Amazon Adventures

Brazil

Amazon Eco Lodge

The Amazon Lodge is a unique and small floating lodge containing 18 rooms only. Here in this lodge, communal showers and sanitary facilities are offered. This Lodge is situated about 80 km in a straight line from the city of Manaus, in our Natural Reserve of 5,000 hectares, divided in four stages to be able to arrive at the lodge, going through the several existing eco-systems. From here, we can depart on several excursions which basically consists of packages that go from 03 to 06 days depending on each person's interests. We would also like to take this opportunity to inform you about our newest activity at the Amazon Lodge. We have just concluded the construction of our Amazon Lodge Canopy Tower Platform. This Canopy Tower Platform is situated within the trees ' canopy and it is the highest of its sort in the whole amazon region , with 10 different levels!!

Our trip to the Amazon was perfect. I highly recommend the Ecolodge! I would encourage others to go there. Apparently, it is the oldest overnight lodge in the Amazon. They cook fish straight from the Amazon and buy fruit from the locals. It is a really authentic experience. They planned just enough outings for us--crocodile catching, jungle walk, Parana catching--etc. The Ecolodge is for people who really want to experience the Amazon. I think they have the best guides and services. However, it is not a place for people who want to sit by the pool, sip cocktails and look at the Amazon from the window. - Jesse Luxford

Sapopema Package: 4days/3nights

Day 1 - Afternoon transfer with departure at 14:00 h. Transfer by van or bus from Manaus airport or hotel to Ceasa market port and from there by boat/van/speedboat to the Lodge. Dinner upon arrival. Alligator spotting tour. Overnight.

Day 2 - 05:30AM Departure for the Amazon Eco Lodge Canopy Tower Platform early morning observation. Breakfast. Morning Reconaissance tour. Buffet lunch. Afternoon Fishing Trip. Buffet dinner. Overnight.

Day 3 - Breakfast.. Morning Jungle Trek. Buffet lunch. Afternoon Visit to native caboclo dwelling. Buffet dinner. Overnight.

Day 4 - Morning transfer back to Manaus for arrival at 12.00 h. Drop off at airport or Hotel.

2007 Price (valid till June 30, 2008): Sunday departures = US$599 per person double, departures on other days = $749 per person (minimum of 2 people), $649 with min. of 5 people or $599 with min. of 8 people

Itauba Package 5days / 4nights

Day 1:- Afternoon transfer with departure at 14:00 h. Transfer by van or bus from Manaus airport or hotel to Ceasa market port and from there by boat/van/speedboat to the Amazon Eco Lodge . Dinner upon arrival. Alligator spotting tour. Overnight.

Day 2: 05:30AM Departure for the Amazon Eco Lodge Canopy Tower Platform early morning observation.
Breakfast, then Morning Reconaissance tour. Buffet lunch. Afternoon tour Fishing Trip. Buffet dinner.
Overnight.

Day 3: Breakfas, then Morning Rainforest Trek and birdwatching. Buffet lunch. Afternoon visit to the local school.Buffet dinner. Overnight.

Day 4: Early morning visit to the Platform Tower. Breakfast.. Morning Rainforest Farewell tour . Buffet lunch.
Afternoon visit to a native caboclo dwelling. Buffet dinner. Overnight.

Day 5: Morning transfer back to Manaus for arrival at 12.00 h. Drop off at airport or Hotel

2007 Price (valid till June 30, 2008): Wednesday departures = US$749 per person double. Departures on other days = US$899 with minimum of 2 people, $799 with min. of 5 people or $749 with min. of 8 people

Jungle Safari Package: 06 days/05 nights

-camping out and sleeping in hammocks

Day 2 - Breakfast. Morning Preparation for Safari. Introduction to basic jungle survival. Buffet lunch. Afternoon departure in motorized canoes. Camp out. Dinner near caboclo riverside dwelling. Night Alligator spotting.Overnight in hammocks at our river hut.

Day 3 & Day 4 & Day 5 - Stay far out in the jungle. Camping and cooking out. Most part of the excursions done by paddling. Daily activities. Sleeping in hammocks. On day 5 in the morning return to the lodge in time for the survivors cocktail. Buffet lunch. Afternoon free. Buffet dinner. Overnight (in beds...ah!)

