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Manaus

Enriching experience, including visit to the “Adolpho Ducke” biological reserve accompanied by a specialized biologist. Discover Amazonian flora during a guided hike and climb an observation tower to peer above the treetops at birds and monkeys before sipping a caipirinha or regional juice while listening to a local music group playing the sounds of the Amazon.

Manaus City Drive 

Relive Manaus' glory days during the approximately one hour drive passing by the Mercado Adolfo Lisboa, the Palacio Rio Negro and the magnificently Neo-classical Opera House on your way to the biological reserve "Adolpho Ducke" which its Manaus botanical Gardens.

Musa, Museu da Amazônia 

Created in January 2009, Musa occupies 100 hectares of the Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve, of the National Institute for Research in the Amazon in Manaus. It is located in a native area of "Terra Firme" forest, which has been studied with passion for over 60 years. Since then, the lush Botanical Gardens have remained a haven of peace and tranquility amid the growing metropolis of Manaus that surround it.

Rainforest Walk with a Biologist

On arrival, follow your guide and a local biologist on a leisurely walk through the trails of the Botanical Gardens; take this opportunity to discover the large variety of plants, flowers as well as the magnificent foliage of the Amazon.

Bird Watching Tower

The reserve is also home to numerous species of birds and monkeys that roam the trees.
A 42 meter tower allows you to enjoy a magnificent view over the forest canopy.

Amazon Cocktail and Recital
Back to the ground; toast your host with a glass of caipirinha or a glass of regional fruit juice in the middle of the Musa jungle, while listening to the sounds of the forest played by a famous local musical group.

At the end of this unique experience, return to your vehicle for your drive back to the ship.

Venturing into the Amazon tributaries is an experience not to be missed, it will provide a close-up look of what the ecology of the Amazon is all about. Knowledgeable guides will provide information about trees, plants and birds you may encounter during this trip into nature.

River Cruise

Boarding your riverboat pier side, the cruise takes you across the Rio Negro toward a cluster of islands. At a convenient landing stage, you will switch to motorised canoes and cruise the narrow channels in the tropical forest, affording a closer look at this equatorial forest land.

Janauary Ecological Park

Enjoy a visit to one of the most visited Ecological parks in Brazil, known for its diverse variety of plants throughout its landscapes: dry forests, lowlands and flooded intertidal zones. Here, guests can enjoy a short canoe ride to Janauary Lake.

Meeting of the Waters

After returning to the landing, rejoin your riverboat and start cruising back to Manaus. En route, take in the 'Meeting of the Waters'. This natural phenomenon consists of the clear waters of the Rio Negro and the muddy yellow waters of the Solimões flowing side by side for several miles without merging. Later, the two rivers form the Amazon.

Discover the exquisite natural beauty and wonders of the Amazon during this captivating, early morning sightseeing excursion to the Museum of the Amazon at sunrise.

Manaus, Museum of the Amazon, Adolpho Ducke Reserve

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 50-minute drive to the Museum of the Amazon (MUSA Manaus). MUSA Manaus was inaugurated in 2009 with an objective of becoming a centre for the dissemination and popularisation of research and science to the public, as well as providing an enchanting space for leisure and learning. This living, open-air museum is located inside the Adolpho Ducke Reserve, an approximately 24,710-acre (about 10,000-hectare) area of primary forest located north of Manaus. The ecosystems, fauna, and flora here have been studied for over 60 years by researchers from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA).

Plants, Trees, Palms, Birds, Orchids, Flowers, Pollinators, Bromeliads, Butterflies, Aquarium

The Musa Botanical Garden is committed to disseminating their research to the public. To make knowledge the lever of conservation and valorisation of the patrimony that nature bequeathed to us, and enable visitors to view plants, birds, insects, flowers, and pollinators in their natural habitat. Its tracks, cut into the dense tissue of trees, palms, and vines, are illuminated by lights and shadows that reveal the dazzling diversity of shades of green, and hide insects, birds, and pollinators. In prepared experimental laboratories, you can see the curious microworld magnified. Included are orchids, bromeliads, butterflies, a serpentarium, aquarium with Amazonian fish, an arachnids’ area, and a slice of the life of the Amazon Indians.

Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden, Observation Tower, Exhibition Stands & Pavilions, Shopping

The Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden can also be found inside the reserve. Created in situ in 2002, this wonderful garden still grows and surprises to this day. It is equipped with towers to observe the forest at different heights, and includes exhibition stands and pavilions in which themes dear to the indigenous cultures of the past and the present are revealed and celebrated. Walking up the 242 steps of the approximately 137-foot-high (about 42-metre-high) Observation Tower is rewarded with a beautiful sunrise and expansive, 360-degree views of the jungle from above the treetops.

Savour some local fruit and snack, browse the gift shoppe, then re-board your coach and commence the approximately 50-minute drive back to the pier.

Tour especially designed to let guests experience the way of life of an authentic Amazonian indigenous community. Private visit of the village led by a specialized guide of indigenous origins with opportunity to attend a traditional ritual and taste indigenous every day food, like ants and tapioca.

Tatuyos Village

Located on the left bank of the Rio Negro at approximately 25 km from the port, the village of Tatuyos find itself in a preserved jungle area of the Amazon, bringing together the Tatuyos ethnic groups; Toucans; Uanamos; Curipacos; Dessans; Tuiúcas; Arapaços and Tarianos.

Rio Negro

Board the regional speedboat on the pier for an approximately 1-hour ride upstream through the Rio Negro.

On the way, your guide will be able to make some stops to give information about the river and surroundings.

Indigenous Ritual

Upon arrival, you walk to the main hut to watch an indigenous ritual of celebration.

After the ritual, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the community, interacting with the local people and listen to some indigenous stories, you may even get your face painted.

Local Tasting

Taste some indigenous appetizers such as edible ants, Beju which is an Indian Tapioca, fried fish and fruits.

Experience an authentic indigenous culture seeking to keep their tradition alive.

Talking to the residents, participating in the festivities and walking a little through the vast territory of the reserve is, in some way, immersing yourself in an exclusive culture and absorbing a range of knowledge that reveals a little of the history of all of us.

Following the visit, you will re-board your boat for the return journey to the floating pier in Manaus.

Discover the reptiles of the Amazon in the evening during this exciting alligator-spotting experience at the Janauary Ecological Park.

Janauary Ecological Park

Depart the pier via riverboat for the approximate one-hour ride across the dense jungle backwaters of the Rio Negro en route to the Janauary Ecological Park. Upon arrival at the park's jetty, disembark the riverboat, then embark a motorised canoe with a glide through the Rio Negro and its countless overgrown tributaries. The jungle becomes alive at night with the mysterious sounds and dark shadows of its nocturnal denizens.

Caiman spotting

Caimans are close relatives of the alligator that can be found in Central and South America. Like their crocodilian cousins, Caimans live near rivers and other bodies of water. Most caimans are around six or seven feet long, but the largest species, the black Caiman, can grow to a length of 15 feet. The young caiman are much smaller and easier to find.

While the Caiman is hypnotized by the bright light, your canoe will slowly approach it until your guide is close enough to attempt to catch it with his bare hands and actually lift it out of the water for all to see. After closer viewing, the young Caiman will be returned, unharmed, to the water.

After the thrill of this incredible hunt in the dark you will transfer back to the river boat for the return to Manaus.

Enjoy a wonderful evening concert at the famous “Amazon Opera House” with a cocktail reception served in the theatre hall.

After a short drive to the Opera House, you will be welcomed with a cocktail reception in the Theater’s entrance hall. The famous Amazon Opera House “Teatro Amazonas”, was built almost entirely of European material during the rubber boom 1880/1910 and inaugurated on December 31’1896.  Attend a special classical music performance. The evening tour will conclude with a drive back to the ship.

