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AMAZON
TOURS & CRUISES
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
EXPERIENCE AMAZON ECOTOURISM AT ITS BEST!
WILDLIFE VIEWING CRUISES, BIRDING & NATURE TOURS,
Travel by riverboat and explore the pristine rain forest
along the Rio Madeira and its tributaries. This area
hosts the greatest amount of native wildlife found in
the entire Amazon. As we pass through this area, our
boat’s observation deck will give you the perfect
vantage point from which to spot a huge variety wildlife
such as sloths, caiman, monkeys, exotic birds, the legendary
pink dolphins and their smaller acrobatic cousins, the
gray tucuxi.
On these expeditions you will have the opportunity to
experience the flooded Igapo Forest, the Terra Firme
Forest, and the lush, diverse Varzea forest.
You will enjoy hikes in the forest by day and night
and explore small rivers and lakes by boat and canoe.
Other activities include bird watching, wildlife viewing,
and dolphin watches. Medicinal plants tours, one night
camping in the forest, one night stays with local families,
piranha fishing, observations of caiman and nocturnal
animals by flashlight are also available.
Information about the natural history of flora and fauna
and rain forest ecology will be provided by our guides.
The itineraries vary depending on river conditions and
the interest of the passengers.
5 to 15 day tours available, please consult.
These tours depart from Porto Velho, Rondonia,
any day of the week. 
THE BOATS
The CAP. BRUNO is a two-level river
cruiser that measures 19 meters by 4.30 meters. It contains
4 double cabins. Rooms are ventilated via screen doors
and windows plus electric fans. Bathrooms and showers
are located at the stern on the second level. Additionally,
there is a bar and covered dining area and the upper
level has a large observation deck that offers a fantastic
view of the river. The boat also carries motorized canoes
for excursions to remote tributaries and lakes and provides
hammock sleeping arrangements.
The
DEUS E AMOR measures 22 meters by 5
meters and has 4 double cabins with air conditioning
(only at night). Bathrooms and showers are located at
the stern on the second level. Additionally, there is
a bar and covered dining area and the upper deck has
a large observation deck, covered and open-air, that
offers fantastic views of the river. The boat also carries
motorized canoes for excursions to remote tributaries
and lakes and provides hammock sleeping arrangements.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Sample itinerary for a 5 day trip.
RIO MADEIRA : AMAZON RIVERBOAT EXPEDITION
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EXAMPLE
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Early in the morning we
board our expedition boat and depart downstream on
the Rio Madeira. In the afternoon, we set out in a
canoe and search a small Igarapé (river) for
wildlife. There is a good chance of observing parrots,
herons, kingfishers, flycatchers, and hundreds of
other forest birds. After dinner we explore the Igarapé
with flashlight, looking for nocturnal birds, bats,
and caiman. Overnight on-board while continuing down
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DAY 2 - Early morning we go for
a 3 – 4 hour jungle walk in the Várzea
forest to look for Strangler fig trees, palm trees,
the enormous Samauma tree, Rubber trees, cacao trees,
bromeliads, and other interesting plants. After lunch
we take a canoe trip along the Igarapé
das Três Casas. Most visitors see Squirrel
Monkeys, sloth, lizards, Green Iguanas, Blue Morpho
butterflies, toucans, parrots, river turtles, Pink
and Gray Dolphins. After dinner we take a night canoe
trip to look for caiman and other nocturnal creatures.
Overnight on-board.
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DAY 3 - This morning we leave the
boat for an overnight camping trip deep into the forest
beyond the inhabited and cultivated areas, stopping
frequently to explore smaller tributaries and lakes.
Good chance to see sloth, Howler Monkeys, Capuchin Monkeys,
Saki Monkeys, macaws, and hundreds of Hoatzin birds.
Set up camp in the afternoon on the shores of a jungle
lake rich in animal, water and birdlife. Around 4 p.m.
we explore the lake by canoe. Here you can see the rare
Black Caiman, Pink and Gray Dolphins, 3 species of primates
and hundreds of birds. We also do some Piranha fishing.
After dinner we go for a night hike in search of bats,
frogs, snakes, tarantulas and other nocturnal animals.
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Day 4 - Early this morning we go
for a 3 – 4 hour jungle walk in the Terra Firme
forest to look for the giant Brazilian-nut trees, palm
trees, as well as many species of Lianas (climbing plants)
as well as monkeys, snails, spiders, and leafcutter
ants. After our morning hike, we pack up camp and travel
back to our expedition boat, stopping along the way
to observe interesting creatures and take photographs.
After dinner relax and enjoy the magnificent stars of
the southern hemisphere from our observation deck.
Tonight we travel on-board making our way back to Humaita.
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Telephone +55-65-3686-3364
Mobile: +55-65-9609-7139
Or email : info@pantanaltours.com.br
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