Day 1 – Departure / Manaus – Anavilhanas Lodge
Board a flight to Manaus. Upon arrival at the airport, transfer between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM for flights arriving by 2:15 PM. Land transfer with an estimated duration of 3 hours, arriving around 5:00 PM. Welcome with regional juice and accommodation in the rooms. Dinner and overnight stay.
Days 2 to 4 – Anavilhanas Lodge
Included excursions during the stay at Anavilhanas Lodge:
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Archery Techniques and Practice: A fun activity using authentic artifacts from the Waimiri-Atroari ethnic group to practice aiming and hitting targets. Includes a brief presentation about indigenous customs and way of life.
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Canoeing through Igapós and Igarapés: Adventure in wooden Caboclo canoes for up to 2 people. Paddle among trees and rivers, enjoying the sounds of the forest and beautiful landscapes.
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Night Spotlighting in the Anavilhanas Archipelago: Experience the unique sensation of the forest at night, immersed in the sounds of darkness and illuminated by the stars. Explore igapós to spot sloths, birds, snakes, and caimans.
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Terra Firme Forest Trail: Walk to explore the forest, led by experienced local guides. Learn about trees, fruits, and native wild produce. Survival tips and medicinal herbs will also be provided during this activity.
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Anavilhanas Archipelago Tour – Searching for Pink Dolphins: Depart for the numerous channels, lakes, and islands of one of the largest river archipelagos in the world to look for pink dolphins (botos) and tucuxis, another dolphin species in the region.
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Recreational Piranha Fishing or Igapó Forest Trail: Fun fishing in local igarapés, with the opportunity to catch some piranhas while enjoying the surrounding scenery. During the dry season (September to December), water warms and fish concentrate in the National Park, where fishing is prohibited. During this period, guests will walk through the islands of the Anavilhanas Archipelago to closely observe the differences in fauna and flora between terra firme and igapó forests, typical of the Amazon Rainforest.
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Sunrise Observation: Early morning departure to the islands. Watch birds in flight and admire the colors and tones of the Amazonian sky.
Day 4 – Anavilhanas Lodge – Manaus
At 1:30 PM, transfer to the selected hotel in Manaus. Check-in and accommodation.
Day 5 – Manaus / Departure
Transfer to the airport for the flight back to your hometown.
“The order of excursions may not necessarily follow the day-by-day itinerary and may be altered at the discretion of the local guide/operator.”
DAILY DEPARTURES (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS)
INCLUDES: Accommodation with full board at Anavilhanas Lodge (3 nights) – drinks not included, and breakfast in Manaus (1 night). Airport-Anavilhanas-Manaus-Airport transfers. Excursions as per the daily program of Anavilhanas Lodge.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare.