DAY 1
Depart
Manaus, Brazil and voyage north on
the Rio Negro to the Rio Apuaú.
DAY 2
In our well-equipped expedition boat
The Motor Yacht Tucano, we explore
far up the least inhabited river in
the Amazon, The Rio Negro. We
explore the forest by foot or in our
launches, go for swims in the
cleanest water in the world, visit
with local settlers that live deep
in the forest, and spend a great
deal of time hunting for and
observing the greatest collection of
wildlife on earth.
DAY 3
Another day
exploring the Rio Negro. We
explore the forest by foot or in our
launches, go for swims in the
cleanest water in the world, visit
with local settlers that live deep
in the forest, and spend a great
deal of time hunting for and
observing the greatest collection of
wildlife on earth.
DAY 4
We arrive at extraordinary river
called the Rio Jaueperi and spend
the day in this unspoiled and lovely
rainforest area.
DAY 5
Today we will voyage to the west
side of the Rio Negro and continue
to scout in our launches and walk in
the forest. We will explore
according to the weather and water
depth areas rarely visited by anyone
else. Tonight the M/Y Tucano goes
downstream and river depth
permitting, will enter an east bank
affluent of the Rio Negro and
explore on deep into the rainforest
on this small river. After our
nocturnal exploration of the
rainforest in our launches and we
return to the Motor Yacht Tucano for
Caipirinha Night on and perhaps try
a bit of samba on the top deck.
(BLD)
Day 6
We begin the day with a dawn
excursion hunting for wakening
wildlife followed by a full
Brazilian breakfast. We will then go
one last time into the forest. In
the mid-afternoon we will begin to
journey downstream to arrive late in
the day at the Encontra das Aguas, a
stark several mile long line where
two of the worlds largest rivers,
the Amazon and the Rio Negro join in
a turbulent maelstrom. Here the dark
water of the Negro runs beside the
opaque brown water of the Amazon. At
sunset the M/Y Tucano will once
again turn her bows upstream on the
Rio Negro and journey to our
overnight anchorage north of the
City of Manaus. As we pass in front
of Manaus, we will marvel at the
scale of one of the worlds largest
and most vibrant port cities, that
is over one thousand miles from the
sea. Tonight, we will have a
farewell dinner and prepare for an
early departure in the morning.
(BLD)
Day 7
Early morning disembarkation. Please
note that the day to day schedule
must be considered approximate. Due
to changing river levels and
weather considerations, the cruises
are adapted to fit existing
circumstances.
Includes:
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All accommodation, Excursions, Meals (B - Breakfast, L
- Lunch, D - Dinner).
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Guided by qualified naturalists
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Bottled water and fruit juices
Excludes:
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Air Fare, Visa fees, gratuities
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Airport departure taxes, items of a personal nature, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages.
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Optional city tour in and hotel in Manaus
Fitness
level - getting in and out of launches
and
walking at a leisurely pace for 2 hours.
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