Amazon River Cruise/Lodge Experience
Presented by Safari Brazil Guide Service
Adventure in the Amazon
Join us for a cruise on the river and a little walk in woods.
Amazon River Cruise and Jungle Lodge Vacation for anyone who has ever wanted to see the greatest tropical wilderness on earth!
One Exclusive Departure: March 18, 2008
12 days / 11 nights $US 3599
per person based on double occupancy.
Trip Description:
This fully escorted journey into the Amazon will thrill and delight you. We fly directly into Manaus in the Brazilian Amazon, and spend the first half of the tour aboard a small and comfortable local river boat. Then we transfer to a specially chosen lodge in a protected part of the rainforest. (It is a little way out of the way, but we know it is worth the extra effort.) In between we will be staying at the amazing Hotel Tropical in Manuas. It is not our regular free booting camping adventure in the jungle that Safari Brazil is famous for, but we have retained a great deal of adventure, while maintaining a high level of comfort and security. We have even built in some time beside the pool to make sure it feels like a real vacation.
Your hosts: Neila and Chuck Scott will guide you through this fascinating world they love so well. We will be along at every step of the way to ensure a trouble-free vacation, and make sure you get the most out of your time in the Amazon. About your Guides!
Manuas: Capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, in the heart of the tropical forest. Population 1.405,835 (2000) inhabitants. The city's origin goes back to a Portuguese fortress, the São José da Barra stronghold, built in 1669, but the town actually started to exist only two centuries later. From 1500 to 1852, all the Brazilian Amazon was under control of the province of Grão-Pará (today's Pará state - capital Belém). In 1755 the region later to be called Amazonas state became a separated jurisdiction (the São José da Barra do Rio Negro jurisdiction) whose administrative center was Barcelos, upper Rio Negro almost 700Km from Manaus. The jurisdiction then consisted of only some few villages, amongst which Barra do Rio Negro - today Manaus. At last, in 1852 the Rio Negro province separated from Belém and its county town, Barra, took the Indian name of Manaus. In 1889, when the republic was proclaimed, the Rio Negro province became the State of Amazonas. Distances: Manaus to Rio de Janeiro 1700 Miles (3.000 Km) as the crow flies. Manaus to the Atlantic Ocean: about 1000 miles (1800 km)by river. Altitude: 60 feet (35 meters) above sea level.
The Cruise: 
Using a local small river boat we will cruise the mighty river in style, and comfort. Exploring the main river courses, including the world famous meeting of the waters, and the quite back water creeks. (often by dugout canoe) Walks into the forest will fascinate you with the wide range plants, animals and insects. Your boat the MV Premium is a luxury river boat of unique style: At 32m (106 feet) long, with a beam of 9m (30 feet), the PREMIUM hosts 32 guests in 16 spacious all-outside cabins, with twin beds, private bathroom facilities with hot shower, individual air-conditioning and safety box. Unique on the PREMIUM is a spacious observation and sundeck with a fantastic 360° panoramic view. The window-lined dining room seats all passengers leisurely at the same time. The entertainment deck offers a large air-conditioned lecture room with library/video facilities, a bar with plenty of comfortable seating, as well as a large covered area for outdoor sightseeing.
The lodge
: At the remote fo
rest lodge, rustic but comfortable, you will get up close and personal with the Amazon. Day and night walks into the forest offer wonders at every turn in the trail. Located in the Piranha Reserve, with 103 thousand hectares (255 thousand acres), located on the left bank of the Solimões River, (the Upper Amazon River) , near the mouth of the Manacapuru River. The Piranha Reserve was created in 1997 with the objective to protect the richness of the area and the different ecosystems, as well as to promote sustainable development and improvement of the quality of life of the several local communities, also providing an enormous potential for research, eco tourism and environmental education for the local dwellers.
Your hosts, Chuck and Neila, will be along to show you the ways of the strange and abundant environment. It is warm of course, but a comfortable room, and great meals await you at the end of the day. The possibilities for bird watching, and wildlife photography are unsurpassed.
The lodge
consists of a huge barge in the middle of one of the lakes, under the open sky, surrounded by the lush green rainforest and so many different sounds that come out of the rainforest.
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16 apartments , all with screens for mosquitoes, mosquito nets over the beds and the apartments mostly consisting of two single beds. Air conditioning is available during the evening hours, but in our experience not really necessary when on the open lake.
All rooms have a private bathroom, with a naturally heated shower and wash basin. Restaurant seats 40,
Reception and bar - with comfortable sofas, hammocks and chairs, ideal for relaxing before and after your trips into the forest with a cool drink. There is also a observation tower on the barge itself to get a view of the area.
A 110V generator is available just for the evening hours. Alternative Sources of energy are also used, like torches or 12 V lights in the bathroom.
