This unique trip is dedicated solely to discovering the rich ecosystem of the Amazon, journeying between the cities of Belem and Manaus by a variety of boat. We sail along the unimaginably wide Amazon River, as well as down tributaries along the Rio Negro. Don't expect high comfort levels - this is a trip for an active traveller who is prepared for heat, humidity and simple accommodation with the aim of experiencing something extraordinary. Stargazing - Relax in a hammock on deck, beneath a sea of shimmering stars FLONA Reserve - Walk on forest trails, visit the Jamaraqua community and learn about the history of rubber in the Amazon Rio Negro - Sail around tiny islands, visit a caboclo community and find floating Victoria Regia waterlillies on this offshoot of the Amazon River
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General information
Tour ID132608
Tour length14days
LanguageEnglish
Group size18
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
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Starting point
Av. Pres. Vargas, 718 - Campina, Belém - PA, 66017-000, Brazil
Hotel Grao Para, Hotel Reception
19:00
End point
Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 1284 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-012, Brazil
Hotel Copa Sul, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Belem
Day 2: Walking tour of Belem chance to visit the Goeldi Museum
Day 3: Public boat to Marajo Island explore the village and the beach
Day 4: Full day discovering the farmlife on Marajo Island
Day 5: Return to Belem begin 3 night boat trip from Belem to Santarem
Day 6: On the boat watch life on the Amazon pass by stargazing
Day 7: On the boat watch life on the Amazon pass by stargazing
Day 8: Dock at Santarem travel to the river beaches of Alter do Chao
Day 9: Visit FLONA, the National Forest Reserve
Day 10: Fly to Manaus and board private boat
Day 11: Rio Negro boat trip visit indigenous communities
Day 12: Rio Negro boat trip sail through the Anavilhanas archipelago of 1000 islands
Day 13: Arrival in Manaus visit the Opera House and the Meeting of the Waters