Amazonas by Viverde - Amazonia Expedition

Cichla Ocellaris is the scientific name of the peacock-bass fish. The sportive fish is very common in Amazon basin. It is a modern version of the regional boats typical in the Amazon Rivers. It was built in 1990 and it is certified to operate. The Cichla Boat has 6 double cabins with bunk beds, 2 in the upper deck and 4 in the main deck. One of the cabins in the main deck is larger than other and accommodates 4 people. All cabins have an ample window, private bath and air-conditioning.

Length: 21 meters
Width: 5,20 meters
Draft (below line water): 1 meter
Engine: 114 HP MWM Diesel Engine

Other facilities: Kitchen, sun deck, library, restaurant, sonar, GPS, satellite phone and other equipment required for safety navigation. Two motorized canoes (15HP engine) will be available for the tours into the jungle when boat is full booked.

Harpy Eagle navigates at speed of 8 nos ideal for long cruises. It was built in 1995 with 10 double cabins with bunk beds, being 4 in the upper deck and 6 in the main deck. All cabins with ample windows, private bath and air-conditioned.

Length: 22,6 meters
Width: 6 meters
Draft: 1,30 meters
Engine: 120 HP MWM Diesel Engine

Other facilities: Kitchen, sun deck, library, restaurant, sonar, GPS, satellite phone and other equipment required for safety navigation. Three motorized canoes (15HP engine) will be available for the tours into the jungle when boat is full booked.

Victória Amazônica, the scientific name of the water Lillie flower, is a copy of Harpy Eagle boat but larger. It was built in 2000 with 12 double cabins with bunk beds being 4 in the upper deck and 8 in the main deck. All cabins with ample window, private bath and air-conditioned.

Length: 25 metros
Width: 6,6 metros
Draft: 1,32 meters
Engine: 250 HP MWM Diesel Engine

Other facilities: Kitchen, sun deck, library, restaurant, sonar, GPS, satellite phone and other equipment required for safety navigation. Four motorized canoes (15HP engine) will be available for the tours into the jungle when boat is full booked.

SOLIMÕES RIVER - 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS CRUISE
Departure: Tuesdays Returning: Thursdays

The cruise departs from Tropical Hotel Pier at 9:00 a.m. going downstream Negro River passing in front of Manaus. Observing the typical and historical buildings along the riverbank, innumerous embarkation routing to the floating harbor and the municipal market imported from Europe in the rubber time. Continuing the trip, just after lunch we will visit the Janauary Lake with floating houses and magnificent flora. Here will be our first stop for a canoe ride at Igarapé do Ipixuna (Ipixuna Creek) contacting the wild nature, very rich in fauna and flora. Continuing our navigation later to reach the Solimões River by Furo Paracuuba (Furo is a shortcut by a flooded area) with destination to the Janauacá Lake in the region of Miuá at night. There will be an expedition with volunteers to observe the nocturnal fauna.

In the region of the Furo of the Mamorí, little far from where we spent a night, we wake up very early with the breakfast waiting for us and a canoe ride paddling to hear the sound of the forest and to surprise the fauna surround. This place is like a labyrinth of igarapés (small creeks), igapós (flooded forests) and lakes shelter of a great variety of birds and monkeys of the region. Back to the boat around 9 a.m. for the breakfast. After that a primitive fishing using only lines and lures of meat or fish. It is simple and efficient, so we will add the product of the fishing to our lunch. During lunchtime we will navigate upstream the Jutaí Lake, where we will visit the village with the same name. There is a church, many families still live there and some empty houses for those visit the village for the saint party, which occurs every year. After dinner, a nocturnal expedition to see the life hidden for the sun lights, specially the alligators (caimans).

Before breakfast, visit to the Solimões riverbank close to the Barroso Island, to meet many lakes covered by Vitória-Régia (actual name Victoria amazonica). After breakfast, we will land in the other riverbank for a trekking along the Igarapé Preto, to know real "Seringal" - area with presence of many Rubber Trees, other fruit trees, plants with medicinal purposes and beautiful plants in front of the houses. There we will see many crops of banana, passion-fruit, vegetables, papaya, manioc between the amount of things sold in the "regatões"(boat used to navigate across the rivers selling many different kind of products) doing their business in surrounded cities of Manaus, Manacapuru and Iranduba. Following, a canoe ride to the curious Lago Encantado (Enchanted Lake). A large area covered by a floating vegetation with aningas, embaúbas, açaí palm trees and small specie of orchid endemic of this region, which moves according to the waves produced by our boat. Back to the boat, we will start the trip back to Manaus, passing by the Meeting of waters and arrival foreseen at 5 p.m.

NEGRO RIVER / ANAVILHANAS ARCHIPELAGO - 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS CRUISE
Departure: Friday .:. Return: Sunday

Presentation of crew and facilities on board, information about trip, clear final details and accommodation in each cabin. Then we will start the cruise navigating upstream Negro River towards to Anavilhanas Archipelago and Cuieiras River.
In the way to the Anavilhanas Archipelago, we will use the narrower arm of the river with approximated 2 Km. Lunch on board. First stop at Pagodão Riverbank, small Negro River tributary. We will know one of the most beautiful "igarapé"(small creek) of the region. The opportunity to get into the heard of Terra Firme forest with giant trees and different and interesting shapes of trunks. One of them is the Carapanaúba common specie of the region. At the end, a refreshing bath at Negro River with change to see the two species of water dolphins, gray one called tucuxi and pink one called boto cor-de-rosa in Portuguese.
Continue navigating, we follow until Anavilhanas island, the biggest island of the Archipelago of the same name. After dinner, tour using special lights to observe the nocturne life in the middle of this fantastic system of islands forming a delta 70 Km before the Negro River mouth.

Probably, the macaws and parrots voices will wake us up, as they are common in the lakes formed inside the islands in the region of Três Bocas. Just after breakfast we will go out in canoes for exploring the paranas and igapós observing the impressive water mirror, sometimes it is impossible to know what is the image and reality. The phenomenon here is more frequent than any other place. Afternoon, we will visit the Novo Airão City with population of 1,500 inhabitants, known as the construction of regional boats in precious woods and also we will have the opportunity to buy some handcrafts made of wood.

The third day at Negro River consists in navigation through the innumerous paranás (small ways of water on the course of the main river created by islands) with stop in a pleasant sandy beach with palm trees and other small trees. The Negro River is one of few rivers in the world where the destruction and pollution not arrive yet. We will keep in contact with untouchable and beautiful places remaining like they were before the European arrive here. The arrival time in Manaus foreseen at 6 p.m.

Charter Rate (Prices per day)

Cichla Ocellaris		Harpy Eagle		Victória Amazônica
up to 16 people	US$ 1,800.00	up to 20 people	US$ 2,200.00	up to 24 people	US$ 2,600.00

Prices include: Transfer service airport/hotel to boat and back, travel insurance, all meals except drinks, mineral water, accommodation in cabins with bunk beds and guided excursions.
Prices do not include: alcoholic beverages, personal expenses, phone calls, anything else not listed as included.

50% of the payment to confirm the reservation.
50% of the payment 30 days before departure.
Cancellation policy:
60 days - total reimbursement minus wire transfer expenses
59 to 30 days - 90% reimbursement minus wire transfer expenses
29 to 15 days - 50% reimbursement minus wire transfer expenses
14 days on - without devolution

The fishing equipment offered in the package is line and natural bait. But the guest is allowed to bring your own equipment for fishing.

It is recommended to bring: light and comfortable clothes, shoes for trekking, bathing suit, rain coat, flashlight, sun glasses, insect repellent, sun lotion, camera, film, 1 jeans and good mod.

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