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Peru 800-232-5658
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BrazilSuggested
Packages / Rio area / Amazon
/ Pantanal / Iguassu
Heart of Amazonia
There are still remote and unspoiled places
in the world. This expedition cruise goes to a new reserve in the center
of the Amazon. This reserve, the Corredor Ecológico Central da
Amazônica encompasses several large river systems and tens of thousands
of square miles of uninhabited wilderness. The Brasilian Institute for
the Environment, (IBAMA) has created a reserve large enough to preserve
the biological diversity of this still undeveloped part of the Amazon.
Entrance to the area will be strictly for educational purposes. This vast
area is so remote that it is still filled with the creatures that have
made the Amazon the object of myth and legend. We go there! Day 3 This morning there will be an early exploration of the waking forest. On our walk in the forest we will keep our eyes open for monkeys--with luck we may observe some bearded sakis or squirrel monkeys. We return for breakfast and a swim and travel during the middle of the day. Mid-afternoon we will excursion in our launches. Tonight we will make some headway on our course and stop at a good place to make a morning excursion. (BLD) Day 5 Today we will depart the Rio Jauaperi and proceed down the southwestern bank of the Rio Negro. This side of the river has different wildlife than we've previously seen. We will scout along the wilderness shore in our boat's launches. We may also stop and visit the homes of some forest settlers and marvel at their tremendous pioneering skills. During the night we will continue to travel down the Rio Negro. (BLD) Day 6 Today we will cross to the other side of the Rio Negro, exploring as we go. Along with our several daily excursions in our launches we will make a stop at the substantial boat building village Novo Airao. We will walk through the streets and marvel at how the 19th Century thrives in this remote corner of the globe. Travelling through the night we will arrive near the confluence of the Amazon and Negro Rivers. As we glide through the starry darkness this is a good night to sip the national drink of Brazil, the "Caipirinha" and listen to some Brazilian music. (BLD) Day 7 This morning we will explore by launch the Lago Janauari Ecological Park where the thick brown water of the Amazon flows swiftly through the forest. This area is thick with life and we are almost guaranteed to see monkeys. We will certainly see large and beautiful birds and have a good chance of seeing other large mammals like anteaters or perhaps a sloth. During breakfast the boat will get underway and we will travel to the "Encontra das Aguas" the stark several mile long line where the world's two largest rivers, the Amazon and the Negro, join in a turbulent maelstrom. Here the dark water of the Negro runs beside the opaque brown water of the Amazon. In the afternoon we will cruise along the Amazon River and visit some of the interesting channels that shoot off into the forest. We will have an afternoon excursion exploring a hidden stream to try to see more of the Amazon's beautiful and bizarre creatures. In the evening we will return to Manaus and overnight on the boat. (BLD) Day 8 After breakfast passengers can disembark at 8am. The day is without planned activities, but guests may go on an optional prearranged city tour ($60) or visit some other points of interest in Manaus. Later we will go to the international airport for our return flight to the United States. (B) Please note that the day to day schedule must be considered approximate. The exact order of the days and specific features may be altered due to navigational considerations. Land Cost: 2008 departures = $2300
per person double occupancy 2008 - (Sunday to Sunday) (7 Nights)
Rate: $2,300usd 2009 - Jan 04-11, Jan 18-25, Feb 01-8,
Feb 15-22 , Mar 08-15, Mar 22-29, Apr 05-12, Apr 19-26, May 03-10, May
17-24, May 31-Jun 07, Jun 14-21, Jun 28-Jul 05, Jul 12-19, Jul 26-Aug
02, Aug 09-16, Aug 23-30, Sep 20-27, Oct 04-11, Oct 18-25, Nov 01-08,
Nov 15-22, Nov 29- Dec 06, Dec 20-27 Group Size: Maximum of 18 passengers, minimum of 8 Private Charters: The boat can be
chartered for a 6 day itinerary for private groups. The 2007 price would
be US$1700 per person, with a minimum of 12, maximum of 18 passengers.
The price will bee US$1850 per person in 2008. Groups smaller than 12
are allowed if the minimum revenue is met (12 x $1700 in 2007 or 12 x
$1850 in 2008). See charter itinerary. Prices Include: All accommodations,
transfers to and from the Hotel Tropical (if passengers arrive on Monday
or Tuesday before the trip and if they depart on Thursday or Friday after
the trip, meals as indicated in the itinerary (Codes: B= Breakfast, L=
Lunch, D= Dinner). Bottled water and fruit juices are served on the boat
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages available at modest additional expense. Prices Do Not Include: Any airfare,
visa fees, gratuities, airport departure taxes, excess baggage fees, items
of a personal nature, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. Degree of Difficulty: Good health is necessary. Though the trip does not include endurance hiking, passengers should be able to get in and out of launches and feel comfortable walking at a leisurely pace for 2 hours at a time. About the boat...... The boat used is 80 feet long and probably the nicest excursion vessel on the Amazon. It has 9 large cabins with private bathrooms containing a shower, toilet and sink. All the cabins are air-conditioned, as is the enormous salon. There is a large observation deck with a sun canopy and a wide balcony around the entire front of the boat. For those of you who have had problems getting into top bunks on other cruises, we want to let you know that ladders are provided. BrochureMore About The BoatFrequently Asked Questions3 Day Extension
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