Cruise the Heart of the Amazon
Step aboard and let the mighty Rio Negro sweep you into the soul of the Amazon
Rio Negro Cruise
Day 1: Embarkation at the Marina
Welcome drinks and luggage accommodation. A brief safety procedure briefing will be provided before we begin our navigation.
We’ll sail along the Rio Negro until reaching the Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões flow side by side without mixing. Next, we’ll navigate and explore the Igarapés of Lake Janauari, admiring the endemic fauna of its muddy waters.
In the late afternoon, we’ll sail to the Rio Ariaú for an overnight stay.
Welcome drinks and luggage accommodation. A brief safety procedure briefing will be provided before we begin our navigation.
We’ll sail along the Rio Negro until reaching the Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões flow side by side without mixing. Next, we’ll navigate and explore the Igarapés of Lake Janauari, admiring the endemic fauna of its muddy waters.
In the late afternoon, we’ll sail to the Rio Ariaú for an overnight stay.
Day 2:
Morning excursion after breakfast, enjoying the local vegetation and wildlife with great chances to spot monkeys and exotic birds of the region. Later that morning, we’ll visit the pink river dolphins for an interactive experience and insights into this magnificent species.
We’ll return to the yacht and continue navigating through the Anavalhas Archipelago islands, known as the largest group of river islands in the world. As night falls, we’ll embark on a small boat exploration to enjoy the sounds and nightlife of the region.
Return to the yacht for dinner and overnight stay.
Morning excursion after breakfast, enjoying the local vegetation and wildlife with great chances to spot monkeys and exotic birds of the region. Later that morning, we’ll visit the pink river dolphins for an interactive experience and insights into this magnificent species.
We’ll return to the yacht and continue navigating through the Anavalhas Archipelago islands, known as the largest group of river islands in the world. As night falls, we’ll embark on a small boat exploration to enjoy the sounds and nightlife of the region.
Return to the yacht for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3:
In the morning, we’ll continue our journey to the Rio Jaú, home to Jaú National Park, recognized as the largest continuous forest park in the world. Upon arriving at the mouth of the Rio Jaú, we’ll present our visitor’s permit and undergo a quick vessel inspection, as required.
We’ll then navigate within the park to our overnight location. Depending on our arrival time, we may visit a small riverside community still inhabiting the reserve.
In the morning, we’ll continue our journey to the Rio Jaú, home to Jaú National Park, recognized as the largest continuous forest park in the world. Upon arriving at the mouth of the Rio Jaú, we’ll present our visitor’s permit and undergo a quick vessel inspection, as required.
We’ll then navigate within the park to our overnight location. Depending on our arrival time, we may visit a small riverside community still inhabiting the reserve.
Day 4:
After breakfast, we’ll take a jungle walk (light or moderate, depending on passengers’ physical condition), appreciating medicinal plants, typical primary forest trees and their characteristics, survival resources used in the jungle, and possibly spotting endemic animals. On the way back, we’ll stop for swimming and leisure at the Rio Carabinani.
Lunch and free time to relax.
In the afternoon, we’ll take another small boat tour through the Jaú Igarapés, enjoying the stunning scenery and sunset.
Return to the yacht for dinner.
After breakfast, we’ll take a jungle walk (light or moderate, depending on passengers’ physical condition), appreciating medicinal plants, typical primary forest trees and their characteristics, survival resources used in the jungle, and possibly spotting endemic animals. On the way back, we’ll stop for swimming and leisure at the Rio Carabinani.
Lunch and free time to relax.
In the afternoon, we’ll take another small boat tour through the Jaú Igarapés, enjoying the stunning scenery and sunset.
Return to the yacht for dinner.
Day 5:
Early in the morning, we’ll begin our descent down the Rio Negro, stopping at a pristine white-sand beach for leisure and swimming before sunset. At night, we’ll host a Luau with a special dinner served on the beach under a starry sky, making our last night in nature unforgettable!
Early in the morning, we’ll begin our descent down the Rio Negro, stopping at a pristine white-sand beach for leisure and swimming before sunset. At night, we’ll host a Luau with a special dinner served on the beach under a starry sky, making our last night in nature unforgettable!
Day 6:
Navigation down the Rio Negro to Manaus.
A possible stop for an additional activity (to be determined based on disembarkation and flight schedules).
Navigation down the Rio Negro to Manaus.
A possible stop for an additional activity (to be determined based on disembarkation and flight schedules).
Options:
a) Visit to the Tatuyo Indigenous community—dances and rituals
b) Artisanal piranha fishing
c) Visit to another local community
