Nicknamed
the "Paris of the Jungle", Manaus has museums, historical
buildings and Institutes of Research for the delight of visitors entering
the Amazon region.
The Amazon Forest is considered to be one of the
most beautiful and important ecological sanctuaries on the planet. It has
the biggest portion of tropical forest in the Planet and it contains one
of the biggest diversities of life on Earth.
Cruise
on the Negro River passing in front of the city, the Manaus Floating Harbor, the
Municipal Market and the meeting of the Solimoes and Negro Rivers (The meeting
of the Waters), that form the Amazonas River. Sometimes it's possible to see
botos (fresh water dolphins). Afterwards visit the January Ecological reserve,
where it’s possible to see the famous water lilly, an aquatic plant, natural
from lakes in the rain forest.
Visit
to the handicraft fair, where caboclos (the local people) produce souvenirs and crafts with
materials like feathers, bones and seeds, also used by the Indians of the
region.
By
motorized canoe, we take an unforgettable ride in the channels and creeks (depending
on the water level)
Meals Included: breakfast
and lunch on the tour
Day 3 - Manaus
City
tour of Manaus. Departure
from Hotel, driving a journey following the Negro River into the city centre. We will visit the Municipal
Market, built at the beginning of the century. Inside its metallic structure we
can find regional products: fish, fruit and herbs. Afterwards, we will pass by
the Government Palace, and take a view of the nearby creek with the typical
houses on stilts (palafitas). Then, we will visit the Indian museum, belonging
to the Salesian Roman Catholic Nuns, Where we can appreciate some of the culture
of the local upper Rio Negro tribes. Our final destination: the Amazon Opera
House, the main symbol from the golden ages of the rubber boom, inaugurated in
1896, with all the splendour
from that period. Return to Hotel.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Jungle Lodge on a regional
boat.
Reception and dinner.
Night tour in small boats, spotting alligators with a flashlight, along the
riverbank.
Meals Included: breakfast
and dinner
Day 4 –
Jungle Lodge
Tours
during your stay in the jungle depend on the Jungle Lodge chosen.
Normally
its included:
a
sunrise tour. guided walks in the Amazon forest, a visit to a native village
and house, piranha fishing, observation of "botos " (fresh water
dolphins), visit
to a fluvial beach, alligator spotting and boat rides among the creeks.
05 nights in Hotel, Pousada
(Inn) or Jungle Lodge accommodation. Standard Room, including room and government taxes
05 breakfasts
03 Lunches
03 Dinners
Land transfers
as detailed in the itinerary, including bilingual guide
Guided Tours as detailed, including bilingual guides. Tours can change due to
operational, safety or weather condition.
- Cruise on the Negro River with lunch
Drinks, Laundry,
Tips, Telephone calls, and any
other personal expenses etc….
Meals
Meals included in the program are detailed in the following chart.
DAYS
01
02
03
04
05
06
Breakfast
X
X
X
X
X
Lunch
X
X
X
Dinner
X
X
X
Accommodation:
Double
rooms can have separate beds or not. A third person depending on the hotel
has the possibility of using a sofa bed. Consult for children policy.
Payment:
Deposit
of 30% to guarantee your reservation. The remaining amount must be paid a
minimum 30 days before start of the tour. If reservation is made within 30
days of the tour full payment required to make a reservation.
Cancellation:
Up
to 30 days before full refund is given unless the flight tickets have been
emitted. In this case there will be a penalty due to the cancellation of
the tickets. This depends on the rules of the airline used.No refund is given when a cancellation is made within 30 days of
departure.
Operation
of tour:
Minimum
of 1 pax to operate.
Responsability:
Brasil Travel / Melchior & Hodson Ltda and/or agencies involved with
the packages, flights and tours shall act only as agents of the tour
members in making arrangements for hotels and any other services and do
not assume any liability what so ever for any injury, damage, death, loss,
accident or delay to persons or property due to an act of God, default by
any hotel, company or person rendering any of services included on the
tours or flights. Furthermore, no responsability is accepted for
quarentine, government restrains, weather or other causes beyond control.
No responsability is accepted for any additional expenses, omissions,
delays, re-routing or acts of government authority.
