EXCURSIONS

What to bring?

> Id and boarding ticket.
> Light clothes. Tennis shoes. Towel and swimming suit. Raincoat.
> Hat, sun glasses, sun block lotion and insect repellent.
> Some extra cash for drinks and souvenirs.

Obs.: All vehicles (land or river) comply with all legal regulations.

Amazon Experience

Includes: Hotel-Porto-Hotel transfers, regional lunch, bilingual guide, visitation fees and port departure tax.

Excursions included: Visit to river Dolphins deck, Indigenous Tribe, Janauary Park, flooded forest, water lily Lake, Arapaima nursery and Meeting of Waters.

Not included: General drinks and optional photo service fee.

Aditional services not included: Photo service and bar on board.

From the port the trip will start sailing along the Rio Negro from where we can see the Rio Negro Bridge as we head towards the floating platform for viewing the pink dolphins, where we can swim with these docile animals and watch them being fed by a riverside man legalized by Ibama. The trip continues towards the phenomenon Meeting of the Waters, a place where the Rio Negro and Solimões meet without their waters mixing, an experience that delights everyone. Afterwards, we will visit the Catalão houseboat community for contemplation and fishing for Pirarucu (Arapaima Gigas), the giant of freshwater, native to the Amazon. Soon after, we will go down the river passing by the edge of the city towards the Janauary Ecological Park for our visit to the indigenous community, which as guests of honor we are invited to participate in a ritual of presentation accompanied by great joy. In the afternoon, stop for lunch at a floating restaurant located in the park, the self-service buffet has a special menu based on fish, meat or chicken, salads, fruits and side dishes. After resting, we make the trail to visit the water lilies and the flooded forest. Return to Manaus.

During the period of the ebb (September to December) according to the level of the rivers, the visit to the Water-lilies may be suspended, being replaced by a walk in the jungle glimpsing the flora of the Amazon forest. At this time of the year there is a phenomenon in the rivers called Piracema (migratory movement of the fish) which can influences the dolphins to follow a schoal, leaving the area they usually appears. So, there are possibilities of not occurring to the interaction with the riverl dolphins, a fact that we can only conclude in loco on the day of the tour.

Important information:
- Low water season: During the low water period (September to December), the itinerary will change depending on the river level, making it impossible to access the Janauary Ecological Park. Visits to the Victoria Regia water lilies are temporarily suspended, as is the flooded forest.
During this time of year, there is a phenomenon in the rivers called Piracema (migratory movement of fish) that influences the behavior of the river dolphins, causing them to follow the schools of fish that are passing by. For this reason, they may not appear as usual, and there is a possibility that interaction will not occur, a fact that we will only be able to determine in loco on the day of the tour. In order to deal with these natural phenomena that are characteristic of this time of year, we need to be in a constant process of adaptation, because for us, your experience is our main focus.
River dolphins are sensitive animals and for the safety of visitors and animal welfare some care is needed:
> Do not intentionally touch them.
> Do not shout.
> Do not feed them.
> Do not use sunscreen, repellent, cream or body oil. When in contact with certain products, the river dolphins have problems with their eyes and smell.

Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls

Including: Van / Micro bus / Bus with. Portuguese / English guide. Visitation fees to waterfalls >and lunch (except drinks).

Departures:Tuesdays to Sundays from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

ITINERARY 1 - Includes: Visit to Iracema Waterfall, a paradisiacal setting ideal for swimming and diving, on its trails it is possible to appreciate the fauna and flora as well as rock formations such as the Gruta Palácio Galo da Serra. Stop for lunch (menu based on local cuisine) which will be served at Parque Urubuí, close to a beautiful rapid. Cachoeira do Santuário has a beautiful landscape, made up of several falls that follow the flow of water, the place houses a small statue of Santa Clara set at the first waterfall, it also has a more open area that forms a natural pool with a trampoline.
And for those who want to purchase some typical treats from the region, there will be a stop at the Amazon product stalls.

ITINERARY 2 - Includes: visit to Caverna Refúgio da Maroaga where we will begin a walk of a little more than 2.5km in a estimated time of 2h30 in terra firma forest, which comprises one of the three largest ecosystems in the Amazon Rainforest. The cave has more than 400m of tunnels and galleries that stretch between rocky walls until reaching the entrance to the gallery for Gruta da Judéia, during the flood season In addition to the rivers, there is a beautiful waterfall at the entrance to the cave available for swimming.
To catch our breath and regain our strength, we will take a break for lunch with a menu based on regional cuisine. During the break we will also visit Urubuí Park with the city's main rapids and the famous Urubuí sculpture, which represents the population of indigenous tradition with the portrait of a Waimiri Indian, and an obligatory stop for photographs.
After renewed energy, we go to the second stop for swimming, the Iracema Waterfall, a paradisiacal setting and a stopover mandatory for all visitors. Access to the waterfall is done in two parts, the first by car along a clay branch and the second part is a trail with stairs and walkways that cut through the forest, taking us to the natural pool formed by the fall 8m high water, on the trails it is also possible to appreciate the fauna and flora as well as rock formations such as the Gruta Palácio Galo da Serra.

