Ariaú Amazon Towers The Ariaú Amazon Towers is located 60 Km Northwest far from Manaus - Brazil, along Negro River riverbank, at Park of Negro River and in the beginning of Anavilhanas Archipelago. Harmonizing with jungle tree, comfortable accommodation will allow you to experience the fauna and flora observation. The panoramic view from our observation towers amplifies the feeling of vast and powerful of the nature in its plenitude. Founded in 1987, Ariaú offers transportation by regional boat in 2 hours, by helicopter in 15 minutes or 50 minutes by speedboat. Accommodations: 288 single rooms and special suites with private bathroom and verandas, entirely built on stilts at tree top level. An 8 Km tree-top-level walkway links the whole hotel to the facilities and the convention center. Three swimming pools built at canopy level refresh the guests against the hot Amazon weather. A new auditorium comprising total infrastructure for 450 guests with a wonderful 360 view to the Negro River and forest. Panoramic suites with view to river and forest from the top of the towers with comfort. The standard apartments are fanned and deluxe with air-conditioning. All with private bathroom and verandah. TV/VCR room, tea/leisure room and 128 Kbps satellite Cyber café conclude the leisure infrastructure. Won't forget the excursions to the forest (including canoe ride, trekking in jungle trails, piranha fishing, visit to the cabloco's house and night tour to the jungle) proceed in safety conditions and bilingual guide orientation. Two restaurants (for up to 300 guests) and four bars offer the Amazon taste of the most variety of local dishes. Three meals a day in buffet style with many types of meat, regional fish, chicken, pasta, rice, beans, soup, salad and bread homemade, juices of Amazon fruits and selection of the exotic fruits, sweet and regional desserts. [ Special Suites ] PACKAGES (Accommodation in apartments with air conditioning and NO hot water) [ Ariaú III ] [ Ariaú II ] [ Ariaú I ] Ariaú III (4 days and 3 nights) 1st day Pick up at hotel in Manaus around 07:20 AM and drive to Tropical Hotel pier. The boat departs to Ariaú Tower at 8:00 AM for 2 hours boat ride. Reception with welcome drinks, accommodation, tour to know the hotel facilities and lunch. Reconnaissance tour by motorized canoes visiting natives' houses. Dinner and night free. 2nd day Breakfast, following by jungle trek to observe the flora and fauna of the region. Lunch. Afternoon, piranha fishing. Dinner and alligator spotting tour. 3rd day Breakfast, canoe ride to "São Tomé" Village. Return to the lodge ad lunch. Free afternoon to try an optional tour or enjoy the lodge facilities. Dinner and overnight. 4th day Sunrise tour with possibilities of bird watching. Breakfast and free morning. Lunch and return to Manaus. Ariaú II (3 days and 2 nights) 1st day Pick up at hotel in Manaus around 07:20 AM and drive to Tropical Hotel pier. The boat departs to Ariaú Tower at 8:00 AM for 2 hours boat ride. Reception with welcome drinks, accommodation, tour to know the hotel facilities and lunch. Reconnaissance tour by motorized canoes visiting natives' houses. Dinner and night free. 2nd day Breakfast, following by jungle trek to observe the flora and fauna of the region. Lunch. Afternoon, piranha fishing. Dinner and alligator spotting tour. 3rd day Sunrise tour with possibilities of bird watching. Breakfast and free morning. Lunch and return to Manaus. Ariaú I (2 days and 1 night) 1st day Pick up at hotel in Manaus around 07:30 AM and drive to Tropical Hotel pier. The departure to Ariaú Tower is at 8:00 AM for 2 hours boat ride. Reception with welcome drink, accommodation, tour to know the hotel facilities and lunch. Reconnaissance tour by motorized canoes visiting natives' houses. Dinner and alligator spotting tour. 2nd day Breakfast, following by jungle trek to observe the flora and fauna of the region. Lunch and return to Manaus. Packages & Rates Per person in US$ PACKAGES ARIAÚ III - 4 days/3 nights ARIAÚ II - 3 days/2 nights ARIAÚ I - 2 days/1 night Accommodation basis in room with air-conditioned but NO hot water."2008 Rates" US$ 595.00 in Double Room US$ 790.00 Single Room US$ 470.00 in Double Room US$ 600.00 Single Room US$ 340.00 in Double Room US$ 405.00 Single Room Accommodation basis in room with air-conditioned but NO hot water. "2009 Rates" US$ 714.00 in Double Room US$ 948.00 Single Room US$ 564.00 in Double Room US$ 720.00 Single Room US$ 408.00 in Double Room US$ 486.00 Single Room * Ariaú charges in 10% of service tax in all packages values described above, extras expenses (telephone, drinks, etc) and optional excursions. * Ariaú charges R$ 2,00 per person for tourism tax. - The Ariaú packages includes: Transportation Manaus-Ariaú-Manaus, accommodation in air-conditioned rooms(but no hot water, which is available only in the Special Suites), full-board in Buffet restaurant self service style (except drinks) and excursions as described in the program. Optional Excursions: - Jungle Survivor tour: US$ 95.00 (US$ 114.00 2009 rate) + 10% per person. - Interaction (Observation, feeding and swimming) with dolphins: US$ 65.00 (US$ 78.00 2009 rate) + 10% per person. - Electric canopy cart (4 people max.) US$ 30.00 (US$ 36.00 2009 rate) + 10% per hour. - Meeting of Waters tour during the way back to Manaus (minimum 5 people) US$ 75.00 (US$ 90.00 2009 rate) + 10% per person. - Indigenous Ritual Presentation US$ 50.00 (US$ 60.00 2009 rate) + 10% per person. Children Policy Children of 0-10 years are free, since in the same room of the parents/responsible limited to 2 kids. - Extra Night: US$ 130.00 (US$ 156.00 2009 rate) per night per person - Day visit including lunch: US$ 130.00 (US$ 156.00 2009 rate) per person Know the lodge in the canopy trees - Ariaú Amazon Tower! [ Versão em Português ] [ Versión en español ] [ Tourist Info ] [ About us ] [ Back to the Jungle Lodges ]