Day 6 - Breakfast. Morning transfer back to Manaus for arrival at 12.00 h. Drop off either at Hotel or airport.

2007 Price (valid till June 30, 2008): US$1249 per person double

TOUR DESCRIPTION LIST

* Reconnaissance Tour: Approximate departure at 08:30 hrs or 15:00 hrs in a guided motorized canoe to visit the river area inlets and flooded forest.

*Jungle Trek: Approximate departure at 09:00 hrs. or 15:00 hrs. in a guided motorized canoe to an appropriate area to enter the jungle. The guide will lead you on a trek through the rainforest, explaining about the local flora and fauna.

* Alligator Spotting Tour: Approximate departure at 08:00pm in a guided motorized canoe , in search of alligators, called "caimans". Once they are paralyzed by the light of the flashlight, their eyes go red, enabling the guide to easily locate them. The guide will then try to catch one with his bare hands (depending on size) bringing it aboard the canoe for observation. The caiman is safely returned to the water afterwards.

* Fishing Trip: Approximate departure at 9:00 or 15:00 hrs in a guided motorized canoe to try to catch local fishes, such as tucunaré , tambaqui and piranha. Once this experience has been enjoyed, our guide will show you how to prepare and roast your catch out in the rainforest.

*Visit to a native "Caboclo" Dwelling: Appoximate departure at 09:00 hrs. or 15:00 hrs. in a guided motorized canoe to learn about the customs and way of life of these native inhabitants, descendants of the indians.

* Sunrise Tour: Approximate departure at 05:30 hrs in a guided motorized canoe to admire the Amazon sunrise. See literally thousands of birds leave their nests in the early morning. Return in time for breakfast.

* Sunset Tour: Approximate departure at 17:00 hrs in a guided motorized canoe to enjoy the Amazon sunset. See some of the literally hundred kinds of bird species flying back to their nests in the nearby charmed island. Return in time for dinner.

All Tours subject to changes without prior notice, due to weather conditions or other conveniences. Order of the tours mentioned in the packages may be changed, due to the convenience of the Amazon Lodge.

Yes, we did enjoy our trip very much, and especially the Amazon Eco Lodge. The Eco Lodge was very clean, good food, great guides fluent in English, and good expeditions with pretty many animal sightings. I would recommend it. - Katie Loehnig

Notes:
*Because of the waters acid ph, mosquitoes and viruses which cause dengue, cholera, malaria, yellow fever, and etc. do not proliferate in the area.
*The eletricity is limited to evening hours although the service area and kitchen are available all day long;
*Radios and guns are strictly forbidden (walkmans are o.k.);
*Transfers and local excursions are on regular basis (no guarantee of air-conditioning on any of the transports);
*Hot water is not available in the bathrooms;
*For safety procedures, maximum luggage allowance on boat is 5 Kg (11 lbs) per person. Main luggage can be stored in our office in Manaus which has appropriate storing facilities.
*Our packages include full board (brazilian breakfast, lunch & dinner buffet style). Mineral water is included during the whole trip. Coffee and juices are served during the breakfasts only. Soft drinks and other beverages may be purchased at the bar.

The transfer from Manaus to the Amazon Eco - Lodge and vice-versa consist of a four stage transfer:
Daily departures 02:00 Pm. (Total time of transfer is about 4 hours).
1) Manaus (Airport or Hotel) to Ceasa Port: transfer time of 1/2 hour by van or minibus.
2) From the Ceasa Port, we cross the river by boat to the other side and disembark in a small village called Careiro. Transfer time is about 45 minutes, going straight through the phenomenon of the "Meeting of the Waters."
3) From the Careiro village we go by road to an even smaller village called Araçá. Transfer time is about another 45 min.
4) From the Araçá village we depart on motorized speed boats all the way to the Amazon Eco - Lodge, gliding through the different channels and streams, taking about 01 hour and 25 min.
Daily transfers to Manaus (Airport or hotel), arriving around noon.