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1 Corporate Office Regional Office for all reservations and inquires Rua Simão Bolívar, 210 Alto da Glória Rua Rui Barbosa, 820 Suite 401 Curitiba, PR Brazil Foz do Iguaçu, PR Brazil Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: info@personaltour.com foz@personaltour.com info@personaltour.com Web: PR / Iata:

2 AMAZON ECO-PACKAGE Amazon Ecopark Lodge Amazon Rainforest, AM Phone: (92) Nov Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 01 night package nights package nights package * Rates per person/package in USD. * Rooms with air conditioning and hot shower. * Available Guides: English, Spanish, French, Italian and German. * SIB Services. 01 night package: 02 nights package: 03 nights package: Pick-up 13h30 and transfer to the Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge. Check-in and welcome drink, after which guests will be shown to the room. Following visit to the Monkey Jungle. Dinner and evening tour by canoe for Alligator spotting. Overnight. Breakfast followed by a Nature Hike. Lunch and visit to the home of local Amazonian residents ( natives ) with an opportunity for Piranha Fishing. Checkout at 16h30 and transfer to Manaus. Pick-up at 13h30. Short visit to the Meeting of the Waters by boat and transfer to the Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge. Check-in and welcome drink after which guests will be shown to the room. Dinner and evening tour by canoe for Alligator Spotting.Overnight. Breakfast followed by a Nature-Hike. Lunch. After a short rest, visit to the home of local Amazonian residents ( natives ) with an opportunity for Piranha Fishing. Dinner and overnight. Breakfast and visit to the Monkey Jungle. Check-out at 11h30 and transfer to Manaus. Pick-up at 13h30 and transfer to the Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge. Check-in and welcome drink after which guests will be shown to the room. Following visit to the Monkey Jungle. Dinner and evening tour by canoe for Alligator Spotting. Overnight. Breakfast followed by a Nature Hike. Lunch. After a short rest, visit the home of local Amazonian residents ( natives ) with opportunity for Piranah Fishing. Dinner. Overnight. Breakfast and full day tour to the Meeting of the Waters with lunch. Optional canoe ride with an opportunity for Piranha Fishing. Arrival at the lodge by 17h30. Dinner and overnight. Breakfast. Free time to enjoy natural pools and swimming at the river bank. Check-out at 11h30 and transfer to Manaus. 2

3 Amazon Jungle Palace Amazon Rainforest, AM Phone: (92) SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 01 night package UR UR UR UR 02 nights package UR UR UR UR 03 nights package UR UR UR UR 04 nights package UR UR UR UR 01 night package: * Rates per person/package in USD. * Rooms with air conditioning and hot shower. * Available Guides: English. * SIB Services. *Transfer airport/pier/airport NOT included. Departure by boat ride from Natureza pier at 09:00AM or 15:00PM Manaus- City to the floating Hotel Amazon Jungle Palace; 20 minutes by boat ride, offering welcome drink, handicraft necklace and Hotel accommodation; Includes: Hotel Tour, canoe ride to Sunset tour, caiman spotting; Includes: Sunrise tour, Jungle hike; 13h Return by boat ride to Natureza Pier Manaus-City. 02 nights package: 03 nights package: Departure by boat ride from Natureza Pier at 09:00AM or 15:00PM Manaus- City, to the floating Hotel Amazon Jungle Palace; 20 minutes by boat ride, offering welcome drink, handicraft necklace and Hotel accommodation; Includes: Hotel tour, canoe ride to Sunset tour, caiman spotting; ncludes: Canoe ride to visit the Indian tribe and Piranha fishing; Sunrise tour, Jungle hike; 13h Return by boat ride to Natureza Pier Manaus- City. Departure by boat ride from Natureza Pier at 09:00AM or 15:00PM Manaus- City, to the floating Hotel Amazon Jungle Palace; 20 minutes by boat ride, offering welcome drink, handicraft necklace and Hotel accommodation; Includes: Hotel tour, canoe ride to Sunset tour, caiman spotting; Includes: Canoe ride to visit the Indian tribe and Piranha fishing; Includes: Boat ride to meeting of the rivers Rio Negro & Rio Solimões, Visit to the natives house; Includes: Sunrise tour, Jungle hike; 13h Return by boat ride to Natureza Pier Manaus-City. 3

4 Amazon Village Amazon Rainforest, AM Phone: (92) Jan Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 01 night package nights package nights package * No hot water is available. * Available Guides: English, Spanish, French, German & Italian * SIB Services 01 night package: 02 nights package: 03 nights package: Pick-up at 14h00 and transfer to the Amazon Village via the Meeting of Waters. Arrival at the lodge. Dinner and evening tour by canoe for Alligator spotting. Overnight. Breakfast. Reconnaissance tour: visit the river area inlets of the amazon river and floaded amazon rain forest. Lunch. Check-out at 17h00 and transfer to Manaus. Pick-up at 14h00 and transfer to the Amazon Village via the Meeting of Waters. Arrival at the lodge. Dinner and evening tour by canoe for Alligator spotting. Overnight. Breakfast. Jungle Trek: walking or in motorized canoe with guide until appropriate area to enter the jungle. The guide will lead the hikers on a trek through the tropical rainforest, educating them about the local flora and fauna. Lunch. Reconnaissance tour: visit the river area inlets of the amazon river and floaded amazon rain forest. Dinner and Overnight. Breakfast. Check-out at 11h30 and transfer to Manaus. Pick-up at 14h00 and transfer to the Amazon Village via the Meeting of Waters. Arrival at the lodge. Dinner and evening tour by canoe for Alligator spotting. Overnight. Breakfast. Jungle Trek: walking or in motorized canoe with guide until appropriate area to enter the jungle. The guide will lead the hikers on a trek through the tropical rainforest, educating them about the local flora and fauna. Lunch. Reconnaissance tour: visit the river area inlets of the amazon river and floaded amazon rain forest. Dinner and Overnight. Breakfast. Fishing trip and visit to a native Dwelling: in motorized canoe with guide to try to catch local fish, such as, tucunaré, tambaqui and piranha. Afterwards, travelers will learn about the customs and way of life of these native inhabitants, descendants of the indians. Lunch and free time to relax. Dinner and overnight. Breakfast. Check-out at 11h30 and transfer to Manaus. 4

5 Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge Amazon Rainforest, AM Phone: (92) Dec Jan 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 03 nights package nights package nights package Jan Jun 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package Jul Aug 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package Sep Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package nights package: 03 nights package: 04 nights package: * Available Guides: English and Spanish * SIB Services 13:30 Pick up at Manaus Airport and departure to the Lodge in Van (3hs) 19:00 Dinner 21:00 Alligators spotting (1-2hs) 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Jungle hike (2h) 12:00 Lunch 15:00 Visit to the Pink-dolphins feeding spot and regional craft shops in Novo Airão (2-3hs) 19:00 Dinner 05:00 Sun rise contemplation and bird watching by canoes (1-2hs) 07:00 Breakfast 08:00 Departure to Manaus 13:30 Pick up at Manaus Airport and departure to the Lodge in Van (3hs) 19:00 Dinner 21:00 Alligators spotting (1-2hs) 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Jungle hike (2h) 12:00 Lunch 15:00 Visit to the Pink-dolphins feeding spot and regional craft shops in Novo Airão (2-3hs) 19:00 Dinner 05:00 Sun rise contemplation and bird watching by canoes (1-2hs) 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Piranhas fun fishing (3hs) 12:00 Lunch 15:00 Visit to the Tiririca s Community to an introduction about some of their costumes (3hs) 19:00 Dinner 07:00 Breakfast 08:00 Departure to Manaus 13:30 Pick up at Manaus Airport and departure to the Lodge in Van (3hs) 19:00 Dinner 21:00 Alligators spotting (1-2hs) 5

6 DAY 5: 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Jungle hike (2h) 12:00 Lunch 15:00 Visit to the Pink-dolphins feeding spot and regional craft shops in Novo Airão (2-3hs) - 19:00 Dinner 05:00 Sun rise contemplation and bird watching by canoes (1-2hs) 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Piranhas fun fishing (3hs) 12:00 Lunch 15:00 Visit to the Tiririca s Community to an introduction about some of their costumes (3hs) 19:00 Dinner 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Regional canoe rowing through the region s creeks and flooded forest (2-3hs) 12:00 Lunch 15:00 Visiting to a Snake yard (2hs) 19:00 Dinner 07:00 Breakfast - 08:00 Departure to Manaus Cristalino Jungle Lodge Alta Floresta, AM Phone: (66) Dec Jan 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD 6-14 yrs 04 nights package Jan Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD 6-14 yrs 04 nights package * Available Guides: English and Spanish * SIB Services 04 nights package: DAY 5: 15:00PM Transfer from Alta Floresta Airport to the lodge. Arrival at 17:00pm. Dinner included. CANOEING - The calm waters of the Cristalino River are perfect for canoeing. There are safe and comfortable canoes available for visitors. BOAT TRIPS - Accompanied by guides, the boat trips are ideal for observing wildlife on the banks of the rivers. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included) TRAILS - Walking activities on the more than 30km (19mi) trail system dispersed throughout a variety of habitats allow the visitor to have a rich experience while they learn about the Amazon ecosystem. FLORA AND FAUNA OBSERVATION - Observing and learning about the flora and fauna of Amazônia is fascinating. The guides teach the visitors about the mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, amphibians, orchids, bromelias and many other specimens. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included) CANOPY TOWER - For an extraordinary experience in Amazônia, a visit to the 50 meter tall observation tower with a panoramic view of the forest preserve. There are two 50 meter tall Canopy Towers at the lodge in different locations. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included) 09:30AM Transfer to Alta Floresta Airport. Arrival at 11:00AM. (Breakfast included) 6

7 Juma Lodge Amazon Rainforest, AM Phone: (92) Dec Jan 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package Jan Jul 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package Jul Aug 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package Sep Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package * Rooms with fan. * Available Guides: English and Spanish. * SIB Services. 02 nights package: 03 nights package: Departure from Manaus at 07:30am or 13:30pm. The trip takes three hours via speed boat, van and speed boat again. During your trip you might encounter some pink dolphins on the way and you will stop to see the amazing Meeting of the Waters, the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimões River and the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River. Enjoy your first contact with the jungle and observe the giant water lily. At Juma Lodge, a welcome drink prepared with exotics fruits awaits you. During lunch, an amazonian cuisine is then served. The afternoon activity is a reconnaissance tour through the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest) in motorized canoes. Return to the Juma Lodge. At night, go out in a canoe ride to observe the night fauna and meet alligators, frogs and birds. Stay alert to the mysterious sounds of the forest and the starry sky. Breakfast with typical fruits and regional food. Leave for a jungle hike. Once inside the Amazon Forest feel its charm and greatness. All tours are led by a lodge guide with great knowledge of the area. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we will go out fishing and learn more about the indigenous species of the Amazon (piranha, peacock bass). While enjoying the sunset, return to Juma. Dinner will be complemented by the fish you caught earlier, cooked the Amazon way. Early in the morning we will leave for a sunrise excursion, witnessing the transformation of the dark water of the Juma River into a mirror and listening to the sights and sounds of the waking birds. Breakfast. Return to Manaus, arriving at about 12:00 a.m. and then going to the airport or to your hotel in Manaus. 7

8 04 nights package: DAY 5: Departure from Manaus at 07:30am or 13:30pm. The trip takes three hours via speed boat, van and speed boat again. During your trip you might encounter some pink dolphins on the way and you will stop to see the amazing Meeting of the Waters, the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimões River and the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River. Enjoy your first contact with the jungle and observe the giant water lily. At Juma Lodge, a welcome drink prepared with exotics fruits awaits you. During lunch, an amazonian cuisine is then served. The afternoon activity is a reconnaissance tour through the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest) in motorized canoes. Return to the Juma Lodge. At night, go out in a canoe ride to observe the night fauna and meet alligators, frogs and birds. Stay alert to the mysterious sounds of the forest and the starry sky. Breakfast with typical fruits and regional food. Leave for a jungle hike. Once inside the Amazon Forest feel its charm and greatness. All tours are led by a lodge guide with great knowledge of the area. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we will go out fishing and learn more about the indigenous species of the Amazon (piranha, peacock bass). While enjoying the sunset, return to Juma. Dinner will be complemented by the fish you caught earlier, cooked the Amazon way. Early in the morning we will leave for a sunrise excursion, witnessing the transformation of the dark water of the Juma River into a mirror and listening to the sights and sounds of the waking birds. Breakfast. Visit to the house of a local native to learn more about their fascinating culture. Lunch at the Juma Lodge. Travel on a paddle canoe, just like the locals, while contemplating the dense vegetation, the height and width of the trees, the bird s and monkey s sounds. Breakfast. Return to Manaus, arriving at about 12:00 a.m. and then going to the airport or to your hotel in Manaus. Departure from Manaus at 07:30am or 13:30pm. The trip takes three hours via speed boat, van and speed boat again. During your trip you might encounter some pink dolphins on the way and you will stop to see the amazing Meeting of the Waters, the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimões River and the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River. Enjoy your first contact with the jungle and observe the giant water lily. At Juma Lodge, a welcome drink prepared with exotics fruits awaits you. During lunch, an amazonian cuisine is then served. The afternoon activity is a reconnaissance tour through the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest) in motorized canoes. Return to the Juma Lodge. At night, go out in a canoe ride to observe the night fauna and meet alligators, frogs and birds. Stay alert to the mysterious sounds of the forest and the starry sky. Breakfast with typical fruits and regional food. Leave for a jungle hike. Once inside the Amazon Forest feel its charm and greatness. All tours are led by a lodge guide with great knowledge of the area. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we will go out fishing and learn more about the indigenous species of the Amazon (piranha, peacock bass). While enjoying the sunset, return to Juma. Dinner will be complemented by the fish you caught earlier, cooked the Amazon way. Later, be part in a lecture conducted by one of our guides about the Amazon life. Early in the morning we will leave for a sunrise excursion, witnessing the transformation of the dark water of the Juma River into a mirror and listening to the sights and sounds of the waking birds. Breakfast. Visit to the house of a local native to learn more about their fascinating culture. Lunch at the Juma Lodge. Travel on a paddle canoe, just like the locals, while contemplating the dense vegetation, the height and width of the trees, the bird s and monkey s sounds. Breakfast. Be prepared for a full day adventure into the forest with short hikes and instruction in jungle survival. Learn more about the forest, such as how its helps mankind by supplying medicinal plants, food, fresh water and even assorted products made of straw. In a pleasant site, eat and rest in hammocks, as is the local Indian custom. Return to the Lodge. Breakfast. Return to Manaus, arriving at about 12:00 a.m. and then going to the airport or to your hotel in Manaus. 8

9 Uakari Mamiraua Lodge Mamiraua Reserve, Tefe AM Phone: (97) Jan Jun 18 SGL DBL TPL QDL 03 nights package nights package nights package Jun Oct 18 SGL DBL TPL QDL 03 nights package nights package nights package Oct Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL QDL 03 nights package nights package nights package * Available Guides: English and Spanish * SIB Services * Children are not allowed 03 nights package: (TUESDAY) (WEDNESDAY) (THURSDAY) (FRIDAY) 04 nights package: (FRIDAY) (SATURDAY) (SUNDAY) (MONDAY) DAY 5: (TUESDAY) 07 nights package: (TUESDAY or FRIDAY) (WEDNESDAY or SATURDAY) (THURSDAY or SUNDAY) (FRIDAY or MONDAY) DAY 5: (SATURDAY or TUESDAY) DAY 6: (SUNDAY or WEDNESDAY) DAY 7: (MONDAY or THURSDAY) DAY 8: (TUESDAY or FRIDAY) Transfer from Tefe Airport to the lodge. Dinner included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching. Full board included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching. Full board included. Transfer to Tefe Airport. Breakfast included. Transfer from Tefe Airport to the lodge. Dinner included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching. Full board included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching. Full board included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching. Full board included. Transfer to Tefe Airport. Breakfast included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching, night in the jungle. Full board included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching, night in the jungle. Full board included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching, night in the jungle. Full board included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching, night in the jungle. Full board included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching, night in the jungle. Full board included. Activities programmed by lodge: hiking, birdwatching, canoe tour, boat tour, community visit, traditional fishing, dolphin watching, night in the jungle. Full board included. Transfer to Tefe Airport. Breakfast included. 9

10 AMAZON CRUISES Amazon Clipper Traditional Amazon Rainforest, AM Phone: (92) Jan Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package n/a n/a 03 nights package n/a n/a 05 nights package n/a n/a * Available Guide: English. *It s not included transfers to/from port. 02 nights package: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: 03 nights package: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: 05 nights package: Depart from Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30 hrs. Presentation on board of staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Observation. Navigation in the Xiborena and Careiro region to Curari. Canoe trip in smaller creeks to see life on the flood plains: jute, market-garden produce, rubber trees, as well as flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies (in season). This trip returns after sunset, so that we can observe night life, including caimans. Navigation up the Amazon (the upper part of it called Solimões by the natives) to Lake Janauaca. Dinner on the way. Early morning canoe trip for bird-watching. There are good chances of seeing Hoatzins and large flocks of Egrets and Cormorants. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Visit to the inhabitants of the lake who live from manioc plantations, fishing, diverse fruit trees, rubber, Brazil-nut trees, wood and other extractive products. Lunch. Navigation. Fishing for piranhas and other types of fish. Dinner. Night trip to see nocturnal animals, sometimes including night-hawks, snakes, toro-rats, sloth and frogs. Navigation downstream on the Amazon. Early morning bird-watching trip in the Janauary Ecological Park and nearby waterways. Breakfast. Navigation past Manaus port, with views of the floating docks, market, old custom house and houses on stilts, to the Hotel Tropical landing-stage arriving at 11:30 am. End of services. Leaves the Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30 hrs. Presentation on board of the staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the Pagodão river (tributary of the Negro). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner. Navigation to Açu Creek or nearby tributaries. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the 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 situation of the children etc. Lunch. Fishing for piranhas. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes and other species, depending on the season. Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airão, with its handicraft boat yards where the "Amazon Clipper" was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner. Navigation. Lake Janauary. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus waterfront. Arrival at 11:30 hrs. End of services. 10

11 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thurday: Friday: Saturday: Depart from Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30 hrs. Presentation on board of staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Observation. Navigation in the Xiborena and Careiro region to Curari. Canoe trip in smaller creeks to see life on the flood plains: jute, market-garden produce, rubber trees, as well as flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies (in season). This trip returns after sunset, so that we can observe night life, including caimans. Navigation up the Amazon (the upper part of it called Solimões by the natives) to Lake Janauaca. Dinner on the way. Early morning canoe trip for bird-watching. There are good chances of seeing Hoatzins and large flocks of Egrets and Cormorants. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Visit to the inhabitants of the lake who live from manioc plantations, fishing, diverse fruit trees, rubber, Brazil-nut trees, wood and other extractive products. Lunch. Navigation. Fishing for piranhas and other types of fish. Dinner. Night trip to see nocturnal animals, sometimes including night-hawks, snakes, toro-rats, sloth and frogs. Navigation. Early morning bird-watching trip in the Janauary Ecological Park and nearby waterways. Breakfast. Navigation past Manaus port, with views of the floating docks, market, old custom house and houses on stilts. Navigation to the Pagodão river (tributary of the Negro). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner. Navigation to Açu Creek or nearby tributaries. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the 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 situation of the children etc. Lunch. Fishing for piranhas. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes and other species, depending on the season. Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airão, with its handicraft boat yards where the "Amazon Clipper" was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in Lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner. Navigation. Lake Janauary. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus waterfront. Arrival at 11:30 hrs. End of services. 11

