PUPUNHA
EXCURSION
The Dolphin lodge is a series of 6 bungalows with double rooms and 2 bungalows
with triple rooms. There are wash rooms and verandas. There is also an
area accommodating 15 people for those that wish to sleep in hammocks.
During breaks from excursions there are areas where you can relax. All
the staff at the lodge has a concern for the environment, which is important
during the activities. Conservation and preservation is the principal
objective.
 Day
1. Leaving the hotel at 07:30 am by car to the river port of
Ceasa (20 minutes). Take a speedboat to the village of Careiro da Varzea
(30 minutes), at this point we will be passing by the meeting of the waters,
where Negro and Solimões River meet (meeting of the waters). This
is where the Amazon River is formed flowing from this area towards to
the Atlantic Ocean.
After a stop at the fruit market, take a bus or a van to the Araça
River via the Manaus-Porto Velho highway. By boat we pass many lakes,
creeks and there are opportunities to see also water Lillies with enormous
floating leaves and native villages and communities. Arrival at Dolphin
Lodge is scheduled for 12:00 midday. A buffet lunch will be served of
freshwater fish, beef, chicken, salads and exotic fruits from the Amazon.
After lunch, there is a motorized canoe trip introducing you to the area.
Through this trip you will hopefully have the opportunity to observe animals
such as monkeys, sloth, iguanas, spiders and a wide variety of birds.Dinner
is served at the restaurant of Dolphin Lodge at 07:30pm.
 Day
2. At 05:30am we go for an early morning excursion bird watching.
At 08:30am we go on a jungle trek where we will learn a bit about survival
with our experienced guides, he shows techniques on how to use vine as
ropes, how to climb trees, how to find water and also food. Of course
you will learn also about the fauna and biodiversity of the region. At
12:00pm lunch is served. After lunch we go canoeing to watch more birds
and animals such as sloths and monkeys. Then we return to the Lodge for
dinner at 07:30pm.
 Day
3. At 08:00am we visit a caboclo's house to learn about their
customs and culture. We'll visit rubber and cassava plantations, and others
and see how the locals collect fruits, brazil nuts, herbs, vegetables
and spices. Watch how they prepare their food using all this produce and
possibly even taste some of these exotic products.
At 12:00pm lunch.
Afternoon
piranha fishing. Dinner at 07:30pm, after we leave on canoe for night
wildlife watching and also the alligator spotting with torches.
Day
4. Breakfast at 7:30. Transfer back to Manaus by the same itinerary
scheduled to arrive at 11:00am.
Drop of can be at hotel or airport.
Bring along
insect repellent, torch sun lasses, hat or cap, comfortable clothes, tennis
shoes or sandals and rain coat.
 
 
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