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- Wednesday, 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 upstream to the Pagodão river (a tributary of the Negro river). Shortly before sunset you will depart on a canoe trip in order to observe nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as night falls. Return after dark.

2- Thursday, the Amazon
After breakfast you will depart for a walk in the forest with commentaries by your specialist guide. You will be able to observe the flora and visit a Caboclo family. The Cablocos are descendants of the old tribes. These simple people depend on the river and rainforest to sustain their lives much as they have for centuries. You will be able to learn about the customs and way of life. Lunch. In the afternoon, relax as the boat navigates through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more than 1.000 miles from the ocean. Dinner. After dinner, depart on a night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes, and other species, depending on the season.

3- Friday, the Amazon
Today you will visit the village of Novo Airão, with its handicraft, boat yards, sawmills, market and other activities. Lunch. In the afternoon, relax as the boat navigates to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Once you get there, you may be able to go swimming, if conditions permit, and observe the vegetation of the sandy areas. Then you will take a canoe trip in Lake Acajituba or adjacent lake to be able to see the typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). And try your hand at fishing for piranhas. Dinner. After dinner, you will go on a night trip to observe caimans. As you sleep the boat with navigate towards Lake Janauary.

4- Saturday, Depart Manaus/ the Amazon - Next City
At sunrise, you will depart on a canoe bird-watching trip in the January Ecological Park and nearby waterways. The January Ecological Park unites several ecosystems of the region. The nine thousand hectare area contains terra firme, várzea, and igapó forests. You will be able to see the flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies (in season). Breakfast. 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.