12 Amazon Clipper Premium Amazon Rainforest, AM Phone: (92) Jan Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package * Available Guide: English. *It s not included transfers to/from port. 02 nights package: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: 03 nights package: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: 05 nights package: Depart from Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30 hrs. Presentation on board of staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Observation. Navigation in the Xiborena and Careiro region to Curari. Canoe trip in smaller creeks to see life on the flood plains: jute, market-garden produce, rubber trees, as well as flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies (in season). This trip returns after sunset, so that we can observe night life, including caimans. Navigation up the Amazon (the upper part of it called Solimões by the natives) to Lake Janauaca. Dinner on the way. Early morning canoe trip for bird-watching. There are good chances of seeing Hoatzins and large flocks of Egrets and Cormorants. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Visit to the inhabitants of the lake who live from manioc plantations, fishing, diverse fruit trees, rubber, Brazil-nut trees, wood and other extractive products. Lunch. Navigation. Fishing for piranhas and other types of fish. Dinner. Night trip to see nocturnal animals, sometimes including night-hawks, snakes, toro-rats, sloth and frogs. Navigation downstream on the Amazon. Early morning bird-watching trip in the Janauary Ecological Park and nearby waterways. Breakfast. Navigation past Manaus port, with views of the floating docks, market, old custom house and houses on stilts, to the Hotel Tropical landing-stage arriving at 11:30 am. End of services. Leaves the Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30 hrs. Presentation on board of the staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the Pagodão river (tributary of the Negro). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner. Navigation to Açu Creek or nearby tributaries. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the 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 situation of the children etc. Lunch. Fishing for piranhas. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes and other species, depending on the season. Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airão, with its handicraft boat yards where the "Amazon Clipper" was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner. Navigation. Lake Janauary. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus waterfront. Arrival at 11:30 hrs. End of services. 12

13 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thurday: Friday: Saturday: Depart from Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30 hrs. Presentation on board of staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Observation. Navigation in the Xiborena and Careiro region to Curari. Canoe trip in smaller creeks to see life on the flood plains: jute, market-garden produce, rubber trees, as well as flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies (in season). This trip returns after sunset, so that we can observe night life, including caimans. Navigation up the Amazon (the upper part of it called Solimões by the natives) to Lake Janauaca. Dinner on the way. Early morning canoe trip for bird-watching. There are good chances of seeing Hoatzins and large flocks of Egrets and Cormorants. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Visit to the inhabitants of the lake who live from manioc plantations, fishing, diverse fruit trees, rubber, Brazil-nut trees, wood and other extractive products. Lunch. Navigation. Fishing for piranhas and other types of fish. Dinner. Night trip to see nocturnal animals, sometimes including night-hawks, snakes, toro-rats, sloth and frogs. Navigation. Early morning bird-watching trip in the Janauary Ecological Park and nearby waterways. Breakfast. Navigation past Manaus port, with views of the floating docks, market, old custom house and houses on stilts. Navigation to the Pagodão river (tributary of the Negro). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner. Navigation to Açu Creek or nearby tributaries. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the 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 situation of the children etc. Lunch. Fishing for piranhas. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes and other species, depending on the season. Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airão, with its handicraft boat yards where the "Amazon Clipper" was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in Lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner. Navigation. Lake Janauary. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus waterfront. Arrival at 11:30 hrs. End of services. 13

