Tour Duration : 7 Nights And 8 Days

Destinations Covered: Rio Manacapur - Janauacá - Novo Airão - Rio Puduari - Rio Cuieiras

Package Inclusions:

• Accommodatin on cruise

• All meals, snacks, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages

• Tours and excursions as per itinerary

• English speaking guide

Package Exclusions:

• Airfare

• Personal expenses, tips, gratuities

• Optional tours

• Port taxes of 30 USD per person

• Transfers to the port (86 USD per person round trip)

DAY 1 - FRIDAY

At 6:00pm your ship departs to Manacapuru. On the way it passes by Ponta Negra. You will enjoy a delicious welcome dinner in the Kuarup restaurant and cruise overnight to Manacapuru.

DAY 2 - SATURDAY

The cruise passes through Manacapuru harbour, 10 miles from the entrance of the Manacapur River. During this day you will have the opportunity to trek in the jungle and enjoy a photograph safari in the Manacapuru region. Later, you’ll take a boat ride to Igarapés e Igapós on the way to Lago do Jacaré. For those who want to try their luck, there is optional piranha fishing. The day continues with a chance to spot tropical birds and alligators at Lago do Rei. Overnight on the cruise.

DAY 3 - SUNDAY

On arrival at Janauacá, opportunities for bird watching abound. The trip also allows an opportunity for a photo safari at Janauacá Lake. Later, on the way to Igarapé do Rei - Rio Amazonas you can trek in the lush tropical jungle. The trip stops for some more bird watching and alligator spotting and Igarapé do Rei. On the way to Lago Janauacá there is a chance for a boat excursion through Igarapés. At night there is a tasty goodbye dinner served in the Kuarup restaurant. Overnight on the cruise.

DAY 4 - MONDAY

On the final day, the trip heads to the "encontro das águas" or the meeting of the waters as it is known in English. Here you can see the spectacle of the river Negro and river Solimôes where they meet. Later, we arrive at Manaus; the 4 days package passengers disembark and the 5 days package passengers embark the cruise. At 6:00pm, the ship departs for Novo Airão. You will enjoy a delicious dinner in the Kuarup restaurant and cruise overnight.

DAY 5 - TUESDAY

On arrival at Novo Airao, we will transfer onto tender boats. These will be our mode of transport for our trekking through the Igarapés. With luck we will get a real treat—the chance to see pink river dolphins playing in the waters at Novo Airao. On arrival at Lago Aracari we take a photograph safari, with plenty of opportunities for some spectacular shots. Those who want to try their hand at piranha fishing can take part in this optional activity. The trip continues to Rio Puduarí and there is the chance of alligator spotting along the way. Overnight on the cruise.

DAY 6 - WEDNESDAY

The first activities for today are birdwatching at Rio Puduari, on the way to Ilha de Jacaré. Later in the day, there is another opportunity for a photo safari at Igarapé Aturiá. Once again we can take tender boats for cruising on the tranquil Igarapé Aturiá which is on the way to Rio Cuiceiras. Overnight on the cruise.

DAY 7 - THURSDAY

On arrival at Rio Cuieiras we can visit the fascinating Cambebas community and learn more about their ways and customs. There is another photograph safari with opportunities for taking some great pictures. Later we arrive at Praia Grande and take a tender cruise through the beautiful Igarape del Pato. There is some free time before a tasty final dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. Overnight on the cruise.

DAY 8 - FRIDAY

On the final day, the trip heads to the "encontro das águas" or the meeting of the waters as it is known in English. Here you can see the spectacle of the river Negro and river Solimôes where they meet. Later, we arrive at Manaus and passengers disembark from the cruise.

TOUR RATES & DATES

Currency	From	To	Tour Category	Twin	Single	Single Supplement
USD	01-Mar-11	31-Jul-11	Tambaqui Cabin	3,244.00	-	1,665.00
USD	01-Mar-11	31-Jul-11	Acara Cabin	3,867.00	-	1,984.00

Iberostar Amazon Cruise Seven Nights