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The Naturalist - Best of Eco programs

Day 1 - Manaus
Manaus - Capital of Amazonas, the largest state in Brazil, is a modern city. It is also the ideal point of departure for visiting the rest of the Amazon region. Tour boats leave Manaus to see the Meeting of the Waters, where the black waters of the Negro River meet the light waters of the Solimoes River, flowing side by side without mixing for several miles. Visitors can also explore river banks and "igarapes", swim and canoe in placid lakes, or simply walk in the lush forest.Arrive in Manaus - Arrive in Manaus - transfer to hotel Overnight at the selected hotel...

Day 2 - Manaus (B, D)
This morning, Half day city tour of Manaus - Visit some typical neighborhoods in Manaus with a stop at the Rio Negro Palace, where the local Mayor lives, visit the Indian Museum, where we can see some of the traditions, objects, and costumes used by these people. After that, visit the Teatro Amazonas (Opera House), the main tourist spot in the city.

Transfer to Amazon Ecopark, upon arrival, enjoy a welcome juice and the presentation of the lodge.
During your stay, choose from the activities below- the schedule of the activities/tours will be coordinated by the local operation department and informed upon arrival.
TOUR TO THE "MEETING OF THE WATERS"
(only available for guests with pick-up - hotels or airport - until 08:30 am).
Departs to ECOPARK on board a regional double-deck boat. The boat goes down the Negro River navigating along the shore of the City of Manaus, allowing passengers to view the Amazonas Theater, the Port of Manaus, the Customs, and the interesting aspects of the local life - the stilt houses for instance. Arrival at "The Meeting of the Waters" by 11h30am.It´s a spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. From this point on both rivers form the famous Amazon River that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The waters of the two rivers run together for about 12 km, side by side, without mixing. The phenomenon happens due to differences in temperature, density, and speed of the waters of the rivers.Optional lunch will be served in a typical restaurant (rustic yet clean restaurant with a buffet style, international and regional dishes). Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

NATURE HIKE
Biodiversity is the main characteristic of ECOPARK. It includes uncatalogued species in virgin rainforests, natural savannahs, and creeks. Several streams of crystal clear warm water also run through the local. During the tour, the guide will lead, educating about the local flora & fauna, how and where to find edible fruits and potable water, first aid, how to the way in the forest, and much more. Duration: 1 to 3 hours (depending on the health conditions of participants).

MONKEY FOREST
The facilities for the rehabilitation and reintroduction of wild animals in their habitat (known as the Monkey forest), were created in 1991 with the intention of receiving animals that have been confiscated from illegal commerce. This is a joint project with the Municipal Secretary of Environment and Sustainability. In this center, the animals are initially put into quarantine to be evaluated and taken care of by a team of veterinarians and biologists. In partnership with the FFV (Live Forest Foundation), a nonprofit institution overseen by Amazon Ecopark Lodge, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day, (10:30 & 15:30), the animals receive supplements of their natural diet, ensuring that they are being fed the necessary nutrients.The Monkey Forest is open to guests at feeding times, always accompanied by a credentialed professional, permitting guests to film and photograph these animals in a natural and safe environment. Eventually, the monkeys may not appear, there are factors in nature (breeding season, heavy rain) that can interfere with the presence of monkeys. Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour.IMPORTANT! Twice a year the monkeys move away for 2-3 weeks to travel through the forest and demarcate their land. During this period it will not be possible to see the monkeys, only the ones in quarantine.

VISIT THE CABOCLOS HOUSE
Depart the lodge on a boat or motorized canoe, accompanied by a Bilingual guide to learn about the traditions and customs of local Amazonians (“natives").Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour

FISHING TOUR
Depart the lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, accompanied by a Bilingual guide. (Fishing of piranhas and other species, depending on season). Note: It is non-professional fishing.Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour

NIGHT TOUR IN CANOE
Depart the lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nightly creatures). Alligators are spotted because their eyes shine like small red lights. Once the alligator is spotted by the guide’s spotlight, he will try to catch a small alligator with his own hands and bring it onto the canoe, and a brief explanation of their habitat follows. The alligator will then be safely released back into the river. (No harm is done to any of the animals). Duration: about 1 hour.Note: during the "high water level" season (from April to August) and on full moon evenings, it might be difficult to find alligators.

