Day 1 – Origin / Manaus – Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge
Flight to Manaus, followed by a transfer from Manaus to Novo Airão (2h30 – 200 km) in an air-conditioned vehicle. Check-in and overnight stay.
Important: Flexible schedule from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Transfers before 9:00 AM or after 4:00 PM may incur additional costs (please consult).
Days 2 to 3 – Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge
Included Activities:
Water Trail – Board a “voadeira,” a fast motorboat used for river transfers, for a tour of the Anavilhanas National Park. Depending on the season, the scenery changes dramatically! Guests can enjoy beautiful clear sand beaches and dark waters during the dry season or the magic of the flooded igapós during the wet season, when the forest is submerged and the trail takes place among the treetops.
Sunset Contemplation – One of the highlights of the Amazon is the stunning sky reflected in the Rio Negro. It’s difficult to describe the shades of pink, lilac, green, and blue blending with the deep green of the forest, mirrored in the dark waters of the river. The sunset tour takes place on voadeiras to the best location among the islands to enjoy the silence, feel the peace, and immerse in the Amazon colors.
Nighttime Wildlife Spotting – Traveling to the Amazon means understanding that nature is the star of the adventure! To observe wildlife, guests must remain silent and follow the guides’ instincts. Spotting a caiman on the riverbank or a sloth in the trees allows visitors to appreciate the grandeur of the forest. On this activity, experienced guides take guests on voadeiras through the Anavilhanas National Park in search of nocturnal animals.
Lodge Leisure Areas – Between tours and meals, guests can enjoy the lodge’s leisure areas. The Rio Negro deck invites guests for a river bath, and kayaks and stand-up paddles are always available. For a change, the pool is also an option. On rainy days, the game room is preferred, and good books about the Amazon are available. The viewpoints are ideal for sunrise and sunset, and for the evening, a relaxing massage is recommended (optional – included in packages of 5 days/4 nights or more).
“Be a Local”: Amazonian Art and Education – “Being a local” means being an Amazonian! Amazonians are the people living in the world’s largest rainforest. On this day, guests explore Novo Airão to visit local educational, conservation, and craft initiatives. Guests learn about the projects they directly support by choosing to travel to the Amazon with Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge. This is a land-based tour in an air-conditioned vehicle, covering short distances within Novo Airão, with the optional use of hotel bicycles.
Giant Tree and Traditional Riverside Community
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Dry Season: After breakfast, take a fast boat to visit the Tiririca riverside community. A guided trail through terra firme forest reveals the secrets of local flora and fauna. After the trail, enjoy a traditional grilled Amazonian fish lunch at the riverside families’ home, a true community experience. Then, leisure time at Tiririca Beach in the heart of Anavilhanas National Park. After a refreshing swim, observe the flora and fauna of the islands and continue to the largest tree in the Anavilhanas igapó: a giant Macucu, exploring the floodplain forest and learning about this unique ecosystem.
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Duration: full day
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Difficulty: easy with trail
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Wet Season: After breakfast, a fast boat takes guests to the Sobrado community. A guided trail through terra firme forest leads to a giant Samaúma tree, the largest species in the Amazon. After the trail, enjoy a traditional grilled Amazonian fish lunch at the riverside families’ home. Then, visit the largest tree in the Anavilhanas igapó, a giant Macucu in Paraná das Araras. On the return to the lodge, explore the igapó forest to observe its flora and fauna.
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Duration: full day
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Difficulty: easy with trail
Madadá Caves – Discover one of the region’s most surprising attractions! The Madadá Caves are rock formations in a remote area along the Rio Negro. After breakfast, a voadeira trip of approximately 1 hour takes guests to Casa Rosa, a small museum of riverside life and old photos, the starting point for the trail. The main attraction is the stone halls, and along the trail, guides reveal secrets of Amazonian fauna and flora.
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Trail duration: 1h30 (3h round-trip) on flat terrain
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After the hike: traditional caboclo lunch with grilled fish and rest in the bungalow
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Dry Season: On the return, stop at the beautiful light-sand beaches contrasting with the dark river waters for swimming and contemplation.
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Wet Season: On the return, enjoy a pleasant boat ride along a paranã to visit one of the region’s natural wonders: the majestic Macucu tree, considered the giant of the islands.
Return by voadeira to the lodge (1h), navigating among the islands of Anavilhanas National Park.
Day 4 – Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge – Manaus / Origin
Breakfast and transfer to Manaus. Flight to city of origin.
Important: Flexible schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Transfers before 7:00 AM or after 3:00 PM may incur additional costs (please consult).
“The order of activities may not follow the day-by-day itinerary and may be changed at the discretion of the local guide/operator.”
INCLUDES: Accommodation with full board, arrival and departure transfers, and daily lodge activities.
DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare, beverages, and travel assistance (recommended, please consult).
