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tucano boat -best small river boat in the amazon

TUCANO AMAZON RIVER CRUISE

"Visiting and exploring the Amazon tributaries in the Brazilian Amazon"

9 days-8 nights

 

DAY 01 SAT DEPART USA for Manaus, Brazil:

Arrive and transfer to hotel Tropical. Balanced of day at leisure.M/Y Tucano

 

DAY  02 SUN MANAUS-AMAZON CRUISE

This morning  you will board the Amazon expedition boat The Tucano. After settling in our cabins we will depart upstream on the Rio Negro. Through the morning we will cruise through the world’s largest river island system, the Anavilhanas Archipelago. From the observation deck we will scan the magnificent tangle of vegetation at the water’s edge. Around midday we will have a presentation by our guides about the fascinating rainforest creatures that we will observe on the trip. (NOTE: Cruise departs about 7AM...please call Tara Tours to verified times...) (BLD)

 

DAY 03 MON CRUISE

Today, we will be beyond settlement and enter a wilderness area. Both shores will be covered by dense rainforest where all of the beasts for which the Amazon is famous still roam. The top Observation Deck is a great place to keep an eye out for wildlife. Though we never know what we will see, there is a good chance that we will see pink river dolphins and a large collection of exotic birds. We might also go for a swim is some of the world’s most clean and refreshing water. (BLD)

 

DAY 04 TUE CRUISE

Early this morning we will explore the rainforest along the waters edge in our launches. We should hear and perhaps see howler monkeys and there should be a morning serenade of toucans along with a hundred other kinds of birds. After breakfast we will go for a walk in the forest where we will get a good start on understanding Amazon ecology. Around midday we will return to the boat and get underway, perhaps stopping at a place to swim. In the early afternoon we will explore the forest in our launches and listen to the sunset chorus of birds and frogs. This evening after dinner we may hunt for nocturnal wildlife and even catch a small caiman to examine closely. (BLD)

 

DAY 05 WED CRUISE

We arrive at extraordinary river called the Rio Jauaperi and spend the day in this unspoiled and lovely rainforest area. (BLD)

 

DAY 06 THU CRUISE

Today we proceed down the southwestern bank of the Rio Negro observing the different wildlife found on this side of the river. Our walks and explorations of the forest continue and our list of creatures observed gets larger and larger. (BLD)

 

DAY 07 FRI CRUISE

Today we visit the village of Novo Airão. We will walk through the streets and marvel at how the 19th Century thrives in this remote corner of the globe. We travel through the night to the confluence of the Amazon and Negro Rivers. (BLD)

 

DAY 08 SAT CRUISE

This morning we visit the Lago Janauari Ecological Park where the thick brown water of the Amazon flows swiftly through the forest. This area is thick with life and we are almost guaranteed to see monkeys. We then travel to the “Encontra das Aguas” the stark several mile long line where the world’s two largest rivers, the Amazon and the Negro, join in a turbulent maelstrom. In the evening we will return to Manaus and overnight on the boat. (BLD)

 

DAY 09 SUN CRUISE

After breakfast passengers will disembark from the Tucano and in the afternoon or evening, transfer to the international airport. (B)

Please note that the day to day schedule must be considered approximate. The exact order of the days and specific features may be altered due to navigational considerations.

Degree of Difficulty: Passengers must be able to get in and out of small boats and walk comfortably for up to two hours at a time in the forest.
Group Size: Maximum of 18 passengers, minimum of 8.

Trip Dates:  Departing from USA  Saturdays

 

 

2008:
Jan 05, 19; Feb 02,16; Mar 08,22; Apr 05,19; May 03,17,31; Jun.07,14 ; Jul 05,19; Aug 02,16; Sep 06,20; Oct 04,18; Nov 08,22;  Dec 06,20
 

2008 RATES

Including airfare from MIAMI via TAM Airlines

Sharing Double

US$3,427

Single Supplement

$1,150

ADD-ON FROM NEW YORK $300;  OTHER USA CITIES available upon request: PLEASE CALL TARA TOURS FOR AN UPDATE INFORMATION.

CHILDREN: 30% under 14 years old.

From Jan.04 to Mar.30  add $100, during Carnival add $350 pp. From Dec.09 to 31  add $250 to all rates. 

