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/ Salvador and Bahia Heart of Amazonia Cruise
The cruise on the M/Y Tucano is called Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon and we venture deep into this new reserve. Over eight days and seven nights and we explore the narrow rivers and wilderness rainforest looking for wildlife. With naturalist guides and a thoughtful itinerary, the guests observe exotic plants and animals for which the Amazon is famous. Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon is the most thorough, detailed, and sophisticated trip offered in the entire Amazon. The guides are accomplished naturalists and on the trip guests see creatures almost never seen by other visitors. The trip is an active trip and guests explore the rainforest on foot and in the ship's launches. The small groups will be led by skilled naturalist guides so that participants will be able to experience the wilderness in the most authentic way possible. Why these cruises instead of other Amazon
cruises? There are lots of reasons, but maybe the most compelling right
now is that.....they are less expensive! Compare our trips to the longer
Amazon cruises and "luxury" Amazon cruises. Our boat is quite
comfortable, the crew very skilled, the experience more authentic, group
size small, and..... they cost much less. The Amazon is a destination
that lives in the world's imagination. There will always be travelers
interested in visiting the wildest rainforest the world has ever known.
Our boat, the M/Y Tucano goes farther into the forest than another other
vessel, deep into the heart of the greatest wilderness on earth. It was an amazing trip. I
really enjoyed it. The accomodations and food were excellent. The guides
really knew their stuff - I learned a lot. Saw tons of wildlife, more
than I expected actually. I'd do it again with the family. If I do, I'll
do the exact same cruise. I guess that sums up how it went! 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 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: 2009-2010 departures = US$2400 per person double occupancy. Single supplement: there is no single supplement if you are willing to share. If you want a cabin to yourself, there is a 40% supplement. The single cabins are not as large as the double cabins. Cabins are assigned by lottery. A $500 fee is required if you want to reserve a specific cabin. There are 5 twin cabins and 4 with upper/lower beds. A few of the cabins can accommodate a small 3rd bed, which makes it good for families Triple Cabins: Some of the cabins on the M/Y TUCANO can accept three travelers. This is helpful for families. In cabins 3 and 4 a third narrow bed can be placed between the single beds. Cabin 0 has a queen size bed and also a single bed. There is no discount for triple occupancy; passengers pay the double rate. Deposit: Confirm the reservation with
a nonrefundable deposit of $300 USD per passenger. Dates and availability as of June 24,
2009 - Jul 12-19 (2009) / FULL, Jul 26-Aug 02 (2009) available / 2
cabins , Aug 09-16 (2009) available / 4 cabins , Aug 23-30 (2009) Vessel
in Drydock, Sep 20-27 (2009) available / 5 cabins , Oct 04-11 (2009) available
/ 3 cabins , Oct 18-25 (2009) available / 1 cabins , Nov 01-08 (2009)
available / 4 cabins , Nov 15-22 (2009) available / 6 cabins , Nov 29-
Dec 06 (2009) available / 6 cabins , Dec 20-27 (2009) FULL / , Jan 02-09
(2010) available / 6 cabins , Jan 16-23 (2010) available / 5 cabins ,
Jan 30-Feb 06 (2010) available / 8 cabins , Feb13-20 (2010) available
/ 9 cabins , Mar 13-20 (2010) available / 9 cabins , Mar 27-Apr 03 available
/ 9 cabins, Apr 10-17 (2010) available / 9 cabins , Apr 24-May 01 (2010)
available / 9 cabins , May 08-15 (2010) available / 9 cabins , May 22-29
(2010) available / 8 cabins , Jun 05-12 (2010) available / 9 cabins ,
Jun 19-26 (2010) available / 7 cabins , Jul 03-10 (2010) available / 9
cabins , Jul 17-24 (2010) available / 9 cabins , Jul 31-Aug 07 (2010)
available / 9 cabins , Aug 14-21 (2010) available / 9 cabins , Aug 28
-Sep 4 (2010) available / 9 cabins , Sep 11-18 (2010) available / 9 cabins
, Oct 02-09 (2010) available / 9 cabins , Oct 16-23 (2010) available /
9 cabins , Nov 06-13 (2010) available / 9 cabins , Nov 20-27 (2010) available
/ 9 cabins , Dec 04-11 (2010) available / 9 cabins , Dec18-25 (2010) available
/ 9 cabins On the family departures (Jul 12-19, Aug 9-16 in 2009), some additional activities suitable for children are included and children 12 and under travel for 1/2 price. On regular departures, children 12 years and under are eligible for a 50% discount off of the normal price. An enhanced children's program features an insect zoo capture, a netted onboard zoo to house captured insects that kids will observe and feed during the cruise. Also offered are lessons on how to paddle native canoes, a visit to a local school, a specially designed jungle survival course, fishing for piranhas and swimming whenever possible Group Size: Maximum of 18 passengers, minimum of 8 "What an amazing trip!
We all LOVED it! We really liked the Tucano boat and their guides and
their crew. The boat was a perfect size, homey, well-maintained and was
airconditioned. It was clean and didn't smell. The kids all agreed that
this was truly a trip of a lifetime and really spectacular. The guides
were fantastic. We absolutely loved the glassy water and isolation of
the Rio Negro and appreciated the plentiful wildlife of the Amazon. We
definitely loved the wilderness and the parts of our trip where we were
the only people as far as the eye could see." Private Charters: The boat can be
chartered for a 6 day itinerary for private groups. The price will be
US$2400 in 2009. Groups smaller than 12 are allowed if the minimum revenue
is met (12 x $2400 in 2009). 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, hotel in Manaus, 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 Questions
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