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

We sail up the Rio Negro towards the Anavihanas Archipelago, made up of 380 mapped islands.  After anchoring, the motor launches will take you for a trip among the islands where you might even be tempted to try a little light fishing while watching and listening to the stunning variety of birds that inhabit the area.

At night, after dinner, you will be taken on a fascinating outing to spot the nocturnal animals and their incessant calls. We will spend the night anchored off “Ilha do Comprido”.

Day 2.

After breakfast the Yanna will take you to visit the indigenous community of Terra Preta (Black Earth), where members of the Baniwa, Nhengatú and Tukanos live peacefully together. This excursion within the community will offer you a fascinating glimpse into the lives and customs of these people of the forest.

Following your visit to the Indian community, the Yanna will sail on to an area of outstanding natural beauty known as “Três Bocas” (Three Mouths).  You will explore the area aboard the launches and try and catch a few Black Piranhas.

After dinner, there will be the un-missable opportunity to go on a night-time observation of the area’s Jacaré (alligator) population. This region is most famous for the Jacaré Açu (Larger Alligator) and Caiman Negro (Black Alligator) who is the acknowledged king of these islands. You will spend this night aboard the Yanna, anchored in the heart of the “Três Bocas”, lulled to sleep by the calls of the nocturnal animals and birds.

Day 3.

After breakfast, we will sail towards the town of “Acajatuba”, the oldest on the Rio Negro and also one of the most important in the heyday of Amazonia’s Rubber Boom.

Before exploring the town itself, we will visit the white sandy beach of Praia Grande. We will be there at lunch time, and food will be served in a shady spot on the beach.  You will then be ready for a pleasant and leisurely visit of the town of Acajatuba.

Following your tour of the town, the motor launches will take you for a trip around Acajatuba Lake.

We will spend the night close to the town.

Day 4.

The motor launches will take you to dry land where you will be led on a fascinating excursion, led by a local guide, explaining the mysteries of the local flora and fauna.

You will get detailed instruction and demonstrations of aspects of the rainforest that can make it your friend as well as your enemy. He will show you the secrets of medicinal plants, wild-growing fruit and a general explanation of the planet’s greatest natural laboratory.

After lunch, you will travel on in the launches to the mouth of the Rio Ariaú, where after a tour of these magnificent surroundings, you will be invited for a late afternoon cup of coffee in the house of a local inhabitant. His home, of considerable local and cultural interest has its own cassava plantation and flour mill.

Following your return to the Yanna, we will sail on to a spot called “Jacareubal” where we will anchor for the night.

Day 5.

A 5.00 am wake up call on this, the last day, in order to take in a legendary Amazonian sunrise and its unforgettable “dawn chorus”, then back to the Yanna for a well earned breakfast.

We will then sail back to Manaus for the final leg of our trip. You will be taken to the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. At the “meeting of the waters” you can observe the black water of the Negro, flowing side by side with the muddy waters of the Solimões. After several miles, they finally blend and give birth to the mighty River Amazon.
We will then take trip along the riverside sights of Manaus, including the Municipal market, the floating port, the hundreds of boats and the houses built on stilts that line the banks.

Arrival at our berthing point in Manaus, we will arrange for your transfers by air-conditioned minibus to the airport or the hotel of your choice.
 

INCLUDED IN ALL PACKAGES:

Pick-up at Manaus International Airport
Transfer to the Yanna by air-conditioned minibus.
Welcome cocktails on arrival on board.
All meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, served on board or packed lunches during excursions.
Experience guide for the entire duration of your trip.
All outings in the outboard launches including fuel.
Mineral water, regional fruit juices, soft drinks and beer, with no limit on consumption.
Accommodation in double cabins, all with en suite facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning.

Please note:
All groups must have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 16 people.
All prices are for double occupancy.
Individual occupancy incurs an 80% surcharge
Children under 12 sharing a cabin with 2 adults travels for half price.