Experience the rich history, architecture, and landmarks of Manaus during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Manaus, City Centre, City Museum of Manaus, Architecture, Exhibits, Artefacts, Articles

Depart the pier aboard the shuttle bus for the short drive to the terminal, then proceed for a short, guided walk from the port to the historical city centre of Manaus. Upon arrival, your first stop is at the City Museum of Manaus, located in Paço da Liberdade, the museum combines architectural beauty, technological exhibitions, archaeological relics, and regional articles. The contents of its eight rooms recount more than 350 years of the city’s western history, but more than 10,000 years of indigenous culture. See portraits of past city leaders in the Mayor’s Room, enjoy interactive displays in the Room of Growth Rings, explore the Amazon in the Room of Flying Rivers, and discover Manaus’ cultural identity in the Market Room.

Cathedral of Manaus, Chapel, Baptistery, Three Altars, Church Bells

Next, walk over to the Cathedral of Manaus, founded in 1877 and built on the same site as the old chapel built by Carmelite missionaries in 1695. The façade is divided into two floors, with few ornamental elements; its six bells were imported from Europe and installed in 1875. The Cathedral maintains a prominent position in the landscape of downtown Manaus. Located on a small elevation in front of the Port of Manaus, it was the first major architectural work carried out in the city. Marking its history are the visits by the Brazilian Imperial Family, in 1927, and Pope John Paul II, in 1980, during his first apostolic trip to Brazil. Afterward, return on-foot to the port terminal, then board a shuttle bus for the short ride back to the pier and your ship.

Learn to survive in the wild while gaining a new insight in to the forest during this half-day jungle hike.

Guedes Lake

Board a regional riverboat and cruise the Rio Negro for approximately 45-minutes to reach Guedes Lake. Disembark at the local wooden pier and meet a local with vast experience in jungle survival, for a little talk about the rainforest and what, with luck, will be seen along the trail.

Jungle Trek

Follow your well-trained guide through the jungle trail for a close-up look of the wonderful surroundings. During the walk, there will be several stops in which the guide will explain survival techniques such as how to construct a shelter or find a climbing plant containing drinking water.

After the jungle trek, embark the boat for the return journey to the floating pier in Manaus.

Explore the bustling markets of Manaus during this scenic walking and shopping excursion.

Manaus, City Centre, Negro River, Adolpho Lisboa Market

Depart the pier aboard the shuttle bus for the short drive to the terminal, then proceed on-foot for the short, guided walk from the port to the city centre of Manaus. Upon arrival, browse a trio of different markets located on the banks of the Negro River. Your first stop is at the Adolpho Lisboa Market. Built during the rubber boom with material imported from Europe, its cast-iron structure was designed by French engineer Gustave Eiffel, the same man who designed and named the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Adolpho Lisboa Market was inaugurated on July 15, 1883.

Fish, Fruits, Vegetables, Spices, Handicrafts, Local Craft Stores, Pharmacies, Natural Products

To this day, it remains one of the most important spaces for the commercialisation of products and typical foods of the Amazon, due to the abundant species of freshwater fish, handicrafts, fruits, vegetables, and spices. This market is a symbol of the architecture of the heyday of the rubber economy, and a relic for all of Brazil. It has two completely different facades, one facing the Negro River and the other facing the public road. An important historical and architectural building in the city of Manaus, the Adolpho Lisboa Market has several stores with local crafts, as well as pharmacies with natural products extracted from the jungle. Following your tour and some free time to browse the market, walk over to the Manaus Moderna Fair.

Manaus Moderna Fair, Fish, Beef, Pork, Vegetables, Spices, Banana Fair, Banana & Fruit Varieties

The Manaus Moderna Fair abounds with a diverse selection of freshly-caught fish from the Amazonian rivers, as well as beef, pork, poultry, vegetables, spices, flour, etc. Following your guided walking tour here, a final stop is made for a stroll through the Banana Fair. The Banana Fair offers diverse varieties of bananas and seasonal fruits from the Amazon. At the conclusion of your market and shopping excursion, return on-foot to the port terminal, then board a shuttle bus for the short ride back to the pier and your ship.

With the invention of the automobile in the late 19th century, the rubber boom began. As demand for rubber soared, small river towns like Manaus were transformed overnight into bustling centres of commerce. The city became the opulent heart of the rubber trade and extravagant mansions were erected.

The city's old-world mansions and monuments still exist but are now set among modern skyscrapers. The finest example of architecture from this period is the Teatro Amazonas (Opera House), which will be visited during this programme.

