Expeditions on the Jacare-Acu and Awape

The Jacare-Acu and Awape Expeditions sail to remote areas north of Manaus. The wilderness is a very important element of these tours and so are the people who live there. In their genuine cultural expressions one can find true beauty and simplicity. There is much to learn from them and these help increase understanding and respect between different peoples. That is why these socio-ecological itineraries were created.

Another important aspect is Low Impact Tourism. To know and understand the spirit of the true Amazon Rainforest, you have to travel by boat. Whether you disembark near an isolated community, in a sanctuary of parrots and macaws, in a desert beach with gull nests and turtle eggs, or paddle a canoe, you must keep your impact to a minimum. For that reason, these boats operate with small groups, with low fossil fuel emission, low noise level, and organic trash disposal. Many of the places you will visit are exclusive to these cruises..
We want you to open your mind to see the forest and the people of the rivers with a new understanding, exploring in truth with lectures, conversations, and seeing first hand with new experiences. With security, comfort, and leisure, we can walk down the paths together, disarming taboos, and breaking fears. You will observe the sky, the forest, and the waters of the Amazonia like you have never imagined before, a truly amazing experience.

Cruise Itineraries

Anavilhanas

Apuau

Jau

Anajau

Apujau

Xixuau

Tour	Anavilhahas	Apuau	Jau Park	Anavilhanas-Solimoes-Jau	Xixuau
duration	4 day	4 days	5 days	7 days	8 days
Primary Focus	Fun	Adventure	Best Mix	Best Mix	Wildlife
Secondary Focus	Best Mix	Fun	Wildlife	Best Mix	Ethnic
distance traveled	250 km	250 km	300 km	550 km	650 km
giant trees	yes	no	yes	yes	yes
waterfalls**	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
fishing	yes	no	yes	yes	yes
overnight in jungle	yes	yes	optional	yes	yes
snorkeling**	no	no	no	no	yes
jumping	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
tree climbing	optional	no	no	optional	no
indigenous**	yes	no	yes	yes	yes
shamanic rituals	optional	no	yes	optional	no

2020 Rates

Itinerary	dbl bed	cabin	bunk bed	cabin	dbl	bunk	bed	cabin
-	sgl	dbl	sgl	dbl	sgl	dbl	tpl	quad
Anavilhanas - 4 day	$2510	$1793	$2261	$1611	$2261	$1611	$1434	$1253
Apuau - 4 day	$2510	$1793	$2261	$1611	$2261	$1611	$1434	$1253
Jau - 5 day	$2860	$2042	$2608	$1865	$2608	$1865	$1683	$1505
Jau Plus - 6 day	$3318	$2366	$3064	$2189	$3064	$2189	$2008	$1826
Combo Anajaú - 7 day	$3770	$2690	$3518	$2508	$3518	$2508	$2332	$2152
Xixuaú - 8 days	$4216	$3015	$3946	$2834	$3946	$2834	$2651	$2475

Please add 20% to the rates above for High season: check-ins from 01/Dec/18to 31/jan/19 (except New Years) + carnival + check-ins from 01/Jul/19 to 31/Jul/19
Please add 40% to the rates above for New Years: check-ins from 25/Dec/18 to 02/Jan/18
Children 3 to 6 years old = 50% off, Children 7 to 9 years old = 25% off, Seniors 70 years and over = 25% off

2020 Dates

February
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 22-25
Xixuau Reserve - 8 days - 26-March 4
March
Jau Park - 5 days -- 26-30
Jau Plus - 6 days - 19-25
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 20-23
April
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 2-5, 15-18
Jau Park - 5 days - 6-10
Xixuau Reserve - 8 days - 13-20
Apuau Selvagem - 4 days = 22-25
Jau Plus - 18-24

May
Xixuau Reserve - 8 days - 17-24
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 5-8, 27-30
Apuau Selvagem - 4 days - 1-4, 8-11
Jau Park - 5 days - 2-6, 11-15
June
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 1-4, 15-18
Jau Plus - 6 days - 1-7
Apuau Selvagem - 4 days - 25-28
Jau Park - 5 days - 10-14
Xixuau Reserve - 8 days - 19-26
July
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 1-4, 6-9, 23-26
Combo Anajau - 7 days -11-17
Jau Park - 5 days - 18-22, 27-31
Jau Plus - 6 days - 22-28
August
Combo Anajau - 7 days - 3-9, 10-16
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 5-8, 28-31
Jau Park - 5 days - 1-5, 15-19, 26-30

September
Jau Park - 5 days - 7-11, 16-20
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 2-5, 12-15
Combo Anajau - 7 days - 1-7
Jau Plus - 6 days - 20-26, 24-30
October
Jau Park - 5 days - 6-10, 20-24
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 1-4, 9-12
Combo Anajau - 7 days - 10-16
Jau Plus - 6 days - 16-22
November
Jau Park - 5 days - 2-6, 11-15
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 8-11. 25-28
Combo Anajau - 15-22
Jau Plus - 6 days - 14-20, 22-28
December
Jau Park - 5 days - 5-9, 26-30
Combo Anajau - 7 days - 12-18
Jau Plus - 6 days - 19-25
Anavilhanas - 4 days - 2-5, 10-13

(prices are subject to currency exchange fluctuations)
Can try to match roommates to not pay supplement
All tours offer opportunities for canoeing, standup paddling, hiking, swimming with dolphins, meeting local river people.

The regional style of the boats is intended to provide customers the feeling of navigating the rivers as the natives do, but with the comfort, safety, and full service of a modern equipped boat. For groups with up to 7 passengers, the Awapé boat is used. For groups with 8 or more passengers, the Jacaré-Açu boat is used.
Comfort items included on both boats

110/220V Energy 24/7 in all cabins;
Bank of Batteries for conversion 12V-110V, offering clean and noise-free energy when anchored.
GPS, Sonar, Radar, Radio, Nautical Maps, Iridium cell-phone;
First-Aid kit, pharmacy, experienced and certified team;
Complete Kitchen with oven, freezer, refrigerator, etc;
Equipment for overnight in the jungle, Powerful flashlight for alligators spotting, Walkie-talkie radios for the trail;
Binoculars for bird watching; Large photographic maps;
Multiples leisure areas: Solarium, Living Room, Bar, Observatorium and Decks with shower;
Card games, dominoes, chess and backgammon;
Thematic library with maps and photographic books;
Inflatable rafts and accessories for swimming in the river and waterfalls. Fishing rods;
Leisure area with deck chairs and barbecue grill;
Inspected/approved and fumigated.
Optional equipment for tree climbing and parasailing.
mineral water, fruit juices, soft drinks , beer and caipirinhas, not to mention a top-notch menu of regional and international cuisines.

Jacaré-Açu Boat

• 3 floor Regional boat, 64 ft; 8 Air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, capacity of 16, high mattress density, goose feather pillows -

Awapé Boat

• 2 floor Regional boat, 53 ft., 3 cabins, capacity of 8
• Decorated cabins with air-conditioning, private bathroom, high density mattress, goose feather pillows;