares with more than 650 groups of islands. Tourists are surprised by the unique beauty of this place. Moreover, the trip becomes very comfortable due to the absence of mosquitoes, which do not proliferate in tthese rivers' acid and dark waters At night, you can go out to focus on alligators and admire the sky constellations of the southern hemisphere.

AM: We continue sailing the boat through the labyrinth of the islands of Anavilhanas. When we arrive at our destination, we will enter the woods for a walk that lasts about two hours. We will visit the Caves of Madada. A little-known place, in the middle of the jungle, which can only be reached by boat, canoe and then on foot. The caves are a magical and unique place, and the surrounding forest has an air of mystery. There, tribal chiefs of the Indians hid during the Portuguese occupation. Let's enjoy this enchanted place enjoying its peculiar and mysterious fauna and flora. The caves serve as shelter for forest animals, bats, spiders, among others. We must be careful and careful during the whole walk, for sometimes one can observe traces of the excellent predator, the jaguar. When we return, we continue the navigation through the archipelago towards the Paraná do Boto and Três Bocas.

PM: In the afternoon, we can partake in non-predatory fishing of the fearsome piranhas. In the evening, a canoe trip to observe the nocturnal animals, especially the alligators.

AM: We start the fourth day with a visit to an indigenous village. There we found handicrafts made by Indians themselves - baskets, necklaces, wooden plates, bows, and arrows. Let's see how cassava is grown and watch the process of producing flour, tapioca, gum, and other derivatives. Our next destination will be the Ariaú River. On the way, during navigation, we can bathe on beaches of white sands, typical of the Negro River and Anavilhanas Islands.

PM: The tour continues towards the Ariaú River, where the movie Anaconda was shot. In this area, it is common to observe animals such as monkeys, sloths, and birds, as well as the giant tree Samauma. At night, a motorboat trip can be made, focusing with a lantern in search of animals like hunting eagles, herons, gypsy-birds, and alligators, among others.

AM: Early morning visit to Aldeia Tucano, where you will meet an indigenous tribe native to the region and learn more about their customs and rituals.

We will start the navigation back to Manaus. Depending on the level of the water, we arrive in Manaus, around noon. 

AM: Monday, boarding at 10 am at Marina do Davi (near Tropical Hotel). Everybody aboard, we will make a brief meeting to explain the safety procedures, navigation, and routes for the next few days. After delivery of the cabins, we will embark on a speedboat that will take us to the first tour of the day.

The adventure starts by navigating near the coastal area of Manaus, the Ponta Negra beach, Barrio Gloria and Manaus Port to name a few. Lunch will be on a floating restaurant, where you can enjoy the Amazonian cuisine at its best. 

PM: After lunch, we will walk along a suspended walkway, from where it is possible to play with wild monkeys and observe various other species of animals and plants, including Victoria Amazonia, the famous Vitória-régia.

The climax of the day is yet to come. It is when we follow the spectacular natural phenomenon, unique in the world, the Meeting of Waters. Along many miles, two rivers, Negro and Solimões, run side by side without blending. What a spectacle! But the day is not over yet, and we will still visit a floating house where there is a fish farming of giants Pirarucu, an Amazonian iconic fish. At dusk, we will be arriving inside Rio Negro Sustainable Development Reserve, the gateway to Anavilhanas Archipelago. At the beach of Palmeiral land reserve, we'll settle down for the night.

AM: The first activity of the second day is an adventure on land. The walk in the forest at the Palmeiral site is an excellent opportunity to meet, up close, the life inside the Amazon jungle. We will enter the forest, and learn about plants and large trees that live there, as well as insects and exotic animals. 

PM: After lunch, let's refresh at Acajatuba Lake, and if programmed, maybe swim with the Pink Dolphin. These friendly dolphins live freely in the wild but are familiar with human presence, approaching when we offer them fish.

The tour continues towards the Ariaú River, where the movie Anaconda was shot. In this area, it is common to observe animals such as monkeys, sloths, birds, as well as the giant tree Samauma. At night, a motorboat trip can be made, focusing with a lantern in search of animals like hunting eagles, herons, gypsy-birds, alligators, among others.

AM: We leave for a ride on a motorboat to observe the typical fauna and flora. Among some common animals to watch are monkeys, sloths, parrots, herons, fisher birds, and gypsy birds. By this river, we can also see the giant Samaúma, the biggest tree in the Amazon rainforest. Return to the boat. Lunch will be served on board.

PM: Our next destination is the National Park of the Anavilhanas Archipelago. Area of 350,000 hectares with more than 650 groups of islands. Tourists are surprised by the unique beauty of this place. Moreover, the trip becomes very comfortable due to the absence of mosquitoes, which do not proliferate in these rivers' acid and dark waters. At night, you can go out to focus on alligators and admire the sky constellations of the southern hemisphere.

AM: Depending on the water level, it is possible to stop and bathe on the white sandy beaches that appear in the dry season in the Anavilhanas archipelago. We will do a canoe trip, to observe the fauna and flora of the magical igapó. This immense igapó (flooded forest), unites the basins of the Mucuras and Cuieras River. The place is little frequented, being the scene of some local legends and also the habitat of the feared electric eel.

