5 days exploring the waterways and forest paths to bring a new nuance to your senses
Amazon Senses Expedition - Prepare yourself for an adventure that promises to leave everlasting memories and instill in you a deep respect and love for the exuberance of the Amazon.
The Amazon, this immense treasure hidden in the heart of South America, has always held an unparalleled fascination for adventurous and curious spirits around the world. With its tropical forest teeming with unique and abundant biodiversity, and the majestic rivers Negro and Solimões flowing powerfully through its lands, this region is a true natural paradise. The Amazon is the dream destination for many travelers seeking enriching experiences.
Venturing into the Amazon is like embarking on an epic journey, where the exuberance of fauna and flora blends into a spectacle of colors and sounds that caress the senses. Colorful birds cross the skies in a harmonious ballet, playful monkeys frolic in the tall and small trees, and a diversity of wild animals hide amidst the dense vegetation, all bearing witness to the grandeur of this natural wonder.
Amazonia Senses expedition - focuses on our five senses attuned after five days of such close contact with nature
But it is when following the paths of the rivers that the true essence of the Amazon reveals itself. The meeting of the majestic Negro and Solimões rivers is a spectacular phenomenon, where their waters, so distinct in color and composition, flow side by side without mixing, as if each one preserves its own identity in their embrace. It is an impressive spectacle of Mother Nature, teaching us about the harmony and diversity that coexist admirably. Beyond its natural wealth, the Amazon is also rich in culture and history, inhabited by indigenous communities that preserve ancestral traditions and unique knowledge passed down through generations. Each interaction with these communities is an opportunity for learning and reconnecting with our roots, awakening a profound understanding of the importance of preserving and protecting this natural sanctuary for future generations.
Amazon Senses, a 5-day and 4-night itinerary through the river paths of the Amazon.
We invite you to embark on a river journey with us, where we will explore the enchantments of this magical region, dive into its astonishing biodiversity, uncover the mysteries of the unmixed rivers, and be captivated by the cultural richness that permeates this unique territory.
Prepare yourself for an adventure that promises to leave everlasting memories and instill in you a deep respect and love for the exuberance of the Amazon.
The 5-day/4-night itinerary - Amazonia Senses, focuses on our five senses attuned after five days of such close contact with nature, experiencing life in an indigenous community, their culture, agriculture, and crafts, visiting lakes, streams, and floating forests in the middle of the rivers, encountering amphibians, birds, primates, the sounds of the forest awakening and accompanying us at night, the flavors of the fish, the manioc flour, so unique and special. These experiences lead us on true immersions in the surrounding nature and the transformation they cause as we become a part of it.
Day 01 - Amazon Senses Expedition Start and Meeting of the Waters
Visit the Meeting of the Waters, where two rivers run side by side for kilometers without mixing.
Motorized canoe ride and an opportunity to observe Riverside life.
Visit the Xiboreninha Channel, a location close to the capital, still full of wildlife, where monkeys and birds are the main highlights.
Day 02 - Igarapé Preto Village and Janauacá
Visit a Riverside community, where you can actively participate in their daily activities.
Rubber tapping, cassava flour production, and the possibility of encountering the majestic Hoatzin bird (not guaranteed).
Visit the floating forest and the Enchanted Lake.
Day 03 - Back to the Rio Negro - Acajatuba Lake and Ariaú River
Canoe ride to observe the biodiversity in the Ariaú River region.
Interaction with pink dolphins in Acajatuba Lake.
Happy Hour on the top deck accompanied by toucans, macaws, and many trees that make their way through the Anavilhanas Archipelago.
Wildlife nighttime spotting at the Anavilhanas Archipelago.
Day 04 - Rio Cuieras Region and Baré Community
Observation of wildlife in the Tucumã stream region.
Visit the Baré community, formed by family members of indigenous descent, who use art and crafts as a way to generate income.
Trail to access a unique microsystem, the "Campina," where bromeliads and orchids can be spotted.
Special dinner on the banks of Lake Jaradá, in a hut.
Opportunity for forest camping.
Day 05 - Tatuyos Indigenous Community
Visit the indigenous community of Tatuyos.
Witness rituals that embody the culture of the Tatuyo people.
Return to Manaus.
Boat and Accommodation
You will have the opportunity to navigate for 5 days on a regional boat fully adapted for tourism in the Amazon rivers. In addition to small communal spaces with other travelers, such as the restaurant, a small library, and your air-conditioned cabin with a private bathroom, you can also count on a sundeck equipped with hammocks and space for group barbecues. The sundeck is the travelers’ favorite spot to contemplate the forest on a starry night and observe beautiful evenings with orange-toned sunsets coloring the Amazon sky.
What’s included:
- Accommodation in a cabin with bunk beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom.
- Full board with buffet and soft drinks.
- Guided tours by specialized guides trained by biologists.
- Expeditions through the forest, rivers, and streams to observe biodiversity.
- Interaction with indigenous communities that welcome visitors.
What’s not included:
- Transfer from the hotel to the port and return.
- Alcoholic beverages and juices.
- Crafts and other personal items of interest.
Get ready to embark on a 5-day river journey and experience unique adventures that will awaken a deep respect and love for the exuberance of the Amazon.
