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36 Brazil

37 Brazil

AMAZON EXTENSION INDEPENDENT TOUR NATURE EXPLORE

Essentials Duration: 4 days and 3 nights Highlights: • Meeting of the Waters tour to see where the Rio Negro and the Solimões run side by side • Visit the Monkey Forest, where they rehabilitate and reintroduce wild animals to their natural habitat • Learn about the Amazonian customs from a local and knowledgeable guide Includes: • 3 nights’ accommodation in the Amazon • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners • Daily activities, including the Meeting of the Waters, night canoeing trip, fishing and nature walks • Return transfers from Manaus Airport • Return internal flights

A great add on to the Brazil Wonders tour on page 29

If you don’t have time to see both the Pantanal and the Amazon, but you are looking to experience the world’s largest tropical rainforest, then this four-day itinerary is for you. Staying at Amazon Ecopark, a rustic floating lodge with rooms nestled into the rainforest. During your stay, you can choose from a range of activities, allowing you to create your own itinerary. A popular excursion is the Meeting of the Waters tour, which takes you on a boat ride down the Negro River to where the Rio Negro and Solimões meet. Both of these rivers form the Amazon River, but they run for around 12km side by side without mixing due to the differences in temperature, density, and speed of each body of water. Other activities include a nature hike, where a guide will tell you about the local flora and fauna and the ways of the forest. Or opt to explore the Monkey Forest, visit the Caboclos House, go fishing, or take a nighttime canoe trip.

Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge

PANTANAL EXTENSION INDEPENDENT TOUR ACTIVE NATURE

Essentials Duration: 4 days and 3 nights Highlights: • Horseback riding in the jungle, up to the edge of the Siá Mariana Bay • A nocturnal animal spotting tour to see wildlife that isn’t active during the day • An ecological walk through the jungle and open fields to observe animals and birds • Canoeing on the Mutum River to observe the sunrise and the beauty of the area Includes: • 3 nights’ accommodation in Pantanal • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners • Daily activities, including horseback riding, boat trips and ecological walks • Return transfers from Cuiaba Airport • Return internal flights

A great add on to the Brazil Wonders tour on page 29

If you are looking to explore the world’s largest wetlands and see a diverse array of flora and fauna, then the Pantanal is the perfect choice. Enjoy a selection of activities across four days, from horseback riding in the jungle to a boat ride down the Mutum River, where you will hopefully get to see giant otters, stingrays and shoals of small fish. A nocturnal 4x4 safari is a great excursion and a must, as you will get to see animals that aren’t active during the day. Bird lovers will adore the Pantanal, as it boasts the world’s largest diversity of birdlife. Spend a morning on an ecological walk to observe a multitude of birds. Other activities include a boat trip to Siá Mariana Bay and Chacororé Bay. On the way back to the lodge, guests often get to admire a gorgeous sunset. The final activity and a great way to end your visit is an early morning canoeing trip to observe the sunrise and take in the beauty of the Pantanal.

Negro River

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