Amazon Clipper Traditional 6-day Amazon Cruise

Discover Brazil’s incredible Amazonian flora and fauna

This six-day cruise on a traditional-style clipper takes guests up the Negro River, passing the famous “meeting of the waters” and into the Amazon River itself. You’ll navigate the complex network of waterways in Anavilhanas National Park and canoe on the calm waters of Janauaca Lake. On night excursions, keep an eye out for nocturnal wildlife such as night hawks, caiman, frogs and snakes, and during the day you’ll explore the rivers, lakes and tributaries by canoe in search of sloths, pink river dolphins, monkeys and more. The birdlife here is fantastic too, with a good chance of seeing hoatzin, large flocks of egret, parrots, macaws and colourful toucans. But the Amazon isn’t just about the wildlife, the flora is incredible too, with tall Brazil nut and tapereba fruit trees towering overhead, tropical açaí and pupunha palms, and giant water lilies that can grow up to 10ft wide! You’ll also visit one of the native communities that live on the river where you’ll get to learn more of their traditions and customs.

If you’re short on time, it is also possible to cruise a section of this itinerary on a shorter three or four-day cruise, speak to your Travel Specialist for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1: Embark ship at Manaus and sail upstream, evening nocturnal cruise.

Day 2: Early morning canoe ride on Janauaca Lake, morning jungle walk, afternoon piranha fishing, evening canoe ride.

Day 3: Early morning birdwatching, sail to the “meeting of the waters”, evening canoe ride.

Day 4: Morning canoe ride and jungle walk, afternoon sail and canoe in Anavilhanas National Park.

Day 5: Morning fishing and community visit, afternoon swimming and canoeing.

Day 6: Explore Lago Janauari Ecological Park, navigate the “meeting of the waters” and disembark at Manaus.

Prices from £2,849 per person

Price based on two people sharing a standard cabin. Other cruise itineraries are available, please speak to your Travel Specialist.

Price based on cruise-only, to add flights from your local airport and additional pre and post-cruise arrangements, please speak to your Travel Specialist,

Inclusions;

Five nights’ accommodation onboard Amazon Clipper Traditional

All meals

Tea, coffee

All excursions as per itinerary

Naturalist guides

Ships