The Amazon has long been a wild and exciting adventure for nature lovers, photographers and the just plain curious. Now, it is possible to enjoy the diversity of the river and Brazil's rainforest without sacrifice of your creature comforts! Come sail on the Iberostar Grand Amazon and learn about this unique ecological environment.
PROGRAM DAY-BY-DAY
DAY
DESCRIPTION
1
Arrive Manaus
Depart Miami on your evening flight to Manaus, situated in the middle of the Amazon rainforest and furthest point along the Amazon's deep-water channel. As arrival is just after mid-night, your room is reserved for immediate occupancy.
Board your Cruise
The morning is unscheduled to give you a chance to catch up from your late arrival and enjoy the amenities of your Portuguese colonial-style oasis, on the banks of the River Negro. Sleep late, take a swim or stroll the lush tropical grounds. In the mid-afternoon sightsee Manaus en route to the pier to board the Iberostar Grand Amazon and begin your Rio Negro Amazon cruise experience. Manaus sprang from humble beginnings as an Indian village built around a fortress constructed to repel Dutch invaders. You will be impressed with the sheer volume of vessels that ply their way from her to every township up and down this great river.
3
Amazon River Cruise
Arrive in Novo Airao this morning. After breakfast, you are off on a motor launch trip along the Trinchera Igarape (Creek) in hopes of seeing the Botos, the friendly, intelligent pink river dolphins. After lunch on board, continue to Lake Aracari where a photo excursion reveals the abundance of wildlife. How about a little Piranha fishing? After dinner this evening, you might like to accompany the on board naturalist on a caiman spotting cruise.
4
Amazon River Cruise
Arrive in Novo Airao this morning. After breakfast, you are off on a motor launch trip along the Trinchera Igarape (Creek) in hopes of seeing the Botos, the friendly, intelligent pink river dolphins. After lunch on board, continue to Lake Aracari where a photo excursion reveals the abundance of wildlife. How about a little Piranha fishing? After dinner this evening, you might like to accompany the on board naturalist on a caiman spotting cruise.
5
Amazon River Cruise
Board the small launch boats this morning for shore. Take a jungle trek along the River Puduari, where you will spot many species of trees, plants and exotic bird, animals and insect life. Re-board the vessel and continue towards Ilha de Jacare. This afternoon's photo launch excursion in the Aturia Igarape furthers your education of the Amazon flora and fauna.
6
Amazon River Cruise
Go ashore this morning to learn more about the Amazon rainforest and it inhabitants. Later visit the local Cambebas Community. If you want to take a break from jungle trekking, why not take a dip in one of the rooftop pools. Enjoy the onboard folklore show this evening after dinner.
7
On to Rio de Janeiro
Be on deck bright and early this morning to observe the phenomenon known as the meeting of the waters, as the black waters of the Rio Negro and the yellow waters of the Solimoes merge. It is a sight worth seeing. Disembark in Manaus after breakfast. Visit the 19th century Italian Renaissance Opera House, a tribute to the rich and glamorous period of the rubber boom. Later, transfer to the airport for the late afternoon flight to exhilarating and cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro, a sharp contrast from your jungle adventure.
Everything Rio
No trip to Rio would be complete without a visit to Corcovado, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer, newly appointed Wonder of the World, welcomes all visitors to the city. After lunch at one of Rio's historic restaurants, the belle epoque Confeitaria Colombo, in the heart of old Rio, get to know historic downtown Rio with its contrasts of historic buildings and multicultural modern urban design. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at a renowned local restaurant. Then, get a taste of the Latin rhythms of Rio's nightlife at a Platforma Carnival Show, replete with Brazilian folklore songs, dances and elaborate costumes.
Morning tour and evening Return Home
Travel by cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf for spectacular views of the city below. The remainder of the day is free for your own pursuits. Late in the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight return to the USA.
PRICES FROM
From $3715 per person in double occupancy
FACTS
Departure: Weekly year round
Duration: 8 Nights, 9 Days
Type of services: Private services throughout except during the cruise where excursions are conducted in small groups.
Highlights: Rio, the Marvelous City; a fiery samba show; a cruise in the Amazon.
Travel documents: American citizens need a tourist visa to enter Brazil. Please check with your closest Brazilian consulate or the Brazilian embassy in Washington DC for further information.
Inclusions: All ground transportation at the destination; lodging, meals and tours per itinerary; hotel taxes; English-speaking assistance.
Not included: International and domestic airfares; airport departure taxes; tips of any kind; incidentals at hotels; any meals not included in the itinerary; alcoholic beverages; souvenirs.
VISA INFORMATION
It is the travelers responsibility to have all proper travel documents which can include passports and foreign visas. Learn more here: Passport & Visa Information
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect your travel investment and for any emergencies that could occur while traveling. Learn more here: Travel Insurance
IMPORTANT NOTES
All rates are “From Prices”
and correspond to the lowest season in the year.
Expect moderate to high increases for high season
and holiday periods. Low season dates vary from
destination to destination. Please inquire for details.
All rates on this website are per person and based
on double occupancy, unless otherwise indicated.
If a hotel included in a program is not available
at the time of the reservation, we will substitute
it for a hotel of similar category.
Room and cabin upgrades are available at most hotels
and cruises. Please inquire at the time of reservation.
Most programs can be customized.
All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
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