4 Day Cruise of the Negro River on board the Premium

	A Bit of Travel 869 Grand Ave Carlsbad Ca 92008 760-729-1181 800-747-TRAVEL

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River Cruises

Premium

Departing on Wednesdays, with an itinerary mainly on the Negro River, this tour cruises upstream through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, visiting the village of Novo Airao, Praia Grande, Acajatuba Lakes as well as the Janauary Ecological Park and "The Meeting of the Waters", returning on Saturdays.

The luxury river boat Premium offers unique style: At 32m (106 feet) long, with a beam of 9m (30 feet), the Premium hosts 32 guests in 16 spacious all-outside cabins, with lower beds, private bathroom facilities with hot shower, individual air-conditioning and safety box. Unique on the Premium is a spacious observation and sundeck with a fantastic 360° panoramic view. The window-lined dining room seats all passengers leisurely at same time. The entertainment deck offers a large air-conditioned lecture room with library/video facilities, a bar with plenty of comfortable seating, as well as a large covered area for outdoor sightseeing.

Call (800) 747-8728 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8051337

Tour Operator

eWaterways

Duration

4 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Manaus	The cruise leaves the Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30 hrs. Presentation on board of the staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the Pagodao river (tributary of the Negro). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner. Navigation to Acu Creek or nearby tributaries.
Day 2	Manaus	Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Observation of the flora. Visit to a "caboclo" family. Chance to see the local way of life, preparation of manioc flour (the staple foodstuff of the Amazon), the health and education situation of the children etc. Lunch. Fishing for piranhas. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes and other species, depending on the season.
Day 3	Manaus	Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airao, with its handicraft boat yards where the "Amazon Clipper" was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in Lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner.
Day 4	Manaus	Lake Janauary. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus waterfront. Arrival at 11:30 hrs.

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