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Amazon Lodge & Rainforest Expedition. Rainforest Expedition
Venture into pristine rainforest some 80 kilometres south of Manaus on Lake Juma. The four hour journey is a sightseeing tour in itself: first you cross the wide Amazon by launch, passing the Meeting of the Waters where the silt-laden Rio Solimoes meets the dark, clear waters of the Rio Negro to form the Amazon. Then, after a short trip by road, you board a motorised canoe for the trip along the Rio Araca, getting ever further away from civilisation, to reach a secluded area where the seasonal rise and fall of the waters creates narrow, twisting creeks and a maze of small islands covered in virgin rainforest.
Day 1
Early afternoon departure from Manaus, transfer by land and
motorised canoe to the Amazon Lodge, set
amongst a myriad of islands and canals where only the most
experienced guides can find their way in the immense uniformity of
primary rainforest. Swim and relax in the tranquillity, broken only
by the sounds of the lodge and the wildlife invisible in the dense
vegetation. Dinner and overnight.
Days 2-5
Experience the forest at close range with our guide and staff to
prepare transport and meals. We canoe to our base camp where we
sleep in hammocks covered by mosquito nets. The timeless Amazon
rainforest is a distant environment with no timetables, no stress
and where the outside world fades into insignificance. - We take
several walks in the dim light under the dense forest canopy, to
observe this rich ecosystem of interdependent trees, lianas, fungi,
insects and ants, fighting for survival and a glimpse of
sunlight.
We visit a local family, going about their daily activities,
surviving on small plots of bananas, manioc, sugar cane, and
tropical fruits. We paddle small canoes through
the flooded forest, weaving between the tree trunks, and along
narrow creeks.
Day 5-6
Return to the Amazon Lodge for 1 night and back to
Manaus
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Travellers
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1 Single Traveller |
2 Sharing Double |
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JUMA LODGE |
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4 Days • 3 Nights |
£828 |
£662 |
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5 Days • 4 Nights |
£985 |
£788 |
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DOLPHIN LODGE |
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3 Days • 2 Nights |
£494 |
£347 |
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4 Days • 3 Nights |
£856 |
£429 |
Prices per person including transfers to/from Manaus, and daily excursions with English-speaking guide, full board, accommodation with shared facilities, drinks are extra.