ITINERARY 3 - Includes: includes a visit to Caverna Refúgio da Maroaga where we will begin a walk of a little more than 2.5km in a estimated time of 2h30 in terra firma forest, which comprises one of the three largest ecosystems in the Amazon Rainforest. The cave has more than 400m of tunnels and galleries that stretch between rocky walls until reaching the entrance to the gallery for Gruta da Judéia, during the flood season In addition to the rivers, there is a beautiful waterfall at the entrance to the cave available for swimming.
To catch our breath and regain our strength, we will take a lunch break with a menu based on regional cuisine. During the break we will also visit Urubuí Park with the city's main rapids and the famous Urubuí sculpture, which represents the population of indigenous tradition with the portrait of a Waimiri Indian, and an obligatory stop for photographs.
After renewed energy, we will head to Lagoa Cristalina, a great place to take photos and record incredible moments amidst the clear waters in shades of blue-green and in the same place we will visit the Rio Vermelho with its waters that the more sunlight they receive, the redder they become, although, even in winter Amazonian its reddish color remains. Without a doubt, an unforgettable experience!
Soon after, we returned to Manaus.

* Schedule is subject to change according to weather conditions.

RECOMMENDATION:
> Money exchanged for drinks and delicacies typical of the region.
> Comfortable shoes and light clothes.
> Hat, sunglasses; and sunscreen.
> Bath linen and towels.
CAUTION:
> Do not move away from the group.
>Do not exceed safety limits at waterfalls

IMPORTANT: Access to the listed waterfalls has an approximately 20 minute walk with steep descents on suspended trail and stairs. We will be walking within a circuit of the Amazon rainforest, it is advisable to wear light clothing and sneakers suitable for walking.
Level of Difficulty: Medium / Adventure

Tour Regular Basis in Manaus

City Tour

COVID 19 - Proof of vaccination required!

To relive the city's history, the tour begins with a visit to the century-old Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market, with its splendid Art Nouveau iron architecture, listed in 1987 by Iphan as a National Historic and Artistic Heritage Site, surrounded by the smells and colors of typical regional products and foods, located on the banks of the Rio Negro. Following the tour through the "Paris of the Tropics", we will pass by Avenida 7 de Setembro, one of the main avenues in the historic center, surrounded by monuments and colorful facades from the period that open the way to the Palácio de Río Negro, built in an eclectic style in 1903 to be the residence of a wealthy German rubber merchant, Karl Waldemar Scholz. It became one of the emblematic buildings of the rubber period that marked the state's economy.
The Paço da Liberdade, also known as the Paço Municipal, is one of the oldest spaces in the city. The building, which was the headquarters of the Manaus City Hall for decades, combines architectural beauty with the city’s origins. Visiting it means getting to know modern art and, at the same time, having a rare moment to observe local archaeological remains, with rooms in the Manaus City Museum that portray the daily life, identity and culture of past generations, through long and short-term exhibitions, using interactivity to tell the story through texts, sounds and images, with an educational, playful and dynamic character. To end our Belle Époque experience, we will explore Largo de São Sebastião, which houses the exquisite historical monument of the Opening of the Ports to Friendly Nations located in front of the Church of São Sebastião, with Gothic architecture. Finally, we will visit the imposing Teatro Amazonas, the greatest symbol of the golden era of rubber and the purest expression of the Belle Époque, the pinnacle of beauty, innovation and peace among European countries. Its incredible hall with 701 seats and three floors is formed by French iron columns and its paintings depict the Amazonian fauna and flora that leave any visitor in awe.

Museu da Amazônia

IMPORTANT: Required use of shoe/closed shoes, light clothing, sunscreen and repellent. Minors upt to 14 years must be accompanied by responsible. Group visit larger than 30 people should be scheduled previously.

The Jardim Botânico/Museu da Amazônia (Botanical Garden/Museum of the Amazon) is located within the Adolpho Ducke reserve. The visits allow a close intimacy with the forest, which can be traversed along almost 3 km through interpretive trails. The contrast between tall and low trees, the invasion of the sun's rays into the bush, lianas, creepers, young and old trunks, mushrooms, fungi and flowers; the singing of dozens of birds, the sounds typical of the animals that inhabit the place, everything, finally, is at the disposal of the attentive senses of those who know how to decipher and understand the beauties of the place.

> 42 meters high tower in the middle of the forest.
> Interpretive tracks, with guide service.
> Orquidário, serpentário, borboletário, aquário.
> Exposições, eventos e cursos com temas ambientais;