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

Jau Plus

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

2023 Rates for Jan 7-June 30 + Sept. 1-Dec. 25, except holidays
(check with us for current price because rates can change due to the exchange rate)

Itinerary	dbl bed	cabin	bunk bed	cabin	-	-
-	single	double	single	double	triple	quad
Anavilhanas - 4 day	$4445	$3425	$4005	$3245	$2541	$2217
Apuau - 4 day	$4445	$3425	$4005	$3245	$2541	$2217
Jau - 5 day	$5072	$3791	$4201	$3621	2970	$2666
Jau Plus - 6 day	$5882	$4199	$4931	$3895	$3355	$3231
Combo Anajaú - 7 day	$6682	$4784	$5662	$4445	$4131	$3639
Xixuaú - 8 days	$$7477	$5339	$6352	$5046	$4697	$4392

2023 Rates for July 1 - Aug. 31 and National Holidays, except Christmas and New Years
(check with us for current price because rates can change due to the exchange rate)

Itinerary	dbl bed	cabin	bunk bed	cabin	-	-
-	single	double	single	double	triple	quad
Anavilhanas - 4 day	$5334	$4110	$4806	$3894	$3050	$2660
Apuau - 4 day	$5334	$4110	$4806	$3894	$3050	$2660
Jau - 5 day	$6086	$4549	$5041	$4345	$3564	$3200
Jau Plus - 6 day	$7059	$5039	$5916	$4675	$4266	$3877
Combo Anajaú - 7 day	$8019	$5741	$6795	$5334	$4956	$4367
Xixuaú - 8 days	$8972	$6406	$7624	$6055	$5637	$5270

Please add 20% to the high season rates above for Carnival, Christmas and New Years: check-ins from 26/Dec/22 to 06/Jan/22
Children 3 to 7 years old = 50% off, Children 8 to 12 years old = 25% off, Seniors 70 years and over = 25% off

2023 Dates

January
4-8 - Jau
9-15 - Anajau
18-21 - Anavilhanas
21-27 - Jau +
27-31 - Jau

February
4-10 - Anajau
13-17 - Anavilhanas
18-22 - Jau
22-28 - Jau +

March
3-10 - Xixuau
11-17 - Anajau
16-19 - Apuau
20-26 - Jau +
28-31 - Anavilhanas

April
5-9 - Jau
10-16 - Anajau
13-20 - Xixuau
19-22 - Anavilhanas
26-30 - Jau +

May
1-8 - Xixuau
10-14 - Jau
15-21 - Anajau
22-25 - Apuau
25-28 - Anavilhanas

June
1-4 - Anavilhanas
5-11 - Anajau
14-18 - Jau
19-26 - Xixuau
27-30 - Apua

July
2-8 - Anajau
9-16 - Xixuau
16-22 - Anajau
20-23 - Anavilhanas
31-Aug. 4 - Jau

August
5-11 - Jau +
6-13 - Xixuau
17-20 - Anavilhanas
21-27 - Anajau
28-31 - Apuau

September
3-7 - Jau
7-10 Anavilhanas
11-15 - Jau
17-23 - Jau +
24-30 Anajau

October
1-7 - Anajau
8-12 - Jau
12-15 - Anavilhanas
16-22 - Jau +
26-29 - Anavilhanas

November
1-4 - Anavilhanas
6-10 - Jau
12-15 - Anavilhanas
20-24 - Jau
25-Dec. 1 - Anajau

December
4-8 - Jau
9-15 - Anajau
20-23 - Anavilhanas
24-28 - Jau

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;