Amazon Safari Day Trip from Manaus

Amazon Safari Day Trip from Manaus

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Amazon Safari Day Trip from Manaus

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Discover the Negro River and observe porpoises in their natural habitat. Find out the culture of indigenous tribes and see the Meeting of the Waters

Get to know all the points of the famous Rio Negro (Black River) on board a safe and comfortable speed boat. On a boat trip across the Negro River towards the floating platform for interaction with the porpoises, you will have the opportunity to see these docile animals when fed by a native. The trip continues to an indigenous community to participate in a presentation ritual and learn a little bit about their culture. Then, enjoy a tasty regional lunch and watch the phenomenal Meeting of the Waters!

Free Cancellation Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure
9 hours approximately Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Safe and comfortable boat ride
  • Opportunity to observe or even swim with the porpoises
  • Contemplate the nature and culture of the natives
  • Participate in an indigenous cultural dance presentation ritual
  • Local crafts available for purchase
  • See where the Negro and Solimões Rivers join to form the Amazon River
  • Visit to the community of floating houses of Catalan for the contemplation of Pirarucu

  • Professional bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
  • Shared round-trip transportation to most hotels located in Manaus
  • Boarding and visitation fees
  • Delicious Regional Lunch

  • Drinks
  • Optional Gratuities

  • You will contemplate the porpoises. Swimming with them is not guaranteed.
  • Porpoises are sensitive animals and aiming at the safety of visitors and the welfare of the animals, some care is necessary:
  • Do not intentionally touch them;
  • Do not scream;
  • Do not feed them;
  • Do not use sunscreen, repellent, body cream or oil. When in contact with certain products, porpoises have their eyes and smell attacked.
  • Regardless of weather conditions, Tours will take place normally. The schedules may change due to weather, access, or other factors that the company believes may interfere with the safety or well-being of passengers.
  • In the period of ebb there is a phenomenon in the rivers called Piracema (fish migratory movement) which influences, in some cases, the porpoises to follow a shoal that is passing through, and for that reason does not appear as usual in the lakes where visitors are taken for this interaction; that is, there are possibilities of not interacting with these animals, a fact that we can only conclude on the spot on the day of the tour.
  • In the period of the ebb (September to December) according to the level of the rivers, the visit to the water lilies lake is likely to be suspended, being replaced by a walk in the jungle glimpsing species of plants of the Amazon.
  • Wear light clothes; bring a towel and swimwear. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (remember the warning regarding contact with animals)
  • We suggest you taking cash in local currency in case of personal expenses with handicrafts and consumption at the bar
  • Attention: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no interaction with the porpoises in the water for an indefinite period.

After pick up at the hotels, passengers will proceed to the Port of Manaus to board the speedboat. Navigating up the Negro River towards the floating ... See more
Highlights
  • Safe and comfortable boat ride
  • Opportunity to observe or even swim with the porpoises
  • Contemplate the nature and culture of the natives
  • Participate in an indigenous cultural dance presentation ritual
  • Local crafts available for purchase
  • See where the Negro and Solimões Rivers join to form the Amazon River
  • Visit to the community of floating houses of Catalan for the contemplation of Pirarucu
Includes
  • Professional bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
  • Shared round-trip transportation to most hotels located in Manaus
  • Boarding and visitation fees
  • Delicious Regional Lunch
Excludes
  • Drinks
  • Optional Gratuities
Essential Information
  • You will contemplate the porpoises. Swimming with them is not guaranteed.
  • Porpoises are sensitive animals and aiming at the safety of visitors and the welfare of the animals, some care is necessary:
  • Do not intentionally touch them;
  • Do not scream;
  • Do not feed them;
  • Do not use sunscreen, repellent, body cream or oil. When in contact with certain products, porpoises have their eyes and smell attacked.
  • Regardless of weather conditions, Tours will take place normally. The schedules may change due to weather, access, or other factors that the company believes may interfere with the safety or well-being of passengers.
  • In the period of ebb there is a phenomenon in the rivers called Piracema (fish migratory movement) which influences, in some cases, the porpoises to follow a shoal that is passing through, and for that reason does not appear as usual in the lakes where visitors are taken for this interaction; that is, there are possibilities of not interacting with these animals, a fact that we can only conclude on the spot on the day of the tour.
  • In the period of the ebb (September to December) according to the level of the rivers, the visit to the water lilies lake is likely to be suspended, being replaced by a walk in the jungle glimpsing species of plants of the Amazon.
  • Wear light clothes; bring a towel and swimwear. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (remember the warning regarding contact with animals)
  • We suggest you taking cash in local currency in case of personal expenses with handicrafts and consumption at the bar
  • Attention: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no interaction with the porpoises in the water for an indefinite period.
Itinerary
After pick up at the hotels, passengers will proceed to the Port of Manaus to board the speedboat. Navigating up the Negro River towards the floating platform, we will cross the Jornalista Phelippe Daou Bridge, better known as Rio Negro Bridge. Upon arriving at the floating platform for contemplating the porpoises, it will be possible to observe these docile animals being fed by a native legalized by Ibama. Sometimes you are allowed to swim with the porpoises, but this is not guaranteed. Make ... See more
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