Day 3 - Manaus (B, L, D)
Lodge activities with full board pension

Day 4 - Manaus (B, L, D)
Lodge activities with full board pension

Day 5 - Manaus / Cuiaba (B)
Morning at leisure, at appropriate time transfer to Manaus airport for flight to Cuiabá.Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at selected hotel.

Day 6 - Pantanal (B, L, D)
Pantanal - Along with the Amazon Basis, the Pantanal is one of the last virgin areas on the face of earth. A huge lowland plain, it is entirely overgrown by luxuriant vegetation dotted by thousands of rainbow colored flowers which bloom during the rainy season (Dec to March). It shelters innumerable rivers and crystal clear lakes. Along their shores are rare species of animals such as jaguars, peccaries, bob-cats, wild boards not to mention flocks of ducks, Gray Teals, pigeons, partridges and herons who live in total and undisturbed freedom protected by the laws that created the National Parks.Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Pousada Rio Mutum passing through the small village of Mimoso, where Mal. Candido Rondon was born. On the way, observation of many kind of birds, small mammals and typical landscapes. After check-in, introduction to the lodge and area around it and lunch. Afternoon with activiities at the pousada. In the evening a delicious piranha soup is served just before dinner. After dinner, introduction to the activities of the following days. Overnight at Pousada do Rio Mutum.

Day 7 - Pantanal (B, L, D)
After breakfast, horseback trail riding in the jungle, up to the edge of the Siá Mariana bay. During the whole year, a big variety of birds, animals and reptiles can be observed. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, boat ride for a photographic safari in Mutum River. In its crystal clear water it is possible to see giant otters, stingrays and shoals of small fish. At the Mutum river banks, a large variety of birds can be observed. Return to the lodge for dinner, then nocturnal animal spotting by jeep in the lodge surrounding area. Overnight at Pousada do Rio Mutum.

Day 8 - Pantanal/ Iguassu Falls (B)
Early morning (4:30am) – Canoeing in the Mutum river to observe the sunrise and the beauty of wildlife at the break of dawn in the Pantanal. Return to the lodge, breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the Cuiabá airport for flight to Iguassu.

Iguaçu's falls are one of the planet’s natural wonders. Thousands of Brazilian and foreign tourists visit one of the main tourist attractions on the country. Foz do Iguassu is the municipality where the main tourist attractions go hand-in-hand with the most exuberant scenery provided by nature and mankind in the “Land of the Falls” it is possible to take in the splendor of the Native and man-made forests, rivers and lakes, and still in this ecological paradise, have the opportunity to shop for the most varied products, not only in Foz do Iguassu but in Ciudad del Leste (Paraguay) and Puerto Iguaçu (Argentina). Formed on Iguaçu river, the falls go down an average height of 60 meters by an extension of 2700 meters. The number of falls varies from 275 to 150, depending on the river's outflow. The major part of the falls is located in Argentina, but all its beauty can be admired on Brazilian side. Surrounded trails by ostentatious subtropical forest of Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Iguaçu National Park) takes the visitor to runways and lookouts to observe the falls.
Arrive Iguassu, transfer to Hotel. Overnight Hotel das Cataratas.

Day 9 - Iguassu Falls (B)
Am tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls - Tour stars walking from the Hotel. Located Inside the Brazilian side of National Iguassu Park, a walk is undertaken inside the sub-tropical forest during 45 minutes. After that we will take to enjoy the Macuco Safari boat tour - Towed by jeep, visitors are driven through the forest watching birds wild animals and exotic vegetation. At the end of 2 miles ride, a boat takes visitors upstream the nearest possible under the thundering water wall. Overnight at Belmond Hotel das Cataratas.

Day 10 - Iguassu Falls / Sao Paulo (B)
Am tour of the Argentina side of the falls -Located inside Argentina's side of National Park. Visitors cross the Argentinean border and
end up into the Parque National del Iguassu, 40 km away from the Brazilian border. A walking tour on the falls. Pm transfer to airport
for your flight to Sao Paulo to connect for your international flight back home.

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