The M/V Desafio Maguari Cruise takes you on a 4 day Amazon Cruise, on the waters of Rio Negro, departing from Manaus and visiting some of the most impressive spots in the Amazon Region, such as the Arquipelago Anavilhanas (the biggest river archipelago on earth) and the famous Meeting Of The Waters, where the dark waters of Rio Negro flow along the yellow waters of Rio Solimôes kilometers long without mixing, forming the Amazon River.

The Itinerary

Day 1

Depart from Manaus at 2PM (14:00 hrs).

Welcome Cocktail, Introductions, Safety and Voyage Briefings. We will be heading to Arquipelago Anavilhanas. In the evening we will depart by speedboats, on a recognition tour. Dinner is included.

Day 2

Early morning, boat tour into the jungle to observe the sunrise! Listen to the forest "waking up"! We will return to M/V Desafio and while breakfast is served we will be heading to the Jaraqui Village for a Jungle Walk. Return to the boat and continue navigation until the Indian Village Ta Tuyos, an amazing opportunity of learning about the lifestyle of this local indigenous population. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 3

Breakfast while navigating to Acajatuba. Along the way we will stop for interaction with the pink dolphins. We will also taste the famous pirarucu fish (it is known as the local codfish). Navigation until the Meeting Of The Waters where the waters of Rio Negro and Rio Solimões flow together for kilometers without mixing, a spectacle of Nature! In the afternoon we will leave on a piranha fishing expedition. After dinner, we will leave again on an alligator spotting adventure! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 4

After breakfast, we will leave on an exploration tour by canoe. Explore the jungle. Depending on the season and with certain luck we might see the beautiful water-lilies! We will then continue to Manaus, arriving around noon time. Breakfast included.

Some people say the Amazon is burning.., others say it is "overreaction". Fact is the Amazon is beautiful, intelligent, unique, amazing.., and extremely important. One will have a different understanding of life and of human “being” after having seen the Amazon! The M/V Desafio Team will be more than proud to show you the best of the Amazon with a fine itinerary, not to mention the excellent food and services.

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