Rates does not include: USA airport tax $238...Brazil Airport tax $28; insurance, tips. Rates subject to change at any time. For your own protection - we highly recommend to buy insurance. Cost for this program with Insure America is $270.00 per person. Call for details (or e-mail us)

  VISA REQUIRED TO ENTER BRAZIL

 

 

The Motor Yacht Tucano

M/Y Tucano

Specifications
Cabins: 9 cabins with private facilities
Group Areas: Large forward facing salon and a full Top Observation Deck
Length: 80 feet
Maximum Width (beam): 21 feet
Standard Passenger Capacity: 18
Charter Passenger Capacity: 18-25
Crew: 7
Engine: 315 HP Diesel
Cruising Range: 1000 miles
Air-conditioning: Central to all cabins
Electricity: 110 volt/ 60 cycle
   
Onan Marine generator 25KVA
  
 Onan Marine generator 27KVA
   Korbach direct drive 20KVA
Vessel Launched: September 1997

 

 

BRAZILIAN AMAZON M/V CLIPPER

The M/V Clipper is a typical three deck Amazon river boat which accommodates 16 passengers in a 8 air conditioned cabins, each with private shower and toilet. This comfortable ship features ample dining room, bar/library area and comfortable deck chairs for relaxation during the cruise, observing the many different species of birds and plants along the waterways of the mid-Amazon. 120 volts and 12 V.DC is available on board. Smaller boats with outboard motors will be used for excursions during the cruise.

The M/V Clipper  takes travelers on two, three and five night cruises to areas such as the Rio Negro and Ariau in the mid-Amazon, excellent areas for bird-watching and flora and fauna observation.

Scheduled departures leave from the Hotel Tropical dock in Manaus, visiting remote areas allowing passengers to experience life in the Amazon in a comfortable adventurous way on board the Clipper.

AMAZON RIVER CRUISE - MANAUS Tara No.115

3 Days/2 Nights

Departs every Monday: Depart from Hotel Tropical dock down the Rio Negro to the Amazon Bird Watching Brazil Nut Plantation. During this three day cruise program, passengers will have the opportunity to fish to the legendary Piranha in the waters of Rio Negro and its tributaries. Excursion by launch and hikes through the jungle by day and night time will make this jungle experience unforgettable. The highlight of the cruise will be the meeting of the waters, when the Rio Negro and the Amazon River flow together. Return to Manaus Wednesday morning.

Cabin Rates Per Person 2008

Twin

Single

Children

With A/C & Shower/Bath

556

1099

493

RIO NEGRO

4 Days/3 Nights

Departs every Wednesday: Depart from Hotel Tropical dock to the Ariau River. An evening jungle hike will be under-taken. Stop at a local Caboclo house to see at first hand what is life about in this part of the rain forest. In Nova Airoa a visit will be made to a local boat building facility. Extensive time will be spent in the Anavilhanes Archipelago rich in flora and fauna. Return to Manaus Saturday morning.

Cabin Rates Per Person 2008

Twin

Single

Children

With A/C & Shower/Bath

750

1533

718

  AMAZON RIVER AND RIO NEGRO CRUISE

6 Days/5 Nights

Departs every Monday: This program combines the Amazon Cruise and Rio Negro Cruise. Return to Manaus on Saturday.

Cabin Rates Per Person 2008

Twin

Single

Children

With A/C & Shower/Bath

 1222

2221

970 

  NEW AMAZON CLIPPER PREMIUM

 Rates Per Person 2008

Twin

Single

Children

3d/2n MO-WE

765

1411

call

4d/3n WE-SA

1024

1870

call

6d/5n MO-SA

1600

2860

call

 

ARIAU JUNGLE TOWER

35 Miles from Manaus, in the middle of the jungle,on the Rio Negro and Ariau creek, and near to the Anavilhana Islands, the world’s largest floating archipelago. A rustic tree top lodge, surrounded by luxuriant rain forest; 46 rooms with private facilities and few suites in the bush and even Tarzan’s house on top of a 28 meter high tree. There is also a bar, restaurant and a tower of 35 meters high, with a magnificent view of the Rio Negro and surrounding forest.

3 Days/2 Nights Package. Tara No.111

Day 1 -AM Transfer from hotel in Manaus to the Ariau Jungle Lodge. Reception, accommodation, lunch, reconnaissance tour by motorized canoe, dinner and overnight (L,D)

Day 2 - After breakfast, your naturalist guide will take you for jungle trek.  Lunch. Afternoon boat ride for some jungle Piranha fishing. Dinner. At night alligator spotting and overnight.  (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Breakfast, lunch and return to Manaus arriving at your hotel at approximately 2 p.m. (times subject to change due to flight itineraries) (B,L)

RATES PER PERSON

Double

Triple

Single

4 Days/3 night

817

790

1096

3 Days/2 nights

647

628

825

2 Days/1 night

468

448

556

Extra night per person $192

SAMPLE AIRFARE FROM MIAMI: Miami-Manaus-Miami from $799 to 1199, depending on high or low season. Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours for the latest information. Optional extensions available to visit Rio de Janeiro.

 

 

For further information about these programs have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours

1-800-327-0080 or send mail to: tara@taratours.com

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