Macuxi Package – 2 Days and 1 Night
Activities:
- Get to know the fresh water scale fish Pirarucu in Xibora
- Meeting of the rivers
- See the giant waterlilies (in season)
- Piranha fishing
- Jungle tours: learning about wildlife, medicinal plants and survival techniques
- See the sunrise
Day 1)
Pick up at your hotel at 8 AM to Ceasa Port, where you may see a small fish market. Right after that, you will be going to Xiborena to play with the giant fresh water scale fish or Pirarucu, as it is known in Brazil. Soon after that we will head for the meeting of the rivers for photos and explanations from the guide telling why the two rivers, Rio Negro and Solimôes, don’t mix after flowing a long stretch to form the Amazon River, the longest river in the world.
Arriving at a small village named Careiro, we will board our van for one hour and a half, traveling on the BR 319/AM 254 highway where we will have the chance to make a stop to see the waterlilies. After driving on federal highway, we will take the state highway 254 where you may enjoy, the lush, and pleasant landscape.
Then it’s on to Mutuca River, where our regional wooden canoe boat will be waiting for us to go to Amazon Green tours Jungle Lodge. We will have lunch and in the afternoon leave the lodge by speed boat down stream, along the Mutuca River with great view of the landscape to Muritinga Lake for piranha fishing, dolphin spotting and a great chance to see the most exotic birds of region after sunset. In the way back to the lodge you will spot alligators and start to return to the lodge. Sometimes we can see a snake or an owl, that is up to luck. When we come back we have dinner and a free night.
Day 2)
We see the sunrise from tower next to our lodge, and have breakfast. Then we leave for a jungle hike, for about 3 hours, with explanation about traditional medicinal plants and how the native people use it until today. We will also show survival techniques, like how to get waters from vines. You will see the world of Amazon insects, like ants, termites and spiders. You have the opportunity see how native make traps to catch food, return for lunch and at 14 PM you will start to leave Amazon Green Tours jungle lodge, to reach Manaus at 16;30 to 17 PM at your hotel or hostel.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGES:
- Transport from Manaus to/from the Jungle Lodge
- Meals (regional and fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Accommodation in the Jungle Lodge
- Bungalow with A/C, hot shower and beautiful view to Mutuca river
- Bilingual guide and native guide
- Mineral waters availeble 24 hours, but you have to make sure the you have your own bottles, because we do serve water in small bottles, to avoid plastic in the nature
- Activities described in the package
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGES:
- Alcoholic beverages/soda
- Accommodation in Manaus
- Transfer back to the airport
- Wi-Fi
- Tips
IMPORTANT
- Maximum weight to take: 10 kg per person
- Avoid black and red clothing as they attract mosquitoes
- Bring your own water bottle to fill for the tours
- Remember you are a guest in the jungle, animals may show up or not.
- Currency: It is a good idea to bring some of the local currency as it is sometimes difficult to find a Brazilian ATM that will accept your debit/credit card
- Vaccinations: Talk to your doctor about vaccinations required for Brazil. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter the country.
- Malaria: Yes, this is an endemic area for malaria. Talk to your doctor about what you should be taking
WHAT TO BRING:
- Light clothing, bathing suit and sun hat
- Long sleeved shirt, long trousers and a rain coat
- Closed shoes for jungle trek and sandals
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Shampoo, soap and other personal hygiene products
- Bags to protect camera and valuables
- Adapter for Brazilian power outlets
- Binoculars and flashlight or headlight
PAYMENT:
- Credit card payment
- Wise transfer (wise.com)
- Pix (only Brazilian banks)
- Cash in Brazilian Reais
If you, or any person that you are travelling with, is forced to cancel your holiday, you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Once we have received your notification in writing your cancellation is effective, until this time it is not.
In order to cover any costs incurred by your cancellation, as we may be unable to resell your holiday, or the services that we have put in place costs and cancellation fees will be charged as follows: For cancellations made prior to 70 days of departure, 90% of all payments will be refunded. For cancellations made between 69 to 40 days of departure, 50% of the any payment will be refunded. Purchase Travelers Insurance if you are concerned about this possibility.
Once the tour has started, no refunds will be given for unused service. In case you give up the tour before the end, we will not give a refund!
If there is any damages caused by you in the accommodations,with the mosquito nets, hammock or in the dinning room, you will be charged with a fee!
Thank you for your understanding.
