 Amazon Cruise |
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| Cruise starting from Manaus |
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| There are indeed roads that run through the entanglement of vegetation of the biggest forest in the world but the most natural and obvious pathways are undeniably the waterways, as wide as the sea, with no horizon in sight.
Here the boat is king, a means of travel for man alone, as much for the transport of produce as of passengers.
From Manaus and Belem, from Rio Solomon and Rio Negro, from the State of Roraima to the State of Acre, these superb boats, which are typical of the Amazon Basin, are admired.
Entirely made out of wood, they are rounded in shape with potbellied hulls and their curved drawbridges, like a huge toy, designed by an architect inspired by his plump muse.
Their lovely outlines tirelessly cut through this immense river network, slashing through the calm waters of the larger rivers, crossing a shoal of botos (freshwater dolphins) or accompanying the flight of a group of egrets interrupted from their fishing.
It makes up the most ideal way to learn about the mysteries of the Amazon whether it be on a regular boat with hammocks strung along the bridge, or in the comfort of cabins designed for a touristy cruise.
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 3-day cruise, lake Janauacá & Amazon River |
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| Day 1 : MANAUS – XIBORENA – LAC JANAUACÁ / group service – Monday departure |
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Departure from the hotel Tropical at 14:30 (if we are staying in another hotel in Manaus, departure at 14:00).
Welcome toast, presentation of the crew (Portuguese and English-speaking) and of the boat. We take off in the direction of Xiborena.
Canoe tour and excursion on igarapés (narrow waterways) to observe the daily life of the inhabitants of the floating houses: extraction of jute, subsistence farming, and rubber-tree plantations.
At sunset, we follow Rio Solimões to Lake Janauacá where we can see the Vitoria Regia (giant water-lilies– depending on the season).
Lunch not included. Dinner included (on board). Night on board.
Lodging in double cabins, crew Portuguese and English-speaking.
Note: The captain house of Manaus demands that all people navigating from the city be registered (name / first name / birth date / nationality) at least a week in advance. We, therefore, imperatively need all this information for each member of the group. |
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| Day 2 : LAKE JANAUACÁ – RIO AMAZONAS / Tuesdays |
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At sunrise, a canoe tour to observe birds. Depending on the season, and on our luck: hoatzins (stinkbirds), aigrettes, and cormorants...
Then visit of a Caboclos village, people of mixed decent living in the heart of the forest and keeping a very traditional rural lifestyle (subsistence agriculture, especially of manioc, fishing, domestically used handicraft...).
Hike in the forest while listening to the commentaries of a guide specialized in the local flora.
After lunch, cruise and piranhas fishing.
After dinner, nocturnal tour to observe animals: caimans which eyes seem to float right above the water, birds, snakes, sloths, frogs, owls...
Everything included. Night on board. |
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| Day 3 : RIO AMAZONAS –JANAUARY PARK – MANAUS / Wednesdays |
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We wake up in the ecological park of January. Canoe tour at sunrise before the return to Manaus.
The boat passes in front of the town where we can observe the separation of the waters, the municipal market, the floating pier, and houses on stilts….
Arrival in Manaus towards 11:30.
Meals not included. Night in hotel.
Options: private service (with option of English-speaking guide) / check with us |
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| 4-day cruise, Rio Negro & Anavilhanas & Amazon River |
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| Day 1 : MANAUS – RIO PAGODÃO – RIO NEGRO / group service – Departure Wednesday |
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Departure from the hotel Tropical at 14:30 (if we are staying in another hotel in Manaus, departure at 14:00).
Welcome toast, presentation of the crew (Portuguese and English-speaking) and of the boat. We leave in the direction of the Pagodão River, a tributary of Rio Negro.
In the late afternoon, we leave for a canoe tour, and return after sunset, so as to live through twilight at the heart of the forest and witness the appearance of nocturnal animals.
The boat continues its navigation by night.
Lunch not included. Dinner included (on board). Night on board.
Lodging in double cabins, Portuguese and English-speaking crew.
Note: The captain house of Manaus demands that all people navigating from the city be registered (name / first name / birth date / nationality) at least a week in advance. We, therefore, imperatively need all this information for each member of the group. |
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| Day 2 : RIO NEGRO – ANAVILHANAS ARCHIPELAGO/Thursdays |
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In the morning, hike in the forest with the commentaries of a guide specialized in the local flora.
Then visit of a Caboclos village, people of mixed decent living in the heart of the forest and keeping a very traditional rural lifestyle (subsistence agriculture, especially of manioc, fishing, domestically used handicraft...).
After lunch, navigation in the Anavilhanas, largest fresh water archipelago in the world. Visit of the village of Novo Airao, famous for its shipyard (this is where our cruise boat was built).
After dinner, nocturnal tour to observe animals: caimans which eyes seem to float right above the water, birds, snakes, sloths, frogs, owls...
Everything included. Night on board. |
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| Day 3 : ANAVILHANAS ARCHIPELAGO – LAKE ACAJITUBA – RIO AMAZONAS / Fridays |
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Navigation towards Praia Grande (or another white sand beach depending on the water level) where we can bathe, conditions permitting.
Canoe tour to Lake Acajituba and the other adjacent lakes to observe the typical local flora (rubber-trees, walnut tree, palm trees, Vitoria Regia (giant water-lilies - depending on the season) and learn about piranhas fishing.
Lunch break in the community of Paricatuba, where we can see the vegetation covered ruins of a factory dating from the time of the rubber boom.
We stroll through the village and get an idea of the daily life of the inhabitants of the floating houses: jute extraction, subsistence farming, and handicraft...
The navigation continues on through the afternoon and the night.
All included. Night on board. |
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| Day 4 : RIO AMAZONAS –JANAUARY PARK – MANAUS / Saturdays |
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We wake up in the ecological park of January. At sunrise, canoe tour to observe birds. Depending on the season, and on our luck: hoatzins (stinkbirds), aigrettes, and cormorants...
Then we begin our return trip to Manaus. The boat passes in front of the town where we can observe the separation of the waters, the municipal market, the floating pier, and houses on stilts….
Arrival in Manaus towards 11:30.
Meals not included. Night in hotel.
Options: private service (with option of English-speaking guide) / check with us |
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 This program is available on two different types of boats |
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Amazon Clipper Cruises
• Length 66 feet (20 m)
• Width 17 feet (5 m)
• Maximum capacity 16 passengers
• 8 double cabins
• Panoramic sundeck 360º
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Amazon Clipper Premium
• Length 109 feet (33 m)
• Width 30 feet (9 m)
• Maximum capacity 32 passengers
• 16 double cabins (2 of which can be accommodated for three beds)
• Panoramic sundeck 360º
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