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M/V Desafio
The Amazon River
MV Desafio
Cabin with Bunk Beds
Twin Cabin
Private Bathroom
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sun Deck
Sun Deck
Outing
Amazon Sunset
Sun Deck
Meet the Locals
M/V Desafio is a great 34-metre three-masted sailing ship, providing the highest standard service available in exploring the Amazon.
M/V Desafio offers privacy, comfort and the unique intimacy of sharing the experience of a lifetime with a handful of new-found friends.
The cruise offers 12 cabins divided into 6 upper deck (external) and 6 lower deck (internal) all of them with private facilities.
M/V Desafio departs from Manaus, capital of the State of Amazonas, a city in the jungle that prospered during the rubber boom last century.
The cruise also includes daily explorations and activities in safe motorized boats into the jungle, as well as a rich Amazonian cuisine served in the panoramic restaurant.
M/V Desafio offers the comfort of a pre-arranged group program and the joy of personal discovery. Small enough for everyone to be on a first-name basis; our passengers feel at home in the heart of the Amazon.
M/V Desafio' specialized hosts are glad to tell the travellers every single detail of the wild life, the flora, the flooding and the torrential rainfalls from November to March as well as the low water level of the Amazon during the rest of the year.
Day 1: Fly UK - Brazil (Rio or Sao Paolo)
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Overnight Rio or Sao Paolo.
Day 2: Rio/Sao Paolo - Manaus - M/V Desafio
Morning transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Manaus.
Depart from the pier in Manaus to board the M/V Desafio at 2pm, your floating hotel for the next 5 nights.
Once on board, a welcome cocktail with snacks and drinks will be served while the guide provides useful information about the Amazon, the boat and details of the program.
Start sailing bound the archipelago of Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world. Dinner.
In the evening, guests will enjoy a pleasant walk in motorized canoes for local recognition, an opportunity to hear the sounds of the jungle.
Overnight M/V Desafio. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 3: M/V Desafio - The Anavilhanas Islands
Early morning, boat ride to admire the sunrise in the forest and the birds singing in their diversity.
Return on board and breakfast while starts the navigation towards an indigenous community whose visit is an opportunity to meet the indigenous lifestyle and habits.
Return on board and navigation towards Jaraqui village. Stop in land for an interesting jungle trekking to explore the fauna and flora.
Return on board. Dinner.
Overnight M/V Desafio. All meals included.
Day 4: M/V Desafio - Meeting of the waters
Breakfast on board and sail to Acajatuba village.
On the way, stop at the floating station to interact with the pink dolphins, and feed the famous fish Pirarucu.
Lunch on board. Departure and navigate along the Negro River towards the borders of the Solimões until reach the “meeting of waters”, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers meet to form the great Amazon River.
Then enjoy another exciting experience, fishing the piranha.
Dinner.
Evening canoe ride along the streams in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals with flashlights.
Overnight M/V Desafio. All meals included.
Day 5: M/V Desafio - Exploring the river
After another tropical breakfast, departure to see the giants and beautiful Amazonian water lilies while navigating back to the city of Manaus.
After quicky stop in Manaus, lunch will be served on board while navigating straight down the Negro River.
Continue the expedition towards the Kings Lake, located in the city of Varzea Careiro of the Amazon, a place which economy is based on artisanal fishing activity and agriculture, surrounded by an indescribable nature.
Arrival to Kings Lake, dinner will be served.
After dinner, departure for a reconnaissance motorized canoe ride to explore the region at night in search for alligators of the specie jacaré- and other nocturnal animals with flashlights.
Overnight M/V Desafio. All meals included.
Day 6: M/V Desafio - Discovering the lake
Breakfast on board and departure to visit the Kings Lake local community with its unique culture.
Lunch will be served on board while navigating to another side of the lake. Dinner served on board.
After dinner, excursion by canoe to explore the lake looking for nocturnal animals.
Overnight M/V Desafio. All meals included.
Day 7: M/V Desafio - Manaus - Rio/Sao Paolo
Early morning, boat ride to admire the sunrise and the birds’ awakening.
Return on board for breakfast while navigating back to Manaus arriving at 11am.
Once in Manaus you will be transferred to the airport.
Back in Rio/Sao Paolo you can catch your overnight flight back to UK or expand your stay in Brazil.
Day 1: Fly UK - Brazil (Rio or Sao Paolo)
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Overnight Rio or Sao Paolo.
Day 2: Rio/Sao Paolo - Manaus - M/V Desafio
Morning transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Manaus.
