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Downtown BRAZIL Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
Negro River Clipper Cruise
5 days
Manaus, Negro River, Anavilhanas Archipelago
time fishing for piranhas and other fish. After breakfast, we visit a “Natives Community” where we find many of the typical Amazonian f ruits like Cupuaçu and Tapereba, palm trees like Açaí, Tucumã and Pupunha. We learn about the preparation of manioc flour and the health and education situation of the children. After lunch we are landing on one of the white sandy beaches to swim in the dark water. Exploring by canoe and scout for wildlife in the late afternoon. On the way toward the Amazon River will be served dinner. [B/L/D]
Day 5 – Sat: Negro River, Manaus, USA
Early this morning we explore the Lago Janauary Ecological Park. This area is usually a very good place to observe wildlife and chances to see the “Victoria Regia” the giant water lilies. While we have breakfast, we navigate to the “Meeting of the Waters”, the confluence of the world’s two largest rivers, the Amazon and the Negro. Now is time to return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage while we join fine views of Manaus’ waterf ront. Arrival at 11:30am. At the pier you’ll be met by our representative and trans-
ferred to the airport to board your flight back home. [B]
Note: Extra nights are available upon request.
Your Tour includes:
F Round-trip airfare New York/Manaus
F Arrival and departure transfers
F 4 nights’ accommodation
F Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
F Evening canoe exploration
F Bird exploration at water’s edge
F Visit to the Anavilhanas National Park
F Interaction with a Natives’ community
F Relaxation at a white sand beach F Explore the Lago Janauary
Ecological Park
F Tour the Meeting of the Waters
F Mineral water
F Coffee & tea
F Life vest in camouflage color for trips
F Sitting cushion
F All activities as described
F English-speaking naturalist guide F All local taxes
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