Rio Negro Palace

Departing the pier, your first stop will be an outside visit of the Rio Negro Palace. Built to be the residence of a rich rubber dealer, German Waldemar Scholtz, Black River Palace was inaugurated at the end of the 19th century and was well known at that time as Scholtz Small Palace. (Palacio Rio Negro is now holding location for the Secretary of Tourism of the state of Amazonia, therefore visitation is limited outside). Following a photo opportunity, your drive proceeds to Praça Heliodoro Balbi for an external view of the Palacete Provincial.

Palacete Provincial

Upon completion of the building works, to March 25, 1874, the then Provincial styled mansion has housed simultaneously several public offices: the Provincial Assembly, the Bureau of Public Works, the Public Library and Lyceum Provincial. The official inauguration only occurred on February 28, 1875, almost a year after the completion of the work. With the restoration, made in 2009, the Provincial Palace, known for over a hundred years as a Military Police Headquarters, resumed its original name, bringing in a space completely restored, Amazon and the history of great works of cultural value.

Manaus Opera House

From here, your drive heads to the Teatro Amazonas to visit the most impressive and decadent symbol of Manaus's Golden Era, the Opera House. Built at the height of the rubber boom at the turn of the 19th century, the Opera House took fifteen years to construct and epitomizes the splendor and elegance of a time when the city was one of the richest in the world.

Leaving the Opera House, you have free time at the square and the opportunity to take photos of the former houses of the prosperous rubber barons.

Mercado Municipal

Next, your drive proceeds to the Mercado Municipal. A brief visit will be made at the municipal market, which is housed inside a historic building from the early 1900s. The structure was modeled on the famous Les Halles in Paris. The wrought ironwork, said to have been designed by Gustave Eiffel, was imported from Europe. Stalls sell fruits and vegetables, fish, jungle herbs and Indian crafts.

From here, a short drive will take you back to the pier and your awaiting ship.

Experience the famous and rare pink dolphins from a unique perspective during this half-day scenic speedboat tour in the Paricatuba region.

Manaus, Speedboat-Ride, Rio Negro, Paricatuba Village, Jacaréubal, Pink Dolphins
Leave the pier aboard a local speedboat for an approximately 90-minute scenic cruise along the Rio Negro en route to a riverside community in the Jacaréubal region. A few years ago, two local girls came to feed the resident pink, and now very famous, dolphins on a floating dock. Since then, these beautiful cetaceans have become accustomed to receiving human visitors and are thermal, although they live in wild areas and protected by the local environmental protection association.

Interact with the Dolphins
Your visit to this Jacaréubal community offers a unique opportunity to see and interact with dolphins from an underwater platform.

Paricatuba Village
After meeting the dolphins, board your speedboats again and sail through the Jacaréubau canals until you reach the village of Paricatuba, where there is time available for you to visit the local community and get to know the ruins and history of a leprosy hospital built in the middle of the jungle.
At the end of the visit, board your speedboat and begin the approximately 90-minute journey back to the pier.

Experience the scenic natural splendour of Manaus from a unique perspective during this exhilarating, half-day flight-seeing excursion.

Manaus, Manaus Air Club, Flight-Seeing Tour

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Manaus Air Club. Upon arrival and after check-in, meet your pilot, receive your safety and flight instructions, then board your awaiting helicopter and begin your scenic and exhilarating, approximately 30-minute flight-seeing experience. For your added convenience, all seats in the helicopter are forward-facing, with large, custom windows for optimum viewing.

Manaus Port & Downtown, Amazon River & Jungle, Opera House, Soccer Stadium, Ponta Negra

After lift-off, soar over the city of Manaus. Along the way, sites to be seen may include the Meeting of the Waters, lakes, igarapés, your ship in the port of Manaus, downtown Manaus with its Opera House, Ponta Negra Beach and complex, Arena da Amazônia (Manaus Soccer Stadium), Amazon, Negro, Solimões, and Tarumã rivers, Amazon Jungle, lakes, and the Rio Negro Bridge. Your flight-seeing excursion concludes back at the Manaus Air Club. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Explore Manaus at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Manaus at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Manaus at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Manaus at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.