(A) Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon [Description]
Dates and Prices (Rack Rate)
Voyages on the Motor Yacht Tucano depart every other week, year round.

Trip Dates 2008: (7 Nights) Jan 06-13, Jan 20-27, Feb 03-10, Feb 17-24, Mar 09-16, Mar 23-30, Apr 06-13, Apr 20-27, May 04-11, May 18-25, Jun 01-08, Jun 15-22, Jul 06-13, Jul 20-27, Aug 03-10, Aug 17-24, Sep 07-14, Sep 21-28, Oct 05-12, Oct 19-26, Nov 09-16, Nov 23-30, Dec 07-14, Dec 21-28

Trip Dates 2009: Jan 04-11, Jan 18-25, Feb 01-8, Feb 15-22, Mar 08-15, Mar 22-29, Apr 05-12, Apr 19-26, May 03-10, May 17-24, May 31-Jun 07, Jun 14-21, Jun 28-Jul 05, Jul 12-19, Jul 26-Aug 02, Aug 09-16, Aug 23-30, Sep 20-27, Oct 04-11, Oct 18-25, Nov 01-08, Nov 15-22, Nov 29- Dec 06, Dec 20-27

1) Where the Trip Begins and Ends
Embark: On Day 1, passengers meet our guide at 07:00am in the reception area of the Hotel Tropical, Manaus, Brazil. Disembark: On Day 8, passengers disembark at the Hotel Tropical at 08:00am. It is possible by prearrangement for guests to disembark the evening prior to the last day to catch early morning flights.

2) Cost, per passenger, double, Rack Rate
2008: $2,300 USD)

Prices Include: Prices above are per person, double occupancy. Accommodations, transfers as indicated in the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary. Bottled water served free of charge on the M/Y Tucano. Prices and itineraries are subject to change without notice.

Prices Do Not Include: Any airfare, departure taxes, visa fees, items of a personal nature.

Single Travelers: No single supplement will be charged if the passenger is willing to share with another same sex passenger. Guests may request single occupancy with a fare supplement of 40% of the cruise cost. Single accommodations on the cruise may not always be available. The single cabins on the boat are not as large as the double cabins.

Triple Cabins: Some of the cabins on the M/Y Tucano can accept three travelers. This is helpful for families. In cabins "3" and "4" a third narrow bed can be placed between the single beds. Cabin "0" has a queen size bed and also a single bed. There is no discount for triple occupancy; passengers pay the double rate.

Discounts for Children: On regular departures children 12 years and under who share a room with an adult are eligible for a discount of 50% off the Cruise Rate, subject to cabin availability.

Family Departures: All of our trips are family friendly, but the scheduled "Family Departures" include some additional activities suitable for children. On these departures children 12 years and younger can travel at a discount of 50% from the Rack Rate.

3) Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are included in the cruise cost no matter when the passengers arrive. All airport transfers are to and from the international airport and the Hotel Tropical, Manaus.

4) Hotel Nights
We strongly recommend that passengers spend one night in Manaus in a hotel prior to the cruise. On request, we can book reservations at the five star Hotel Tropical where the Motor Yacht Tucano boards passengers. Check-in time is 12:00pm. Early check-in is available at additional cost.

5) Optional City Tour of Manaus
A three hour early morning tour of Manaus is available the day prior to the cruise for $60 per person (Rack). The tour consists of a visit to the boisterous Mercado Municipal of Manaus and the Teatro Amazonas, the famed Opera House of the Amazon. Included are the services of an English speaking guide, entrance fees and transportation to and from the Hotel Tropical. Please note that most museums are closed on Sundays and Holidays.

6) Administrative Procedure
A) On receipt of the deposit we send a Confirmation Kit which includes: an invoice and the pre-departure booklet: "Expedition Notes".
B) Passengers should complete the Trip Application and Preference Memo included with Expedition Notes.
C) Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure.

