Arrival and transfer by air-conditioned mini bus to the Yanna.  Welcome drinks and allocation of cabins.

We set sail towards the meeting of the rivers, sailing past the city with views of the historical buildings, the municipal market, the floating port, the buildings both floating and on stilts.

Upon reaching the “Meeting of the Waters” of the Rivers Negro and Solimões, a spectacle of extraordinary beauty, you will observe as the dark waters of the Rio Negro remain separate and distinct from the muddy waters of those of the Solimões. Eventually the muddy waters overcome the clear, dark waters and the resulting river is called the River Amazon.

We sail back up the Rio Negro to the “Janauary” Park where you will be taken by motorised launch to explore the Igarapes (narrow, natural canals) and Igapos (flooded forest) (depending on the height of the river). You will visit a floating market selling regional handicrafts, before returning to the Yanna to continue our journey towards a place called “Jacareúbal” where we will anchor for the night.

Day 2.

Day breaks in Jacareubal to the extraordinary sound of the Amazonian “dawn chorus”. After breakfast it is time for the next excursion. This time the outboards will drop you off at a place called “Jaraqui” where you will go for a hike in the forest, accompanied by a local Indian guide who will show you how to make the forest your ally and defend yourself against any possible surprises.

Following a refreshing and envigorating swim in the limpid waters of the river, you will proceed by launch to an area called “Terra Preta” where Indians of several tribes including the Baniwa, Nhengatú, Sateré and a few Tukanos have been peacefully co-habiting for many years.

After visiting the Indians, it is back into the boats to visit the “Arquipélago das Anavilhanas”. The archipelago is made up of 380 islands and is a place of outstanding beauty.  After a trip around the islands you can enjoy some Piranha fishing.  After lunch it is time to observe a colony of Jacarés (Alligators) and other notable creatures particular to the archipelago.  The second night will be spent in the same location.

Day 3.

A 5:00am excursion will take you to observe the spectacular sunrise against a background of the “dawn chorus” from among the islands (weather conditions permitting). 

After returning to the boat for breakfast, we will travel to a beautiful beach on the banks of the Rio Negro for a relaxing swim.  Finally, we set sail towards Manaus once more marking the end of our services. 

Upon arrival in Manaus, you will be transferred by air-conditioned mini bus, to either the airport or the hotel of your choice.