Sample Three-Night Itinerary

Day 1 - Thursday – Transfer from hotel, or airport, to the pier. At approximately 2:30 pm, board the M/V Desafio. After departure, briefing with details of the itinerary.  Navigation to the “Meeting of the Waters”, where the dark waters of the Negro river join the muddy waters of the Solimoes River but do not mix. Continue to an Ecological Reserve. Using motorized canoes, explore the “Igarapes” to look for giant water lilies – Victoria Regia. Dinner on board and M/V Desafio will dock for overnight at the Praia do Tatu (Armadillo beach).

Day 2 - Friday – After an early breakfast, a guided jungle trek into the Amazon Rainforest, to see how plants are used for medicinal or for construction purposes. Stop by a river sand beach for swimming, before returning to M/V Desafio. Lunch on board while navigating towards Samauma Island, located in the Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world. In the afternoon, explore the islands, lakes and Igarapés (flooded forest). Return to the boat for dinner followed by motorboat outing to experience the sounds of the forest at night and star gazing. Overnight.

Day 3 - Saturday – The vessel will start navigation early in the morning, leaving the Anavilhanas and will cruise to Santa Maria Village while breakfast is served. Arriving at Santa Maria, visit this typical jungle community, to see the way of life of the Caboclos (natives) and their relationship with the environment. Back to the boat, the cruise continues into the  “Furo do Meio” and lunch is served. In the afternoon, piranha fishing trip. After dinner on board, motorboat outing in the surrounding area, to spot alligators. Return for overnight.

Day 4 - Sunday – Early wake up call to hear the Dawn Chorus, returning to the boat at 7:30, when breakfast is served. Return to Manaus, arriving around 11am at the pier.