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Brazilian Amazon by Boat (New)

15 days
From Belem to Rio de Janeiro
4.1 (3 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Belem

    Belem

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Museu Goeldi (if arriving early)
    • Group dinner with tour participants
    Landmarks
    Museu Goeldi
    Val de Cans International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Belem

    Belem
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Belem city centre including Portuguese-tiled houses and baroque churches
    • Visit Ver-o-Peso market

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Teatro Amazonas (opera house entrance)
    • Dinner at restaurants in Estacao das Docas
    Landmarks
    Ver-o-Peso Market
    Teatro Amazonas
    Estacao das Docas
  3. Day 3

    Belem to Marajo Island

    Belem to Marajo Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Public boat transfer to Marajo Island

    Optional Activities

    • Canoe trip on Rio Limao
    • Walk along deserted beaches
    Landmarks
    Marajo Island
    Joanes Beach
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  4. Day 4

    Marajo Island

    Marajo Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Regional lunch at buffalo farm featuring buffalo meat and cheese produced on the farm)

    Included Activities

    • Motorized canoe journey to buffalo farm
    • Regional lunch at buffalo farm featuring locally produced buffalo meat and cheese
    • Wildlife spotting in farm pastures and on river
    • Jungle exploration
    Landmarks
    Marajo Island
  5. Day 5

    Marajo Island to Amazon River

    Marajo Island to Amazon River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Buffet-style meal served on boat)

    Included Activities

    • Public boat transfer to Monte Alegre

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurant in Belem
  6. Day 6

    Amazon River

    Amazon River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet-style meal served on boat), Dinner (Buffet-style meal served on boat)

    Included Activities

    • Observation of caboclo dwellings and communities
    • Port stops to observe cargo loading and unloading
  7. Day 7

    Amazon River

    Amazon River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet-style meal served on boat), Dinner (Buffet-style meal served on boat)

    Included Activities

    • Stargazing from deck
  8. Day 8

    Santarem to Alter do Chao

    Santarem to Alter do Chao
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Swim and relax at white-sand beaches
    • Visit Lagoa Verde and Enchanted Forest by canoe (wet season: Feb-Aug)
    • Walk along canals and natural springs (dry season: Sep-Jan)
    • Sunset at Ponta de Cururu beach with pink dolphin spotting
    • Dine at open-air restaurants with tables in lagoon water
    Landmarks
    Alter do Chao
    Lagoa Verde
    Ponta de Cururu Beach
    Enchanted Forest
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  9. Day 9

    Alter do Chao

    Alter do Chao
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Tapajos River
    • Guided rainforest walk (approximately 10km on easy trail)
    • Learn about medicinal plants and forest flora
    • Swimming in forest
    • Visit rubber processing factory
    Landmarks
    FLONA National Forest
    Tapajos River
  10. Day 10

    Alter do Chao to Manaus

    Alter do Chao to Manaus
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board private boat on Rio Negro
    Landmarks
    Rio Negro
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  11. Day 11

    Rio Negro

    Rio Negro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Piranha supper)

    Included Activities

    • Birdwatching
    • Pink Amazon river dolphin spotting
    • Motorised canoe exploration of riverbanks
    • Jungle walking on foot
    • Visit caboclo family
    • Visit indigenous community
    • Jungle trail exploration
    • Anavilhanas river archipelago exploration
    • Night outing for dark caiman spotting
    • Piranha supper
    Landmarks
    Rio Negro
    Anavilhanas
  12. Day 12

    Rio Negro

    Rio Negro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (BBQ meal cooked on shore by crew)

    Included Activities

    • Jungle exploration and wildlife observation
    • Camping experience on shore with hammocks under the stars
    • BBQ meal prepared by crew
    Landmarks
    Rio Negro
  13. Day 13

    Manaus

    Manaus
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Teatro Amazonas
    • Dine at bars and restaurants around central square
    • Sample local fish (tambaqui) at restaurants
    Landmarks
    Teatro Amazonas
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  14. Day 14

    Manaus to Rio de Janeiro

    Manaus to Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Adolpho Lisboa municipal market
    • Sample street food at the market
    Landmarks
    Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market
  15. Day 15

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Traveler Reviews

4.1
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.7
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  • Andrew4.5June 2023
    Tour leader was excellant. Felt there could be an improvement on organisation eg first Sunday some latecomeres...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Peter3.7November 2023
    Absolutely loved the excursions in small boats throughout the trip. I wasn't expecting to see a great deal of...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Ruth4.2December 2023
    The private charter from Manaus. I enjoyed the boat itself, all the activities and our local guide was superb.
    Traveled in September 2023
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