Tour overview
TAPIR PACKAGE DRY SEASON
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
These packages are special to explore the Mamori River Reserve, located 70 kilometres south of Manaus AM, during the Rainy Season is possible to start this trip directly from Manaus by boat (February to August) and during the Dry Season (September to January) we go by van and pick up the boat in the Mamori River. This river very reaches in wildlife where the visitors will have the chance to observe the pink river dolphins, monkeys, caimans, exotic birds, etc during this trip the visitors will explore other rivers, lakes, canals and the flooded forest like the Panema Lake, Tucunare Lake, Mamori Lake, Tracaja River, Maçarico River and the Juma River these rivers are excellent to make canoeing, jungle hike, caiman spotting, piranha fishing, overnight in the jungle etc.
TRAVEL SAFETY
1. We inspect the boats that we work with regularly as well as rescue and care equipment onboard emergency and first aids.
1.2 We assume no responsibilities for lost or damage to personal equipment unless this occurs as a result of the negligence of our part.
1.3 The passenger is responsible for keeping his documentation up to date in accordance with current Brasilian legislation.
1.4 The city of Manaus AM has a good hospital, one of which specializes in tropical medicine.
PAYMENT METHODS
50% On the Booking Confirmation Act
50% Remaining Until 15 Days Before Check-In
Other Oropendola Tours packageS…
Included
- Transfers
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mineral Water
- Acomodations in boat with hammocks or cabins
- Bilingual Guide
- All activities mentioned in the intinerary Tab
Not Included
- Airfare
- Hotel Accommodation
- Entrance Fees
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Travel Insurance of Any Kind
Day 1
The pick up starts at 8:00 am from your Hotel by car or by van to the port Ceasa (20 minutes) then cross the Rio Negro to the village Careiro passing by the meeting of the waters where the Negro River meets the Solimoes forming the amazing amazon river that flows down to the Atlantic ocean.
Then take a van for about 50 minutes BR 319 high way and stop in the way to appreciate the water lilies and continue until arrive to the Mamori river to embark on board in a boat with cabins or boat with hammocks a welcome drink will be served onboard the guide will introduce the crew and facilities then start navigation downstream and start with the activities.
At 2:30 pm you are going by motorized boat to explore the small rivers the flooded forest and observate wildlife like the squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys exotic birds dolphins, etc return to the boat to have dinner
After, dinner you have a night boat excursion to spot Caimans (Alligator relative) your guide will catch one with his own hands using a flashlight to take some pictures of this fascinated reptile and then release it to the river after this tour you go back to the boat to spend the night.
Day 2
Wake up at 5:00 am for sunrise and bird watching you have the chance to see nice birds monkeys and dolphins after this tour you go back to the boat to have breakfast.
At 8:30 are you go for a jungle walk for about 2 hours in the primary forest your guide will show you medicinal plants edible fruits like Brazil nuts very common in the region, explanation about flora and fauna, jungle survival techniques, you have chance to see different species of plants and trees probably you will find a Tarantula, poison frogs that are used by Indians in their darts to paralyze monkeys after the jungle walk return to the boat to have lunch.
At 2:30 pm you have another boat excursion this time you go canoeing in the flooded forest and canals, you have chance to see a sloth, it depends how lucky you are these animals live on the treetops probably you see reptiles like Iguanas, snakes, dragons, and Monkeys piranha fishing also includes in this tour return to the boat about 6:00 pm in the evening your guide will tell you some jungle stories.
Day 3
At 8:30 am you start with a new activity your guide will take you to see the amazing Samauma tree (Ceiba Pentandra) these trees are known by its buttress roots and people can hold their hands to surround this tree they are typical from the flooded forest it is also called home tree as well as rubber trees your guide will show you how to get the latex and explain about the rubber boom period, return to the boat for lunch.
At 2:30 pm you go for a boat excursion and explore more the flooded forest you have a chance to see exotic birds, and monkeys, back to the boat to have dinner and spend the night.
Day 4
At 8:30 are you go by motorize boat to visit a native family "Caboclos" (people who were born in the region), you can have an idea how the people live in the interior fishing and farming are the main economy of those people.
You have the chance to see the manioc flour process called "Farinha" (Flour) cereal typical from the amazon area, return to the boat to have lunch, take a shower and start to pack, the way back is done by road arriving in Manaus, about 5:00 pm a van or a car will be waiting for you to take you to the Hotel or Airport, end of the tour.
