Ararinha Jungle Lodge - 6 Days and 5 Nights
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Day 1
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| Departure from the hotel at 6:30 am for the Ceasa port to catch our speed boat to cross the Amazon River to Careiro, a typical commercial fishing village. On the way, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent "Meeting of the Waters", the junction of the Solimões and Negro rivers to form the Amazon River. After arriving at Careiro Village, we will continue on the famous Trans Amazonica road for 40 kilometers until our arrival at the Araça River, where another speed boat will take us to the Mamori River basin. Approximately 35 km upstream, we arrive at the Ararinha lodge. Due to the breathtaking landscape and the abundant wildlife that you'll encounter during the first part of the day, you might consider the trip from Manaus to the jungle lodge as part of the adventure itself. Lunch upon arrival. Afternoon reconnaissance tour for better understanding of the area, with explanation about the ecosystem, flora and fauna. Dinner. Overnight in the jungle lodge. |
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Day 2
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Breakfast. Morning jungle trek with explanation about medicinal plants, survival techniques and flora and fauna. Lunch. Afternoon fishing trip for (piranhas).
Dinner. Night tour to experience the nocturnal environment and alligator spotting. Overnight in the jungle lodge. |
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Day 3
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| Breakfast. Visit to native Caboclos dwelling to see the typical way of life of the local people and how they have adapted to the jungle. Lunch. Afternoon canoe ride for bird watching. Dinner. Overnight in the jungle lodge. |
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Day 4
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| Sunrise tour. Breakfast. Canoe trek paddling into the small channels and flooded forest. |
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Day 5/6
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| Stay far out in the jungle. Camping and cooking out. Most of the excursion done by paddling. Daily activities. Sleeping in hammocks. On day six, after lunch, return to Manaus for a 17:00 pm drop off at the hotel. |
Accommodation
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| The accommodation in the jungle lodge is in
a private room with a bed, a fan in the room,
and private bathroom. |
Activities
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| Piranha fishing, alligator spotting, jungle
hiking, overnight in the jungle, and visit
Caboclos. Activities on this tour can be
customized for individuals, families, groups,
students, adventurers or those who want just to
enjoy nature in the Amazon. Activities may vary
with daily weather conditions and season. |
Lodge Amenities
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| Restaurant, bedrooms with fans, verandah
with hammocks. This lodge is suitable for
individuals, seniors, families, or students. |
Departure
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| Visitors are picked up early in the morning
at their hotel and then taken to the river boat
to start the tour. You will also see the Ceasa
market. |
What is included
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| Bilingual guide, meals (breakfast, lunch and
dinner), transfer to/from the jungle lodge,
accommodation (bed) in the jungle lodge, mineral
water, activities described in the package. Also
the "Meeting of the Waters". |
What to bring
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| Light clothing, bathing suits, sun hat, long
sleeved shirt, long pants and rain coat, hiking
boots or tennis shoes, sandals, insect repellent
and sun screen, plastic bags to protect your
films and camera. |
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Ararinha Jungle Lodge (6 Day
/ 5 Night)
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