Amazon River Cruise: Clipper Premium
- Duration
- 3-6 Days
- Prices From:
- AU$ 2,293
Cruise along the Amazon River on the 4 star Clipper Premium. Learn about local flora, visit a village and enjoy a fishing expedition to catch one of the many hundreds of species found in the river.
There are several ways to see the wonders of the Amazon: hotels, lodges and boat tours. Goway considers that the best way to see and enjoy nature, especially on the amazing waterways of the Amazon, is to be agile in this wonderful environment and to be always in the midst of the jungle, especially at dawn and dusk. That is on the River and that is on one of the many vessels Goway offers.
The Premium vessel (in house 4 star rating) is the perfect choice for those seeking a bit more common area space as well as a larger group environment.
WHEN TO VISIT THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON
The high season, with more tourists, are July-September and December-January. These periods are within the low water season (July-February), and have significant advantages for your Amazon tours: less rain, less mosquitoes, easier observation of aquatic life in lakes, better time for fishing or swimming.
But there are some disadvantages also: temperatures are higher (especially before December), some waterways are more clogged with vegetation, limiting access to wildlife zones; the forest life is less visible except for aquatic life in isolated lakes (the best period for viewing wild life, in Manaus region, is March - June; this is also a cooler period, and a nicer one for your Amazon tours: waterside plants such as acacias, morning glories, or cecropias, flourish at these months.
Some people prefer transitional periods (October and November; and May and June, in the region of Manaus), where you may have some advantages of the rainy and the dryer periods. But there aren't true rules on that issue. For most people, the more determinant factor is the rain. December to May period can have many rainy days, and that can spoil many planned Amazon tours.
- Duration
- 3-6 Days
- Prices From:
- AU$ 2,293
Itinerary
Embark
Meet in the lobby of the Tropical Hotel at 14:00 hrs.
Board your vessel and depart towards the Amazon River while you enjoy a welcome drink and your guides outline information about the vessel and the upcoming itinerary. After a snack, you then reconvene in the common area lounge for educational lectures about the Amazon.
You will have some free time to relax on board before dinner were you can enjoy Caipirinhas, the national drink of Brazil. After dinner, explore the river's edge with powerful searchlights. It is common to spot caiman, close relatives of crocodile and possibly see night-hawks, snakes, toro-rats, sloth and frogs.
Meal Plan | Dinner |
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Duration | 3 Nights |
Accommodation |
Amazon Clipper Premium |
Location | View map |
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Amazon Clipper Premium
There are several ways to see the wonders of the Amazon: hotels, lodges and boat tours. Goway considers that the best way to see and enjoy nature, especially on the amazing waterways of the Amazon, is to be agile in this wonderful environment and to …
There are several ways to see the wonders of the Amazon: hotels, lodges and boat tours. Goway considers that the best way to see and enjoy nature, especially on the amazing waterways of the Amazon, is to be agile in this wonderful environment and to be always in the midst of the jungle, especially at dawn and dusk. That is on the River and that is on one of the many vessels Goway offers.
The Premium vessel is the perfect choice for those seeking a bit more common area space as well as a larger group environment.Facilities
- Bar
- Dining Room
- Library
- Sundeck
- TV/Movie Room
- Whirlpool
Photo gallery
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Rio Negro
Set out in the early morning to explore the surrounding waters in your canoe. Spot fruit eating birds like parrots and toucans enjoying their breakfast. Return to the vessel for your breakfast.
Following breakfast, return to the river to explore the flora and fauna of this biologically diverse tropical rainforest. Around midday, return to the vessel for lunch and enjoy a swim in the Amazon River! After some down time, the vessel travels towards the Anavilhanas National Park, one of the world's largest fresh water archipelagos. In the late afternoon, you return to your canoe to explore the islands and canals of this tentative UNESCO World Heritage site.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Rio Negro
Today, you will have the opportunity to fish for Piranha, the omnivorous freshwater fish that makes its home in South American rivers. While fishing, there is a good chance of spotting Hoatzins and large flocks of egerets.
After breakfast, visit a native community where you will see and taste quintessential Amazonian fruits and berries like the Cupuacu, Tapereba, Acai, Tucuma and Pupunha. Learn how to prepare manioc flour and also gain an insight into the local health and education systems.
After lunch, head to one of the white sandy beaches that dot the river and swim in the dark warm waters. There will be some afternoon canoe explorations before dinner on board.
Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Disembark
After a last adventure into the forest to spot bird life, you will venture to the spot of the world famous giant water lilies in the Lago Janauary Ecological Park. Explore the flooded forest by canoe or on the catwalks, observing wildlife in the trees and in the water.
Return to the vessel for breakfast as the boat moves towards the "Meeting of the Waters". This is a unique spectacle where the sandy, cafe-au-lait colored waters of the Amazon River meet with the dark water of the Rio Negro. The river's waters run side by side for 6km before mixing.
Return to the Manaus port with views to the floating docks, sea food market, old custom house and the dome of the Opera house, arriving at 11:30 am.
Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
3 Day Option: Mondays
4 Day Option: Wednesdays
6 Day Option: Mondays
PRICE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights accommodation
- Excursions onboard
- Meals as indicated.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- International and domestic flights and airport taxes
- Travel insurance
- Transfers on days before or after official start / end days
- Tours listed as optional
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from", per person, based Twin share. Other accommodation options available on request and subject to availability.
NOTE: This trip requires a pre-night in Manaus.
8 Dec 2021