Amazon Clipper Cruises is specialized in operating boat cruises on the Amazon river system departing from Manaus, using from basic regional hammock boats up to beautiful yachts. The own traditional Amazon riverboats offer basic comfort such as double cabins with bunk berths, private toilet with shower facilities and night time air-conditioning, and the Premium, their newest boat, offers luxury with comfort of a five star hotel.

Amazon Clipper Cruises now puts at the guest disposal its complete support infrastructure to offer an on-board experience that is second to none - and in addition they will take you to places few other cruise passengers ever see. It is possible because the cruise groups are small and personal, and the knowledge of the destination is complete.

Experience trips with the outboard powered canoes in smaller creeks to see life on the flooded plains, rubber trees, lakes with giant water lilies, watch the birds, visit the local inhabitants and walk in the forest, always accompanied by the expedition guides. The adventure continues with fishing for piranhas, night trips to see nocturnal animals, views of the floating docks, market and houses on stilts.

Amazon Clipper Cruises has two different fleets of boats: the Amazon Clipper Traditional, with the Amazon Angler (10 passengers), Amazon Clipper (16 passengers), Otter (18 passengers) and Selly Clipper II (20 passengers). Now there is also the newest luxury boat, the Amazon Clipper Premium (32 passengers).

1- Monday, Arrival in Manaus/the Amazon
Meet and greet at the airport in Manaus and arrival transfer to the Hotel Tropical Manaus landing stage. At 2:30pm, you will depart from the Hotel Tropical landing stage. Immediately, an orientation meeting will take place where you will meet the staff, discuss the route that the trip will follow and be introduced to the facilities. Enjoy a welcome drink as the boat starts navigation past Manaus to the Xiborena region. Afterwards, you will go on a canoe trip to the smaller creeks to see life on the flood plains: jute, market-garden produce, rubber trees, as well as flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies (in season). You will return after sunset, so that you can observe nightlife, including caimans. Navigation continues up the Amazon (the upper part of it called Solimões by the natives) to lake Janauaca. Dinner on the way.

2- Tuesday, the Amazon
Depart early morning on a canoe trip for bird watching. There are good chances of seeing hoatzins and large flocks of egrets and cormorants. Return to the boat for breakfast. Afterwards, you will visit the inhabitants of the lake who live from manioc plantations, fishing, diverse fruit trees, rubber, Brazil-nut trees, wood and other extractive products. You will take a walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Return to the boat for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing on board while the boat continues its navigation. You will have the opportunity of fishing for piranhas and other types of fish. Dinner. After dinner, you will depart on a night trip to see nocturnal animals; you may be able to see a nighthawk, snakes, toro-rats, sloth and frogs. Overnight navigation downstream on the Amazon river.

3- Wednesday, Depart Manaus/the Amazon - Next City
Early this morning depart on a bird-watching trip in the Janauary Ecological Park and nearby waterways. The Janauary Ecological Park unites several ecosystems of the region. The nine thousand hectare area contains terra firme, várzea, and igapó forests. Return to the boat for breakfast. And continue navigation to the Meeting of the Waters, the confluence of the Negro river and the Solimões river, an extraordinary natural spectacle. Here you will see the dark waters of the Negro river meet the light brown waters of the Solimões river and then flow side by side some 4 miles before intermingling. Continue navigation back to Manaus with views of the floating docks, market, old customhouse and houses on stilts, to the Hotel Tropical landing stage where you will arrive at 11:30am. Transfer to airport in Manaus. Homebound flight or proceed to your next destination.

Land-Only prices in US-Dollars per person in double occupancy (single supplement available), including:

• Private roundtrip transfer Airport MAO in Manaus/Port in Manaus/Airport MAO in Manaus featuring air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide.

• All mentioned tours and activities with bilingual field guides as per description.

• Accommodation in the boat of your choice.

• All meals, except drinks (alcoholic beverages and soft drinks).

• Meals as per description (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).

• Tourism tax.

Meals: The meals are prepared on the boat from supplies taken aboard in Manaus and sometimes caught fresh on the way. Required foodstuffs are preserved in freezers or refrigerators. The water served on board is mineral water. The meals are generous and varied, basically consisting of local cuisine where fish plays a strong role and many times is caught on the way.

-> The activities described may be altered due to weather conditions, season or group make-up with the intent of maximizing your experience of the eco-system.

To receive more information, please email us at office@opcotours.com.