The hotel: The Hotel Tropical...well what do I say....on the banks of the Amazon riv
er, is unsurpassed as a destination all by itself. We will stay 4 nights in splendor at the Tropical. It has 594 rooms air conditioned rooms in three classes, surrounded by its own extensive grounds, including 2 pools, 5 bars, tennis courts, an archery range, Orchid-house, workout rooms, soccer pitch, private river beach, even its' own zoo. I am usually reluctant to leave the hotel, and no one is ever surprised. Tropical Karu Grilll Restaurant serves exotic, regional dishes, grilled meats and local fish, accompanied by salad buffet, regional fruits and sweets. Live music every night and most days. The Coffee Shop Tucano offers à la carte and buffet services for 180 people, with specialties of Brazilian and international cuisine. The folklore dinner shows, make the hotel an experience all by itself.
Amazing culture, scenery, plants, animals, great local food, comfortable
accommodation, small groups and lots of local colour.
Not your average tourist
excursion!
Tour fees include just about everything you need:
- Return Flights: Miami/Manaus/Miami
- All transportation including transfers
- All Breakfasts and most meals.(See itinerary for details)
- All Accommodations, Hotel, cruise ship, and Lodge
- Services of two skilled and experienced forest guides in addition to the cruise and lodge guide staff
- City tour of Manaus
Itinerary:
| Day 1 | Tuesday March 18, 2008 |
Depart Miami 7:15 PM for eve Arrive Manus 12: 20 AM (March 19 2008) Check in, Standard Rooms |
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| Day 2 | Wednesday March 19, 2008 |
Cruise DAY 1 - Hosted "Welcome Breakfast" and trip briefing, followed by a free morning to enjoy the pool and get over any jet lag issues. Depart for ship from the Hotel Tropical landing-stage at 14:30 hrs. Presentation on board of the staff, route and facilities. Cruise to the Pagodão river (tributary of the Rio Negro). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and enjoy the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner on board. Cruise to Açu Creek or nearby tributaries. Overnight aboard Ship |
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| Day 3 | Thursday March 20, 2008 |
Cruise DAY 2 - Early morning Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with guide. Observation of the flora. Visit to a "caboclo" family. Chance to see the local way of life, preparation of manioc flour (the staple foodstuff of the Amazon), the health and education situation of the children etc. Lunch. Fishing for piranhas. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes and other species, depending on the season. Overnight aboard Ship |
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| Day 4 | Friday March 21, 2008 |
Cruise DAY 3 - Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airão, with its handicraft boat yards where the "AMAZON CLIPPER" was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner. Navigation. Overnight aboard Ship |
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| Day 5 | Saturday March 22, 2008 |
Cruise DAY 4 - |
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Manaus Opera House |
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| Day 6 | Sunday March 23, 2008 |
Breakfast at H Free day in Manaus. Enjoy a day in the city, or by the pool. |
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| Day 7 | Monday March 24, 2008
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Lodge DAY 1 Breakfast at hotel with free Morning · 14.00 hrs depart from Hotel Tropical in Manaus Transfer to Lodge in 4 hours in 4 stages: A) Manaus—São Raimundo port ( van ) B) São Raimundo Cacau Pirera port ( speedboat ) C) Cacau Pirera—Manacapuru ( 86 km paved road, van ) D) Manacapuru—Lago do Piranha (speedboat ) · 18.00 hrs arrival at the Lodge. Welcome drink and orientation talk. · 19.00 hrs Buffet style dinner Overnight in lodge |
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| Day 8 | Tuesday March 25, 2008
 Simple comfortable Rooms |
Lodge DAY 2 · 05.30 hrs Depart for early morning bird watching by dugout canoe · 06.30 hrs Brazilian Breakfast · 07.30 hrs Morning excursion by wooden canoe · 12.00 hrs Buffet style lunch · Siesta · 15.00 hrs Afternoon excursion by wooden canoe · 18.30 hrs Buffet style dinner · Overnight in Lodge |
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| Day 9 | Wednesday March 26, 2008
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Lodge DAY 3 · 06.30 hrs Brazilian Breakfast · 07.30 hrs Morning excursion by wooden canoe · 12.00 hrs Buffet style lunch · Free time for Siesta during the heat of the day · 15.00 hrs Afternoon excursion by wooden canoe · 18.30 hrs Buffet style dinner · 19.30 hrs Caiman watching · Overnight in Lodge |
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| Day 10 | Thursday March 27, 2008 |
Lodge DAY 4 · 06.30 hrs Brazilian Breakfast · 07.30 hrs Full day excursion to terra firmed forest (Boat and walking) · 12.00 hrs lunch box · 18.30 hrs Buffet style dinner at lodge · Overnight in lodge |
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| Day 11 | Friday March 28, 2008 |
Lodge DAY 5 Afternoon Free |
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| Day 12 | Saturday March 29, 2008 |
Breakfast at Hotel Tropical Transfer to Airport Depart Manaus 12:50 PM Return Flight to Miami |
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ning flight aboard the regular weekly flight to Manaus. 
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