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M/Y Tucano.
This river trip explores some of the least touched rainforest in the Amazon region, entering a seldom visited area to seek out the wildlife that few visitors ever see. Built in the style of a nineteenth century riverboat, the Tucano has nine air conditioned outside cabins spead over three decks with a mixture of lower and upper berths; all cabins have private facilities, wooden panelling and large windows. The top deck is partly open, with a shaded area at the stern, while the middle deck has a spacious forwardfacing saloon with a wide balcony. The 80 feet long and 21 feet wide vessel can accommodate 18 passengers plus a crew of seven that includes a naturalist guide to accompany all excursions.
Day 1
Depart up the Rio Negro to explore the world's largest river
island system, the Anavilhanas Archipelago, where you can see pink
river dolphin and many exotic birds.
Day 2
Early morning launch trip to seek howler monkeys and toucans,
followed by a forest walk. Cruise on with time for
an afternoon swim and launch trip.
Day 3 Travel during the day with stops for excursions by launch and on foot.
Day 4
Sail along the heavily forested riverbank, scouting for
wildlife.Visit a settler's home and continue to the Rio
Jauaperi.The forest here (known locally as varzea)is where several
extraordinary creatures are found. Excursion after dark to see
nocturnal wildlife.
Day 5
Rejoin the Rio Negro, sailing downstream, with excursions on foot
and by boat, plus another night excursion to seek out nocturnal
wildlife.
Day 6
Morning excursion and visit the village of Novo Airão, which
specialises in boat building. Sail downstream to arrive near the
confluence of the Rio Negro with the Solimoes at
daybreak.
Day 7
Explore Lago Janauari Ecological Park, a good area to observe
wildlife. Travel to the Meeting of the Waters where the silt-laden
waters of the Solimoes run alongside the clear, dark waters of the
Rio Negro for several kilometres due to their different densities.
Night excursion.
Day 8
Morning disembarkation and transfer to Manaus airport.
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ESCAPE |
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SEASONS
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7 Nights Excluding any flights |
7 Nights* including UK flights |
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Apr-Jun;22Aug-15Dec |
£1738 |
£3425 |
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24Dec-31Mar |
£1525 |
£3212 |
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Jun-21Aug;16-23Dec |
£1892 |
£3579 |
Prices per person for 2 people travelling
together, including shared transfers to/from
Manaus, accommodation in a standard room for
Double occupancy, full board (all meals, drinks are
extra), all transport and daily excursions with English
speaking
guide. Please enquire for prices during Christmas, New Year,
Carnival and Easter.
ESCAPE includes economy flights to/from London Heathrow to
Manaus on TAM Brazilian Airlines.
