Manaus

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• Our day starts at 7:30 am when we pick you up from your hotel in Manaus. We head to the Ceasa Port where you will board a speedboat along the Rio Negro. As we navigate the waters, the first stop on the trip is the floating village of Catalu00e3o. Here we will visit a fish farm where you can see the Giant Arapaima Gigas, the largest scaled fish in the world. You will be able to feed them and feel how strong they are!nnAfter visiting the fish farm, we proceed by speedboat to the meeting of the waters. Here the Rio Negro and the Solimu00f5es River meet but donu2019t mix. Afterward, we continue along the river to the Careiro village. From there we will continue by road for about an hour to Mau00e7arico lake. The final leg is by speedboat and you will arrive at the lodge at about 11:30 am. At noon, delicious local cuisine will be served for lunch.

• At 3:00 pm, we will head out on a canoe trip. On this trip, youu2019ll see the world-famous Amazon Pink River Dolphin, as well as an array of colorful birds. Weu2019ll also get a chance to do some piranha fishing. Weu2019ll stay out on the water until about 6:30 pm when weu2019ll watch the beautiful sunset, and at 7 pm weu2019ll return to the lodge for dinner. We head back on the waters at 8:30 pm in search of the fearsome Cayman. Your jungle guide will snatch a Cayman out of the water, allowing you to learn more about it up close, after which itu2019ll be carefully returned to its habitat.

• The second day of our trip starts early, at 5 am. We will depart from the lodge at 5:30 am on a motorized boat to a serene spot to watch the jungle waking up to a new sunrise. Afterward, we head back to the lodge for a hearty breakfast in preparation for our morning trek. During the walk, your jungle guide will share valuable knowledge about the Amazon. You will learn many interesting things, such as the medicinal plants of the Amazon, as well as all the insects that call it home. Youu2019ll also have a chance to see many of the native wildlife, like cheeky monkeys! Once the trek has been completed, itu2019s back to the lodge for lunch.

• At 3 pm our afternoon activities start. Weu2019ll take a canoe to Vu00e1rzea forest, an area flooded with many small channels and waterways. Youu2019ll get a unique perspective of the Amazon, learning much about the flora and fauna found here. During the dry season, this trip is done on foot since there is no water from August to March. This is a good area for spotting animals like monkeys, sloths, and some birds. When we finish, itu2019s back to the lodge for dinner.)

• Our day starts at 7 am when breakfast is served. At 8 am weu2019ll head out and visit a local family that lives along the river. You will learn about their simple, but wonderful way of life. You will see how they grow their own food and have the chance to taste local fruits. On the way back to the lodge, you will have the opportunity to swim in the river, having fun the way the local Amazonian people do.nnAt 1:00 pm weu2019ll head back to Manaus, either to the airport or your hotel. We expect to arrive at around 4:00 pm.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

• Specialized infant seats are available

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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