Depart from the pier in Manaus to board the M/V Desafio at 2pm, your floating hotel for the next three nights.
Once on board, the multilingual naturalist guide will host a “welcome to the Amazon” briefing highlighting the broad spectrum of life in this unique region.
The guide will assist in the identification of the flora/fauna, provide a historical framework and enrich your ecological understanding of this unusual destination and of the natural world.
Start sailing bound "Tres Bocas", located in the archipelago of Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world, with its lakes, islands, creeks and flooded forests.
Dinner on board. In the evening, guests will enjoy a pleasant walk in motorized canoes for local recognition, an opportunity to hear the sounds of the jungle.
Overnight M/V Desafio. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 3: M/V Desafio - The Anavilhanas Islands
At 05:30h, boat ride to admire the sunrise in the forest and the birds singing in their diversity.
Return to the ship and breakfast.
In motorized canoes, walk along the river to a site trails for a walk with purpose to observe the flora and fauna of the region.
Return to the ship. Lunch on board while cruising towards the indigenous community "Terra Preta", whose visit is an opportunity to meet the lifestyle and habits of the Indigenous.
Return on board and navigation towards Jaraqui' village.
By motorized canoes, after a pleasant river expedition, stop in land for an interesting jungle trekking to explore the fauna and flora.
Return on board. Dinner on board.
Overnight M/V Desafio. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 4: M/V Desafio - The meeting of the waters
Breakfast on board and sail to a local village named 'Acajatuba'.
On the way, stop at the floating station 'Recanto dos Botos' to interact with the pink dolphins, and feed the famous fish 'Pirarucu', known as the cod of the Amazon.
Lunch on board. Departure and navigate along the Negro River towards the borders of the Solimões until reach the “meeting of waters”, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers meet to form the great Amazon River.
The cruise continues to 'Janauari' Lake for another exciting experience, fishing the piranha, the dreaded Amazonian fish.
Dinner on board. After dinner, canoe ride along the streams in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals with flashlights. Return aboard.
Overnight M/V Desafio. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 5: M/V Desafio - Manaus - Rio/Sao Paolo
After another tropical breakfast, departure to see the giants and beautiful Amazonian water lilies, another opportunity to explore the Negro River.
Return aboard starting the return trip to Manaus arriving at 11:00h in the city.
Once in Manaus you will be transferred to the airport.
Back in Rio/Sao Paolo you can catch your overnight flight back to UK or expand your stay in Brazil.
Day 1: Fly UK - Brazil (Rio or Sao Paolo)
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Overnight Rio or Sao Paolo.
Day 2: Rio/Sao Paolo - Manaus - M/V Desafio
Morning transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Manaus.
After quicky stop in Manaus, lunch will be served on board while navigating straight down the Negro River, through the waters of the Amazonas River.
Continue the expedition towards the Kings Lake, located in the city of Varzea Careiro of the Amazon, a place which economy is based on artisanal fishing activity and agriculture, surrounded by an indescribable nature.
Arrival to Kings Lake, dinner will be served.
After dinner, departure for a reconnaissance motorized canoe ride to explore the region at night in search for alligators of the specie jacaré-açu and other nocturnal animals with flashlights.
Overnight M/V Desafio. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 3: M/V Desafio - Discovering the lake
Breakfast on board and departure to visit the Kings Lake local community with its unique culture.
Lunch will be served on board while navigating to another side of the lake. Dinner served on board.
After dinner, excursion by canoe to explore the lake looking for nocturnal animals.
Overnight M/V Desafio. All meals included.
Day 4: M/V Desafio - Manaus - Rio/Sao Paolo
After another tropical breakfast, departure to see the giants and beautiful Amazonian water lilies, another opportunity to explore the Negro River.
Return aboard starting the return trip to Manaus arriving at 11:00h in the city.
Once in Manaus you will be transferred to the airport.
Back in Rio/Sao Paolo you can catch your overnight flight back to UK or expand your stay in Brazil.
Included:
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Airport transfers
- 1 night Rio/Sao Paolo - Breakfast included
- 5-night M/V Desafio - Accommodation in Double Cabin
- M/V Desafio - All meals and activities included
- Welcome drink
Not included:
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks
- Meals not specified
- Tips
- Personal expenses
6-Day M/V Desafio Amazon Cruise:
- Price from £2,980 pp
This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.
Prices will vary according to choice of hotel and seasonal airfare and hotel surcharges. Please ask us for any current special offers.
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