Amazon cruises & Brazil rainforest… (trip)
Amazon cruises & Brazil rainforest tours - Manaus cruise
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
| Contact provider for price | 4 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Latin Trails | 12 people max | |
The adventure begins in the city of Manaus, capital of Amazonas, famous for its spectacular Opera House, designated as Brazilian historical heritage.
Departing from Manaus, your expedition vessel stops at several points along the amazing Amazon jungle, and offers excursions on small boats or zodiacs to explore the dense, virgin vegetation. You and other adventure seekers will come into contact with the most exhuberant species of trees, plants, exotic animals and the local river communities, friendly and hospitable people. A paradise for those who like adventure with all the comfort of an all inclusive cruise.
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Locations visited/nearby
Brazil, South America
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
ActivitiesPossible activities
Birdwatching
National Park visits
Wildlife reserve visits
Piranha fishing
Trekking
Nature hikes
Canoe rides
Night excursions
Lectures
What you might see
Sightings
We will explore the rainforest and learn how people live in these tropical lowlands, close encounters with local tribes will allow us to have an insight into their way of life, traditions and cosmology.
Our native guides will teach the use of medicinal plants, the Amazon basin is the largest living laboratory with thousands of species, some not yet known to man - it is said that the cure to any disease can be found in the Amazon jungles - being the most complete natural medicine pharmacy on earth. You will earn a higher understanding of the importance of taking care of this important ecosystem.
Wildlife encounters are not guaranteed but it is possible to spot: Several species of monkeys roaming the canopy, caimans (Amazon alligators), river dolphins, manatees, river otters, a jaguar is spotted twice a year with much luck, paca, agouti, fish include the Arapima (up to 15 feet), piranha, electric eels, it is possible to see the famous Anaconda. Birdlife is abundant Araras, parakeets, macaws, nightjars, hoatzins, jacanas, crakes, ibis, herons, kingfishers and hundreds of unique species of insects and butterflies can be seen.
Brazil travel arrangements
Trip planning
When travelling to Brazil for your cruise additional plans should include:
- 1 hotel night in Manaus pre-cruise
- 4 airport transfers
- 1 hotel night in Manaus post -cruise
Since you will be in Brazil, you may also consider in taking a pre or post trip extension:
- Rio de Janeiro beaches
- Salvador de Bahia beaches
- Iguazzu falls and Jesuit missions
- Pantanal expedition
- Sao Paulo
- Chapada Diamantina
More information from Latin Trails:
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