14 Iberostar Grand Amazon Hotel-Ship 02 Jan Jan 19 SGL DBL TPL INF/CHD 03 nights package n/a Not allowed 04 nights package n/a Not allowed 07 nights package n/a Not allowed * Available Guide: English. **Check special rates for Early Booking** 03 nights package: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: 04 nights package: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Passengers check-in at Iberostar reception office in the harbor building. Embark accommodation in cabins and reservation of tables in the restaurant. 6:00pm Ship departs to Manacapuru, passing by Ponta Negra. Captain's welcome cocktail party, presentation of officers and crew in the Lua salon, Lecture on safety and abandon ship procedures. Welcome dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. Live music and first contacts in the party salon and open bar on the top deck. Passing through Manacapuru harbor. Sunrise Lovers Breakfast at the upper deck. Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant. Trekking and photo safari in the Manacapuru region, Boat ride to Igarapés e Igapós. Lunch in the Kuarup restaurant. Reaching "Lago do Jacaré". Piranha fishing (optional), Bird watching at Lago do Rei. Music watching the sunset at the upper deck. Dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. Alligator spotting. Reaching Janauacá. Sunrise Lovers Breakfast at the upper deck. Bird watching at Lago Janauacá Lunch in the Kuarup restaurant. Photo safari at Lago Janauacá. Trekking on land - 2 trails. On the way to Igarapé do Rei - Rio Amazonas. Lunch in the Kuarup restaurant. Igarapé do Rei. Bird watching and Alligator spotting at Igarapé do Rei. Boat excursion through the "Igarapés". Goodbye dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. On the way to "encontro das águas". Sunrise Lovers Breakfast at the upper deck. Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant. Check-out and arrival at Manaus. Passengers disembark. Passengers check-in at Iberostar reception office in the harbor building. Embark, accommodation in cabins and reservation of tables in the restaurant. 6:00pm Ship departs to Novo Airão. Captain's welcome cocktail party, presentation of officers and crew in the Lua salon, Lecture on safety and abandon ship procedures. Welcome dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. Arrival at Novo Airao. Sunrise Lovers Breakfast at the upper deck. Breakfast and lunch in the Kuarup restaurant. Embark on the tender (boats). Trekking through the igarapés and Visit to pink dolphins at Novo Airão. Photo safari at Lago Aracari. Piranha fishing (optional) at Lago Aracari. Dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. Alligator spotting. Bird watching at Río Puduari. Sunrise Lovers Breakfast at the upper deck. Breakfast and lunch in the Kuarup restaurant. Embark on the tender(boats) for trekking ( Rio Puduari). Arrival at Ilha de Jacaré. Photo safari at Igarapé Aturiá. Tender cruise in the Igarapé Aturiá. Dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. Arrival at Río Cuieiras. Sunrise Lovers Breakfast at the upper deck. Breakfast and lunch in the Kuarup restaurant. Trekking (Rio Cuieiras). Photo safari at Rio Cuieiras and visit to Cambebas Community. Arrival at Praia Grande. Tender cruise through Igarape del Pato. Free time at Praia Grande. Goodbye dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. Folcloric show in the party room. On the way to "encontro das águas" (meeting of river Negro and river Solimôes). Sunrise Lovers Breakfast at the upper deck, Wacthing "encontro das águas" (meeting of Rivers water). Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant. Check-out, Arrival at Manaus, Passengers disembark. 14

15 MV Desafio Hotel-Ship 02 Jan Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL INF/CHD Cabine Lower Deck 02 nights package n/a Not allowed 03 nights package n/a Not allowed Cabine Upper Deck 02 nights package n/a Not allowed 03 nights package n/a Not allowed * Available Guide: English. *Included transfers in/ out **Check fixed dates departures** 02 nights package: Thursday: Friday: Satur day: 03 nights package: Thursday: Depart from the pier in Manaus to board the M/V Desafio at 14:00h, your floating hotel for the next three nights. Once on board, the multilingual naturalist guide will host a welcome to the Amazon briefing highlighting the broad spectrum of life in this unique region. The guide will assist in the identification of the flora/fauna, provide a historical framework and enrich your ecological understanding of this unusual destination and of the natural world. Start sailing bound "Tres Bocas", located in the archipelago of Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world, with its lakes, islands, creeks and flooded forests. Dinner on board. In the evening, guests will enjoy a pleasant walk in motorized canoes for local recognition, an opportunity to hear the sounds of the jungle. (Meal: dinner) At 05: 30h, boat ride to admire the sunrise in the forest and the birds singing in their diversity. Return to the ship and breakfast. sail to a local village named 'Acajatuba'. On the way, stop at the floating station 'Recanto dos Botos' to interact with the pink dolphins, and feed the famous fish 'Pirarucu', known as the cod of the Amazon. Still in Acajatuba, after a pleasant canoe ride, stop in land for an interesting jungle trekking to explore the fauna and flora. Return and lunch on board. Departure and navigate along the Negro River towards the borders of the Solimões until reach the meeting of waters, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers meet to form the great Amazon River. The cruise continues to 'Janauari' Lake for another exciting experience, fishing the piranha, the dreaded Amazonian fish. Dinner on board. After dinner, canoe ride along the streams in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals with flashlights. Return aboard. Overnight. (Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner) After another tropical breakfast, departure to see the giants and beautiful Amazonian water lilies, another opportunity to explore the Negro River. Return aboard starting the return trip to Manaus arriving at 11:00h in the city. (Meal: breakfast) Depart from the pier in Manaus to board the M/V Desafio at 14:00h, your floating hotel for the next three nights. Once on board, the multilingual naturalist guide will host a welcome to the Amazon briefing highlighting the broad spectrum of life in this unique region. The guide will assist in the identification of the flora/fauna, provide a historical framework and enrich your ecological understanding of this unusual destination and of the natural world. Start sailing bound "Tres Bocas", located in the archipelago of Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world, with its lakes, islands, creeks and flooded forests. Dinner on board. In the evening, guests will enjoy a pleasant walk in motorized canoes for local recognition, an opportunity to hear the sounds of the jungle. (Meal: dinner). 15

