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Manaus is the gateway to the Amazon jungle. Its attractions
are many:alligator spotting, fishing, or just trips along the rivers. There is also
tax-free shopping, since Manaus is a free-zone. The local cuisine is exotic
and quite different from any other. It includes river fish, turtles and
tropical fruit exclusive to this part of the world.
Any tour of Manaus must include the Amazonas Theater, a silent witness
to the rubber boom; the Indian Museum which houses a rich collection of
Indian handicraft; the Customs House made of stone imported form Portugal;
the Floating Docks, an ingenious British engineering feat designed to
hold its own during river floods; and the "Meeting of the Water" of the
Black Negro River with the pale brown Amazon.
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SERVICES IN MANAUS |
| CITY TOUR |
Daily at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Approximate duration: 3 ½ hours.
Manaus is truly a city of contrast and this excursion starts with a guided
drive throught the city including the waterfront and historical area with
the Customs House, pre-fabricated in England, and San Sebastian Square.
One of the highlights is a stop at the remarkable "Teatro Amazonas", where great artists such as Caruso have graced the stage of this magnificent Opera House
- a remnant of Manaus rubber boom days. Built in 1896 and recently restored
to its entire royal splendor, this fabulous hall seems completely out of
place in the dense jungle setting. Afterwards, the bus will arrive at the Indian
Museum, dedicated to the lost Indian cultures of the region, which features
wooden blowpipes, feather headdresses and unexplained artifacts. After a
ride through the historical part of Manaus the bus will arrive at the Municipal Market,
built in the beginning of the century and situated near de docks.
The market contains a fascinating assortment of local products such as tropical
fruits, river fish, handicrafts and medicinal plants.
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| ECOLOGICAL CITY TOUR |
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Daily 9:00 AM.
Approximate duration: 3 ½ hours.
Your tour starts with a bus ride through Manaus to the Inpa Institute
(National Institute of Research for the Amazon Region), which is an important
scientific institution that carries out 42 years of studies and research
in the various fields concerning the Amazon region. Situated in a beautifully
designed campus, it has a botanical garden with several trails leading
the visitors to some of the species of the bio-diversity found in the
tropical rainforest. The botanical garden is also a sample for the studies
and projects of the Institute.
The visit includes a walking tour through the Institute's scientific gardens
for an overview of the Amazon flora and fauna. The tour continues to The
Natural Science Museum, which features an exhibition of fresh water fishes
indigenous to the rivers of this region - a unique place to see such a
big collection focusing the life in the waters. The museum also has a
collection of insects from giant beetles to the colorful butterflies.
A short ride around the modern part of Manaus takes you back to the hotel.
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| MEETING OF THE WATERS |
Daily at 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Approximate duration: 4 ½ hours.
Your adventure begins with a boat ride up the dark waters of the "Rio Negro".
The riverboat cruises in front of Manaus with an overview of the floating
Harbor, the Customs House and the Municipal Market, built in the rubber
boom period, of the beginning of the century XX. Finally you reach the "Meeting
of the Waters" to witness one of the most awe-inspiring sights in all of
nature. Here the murky waters of the "Solimões River" meet the black "Rio
Negro" waters, continuing to flow together for miles without intermingling
and forming then the amazing "Amazon River". Your regional boat navigates
alongside the two different colored waters - an incredible sight. On the
way to Lake Janauary nature preserve you'll see the huts of the "ribeirinhos"
clustered on the river banks, an interesting look at the rustic life of
the Amazonian river banks people. At Lake Janauary you'll visit the waterlilies
- "Vitorias-Regias" - to be then transferred into motorized canoes, to journey
deeper into the narrow overgrown tributaries known as "igarapes". With interesting
commentaries from your guide, you'll take the way back to Manaus on board
the regional riverboat.
This tour is also offered for private parties, rates are at the end of
this page.
