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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


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 river. 

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. 

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.
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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