Brazil: Journey deep into the Amazon aboard a river cruise

Rainforest Cruises takes passengers deep into Brazil’s Central Amazon Conservation Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity and threatened species such as the river dolphin.

The seven-day trip departs from (and returns to) Manaus on the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon. Highlights include daily rainforest walks and stops at blackwater-flooded forests; Lago Turia, a giant lake with a river island; the Rio Jaueperi, with opportunities for fishing — piranhas! — and swimming in some of the world’s cleanest water; and a visit to the Lago Janauari Ecological Park.

Accommodations are onboard the Tucano, designed to resemble a 19th century river steamer. All cabins are air conditioned and have a private bathroom. An eight-day excursion covers the same distance, but stays an additional night in the Rio Jaueperi area.

Dates: Departures throughout 2015
Price: From $3,299 to $4,099 per person, double occupancy, depending on cabin style and cruise duration. Includes all meals and bottled water, excursions, bilingual naturalist guide and use of kayaks. International and domestic airfare, as well as visa costs, are not included.
Info: Rainforest Cruises, (727) 498-0234

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