Into The Amazon Jungle 5d/4n At Tucan Amazon Lodge

Itinerary

Day 1: Begin of the trip

Pass By: Meeting of Waters, Rio Negro e Rio Solimoes, Manaus, State of Amazonas 69005-141 Brazil
1st Day: At 08:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel and transported to the Port Ceasa, where you’ll board our boat to see the magnificent meeting of the waters at the junction of the Rio Negro and Amazon Rivers. From there you will be taken to the small floating village of Catalao, where you will see up close the giant-scaled Pirarucu (Arapaima Gigas). You’ll have the chance to see and feed this giant fish of the Amazon. The trip will continue for 1.5 hours by car on the highway to the Ubim Lake. From the Ubim Lake, you’ll continue by speed boat on a 30 to 50-minute ride (depending on the level of the waters during the time of year of your visit). Arriving at the lodge, you will be welcomed with refreshments as your accommodations are prepared.
At noon lunch is served. Afterward, there is a little time to relax and to prepare things for the activities of this first day. At 02:30 pm the group will depart by motorized canoe for piranha fishing, bird watching and a wonderful sunset from the middle of the river. After returning to the lodge, dinner will be served at 7pm.
After dinner you will depart again by motorized canoe, this time to spot Cayman. Your guide, using only his bare hands, will capture a Cayman and explain this most-feared animal of the Amazonian rivers. There will be opportunities to get great photos of this beautiful creature.


Meals included:
• Lunch: Generally prepared with regional fresh fish, chicken, beef, beans, salads, rice, vegetables and fruits.
• Dinner: Generally prepared with regional fresh fish, chicken, beef, beans, salads, rice, vegetables and fruits.
Accommodation included: Accommodations in private cabins with air conditioning at Tucan Amazon Lodge.

Day 2: Jungle Tour

Pass By: TUCAN AMAZON LODGE, IGARAPÉ ACAJATUBA, S/N LAGO DO ACAJATUBA, Iranduba - AM, 69415-000, Brazil
2nd Day: From 5:30am-6:30am, you’ll board a small canoe to witness the awakening of nature with the first rays of the sun as the silence is slowly broken by the songbirds and creatures that call this area home. At 7:00am breakfast is served at the lodge. From 8:00am-11:30am, we will be jungle trekking and your guide will explain about the flora, fauna and medicinal plants found only in the Amazon. There is also a chance to observe spiders and other animals. At noon, it is back to the Lodge for lunch.

at 2:30pm the group will depart to visit an indigenous community where you will attend an indigenous ritual celebration of dancing and singing. This is a great opportunity for photos and videos! Next the group will visit the Vazea area of the Ariau River which is a great place to spot some wild life including monkeys and birds. Afterwards the group will return to the lodge arriving at 5:45pm. Dinner is served at 7pm. After dinner the group will leave by motorboat for a night safari with a spot light along the river banks looking for nocturnal creatures.


Meals included:
• Breakfast: Bread, eggs, cheese, ham, coffee, milk, tea, fruits and juice
• Lunch: Generally prepared with regional fresh fish, chicken, beef, beans, salads, rice, vegetables and fruits.
• Dinner: Generally prepared with regional fresh fish, chicken, beef, beans, salads, rice, vegetables and fruits.
Accommodation included: Accommodations in private cabins with air conditioning at Tucan Amazon Lodge.

Day 3: Jungle Tour

Pass By: TUCAN AMAZON LODGE, IGARAPÉ ACAJATUBA, S/N LAGO DO ACAJATUBA, Iranduba - AM, 69415-000, Brazil
Day 3: After breakfast, (8am to 11am), the group will explore local streams via kayak. Afterward, you’ll have the opportunity to not only see but swim with the dolphins, the wonderful and legendary mammals of the Amazonian rivers. This is also a fantastic opportunity to get once-in-a-lifetime photos and video! After your swim, it is back to the lodge for a midday meal.
At 3 pm, the group, together with your guide, will go camping for a night in the forest where you will sleep in hammocks with mosquito nets. During the campout, food is prepared by the group along with the guide. During your night in the jungle, you will learn about some local legends of the Amazon Region and listen to the night time sounds of the rain forest.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Bread, eggs, cheese, ham, coffee, milk, tea, fruits and juice
• Lunch: Generally prepared with regional fresh fish, chicken, beef, beans, salads, rice, vegetables and fruits.
• Dinner: Are generally prepared with regional fresh fish, rice, vegetables and Manioc wheat.
Accommodation included: Camping out in the jungle sleeping in Hammocks with Mosquito nets

Day 4: Jungle tour

Pass By: TUCAN AMAZON LODGE, IGARAPÉ ACAJATUBA, S/N LAGO DO ACAJATUBA, Iranduba - AM, 69415-000, Brazil
Day 4 - During the Camping out, the group will learn survival techniques and how to find food and water in the rain forest. you will also learn about the creatures that only come out at night, and hopefully be able to see some of these animals that only exist here, in the rain forest. You’ll also have an opportunity for some night trekking. You will need to have the proper gear like hiking boots, long pants and a flashlight

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Cracker, eggs, coffee, milk, tea a and fruits
• Lunch: Are generally prepared with regional fresh fish, rice, vegetables and Manioc wheat.
• Dinner: Are generally prepared with regional fresh fish, rice, vegetables and Manioc wheat.
Accommodation included: Camping out in the jungle sleeping in Hammocks with Mosquito nets

Day 5: Camping in the Jungle

Pass By: TUCAN AMAZON LODGE, IGARAPÉ ACAJATUBA, S/N LAGO DO ACAJATUBA, Iranduba - AM, 69415-000, Brazil
On the last day, you will return to the lodge in the morning, arriving approximately around 11am Then, simply relax while lunch is prepared!

At 02:30pm we begin our journey back to Manaus with arrival scheduled at 4:30pm. You tour will conclude at your hotel or the airport.



Meals included:
• Breakfast: Cracker, eggs, coffee, milk, tea a and fruits
• Lunch: Generally prepared with regional fresh fish, chicken, beef, beans, salads, rice, vegetables and fruits.
No accommodation included on this day.