Rio De Janeiro, Foz Do Iguaçu, Salvador And Manaus Classic

TOUR TO THE “MEETING OF THE WATERS

(only available for guests with pick-up - hotels or airport - until 08:30 a.m.).

Departure to ECOPARK aboard a double-decker regional boat. The boat descends the Negro River, sailing along the coast of the city of Manaus, allowing passengers to see the Amazonas Theater, the Port of Manaus, the Customs House and the interesting aspects of local life, such as the stilt houses, For example. Arrival at "The Meeting of the Waters" at 11:30 am.

It is a spectacular fusion of the Negro and Solimões rivers. From this moment on, both rivers form the famous Amazon River that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The waters of the two rivers flow together for about 12 km, side by side, without mixing. The phenomenon occurs due to differences in temperature, density and speed of river waters.

Optional lunch will be served in a typical restaurant (rustic but clean restaurant with buffet style, international and regional dishes). Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

NATURE WALK

Biodiversity is the main characteristic of ECOPARK. Includes uncatalogued species in virgin rainforests, natural savannahs and streams. Several streams of warm, crystalline water also run through the premises. During the tour, the guide will guide you and inform you about the local flora and fauna, how and where to find edible fruits and drinking water, first aid, how to walk in the forest and much more. Duration: 1 to 3 hours (depending on the health conditions of the participants).

MONKEY FOREST

Rehabilitation facilities and reintroduction of wild animals into their habitat (known as Monkey Forest), were created in 1991 with the intention of receiving animals that have been confiscated from illegal trade. This is a joint project with the Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Sustainability. At this center, animals are initially quarantined to be evaluated and cared for by a team of veterinarians and biologists. In collaboration with the FFV (Live Forest Foundation), a non-profit institution overseen by Amazon Ecopark Lodge, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day (10:30 and 15:30), the animals receive supplements from their natural diet, ensuring that they are receiving the necessary nutrients.

The Monkey Forest is open to visitors at eat, always accompanied by an accredited professional, allowing guests to film and photograph these animals in a natural and safe environment. In the end, the monkeys may not appear; There are natural factors (breeding season, heavy rains) that can interfere with the presence of monkeys. Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour.

IMPORTANT! Twice a year, the monkeys leave for 2 or 3 weeks to travel through the forest and demarcate their lands. During this period it will not be possible to see the monkeys, only those that are quarantined.

VISIT THE CABOCLOS HOUSE

Exit from the lodge on a boat or motorized canoe, accompanied by a bilingual guide to learn about the traditions and customs of the local ("native") Amazonians.

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour

FISHING TOUR

Depart from the lodge in paddled or motorized canoes, accompanied by a bilingual guide. (Fishing for piranhas and other species, depending on season). Note: It is non-professional fishing.

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour

NIGHT CANOE TOUR

Exit from the lodge in paddled or motorized canoes to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility of observing small alligators (or other nocturnal creatures). Alligators are seen because their eyes glow like little red lights. Once the guide`s spotlight detects the alligator, he will try to catch a small alligator with his own hands and take it to the canoe, and then a brief explanation of its habitat will be given. The alligator will then be safely released back into the river. (No harm is done to any of the animals). Duration: approximately 1 hour.

Note: During the "high water" season (April to August) and on full moon nights, it may be difficult to find alligators.

Lodge activities

Lodge activities

Transfer back to Manaus airport.

Once in Salvador, we will take you to your selected hotel and then we will have the rest of the day free to explore the city .

 

We start with the Bar Lighthouse to get to the Cidade Alta through Victory Corridor, Campo Grande and Piedade. It is the modern part of the city, so there are large buildings and shopping centers; the streets and avenues are very busy, and it is considered the economic center of Salvador.

Next we will walk along the Municipal Square, where the Rio Branco Palace and City Hall, facing Lacerda elevator, from whose balustrades you can see one of the most beautiful views of the All Saints` Bay. 

From the elevator viewpoint, we will appreciate the Upper City, the Lower City and the diversity of angles offered by the variety of planes offered by the streets and houses of Pelô. We will continue towards the  Terreiro de Jesús, where the Cathedral Basilica of the Saviorand we will visit the Church of Saint Francis, one of the richest in Brazil and considered the most beautiful example of Portuguese baroque in the world. 

We continue until the Largo do Pelourinho, a place that mixes colors, races, culture and history. Recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO and immortalized by the illustrious writer Jorge Amado. 

Our next destination is the Farol da Barra where we will stop to take photos. We will continue towards the Dique do Tororó, decorated with sculptures of the orixás, the African gods presented to our people by the slaves from Africa. We will continue towards the Avenida del Valle de Nazaré until we reach the center of the city, passing through the port area and crossing the commercial neighborhood of Calçada, where you can see the beautiful building that houses the Railway Station, from where the trains leave to the interior of the city. 

Just in front is the Rome square, where we have the social works of the Sweet Sister(a Bahian nun whose canonization has already been requested from the Vatican); then we will continue towards the Dendezeiros Avenue, reaching the Bonfim Hill, where we will stop to take photos at the most famous church in Salvador due to the traditional "Lavagem do Bonfim", a celebration marked by Bahians throwing water on the steps of the temple in a party that lasts all day. 

We will go through the Fort of Mount Serrat, a place of incomparable beauty, a union of the architecture preserved since its foundation with the beautiful view of the Bay of All Saints. Afterwards, we will stop at the Mercado Modelo to enjoy local crafts, where the sea in the background and the sound of the berimbau stop the gaze of tourists and people passing by the place.

The tour ends with the return of the passengers to the hotels.

Free day to explore Salvador. We suggest as an optional tour to Praia do Forte.

We will pick you up at your hotel in Salvador to take you to the airport.

Once in Foz do Iguaçu, we will take you to your selected hotel and then we will have the rest of the day free to explore the city.

The integration between the visitor and all the complexity of the fauna and Flora of the Falls region is the key point of this tour. In addition to visiting the Brazilian part of the Iguazu Falls, the visit also includes the Bird Park, rich in spectacular animals. The tour to the Falls does not include admission, so we will stop at the Tourist Service Center to purchase it before entering.

The falls provide an unforgettable walk with views of more than 275 waterfalls, creating incredible rainbows that make everything even more beautiful. The Bird Park is close to the Iguazú National Park, which makes travel easier and reduces transportation time. Upon arriving there, the group walks through several trails within the park to observe and interact with local nature.

It is a large nursery that houses birds of various species. In total, the number of species ranges from 500, between tropical and exotic, of all colors. In addition to those native to Brazil, which attract the attention of any visitor, there are also some magnificent original species from other countries. The animals fly over the integrated nurseries, which reproduce the exuberant humid and subtropical flora.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Foz do Iguaçu International Airport.