16 Friday: Saturday: Sunday: At 05:30h, boat ride to admire the sunrise in the forest and the birds singing in their diversity. Return to the ship and breakfast. In motorized canoes, walk along the river to a site trails for a walk with purpose to observe the flora and fauna of the region. Return to the ship. Lunch on board while cruising towards the indigenous community "Terra Preta", whose visit is an opportunity to meet the lifestyle and habits of the Indigenous. Return on board and navigation towards Jaraqui' village. By motorized canoes, after a pleasant river expedition, stop in land for an interesting jungle trekking to explore the fauna and flora. Return on board. Dinner on board. (Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner) Breakfast on board and sail to a local village named 'Acajatuba'. On the way, stop at the floating station 'Recanto dos Botos' to interact with the pink dolphins, and feed the famous fish 'Pirarucu', known as the cod of the Amazon. Lunch on board. Departure and navigate along the Negro River towards the borders of the Solimões until reach the meeting of waters, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers meet to form the great Amazon River. The cruise continues to 'Janauari' Lake for another exciting experience, fishing the piranha, the dreaded Amazonian fish. Dinner on board. After dinner, canoe ride along the streams in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals with flashlights. Return aboard. Overnight. (Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner) After another tropical breakfast, departure to see the giants and beautiful Amazonian water lilies, another opportunity to explore the Negro River. Return aboard starting the return trip to Manaus arriving at 11:00h in the city. (Meal: breakfast) 16

17 CHAPADA DIAMANTINA ECO-PACKAGE Hotel de Lencois Rua Altina Alves, Centro Lencois, BA Phone : (75) Fax : (75) nights package: SGL DBL TPL CHD 03 nights package ur ur ur ur * Available Guides: English and Spanish * Regular Transfers In/Out & Excursions On your first day you will be picked up in Salvador from your hotel/airport and taken to the Salvador bus station. From there the trip begins as you head off on a 6-hour bus ride to Lencois (without a guide). At arrival you will be picked up from the bus station and taken directly to your pousada. The rest of the day is yours to explore and enjoy this charming colonial town on your own. Today your full -day tour is to Torrinha Cave, Mucugezinho River, Poço do Diabo (Devil s Hole) and Pai Inácio Mountain. Your first stop will be to see Torrinha Cave, an impressive 70km (44 miles) long cave containing recently discovered rooms and galleries with rare geological formations, such as the famous Aragonite Flower. After the 3-hour cave tour, you will move on to Pai Ignácio, a mountain overlooking the Chapada Diamantina, which has panoramic views of the valleys. The ascent is 20 minutes on foot and there will be a 20-minute rest at the top to admire the spectacular views. During the second part of your tour there will be an opportunity to swim in the Mucugezinho River and also the Devil s hole, an enormous natural pool with a beautiful waterfall. A pack lunch is provided. At the end of the day you will be driven back to your hotel. On your last day you will be taken on a morning tour to the Serrano River, you will also visit the famous Colored Sands Chamber and the Spring Waterfall. This tour is an easy walk out of the village along the Serrano River to see its waterfalls Primaveira and Cachoerinha. Wear your swimming attire underneath your clothes, because you will have an opportunity to sit under the waterfalls and swim in the river. On the same tour you will also visit the Colored Sands Chamber, which are purple-reddish colored caverns filled with multi-colored fine sands. You will probably have already seen many handicrafts in the village which use these beautiful colored sands. A driver will take you to the bus station in Lencois before heading off on your 6- hour journey back to Salvador. Once you arrive you will be picked up by a driver and taken to your accommodation or airport. 17

18 NORTH PANTANAL ECO-PACKAGE Wet Season - January through March With the summer rains, as parts of the Pantanal are flooded, the fauna and flora reinvigorate and Pantanal reveals one of its most lively seasons. The main characteristics of this season are the beautiful water landscapes, and many water birds such as the Jabiru Stork, Woodstorks, Limpkins, ducks, teals and egrets. Among the common mammals we can find the Capybaras, Crab-eating Foxes, and the Grey-brocket and Pampas deer. The water plants are in bloom with different shapes and colors throughout the lakes and rivers. Also abundant are butterflies and other interesting insects. The wet season is also the best time to watch the most beautiful sunset of the year. Vazante Season - April through June In April, the rains stop and the water level begins to recede, giving rise to lagoons and water puddles. Here, thousands of fish are trapped, providing a food banquet for the water birds which concentrate in these regions. The temperature becomes milder and the night skies are filled with stars. The mammals, who dispersed in the wet season, start to come back and show themselves. Species such as the White-lipped Peccaries, Collared Peccaries, Marsh Deer and the Howler and Capuchin Monkeys can often be seen. Dry Season - July through October The best time to observe wildlife. The lack of rain diminishes the lagoons, revealing the flat grounds and aiding transportation by land. The fields begin to dry, providing vast grazing areas where mammals search for food and water in the remaining water puddles. From August on, the Tabebuia trees blossom - locally known as Piuvas (with pink flowers) and Paratudos (yellow flowers). This is the breeding season for birds - their plumage is at their best condition and their calls can be heard throughout the Pantanal. This is also the best season to observe Giant Anteaters, Crab-eating Racoons and South-American Coatis. Rainy Season - November through December The period when there is a lot of rain in the Pantanal, but not enough to flood. Due to the long dry season, it takes a while for the soil to saturate to the point of flooding.it is also a season of a great abundance of food for birds who started their breeding in the past months. It is very common to see chicks being fed by their parents. Araras Eco Lodge North Pantanal, MT Phone: (65) Jan Apr 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package Apr Jul 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package Jul Nov 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package Nov Dec 18 SGL DBL TPL CHD yrs 02 nights package nights package nights package * Available Guides: English 02 nights package: 18