PM: After lunch, take a walk in the forest, near Lake Tucumã, to observe the flora and fauna of the Negro River region. In the course of the trail, we will arrive at a stream with a small waterfall. A charming place where you can take a bath and cool off in those delicious waters. In the end, we will return to the boat and head towards the Mucuras River.

AM: Early morning visit to Aldeia Tucano, where you will meet an indigenous tribe native to the region and learn more about their customs and rituals.

We will start the navigation back to Manaus. Depending on the level of the water, we arrive in Manaus on Friday, around noon. 

AM: All aboard, we will make a brief meeting to explain the navigation procedures, as well as the itinerary to come. We begin to sail to the East, where we can see the coastal area of Manaus, the beach of Ponta Negra, the dome of the Amazonas Theater, the favelas, the Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market, the colossal engineering work of the Floating Port, and more. We continue sailing through the Rio Negro and continue to the ecological reserve of Lake Janauari, where there are floating houses.

PM: Lunch will be at a floating restaurant, where you can enjoy Amazonian cuisine and local handicrafts. After lunch, we will walk along a suspended walkway, from where it is possible to play with the wild monkeys and observe various other species of animals and plants, including Victoria Amazonica, the famous Victoria Regis. The climax of the day is still to come. It is when we follow the spectacular natural phenomenon, unique in the world, the Meeting of the Waters. Miles of water from two rivers, Negro and Solimões, run side by side without mingling. A real natural spectacle! But the day is not over yet, and we will still visit a floating house where there is a creation of the Giant Pirarucu, an icon fish of the Amazon. Back on board, we will go up the Rio Negro towards the West, watching the setting sun. At dusk, we will arrive at the Reserve Palmeiral, the gateway to the National Park of the Anavilhanas Archipelago. There, we'll settle down for the night.

AM: The first activity of the second day is an adventure on land. The walk in the forest at the Palmeiral site is an excellent opportunity to get to know up close the life that exists inside the Amazon forest. We will enter the forest, learn about the species of plants and large trees that live there, as well as insects and special animals of that forest. We will discover the Rubber Tree, from which latex and rubber are extracted. This product is responsible for much of the economic and social development of Brazil during the rubber boom. While walking through the forest, accompanied by an experienced forest guide, you will also be presented with some survival techniques for the jungle. 

PM: We continue towards the National Park of the Anavilhanas Archipelago, an area of 350,000 hectares with more than 650 groups of islands. In the dry season, it is possible to enjoy groups of islands. In the dry season, it is possible to enjoy the white sandy beaches and cool off here. Before the end of the day, we will still explore the archipelago region in the motorboat.

AM: We continue sailing the boat through the labyrinth of the islands of Anavilhanas. When we arrive at our destination, we will enter the woods for a walk that lasts about two hours. We will visit the Caves of Madada. A little-known place, in the middle of the jungle, which can only be reached by boat, canoe and then on foot. The caves are a magical and unique place, and the surrounding forest has an air of mystery. There, tribal chiefs of the Indians hid during the Portuguese occupation. Let's enjoy this enchanted place enjoying its peculiar and mysterious fauna and flora. The caves serve as shelter for forest animals, bats, spiders, among others. We must be careful and careful during the whole walk, for sometimes one can observe traces of the excellent predator, the jaguar. 

PM: When we return, we continue the navigation toward the Jaú National Park. On board a motorboat you will be part of that magical transition between the daytime animals and the arrival of the nocturnal ones. This is a good opportunity to observe the abundance of wildlife in the park, sounds, mysterious lights, etc. If the weather and the water level allow us, we can reach a small waterfall. Back to the ship.

AM: Jaú National Park is the largest national park in Brazil. Currently, this ecological paradise is known as a model Conservation Unit in the Amazon. Here, human presence is minimal. Let us explore the tributaries and lakes within this which is one of the largest biological preservation areas in the world. We will enter the Jaú River, observing the animals of the region. It is common to find otters, pacas, alligators, snakes, fishermen, seagulls, among others. Passing through the Pretinho stream, a tributary with dark waters, it is possible to reach a small black waterfall (depending on the water level). When arriving at the rapids of the Carabinani River, it is possible to see the peculiar formations of an environment that resists periods of flood, known by the local people as an enchanted forest.

PM: At night, you can go out to focus on alligators and admire the sky constellations of the southern hemisphere. At the Anavilhanas National Park, we'll settle down for the night.

AM: After breakfast, let's refresh at Acajatuba Lake, and if programmed, maybe swim with the Pink Dolphin. These friendly dolphins live freely in the wild but are familiar with human presence, approaching when we offer them fish. Back to the ship for lunch.

PM: In the afternoon, we will visit an indigenous village. There we found handicrafts made by Indians themselves - baskets, necklaces, wooden plates, bows, and arrows. Let's see how cassava is grown and watch the process of producing flour, tapioca, gum, and other derivatives. Our next destination will be tPraia do Jacaré o Praia Grande, depending on the level of the river and weather conditions.

AM: Early morning visit to Aldeia Tucano, where you will meet an indigenous tribe native to the region and learn more about their customs and rituals.

We will start the navigation back to Manaus. Depending on the level of the water, we arrive in Manaus, around noon.