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Rio de Janeiro, the Gentle Amazon and the Tapajós River - An enchanting and intimate cruise to the most beautiful beaches of the Amazon (port-to-port cruise)

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14 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
35 - 70 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar

Refined local cuisine

Official welcome from the captain and crew

Tour leader or cruise director on board

Onboard activities and/or lectures

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance

All port fees included

HighlightsManaus, with its historic opera house and the Adolpho Lisboa market — a vibrant dive into the cultural and architectural heart of the gateway to the Amazon

Endless stretches of white sand: the Amazon as a secret paradise

The Tapajós, with its Caribbean-like hues: an exceptional voyage through the very heart of the Amazon

THE MUST-SEE SITES:Private boat outing at sunset and traditional ritual beneath the maloca

Exploration of the canals and lakes — a first encounter with Amazonian flora and fauna

Behind-the-scenes visit of the Parintins Festival, with its dazzling costumes and spectacular sets

Meeting the riverside communities, the ‘people of the waters’, their traditions and their way of life…

Dinner and dancing under the stars

Imagine… night falls over Lake Marai, the forest murmurs softly, and you glide silently aboard a canoe lit by an oil lamp. In the intimacy of an ancestral ritual, experience a rare, moving, suspended moment at the heart of the Amazon’s most secret realm

Itinerary

Set off on a unique adventure along the Amazon aboard the Brasilian Dream, a charming vessel with an intimate capacity of just 32 passengers. This exclusive cruise invites you to discover the Amazon rainforest in exceptional conditions, combining premium comfort, a warm atmosphere and genuine immersion.As you sail along the river, each stop reveals an unknown facet of this fascinating region: indigenous villages, flooded forests, abundant wildlife and vibrant traditions.

The Amazon reveals a gentler, almost dreamlike side when vast stretches of white sand appear as far as the eye can see, bordered by the crystal-clear waters of the Tapajós. These ephemeral shores, bathed in shimmering light, offer a unique setting for observing nature.Each evening becomes a spectacle of its own, as the sky ignites with golden and orange hues, casting a warm glow over the forest—an ever-changing living canvas of breathtaking beauty.

From vibrant Manaus to the river beaches of Alter do Chão, you will explore the region aboard a private launch, guided by passionate experts. On the programme: meaningful encounters, night rituals, walks through primary forest, and privileged opportunities to observe Amazonian biodiversity.

This rare experience blends cultural discovery, natural beauty and magical moments. A profoundly human and sensorial journey, carried by the soothing rhythm of the Amazon’s waters.

day 1Rio De Janeiro

Check-in at the 4-star hotel.Dinner and overnight stay.

day 2Rio De Janeiro - Corcovado - Santa Teresa

day 3Rio De Janeiro - Historic Center

day 4Rio De Janeiro - Manaus - Rio Negro

day 5The Meeting Of The Waters - Parintins

day 6Parintins

day 7Obidos

day 8SantarÉm - Jari Canal

day 9Jari - Ponta Grande On The Arapiuns River

day 10Ponta Grande - Village Da Coroca

day 11Bay Of UrucureÁ

day 12Maguari - Jamaraqua

day 13Alter Do Chao

day 14Santarem

What's Included

Accommodation
2025 rate) - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom - excursions mentioned in the program - services of a naturalist guide - welcome cocktail
Others
Gala eveningEmergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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