19 03 nights package: 04 nights package: Transfer from Cuiaba Airport at 13:20PM or 17:00PM. Transfer to Pantanal flood plain driving the scenic Transpantaneira Park Road. While crossing the area, it is possible to spot lovely sights of the flora & fauna. Arrival at Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge, reception, welcome with fresh fruit juice and accommodation. Late afternoon hike of the lodge surroundings, reaching the Mirante da Garça, a 12 m / 39.5 ft. high observation tower for an unequalled view of the sunset. After dinner, a star gazing trek, to hear the sounds of the flood plain. Overnight.(D) After a hearty breakfast take one of the Lodge s dirt roads to Sentinela Camp on the edge of Rio Clarinho (Clear River). Ride a canoe tour, learning about the countless number of fish, aquatic wildlife, birds and flora; possibility of piranha fishing. Picnic lunch at the river bank, a delicious Brazilian churrasco (barbecue). Return to the lodge and enjoy sunset from a 25 m / 82 ft. high Monkeys Tower. Dinner and overnight.(b, L, D) Early morning sunrise hike and the joy of seeing the awakening of nature. Breakfast by the swimming pool. Check-out and remember - do not pack your camera transfer to Cuiabá is in fact, a photo safari. Drop-off at the airport or city hotel. (B) Transfer to the Cuiabá airport at 07:30AM or 12:30PM. Transfer from Cuiaba Airport at 13:20PM or 17:00PM. After meeting at the airport, departure to Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge. Transfer is divided in two stages: the first, on a paved road for 100 km / mi to Poconé, passing by farms and savanna. After a stop in Poconé we start the second stage of the transfer entering at Km 0 the Estrada Parque Transpantaneira (park road) unpaved at built at a higher level than the flood plain. The road has more than 127 wooden bridges fording fields, bays and grazing lands. Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge is at km 32 / mi. and transfer is considered a photosafari for the many species of animals and birds found along its length. Vehicle will make several stops for photos. Arrival at Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge, reception, welcome with fresh fruit juice and accommodation. Late afternoon hike of the lodge surroundings, reaching the Mirante da Garça, a 12m / 39.5 ft. high observation tower for an unequalled view of the sunset. After dinner, a star gazing trek, to hear the sounds of the flood plain. Overnight. (D) Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal s flora & fauna at the Araras Eco Lodge private reserve. After breakfast, the guide will lead you on a 2 to 3 hour horseback ride through the grazing fields, woods and food lands. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, we will go on hike to a different area of the reservation, allowing you to observe and learn about this ecosystem. Overnight. (B, L, D) After breakfast, departure to Rio Clarinho (river) riding on the flood plain ways. At Rio Clarinho riverbank, take a canoe and explore its banks, mangroves and forest. With luck, a sight of a family of ariranhas (giant otters) will be nearby (fishing,playing and teaching the babies to swim and fish). Possibility of fishing the elusive Piranha, known for nibbling the bait off the hook without the fisherman noticing. Lambaris, another species of fresh water fish are an easy catch and are delicious when barbecued. A picnic barbecue lunch will be prepared at the camp site. Return to the lodge at the end of the afternoon. Overnight. (B, L, D) The day begins with a very early start to see the sunrise from the top of Mirante da Garça / Heron s Tower. Hear the sounds of the birds leaving the nests for the Day and the rising sun touching the vegetation. Breakfast and departure for a hike. Lunch and transfer to Cuiabá airport enjoying, once again, the beautiful road and the opportunity for last minute photos. (B, L). Transfer to the Cuiabá airport at 07:30AM or 12:30PM. Transfer from Cuiaba Airport at 13:20PM or 17:00PM. Transfer in two stages. The first is on a paved Road passing by farms and cattle ranches. After a stop in Poconé, take the Transpantaneira Park Road at km 0 (108 km / 67.1 mi. from Cuiabá). This is a park road at its best, passing by the flora and fauna of the Pantanal ecosystem a photo safári with several stops along the way for photos and information. Arrival at Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge, welcome with a delicious fresh fruit juice and accommodation. After a hike to the surroundings as far as the Heron s Lookout, a 12 m / 39 ft. high observation tower to see the sunset and the homing birds. After dinner join a walk to star gaze and feel the calls of the night animals. Overnight. (D) 19