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Brazil: Cruise in the Amazon...
The region of Santarem is one of the most beautiful Amazon. The blue waters of the Tapajos River in the Amazon and sienne of the Amazone meet there without mixing for miles. Of white sandy beaches stretch out of sight along the crystal clear waters of the Tapajos, referring to the Caribbean. And a few laps later the propeller is a different ecosystem, the Amazon with its lakes covered with giant water lilies, giant trees and dark waters. A green paradise inhabited by iguanas, caimans, monkeys, sloths, countless fish, butterflies bright, multicolored birds. On board, your Brazilian chef will introduce you to the local cuisine: fish tastes incredibly diverse specialties such as maniçoba the jambu the tacacs, exquisite desserts based on fruits of the forest, etc. On the banks, the "water people" will make you live its traditions and participate in the daily life of villages. So the trip of a lifetime awaits you!
Day 1 - Santarem
At the airport in Santarem, you are welcomed by a crewmember who will lead you through the city, to the dock where the cruise director will welcome you on board. Around fruit juice flavors amazing, you'll meet your guide who will show you the route of the cruise. By mid afternoon, you cast off and begin your navigation on the huge lace formed by the blue waters of the Tapajos, entwined with the yellow water of the Amazon. This is one of the favorite playgrounds of pink dolphins (boto) and dolphin gray (tucuxi). In the evening you dine on board and overnight at the mouth of the river Una-Curua, lulled by the murmurs of the Amazon rainforest.
(Cabin - Dinner)
Day 2 - Una River Curua-
At dawn, wake up with the ballet colorful and noisy parrots, toucans, herons ... In the morning you leave by motorboat watch birds and animals with your guide. You introduce you to the piranha fishing, then reach the village of Pacoval, to meet its people. In the afternoon, you return the sail to Monte Alegre. On the banks, you see the stilt houses of caboclos, "water people" from the mixing of Indian with Portuguese conquerors in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. You spend the night in Monte Alegre.
(Cabin - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Monte Alegre
In the morning, you discover the market of Monte Alegre, flavors, colors and flavors so typical of the Amazon. An all-terrain vehicle will take you to the "Serra da Lua" (Mountain of the Moon) and the "Serra Ireri" to discover the caves with rock paintings dating back 12,000 years. This region was the cradle of civilization paleo-Indian well advanced long before the Incas and the Mayas. You picnic under the trees on the banks of Lake Monte Alegre before joining the boat.
(Cabin - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Jari River
During your navigation to Lake Monte Alegre, you get out in motor boats to observe the flora and fauna of small tributaries of the Amazon. Arriving at the river terminal in Santarém, you can explore the harbor, herbalists, its bazaars, hammocks colorful stalls ... You can then continue navigating to the Jari. This small stream connecting to the Amazon Tapajos is conducive to the discovery of the Amazonian fauna: dolphins, crocodiles, iguanas, birds of all kinds ... Overnight at the mouth.
(Cabin - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Alter do Chao
In the morning you leave the motorboats on the Jari an expedition size, to meet the villagers and wildlife of the river. You can then continue navigating to Alter do Chao, the "Caribbean at the heart of the Amazon." An Indian legend tells of a magic stone hidden in the lake gives these amazing blue-green reflections. You walk to the top of the hill of "Piroca" to discover a magnificent panorama of the region. By late morning, you can visit the village and its Indian craft shops and relax on the beach. In the afternoon you sail the blue waters of the Tapajos, broad at this place more than 20 km. You see the landscape change; the white sand beaches and lakes make up a heavenly setting. Spend the night in the cove of Urucurea, built a small fjord in the forest.
(Cabin - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Vista Alegre
In the morning you visit the community Urucurea. You can then continue browsing Arapiuns the river, to the village of Vila Ana. You enjoy the "Piracaia" (fish grilled over a wood fire) on the beach. Earlier this afternoon, you sail towards the point of Bom Futuro and Lake Anum. At sunset, you see water become golden: it's a celebration for the Indians. You meet representatives of the community of Vista Alegre and participate in traditional dances.
(Cabin - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Reserve Extrativiste Tapajoara
In the morning you go for a hike in the heart of Extrativiste Tapajoara Reserve, an area where people live in the forest resource. In the village you discover the daily life of caboclos: preparation of cassava flour (local staple food), rubber tapping on the trunks of rubber trees, harvesting of medicinal plants ... You observe the fauna and flora down in a canoe "iguarapes" small river winding through the forest. In the afternoon, enjoy the beach before returning to the lake navigation of Braganca. The Indians Munduruku, you then discover their rituals and take you observe the alligators in the dugout.
(Cabin - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Maguari
Accompanied by Indian guides, you leave for an expedition of observation in the forest. In the evening, you sail overnight to Maguari, community on the shores of the Tapajos National Forest.
(Cabin - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Maguari
You walk in the heart of primary forest in the company of native guides Maguari the community in search of giant trees. You observe birds, kings of the canopy, blue butterflies, monkeys and sloths agile. In the afternoon, you stroll by boat on Lake Jamaraqua. On the beach, traditional dances will be waiting.
(Cab-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Return to Santarem
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