Manaus GLS I 04 days/ 03 nights at Tropical Hotel with breakfast; Airport / Hotel round trip transfers; Departure on December 13th, 2007. Itinerary Day- by-day Day 1 – Thursday Arrival in Manaus and transfer to Hotel Tropical; 22h00min –Night City Tour, external visit to the main touristic points in Manaus, stop at a typical night club. Day 2 – Friday 10h00min – Meeting of the Waters Tour; Day 3 – Saturday 02h00min – Return from the night club to Tropical Hotel; Day 4 - Sunday Free morning;
Attractions Focagem do Jacaré 1 ½ - hour long night tour, where you will see all the mystery of one night at the jungle. Sailing through the Negro river, with flashlights, you can appreciate the fauna and some species of alligators to temporary capture for further devolution to the natural habitat. Fishing Sailing through the rivers Negro, Solimões and Amazon, using simple equipment of fishing, and being able to capture the famous piranha and other typical fish of the region in a great adventure. Anavilhanas Archipelago A speedboat ride until the Anavilhanas Archipelago, a preservation area. It has approximately 400 small islands. Visit to the most famous jungle hotel of the world, the "Ariaú amazon Tower" and a small Indian tribe. Meeting of Waters 7-hour long boat tour, to watch the Porto Flutuante; regional houses and the Mercado Municipal, reaching the meeting of waters, where the Rivers Negro and Solimões gather their waters to form the Amazon River. Amazonas Theater It is the greatest symbol of Manaus’ economic peak. It has 700 seats and was constructed with bricks brought over from Europe, French glass and Italian marble. Several important opera and theater companies, as well as international orchestras, have already performed there. Ponta Negra Cultural, Sport and Leisure Park Ponta Negra beach, located 13 km from downtown Manaus, is one of the city’s most important tourist attractions. The complex has beach volleyball courts, cycle way, a belvedere, playground, a medical center and a large sidewalk with bars, restaurants and snack bars. The sunset seen is extraordinary. It also has a modern amphitheater with capacity for 15 thousand people, dressing room, and all the infrastructure for shows, where many popular spectacles are constantly being held. Public Swimming Areas The Tarumã, Tarumãzinho and Cachoeira das Almas bayous (branches of rivers), located near the city, are places of leisure for the population on weekends. Manaus has several public swimming areas that are being remodeled and urbanized lately. There are also many private clubs that can be visited. Beaches and Ecological Parks For outings to beaches and parks situated near the city, many times it is necessary to use boats. The beaches are formed right after the river water level starts dropping, which lasts from August to November. Starting in December, as the river rises, the waters invade the sand and the woods on the banks. Paricatuba Waterfall This waterfall, located on the right bank of the Negro River, along a small tributary, is formed by sedimentary rocks, surrounded by abundant vegetation. Access is by boat. Love Cascade This cascade, located in the Guedes bayou, with cold and crystal clear water, is accessible only by boat and, then, hiking through the Forest. Tupé Beach Approximately 34 km from Manaus, this beach is well frequented by bathers on holidays and weekends. It is accessible only by boat. When the Negro River waters rise, the beach is restricted to a 20 m width and when they recede, it can reach 80m. Moon Beach It is located on the left bank of the Negro River, 23 km from Manaus. It is accessed only by boat. The beach is shaped like a crescent moon and has rare vegetation of natural beauty, with a great stretch of sand and clear, cold water. Lion Waterfall Located on Km 34 of the AM 010 highway (Manaus-Itacoatiara), this is a pleasant place to spend the day. Bathing in the waterfall is allowed. The water is clear and very cold. Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden The Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden, inside a 100 km ecological reserve, is the world’s largest, with an infinite number of vegetal and animal species. Municipal Park of Mindú It is located in an urban area, in the November 10 Park district. It was created in 1992 to be an area of ecological interest. It covers an area of 330.000 m2 (33 ha) of forest remaining from the Township, used for scientific, educational, cultural and tourist activities. It is one of the last habitats for the sauim-de-coleira, a species of monkey that only exists in the Manaus region and is threatened with extinction. It is possible to walk safely through four distinct ecosystems in the park: land covered by secondary growth, firm ground brush, sandbanks and degraded areas that were illegally cleared in 1989. The Park also has a Library, with an information center on the environment connected to the Internet. It also has a parking area, amphitheater for 600 people, gardens planted with medical and aromatic herbs, orchid nursery, above ground trail and signs aiming to develop environmental education programs. The Science Grove The Grove is located in the INPA’s – Amazonas National Institute for Research – area. A visit to the grove provides better knowledge of the Amazonas environment, while it permits pleasant moments walking through its trails and paths. The Grove’s main attractions are: otter vivarium, manatee hatchery, bee hives, Science House, educational trails, alligator’s vivarium, botanical garden, above ground trail, free fauna, orchid nursery and bromeliad nursery. Zoo The zoo is open to the public. It is managed by the Brazilian Army and has approximately 300 species of animals from Amazonas fauna, including monkeys, wildcats, otters, snakes, alligators, macaws, tapir, and turtles. Tropical Manaus Eco Resort It is Brazil’s most luxurious hotel, located in the heart of the Amazon Forest, on the banks of the Negro River. It has 588 apartments and the largest complex of hotel, events, sports, and tourism and leisure services. It is only 10 km from the Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes International Airport and 16 km from downtown Manaus. Cruises Amazon Clipper Amazon Clipper Cruises is considered to be the best experience in the Amazon Rain Forest. Leaders on Amazon Cruising for 20 years. Several boats in the Traditional fleet, with basic comfort and facilities, such as air-conditioned cabins, dining room with bar and a 360° view sundeck. And the Amazon Clipper Premium, wich is large enough to offer spacious cabins and small enough to dock at remote spots and cruise to hidden locations due to the shallow draft of only 3 feet. Both perfect for a comfortable cruise on the Amazon rivers. We will take you to magnific places where few other people has been. With small Cruise Groups, we offer excelent support and personalized services. For Amazon Clipper departures, please contact us. Iberostar Grand Amazon A luxurious boat, with capacity for 150 people, will take tourists on a cruise over the Negro and Amazon Rivers, offering comfort and the excellent Iberostar service. The trip starts in Manaus, stopping at several locations in the Amazon jungle to take tourists on small boat excursions that will explore the thick native vegetation. Ideal for those who like adventure, but want the comfort of a five star hotel. For Iberostar Grand Amazon departures, please contact us. Shopping Arts and Crafts The Forest inhabitants and members of Indian tribes produce baskets, hammocks, knick knacks and ornaments using regional seeds, vines, fibers and wood. The Branco e Silva Center for Arts and Crafts is a space where one can find arts and crafts stores as well as places to savor typical Amazon cuisine. Pieces made by Indians can also be found at the Indian Museum and in the Artindia store, which is maintained by the Funai (National Foundation for Indians) government entity. Manaus Free Zone Created to be a free trade zone in order to develop Western Amazonas, the Manaus Free Zone quickly became a center of intense commercial and industrial activity. Brazilian industries such as electronics, watches, bicycles, computers, toys, jet skis, glasses and motorcycles, that supply the internal market, are concentrated in the Free Zone. Commerce is vigorous, offering high technology products at affordable prices. |