Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge: 6-Day Experience 6 Days of Luxury and Nature Brazil | Amazon
This package is designed for those who wish to make the most out of their stay in the Amazon Rainforest. During this tour you will stay in the luxury Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge which has a privileged location right in front of the Anavilhanas Archipelago. On different excursions you will have the great opportunity to explore the Amazon at its best and learn about the regional flora and fauna. The region is a natural habitat for a lot of fascinating animals, such as different types of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, otters, pink and gray dolphins, and a variety of birds.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to the Lodge
Included: Transfer (in-group, 3h) | Canoe Tour, Nocturnal Sightseeing (in-group) | Lunch, Dinner
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel or from the Manaus airport. Afterwards you will head to the lodge on a 3-hour ride. When you arrive you will be greeted with a welcome cocktail, given a tour around the lodge, and guided to your room. After you have settled in and relaxed a bit, lunch will be served.
The day continues with an adventure through the Anavilhanas Islands by canoe, led by your English-speaking guide. In a self-paddle canoe you will be able to go close to the shore to spot wildlife. After this impressive expedition and a bit of down time, dinner will be served. After dinner there will be the opportunity to go on an exciting nocturnal tour to spot some caimans and other nocturnal animals.
Overnight: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Standard cottage
Day 2: Adventure Day with Hiking and Piranha Fishing
Included: Nature Hike, Piranha Fishing (in-group) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast will be served around 7:00 a.m. After enjoying your meal you will head out on a hike through the forest to get to know the surroundings better and learn about the regional flora and fauna. Your guide will also show you some techniques to survive in the jungle. When you return to the lodge you will have lunch before going on a fishing trip to catch the famous piranha. During this tour your guide will also try to spot and show you some wildlife. If you are lucky you will see a pink or gray dolphin.
Overnight: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Standard cottage
Day 3: Early Rise Day
Included: Sunrise Tour, Visit to a Local Community, Dolphin Spotting (in-group) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day you will wake up early and go bird-watching during sunrise at around 5:00 a.m. Afterwards everyone will return to the lodge and have breakfast. A bit later the tour will continue with a visit to a local community where you will gain interesting insight about the life of the native people. In the afternoon you will go on a boat expedition to find, observe, and photograph the famous Amazon dolphins. When you return dinner will be served and then it will be a free evening for you to take advantage of the lodge’s facilities, such as the library, game room, pool, or bar.
Overnight: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Standard cottage
Day 4: Boat Excursion Through the Anavilhanas Archipelago
Included: Full-day Tour through the Archipelago (in-group) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A special adventure is waiting for you today. The Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge owns a special boat, one typical in the Amazon region, which will sail you right into the heart of the Anavilhanas National Park. During this full-day trip you will hopefully observe wildlife and gain a better understanding of the extension of the Amazon Rainforest. After this exciting experience you will head back to the lodge and have dinner with the rest of the night to relax.
Overnight: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Standard cottage
Day 5: Exploration Day to the Madada Caves
Included: Full-day Excursion to the Madada Caves (in-group) | Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner
On this day you will start off by having breakfast around 7:00 a.m. Afterwards you will go on a water adventure to the Grutas do Madada (Madada Caves) region in a motorboat.
Upon arriving, you will go on 3-hour hike through some very peculiar and impressive rock formations. At the end of the trek you will be rewarded with an exclusive picnic at an advanced base camp of the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge. This unique and remote space offers a stone pool and a panoramic view over the Rio Negro.
In the afternoon you will head back to the lodge where you can enjoy dinner. The rest of the night is yours to relax and take advantage of the amenities.
Overnight: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Standard cottage
Day 6: Departure to Manaus
Included: Traditional Archery Practice (in-group) | Breakfast, Lunch
Your final day will start off with breakfast in the lodge. Afterwards you will try some traditional archery in the forest near the lodge. A few hours later you will have lunch, and then prepare for your departure back to Manaus.
Included
- All transfers detailed above
- 10 lodge excursions (in-group with an English-speaking guide)
- 5 nights at Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Standard cottage
- 5 breakfasts + 6 lunches + 5 dinners
Not included are airfare, insurance, beverages, meals not indicated in the itinerary, tips, and personal expenses.
Info
- The itinerary can be adjusted due to weather conditions and animal abundance on site. Animal sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Transportation from Manaus to the lodge can be done by:
- Regular transfer by van (included in the package, 3h)
- Seaplane (not included in the package, price upon request, 35 minutes)
Items to Bring
- Insect repellent
- Sunglasses
- A hat or cap
- A flash light
- Comfortable clothing
- A small backpack for day trips
- Sneakers
- Sandals
- Swimming gear
- A rain jacket
- Avoid dark-colored clothing because it attracts mosquitos. Camouflage clothing is best-suited for wildlife observation.
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