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| ARIAU TOWERS LODGE |
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The Ariau Jungle Towers is a peaceful but rustic tree top lodge,
surrounded by luxuriant rain forest, 210 comfortable rooms with private
facilities and balcony, a few suites in the bush and even a Tarzan's house
on top of a 28 meter high tree. A special place for special guests looking
for real intimacy with the exuberant forest. Your jungle experience at the
lodge will be completed with unforgettable excursions.
Well trained guides will take you for jungle walks to see the tropical
plants and animals, boat rides, fishing trips and alligator sightings at
night, giving you detailed information to improve your knowledge of
rainforest.
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| AMAZON CLIPPER CRUISE |
The Amazon Clipper is a rustic regional boat (vessel) which has
traditional lines and is well adapted to the amazon region. Its
accommodation includes 8 double cabins, each with air conditioned, shower
and toilet facilities; a covered area serving as dining-room and salon,
with video, specialised library and games; a sun-deck equipped with
reclining chairs; a well-equipped kitchen with freezer; two outboard-motor
canoes for side trips and fishing. Length 20m, beam 5m, draught 1.20m -
dimensions which allows access to many remote areas.
PACKAGE 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS - DEPARTURES ON WEDNESDAYS
Day 1 - Leave the Hotel Tropical landing-stage at 2:30 pm.
Presentation on board of the staff, route and facilities. Navigation
through the Rio Negro (Negro River) returning after dark, with possibility
of observing nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as
night falls. Dinner. Navigation to a creek or nearby tributaries.
Day 2 - Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by
specialist. Observation of the flora. Visit to a "caboclo" family. Chance
to see the local way of life, preparation of manioc flour (the staple
foodstuff of the amazon), the health and education of children etc. Lunch.
Navigation through the Anavilhanas archipelago. Visit to the small,
isolated town of Novo Airão with opportunity to see local boatbuilding,
sawmills, market, sometimes the commerce of palm-fibber and ornamental
fish, as well as other activities. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see
caymans and possibly frogs, sloths, snakes and other species, depending on
the season.
Day 3 - Breakfast. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white-sand
beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of
sandy areas. Canoe trip in Lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see
typical flora (rubber trees, brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various
types). Fishing for piranhas. Lunch. Depending on water level and wind,
stop at the Paricatuba community to see old abandoned rubber boom
buildings, now overgrown with strangler fig trees, or canoe trip in the
Jacareubal area. Dinner. Navigation.
Day 4 - Lake January. Canoe trip at sunrise for birdwatching.
Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Return to the Hotel
Tropical landing stage, with fine views of Manaus waterfront buildings,
activities and commerce.
Arrival at 11:30 am.
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| AMAZON ECOPARK JUNGLE LODGE |
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The amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge is located 1/2 hour away from Manaus by regional
boat.
With a total of 18 bungalows, each with 03 suites (54 suites), it includes
air conditioning, ventilator and private bathrooms with hot water. Highlights
of the lodge include private "monkey jungle", unique in the Amazon. Packages
include full-board, bi-lingual jungle guides, alligator spotting tour,
visit to a local resident's house (caboclo), piranha fishing, dug-out
conoe trips etc.
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| AMAZON VILLAGE LODGE |
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The Amazon Village is located 30KM from Manaus, on the banks of Puraquera
Lake.
The transfer from Manaus to the Amazon Village or the other way around
takes about 3 hours divided in the following parts: Manaus/Ceasa Port
(by car or van) and then Ceasa Port/Amazon Village (by regional boat,
via the Meeting of the Waters, aprox. duration of 2:30 hs). The Village
consists of a central "open air" lodge surrounded by 16 bungalows, each
with two separate rooms.
The complex is divided into the following areas: reception and bar, recreation
area, restaurant and rooms.
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Services and Special packages for this city |
Transfer
airport/hotel or Vice versa
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Full Day
Meeting of the waters with lunch
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Alligator
Spotting Tour
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Transfer +
Half day City Tour (Opera house ticket included)
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Services and purchase policy
Rates are per PAX in US dollars.
Prices are subject to change (Buyer will pay the difference if season.
demand higher price. Please check before buying).
All rates in this page are good throughout 2004.
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