7) Refunds
Cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of Ecotour. If cancellation is received 61 days prior to departure all payments will be fully refunded except a $300 deposit. For cancellations between 60 and 45 days before departure, fifty percent of the total trip cost will be refunded. Less than 45 days before departure, no refund will be able to be made. Failure to secure a valid passport, visa, or air arrangements does not waive this refund policy. Inability to operate other side trips or schedule changes with side trips does not waive the refund policy. Subject to change without notice.

8) Payment Instructions
Payment can be made by agency check, bank check, money order, or by wire transfer. If the passenger enrolls within 60 days of departure, full payment is due upon receipt of invoice. For passengers confirming within 30 days of departure, payment must be made by wire transfer or in the form of a bank counter check. We cannot accept credit card payments.

9) Cabin Assignments
Unless specific cabins are reserved when passengers sign up for a trip, cabin assignments are made at our discretion. Subject to availability, the larger cabins on board the vessel are assigned without additional charge. If however, two passengers would like to guarantee a particular cabin, there is a reservation fee of $300 per cabin. Cabin reservations are on a first come/ first serve basis and are subject to availability. All of the cabins on Tucano are outside cabins with windows, private baths, air conditioning, and hot water showers. Four of the cabins are larger than the others and have single size beds side by side. These are cabins numbered 3, 4, 5 and 6. In order to accommodate parties of three travelers, we are able to insert a third narrow bed. Cabin "0", has a queen size bed beside a single bed. Four cabins have a single size mattress above and a single sized mattress below. These are cabins numbered 1, 2, 7 and 8. Please note that passengers that have chosen single accommodations and pay the single supplement will be assigned one of the smaller cabins. Passengers that travel as singles and are willing to share accommodations may not reserve a particular cabin.

10) Visas
United States Citizens need a tourist visa to visit Brazil. We can process these visas for a net fee of $150 USD, though passengers themselves may be able to obtain the visa directly with a Brazilian Consulate at a lower cost. Pricing is subject to change without notice. The necessary forms are included in our pre-departure booklet: "Expedition Notes". Most passengers with European passports do not need tourist visas to enter Brazil.

B) Amazon Odyssey: Charter an Amazon cruise just for your group: Small groups can charter the Motor Yacht Tucano for their private company or a family trip. There are dates available every other Monday. 6 days/ 5 nights. [Program Download]

Price: Cruise, Rack Rate: Amazon Odyssey (6D/5N), per passenger, double occupancy
2008: $1,850usd

Departure Dates: The Amazon Odyssey is offered on a charter basis only. See the available dates below and give us a call.

2008 Charter Dates; Amazon Odyssey: Jan 14-19, Jan 28-Feb 02, Feb 11-16, Mar 17-22, Mar 31-Apr 05, Apr 14-19, Apr 28-May 03, May 12-17, May 26-31, Jun 09-14, Jun 23-28, Jun 30-Jul 05, Jul 14-19, Jul 28-Aug 02, Aug 11-16, Aug 25-30, Sep 01-06, Sep 15-20, Sep 29-Oct 04, Oct 13-18, Oct 27-Nov 01, Nov 03-08, Nov 17-22, Dec 01-06, Dec 15-20, Dec 29-Jan 03, '09

(C)  Falls and Forests, 3D/2N [Description]
Price: This itinerary is operated as an extension for groups. Please give us a call for pricing.

Price Includes: accommodations, transfers, and meals as indicated in the itinerary. Prices and itineraries are subject to change without notice.
Does Not Include: Meals not indicated, items of a personal nature, gratuities.

Departures Dates: (3D/ 2N): Mondays, every week from Manaus, Brasil

(D) Amazon Camping [Description]
Price: per passenger, double, Rack Rate: 2008: $1500 Dollars (USD)

Price Includes: accommodations, transfers, and meals as indicated in the itinerary. Prices and itineraries are subject to change without notice.
Does Not Include: Meals not indicated, items of a personal nature, gratuities.

Departures Dates: 2008: July 05-14 and Aug 09-18

Send a message or call us with any questions you may have.

Natureza Amazônica Viagens e Turismo, Ltda.
Avenida Sete de Setembro, 188
Centro Antigo, Manaus, AM CEP 69005-141 Brasil