Manaus and 3 Day Amazon Clipper Premium Cruise
5 Days/4 Nights
From $1,269 per person
(Dbl. Occupancy, Not Incl. Airfare)
Saturday Departures Throughout the Year
Overview
Voyage to Brazil’s Amazon port city of Manaus for a three day Amazon River cruise aboard the Amazon Clipper Premium. This tour begins with a city tour of Manaus, and features rain forest hikes and daytime and nocturnal wildlife spotting excursions. Highlights include the exploration of Janauaca Lake by canoe, where you may see Pink River Dolphins and other wildlife; meeting the native inhabitants of the lake to learn about their lifestyle; observing Victoria Regia water lilies at Lago Janauary Ecological Park; and experiencing the Meeting of the Waters, where the dark water of the Rio Negro and the sandy colored water of the Rio Solimões flow side-by-side for miles before joining to form the Amazon River.
Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 4 nights (2 nights in Manaus and 2 nights aboard the Amazon Clipper Premium), and 7 meals (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners).
Best Time to Go: June-November.
Destinations: South America, Amazon, and Brazil.
Interests: Adventure, Culture & History, Expedition Cruising, and Wildlife Viewing.
Places Visited: Manaus & the Amazon.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 (Sat): Manaus.
Depart to Manaus. After passing through immigration and customs, proceed to the reception area, where our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be greeted and then transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Manaus.
Day 2 (Sun): Manaus-City Tour.
The city tour begins with an 11 mile river front drive along Ponta Negra road to the floating port of Manaus. We will stop at the Rio Negro Palace, the old official residence of the governor and a beautiful example of architecture of the golden age of rubber production. Next we will visit the Indian Museum and the Salesiana Congregation to understand the traditions, habits and behavior of indigenous people. See Justice Palace and finish the city tour with “Teatro Amazonas.” This fantastic theater opened in 1896 and is considered the highlight of Manaus. It is an extraordinary symbol of the wealth and greatness of the golden age of rubber production. The tour ends at approximately 11:30 AM. After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel. Overnight in Manaus. (B)
Note: The Museums and Amazon Theatre are closed on Sundays and Holidays.
Day 3 (Mon): Manaus-Amazon River Cruise.
Depart for the cruise from the lobby of the Tropical Manaus Hotel at 2:00 PM. En route to the Amazon River, enjoy a welcome drink and learn about the itinerary and facilities onboard. After a snack, meet in the leisure room for a lecture about Amazon ecology while the vessel takes us upstream. Before dinner, enjoy a caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil. After dinner, you will explore the river`s edge with powerful searchlights and see caiman, night-hawks, snakes, toro-rats, sloths, and frogs. Overnight aboard the ship. (B,D)
Day 4 (Tue): Amazon River Cruise-Janauaca Lake-Native Interaction.
You will wake up in Janauaca Lake and start an early exploration by canoe of the waking forest. Keep your eyes open for birds and enjoy the Pink River Dolphins. Return for breakfast followed by a walk in the forest and a visit to the inhabitants of the lake who live from manioc plantations, fishing, diverse fruit trees, rubber, Brazil-nut trees, wood, and other extractive products. The piranha fishing in late afternoon is not only for passionate anglers, and there are good chances of seeing Hoatzins and large flocks of egrets. After dinner, you will explore the forest in canoes with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and admire the millions of stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. Overnight aboard the ship. (B,L,D)
Day 5 (Wed): Amazon River Cruise-Lago Janauary Ecological Park-Meeting of the Waters-Manaus.
In the morning, you will have a last chance to bird-watch and good chance to see the Victoria Regia giant water lilies, in the Lago Janauary Ecological Park. Explore the mysterious flooded forest by canoe or walking on catwalks, observing wildlife in the trees and in the water. During breakfast, the boat starts navigation toward the “Meeting of the Waters”, a unique spectacle where the bright colored water of the Amazon and the dark water of the Rio Negro flow side by side without mixing for many miles. Return to the Tropical Manaus Hotel landing dock passing the port of Manaus, with views of the floating docks, market, old custom house, and the dome of the Opera house, arriving at 11:30 AM. Transfer to the airport in Manaus for your return flight to your final destination. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Prices & Dates
Price per Person
| Category | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Cabin | $1,959 | $1,269 | $1,269 |
Notes:
- The above prices are valid until December 31, 2022.
- There are two triple cabins on the ship.
- Two Balcony Cabins are available for an additional $100 per person.
- Room upgrades and additional nights in each destination are available upon request.
Departure Dates
Saturday departures throughout the year.
What's Included
Price Includes
- South American Vacations’ expert pre-departure planning services and documentation.
- Airport/hotel transfers.
- Accommodations on board the Amazon Clipper Premium.
- All meals during the cruise, other meals as indicated on the itinerary.
- Excursions as indicated on the itinerary including all applicable entrance fees.
- Local, English-speaking tour guides.
Price Does Not Include
- International airfare.
- Domestic Airfare within Brazil.
- Meals not indicated on the itinerary.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Gratuities to tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
- Gifts and personal items.
- Travel insurance.
We will be happy to quote the cost of airfare and travel insurance and to make these arrangements for you.
Additional Details
Group/Private: All transfers are private, and the city tour of Manaus is a group tour. All services on the Amazon Clipper Premium are operated on a group basis.
Elevations: N/a.
Passport/Visa: U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens require a valid passport (for the duration of their stay) and visa (effective October 1, 2023), sufficient funds, and a return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. EU Citizens are only required to have a valid passport (for the duration of their stay), sufficient funds, and a return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months of valid term beyond your departure date. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Brazilian embassy in their country before traveling.
Travel Insurance: In order to protect your travel investment from unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. We offer Allianz Global Assistance’s Classic Comprehensive and other plans. The Benefits and Coverage Limits are summarized on our Travel Insurance page. Call your travel counselor if you have any questions or to purchase a plan.
To Book This Trip: Call or email us to confirm the availability of the ship and airfare for your desired dates of travel. Once we have confirmed availability, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person. The balance of the trip cost is due 60 days prior to departure.
