Exploring the Negro River and the Amazon

Balneario Cachoeira do Castanho - After picking up guests from their hotel, the journey begins with a one-hour drive west from Manaus to the Cachoeira do Castanho region. Here, participants will board a motorized canoe, a simple vessel commonly used by locals for daily commutes. The adventure continues with a 2.5-hour hike through the jungle, where a guide will introduce various medicinal plants, demonstrate shelter-building techniques, and explore other fascinating aspects of the environment.

Note: Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed as animals roam freely in the wild, but with some luck, they may be spotted. Closed shoes and long pants are recommended, and any type of shirt is acceptable. During the rainy season (October to July), expect mosquitoes and muddy terrain.

Balneario Cachoeira do Castanho - Following the jungle hike, guests will visit a floating house for lunch, featuring options like fish or chicken, rice, beans, spaghetti, and manioc flour. Special meals, such as vegetarian options, are not available, but vegetarians may find rice, beans, and spaghetti sufficient. After lunch, there is time to relax, enjoy the view, and swim before proceeding to the next part of the tour.

Balneario Cachoeira do Castanho - Post-lunch, the canoe journey continues to a platform where researchers study pink river dolphins. These gentle and friendly creatures can grow up to 3 meters long and weigh up to 200 kilos. Visitors will have the opportunity to get close to these remarkable mammals and capture memorable photos. Swimming is also an option here, so bringing swimwear and towels is advised. Cash is recommended for purchasing beverages like beer or coconut juice.

Balneario Cachoeira do Castanho - The tour includes canoeing through the scenic Negro river region. During the flood season (March to August), the “Igapó” phenomenon occurs, where the forest becomes flooded, creating a breathtaking landscape to navigate.

Balneario Cachoeira do Castanho - The adventure continues with piranha fishing. While not overly difficult, catching a piranha requires skill. These fish are known for their sharp teeth, so it’s best to let guides handle them. If a large piranha is caught, it can be prepared for dinner, offering a delicious taste.

Acutuba Beach - The tour proceeds to the middle of the river to witness a stunning sunset, perfect for capturing memorable photos. Guests are encouraged to tag the experience on Instagram.

Balneario Cachoeira do Castanho - As night falls, the search for nocturnal creatures begins. With some luck, a caiman may be spotted, providing an opportunity for videos and photos.

Balneario Cachoeira do Castanho - After completing the activities, guests return to the guest house for dinner and an overnight stay. The accommodations are simple, with beds and mosquito nets, and a private but basic toilet. This experience aims to connect guests with nature and the lifestyle of many Amazonian people. For those who prefer hotel comforts, a 12-hour jungle experience is recommended, returning to Manaus afterward. The tour can also be divided into two-day tours, starting and ending at the hotel in Manaus, with the option to book a river day tour the following day.

Discovering the Amazon River and Beyond

Balneario Cachoeira do Castanho - The second day begins early, around 5:30 am, with a ride to witness the sunrise and the awakening of nature. Located near the equator, the Amazon offers a vibrant transition from night to day, increasing the chances of spotting birds and other wildlife. The sunrise itself is a spectacular sight. Note that rain is common during the rainy season, which may affect this activity.

Parque Ecologico Janauary - During the flood and part of the dry season (January to September), the tour visits this ecological park for lunch at a floating restaurant offering a variety of foods, including vegetarian options. A walk through the flooded forest leads to a lake with water lilies, accessible via a suspended walkway near the tree canopy. When water levels are insufficient to enter the park, lunch is served at another floating restaurant along the Negro river, offering the same quality food but without water lilies.

Comunidade Catalao - During the flood and part of the dry season (January to September), the tour navigates the Amazon river to reach a floating village on Lago do Catalão. Over a hundred families live in houses built on large floating logs, alongside schools, churches, shops, and restaurants, creating a unique lifestyle.

Comunidade Catalao - The lake features a fish farm with Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas), the largest scaled freshwater fish species in the world. Guests can use rods with bait to feed these river monsters and experience their strength.

Meeting of Waters - The tour concludes with a visit to the remarkable natural phenomenon where two rivers, one brown and one black, flow side by side without mixing due to differences in density, velocity, temperature, and acidity.

Port of Manaus - The return to Manaus includes a view of the city’s border, starting with the industrial park housing over 400 factories, including Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, Honda Motors, and Harley Davidson. Guests will see South America’s largest private floating port, the fish port, the main port with numerous boats for navigating from Manaus to northern Brazil, and landmarks like the Amazonas Theater dome, the first beer factory, and other historical buildings from the rubber boom. The estimated arrival time at the hotel is around 5 pm.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• towel, swimming suits, boots, souvenirs

So many exciting activities are possible in two days and one night excursion in Amazon.
Jungle trekking, cayman (alligator) spotting, visit to the phenomenon of the meeting of the rivers, visit to an indigenous tribe, overnight like a native, boat ride, piranha fishing, visit to the lake with water lilies, visit a floating village, fishing for the giant pirarucu (arapaima), sunrise, sunset etc.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.