Duration: Guests departing from Manaus early afternoon in DAY 1 and arriving
back in Manaus by noon of DAY 4.

Guest & Package Profile: This is a great option for nature lovers to discover the exhuberant Brazilian Amazon region in the surroundings of Manaus city. The tour by boat represents the closest interaction one can have with the local nature and with the native people of the region. It is not recommended for young children.
Easygoing cruise packages are performed using from basic regional hammock boats up to beautiful Yachts. The Traditional Amazon riverboats offer basic comfort such as double cabins with bunk berths, private toilet & shower facilities and night time air-conditioning.
The Premium (new boat) offers the comfort of a Hotel. It offers 16 comfort cabins, private bathrooms with hot shower, lower beds, individual air-conditioning, safety boxes, television and minibar in all cabins. This package has a REGULAR GUARANTEED departure cruise schedule (no minimum of pax required) with tours departing on Wednesdays.

When to go: All the year round. Dry season occurs between Sep and Dec (easier to see birds and other animals). Flood season occurs between Jan and Aug. Apr to Dec is the low season when is easier to see and tour around the “Igapós” – flooded forest regions. July is also considered high season.

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ITINERARY - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS PROGRAM

1st Day (Wednesday)
Reception at the airport (MAO) and transfer in SIB basis to the pier. Boat leaves the Tropical Hotel landingstage at 14:00 PM. On board presentation 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 animals. Dinner. Navigation to Acu Creek or nearby tributaries. Overnight at boat.

2nd Day (Thursday)
Breakfast. Walk in the forest with a specialist. Observation of the local flora. Visit to a "caboclo" family (locals). It is a chance to observe 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. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean. Visit to the village of Novo Airao, with its sawmills, market and other attractions. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloths, snakes and other species, depending on the season. Overnight at boat.

3rd Day (Friday)
Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions are favorable and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Canoe trip to lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Piranha fishing. Lunch. Stop at the Paricatuba community to see old abandoned rubber-boom buildings, now overgrown with strangler fig trees. Dinner. Navigation. Overnight at boat.

4th Day (Saturday)
Lake January. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters" of
the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is possible to dive in the region, see the difference in the rivers’ colors and feel the 8°C difference in temperature of both rivers waters. Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus' waterfront. Arrival at 13:30 hrs. Transfer to the airport (MAO) in SIB basis.

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IT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• Professional bilingual guidance in English following the group as per the program described;
• 3 nights boat accommodation in DBL or TPL cabin;
• Meals (Full Board);

Transfers to/from the airport in Manaus (MAO) in SIB basis;

* Due to availability reasons, we may work with other hotels, always keeping the quality and the high level of the service offered to our guests. Customers will be informed in advance in which hotels they will stay during the whole trip.

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IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• Drinks;
• Transportation and tickets for places and attractions which are not included in the proposed itinerary;
• Domestic Air Tickets;
  

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OPTIONAL TOURS – DESCRIPTION

• SGL SUPLEMENT: As per the description above, this package includes accommodation in DBL rooms. Customers willing to stay in SGL rooms can buy the SGL Supplement available in the tariff table.
  
  
• GRU AIRPORT CONNECTION ASSISTANCE: A great portion of the international flights in Brazil arrive in São Paulo. Easygoing can offer airport assistance for connecting flights in order to receive your customers at their first arrival in Brazil and make sure they embark in the connecting flight.
  

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DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ALTERNATIVES / AIR-PASS

• There´s no need for domestic flights for this package.

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INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ALTERNATIVES

• This packaged trip starts and ends in the city of Manaus which has one international airport (MAO).