The Amazon Odyssey
The Essence of the Amazon in a Four Night Cruise
This compact Amazon cruise is especially good for travelers who do not have much time to travel in the Amazon, but would still like to experience the essence of Amazon wildlife and culture. Though brief, this cruise offers an authentic experience and one where travelers can capture the spirit of the greatest wilderness on earth. For a very detailed itinerary either download a brochure or follow the link to the Amazon Odyssey Full Cruise Description.
This Amazon Cruise visits some of the most essential areas to observe the wildlife and culture of the rainforest. Our journey especially concentrates on the Amazon River where we walk in towering rainforests, glide along narrow streams deep in the forest, and explore flooded grasslands that stretch from horizon to horizon. Though a compact cruise, the Amazon Odyssey is able to experience the many different environments of the Amazon, teeming with life. 4 Nights
Our Amazon cruises are the most thorough, detailed, and sophisticated trips offered in the entire Amazon.Our guides are accomplished naturalists and we see creatures almost never seen by other visitors. The trip is rather like being on a time machine in that we are able to visit places that have not changed for millions of years. Truly the trip of a lifetime.
Itinerary Sketch
Day 1 Manaus, Rio Negro: Afternoon depart Manaus, Brasil and voyage north on the Rio Negro into the Anavilhanas Archipelago.
Day 2 Manaus, Rio Negro: Excursions in the forest during the day, at night travel downstream toward the Amazon River
Day 3 Confluence of Amazon and Negro Rivers: Lago Janauari with Ecological Park, navigate the meeting of the two great rivers, afternoon voyage on the Amazon to Lago Janauacá.
Day 4 Amazon River, Rio Negro: Explore the south side of the Amazon River, afternoon return to the mouth of the Rio Negro.
Day 5 Manaus: Return to Manaus, disembark in the morning.
Please note that all of our trips are exploratory and we adapt the vessel course to maintain an interesting cruise. In the month of November and sometimes in October, we may alter the itinerary due to low river levels. This may include voyaging more on the Rio Negro than the Amazon River. But this does not diminish the cruise, instead it allows us to improvise in seeking interesting places to visit.
Where This Trip Begins and Ends
Embark: Monday, Day 1: Passengers meet our guide at 04:00PM in the reception area of the Hotel Tropical, Manaus, Brasil.
Disembark: Friday, Day 5: Passengers disembark at the Hotel Tropical at 08:00am. It is possible by prearrangement for guests to disembark the previous evening to catch early flights.
2011 Trip Dates: Aug 15-19, Sep 05-09, Sep 19-23, Oct 24-28, Nov 07-11, Nov 21-25, Dec 19-23, Dec 05-09
2012 Trip Dates: Jan 16-20, Jan 30-Feb 03, Feb 13-17, Feb 27-Mar 02, Mar 12-16, Mar 26-30, Apr 09-13, Apr 23-27, May 07-11, May 21-25, Jun 11-15, Jun 25-29, Jul 09-13, Jul 23-27, Aug 06-10, Aug 20-24, Sep 10-14, Sep 24-28, Oct 08-12, Oct 22-26, Nov 05-09, Nov 19-23, Dec 03-07, Dec 17-21
2013 Cruise Dates: Jan 14-18, Jan 28-Feb 01, Mar 04-08, Mar 18-22, Apr 01-05, Apr 15-19, Apr 29-May 03, May 13-17, Jun 17-21, Jul 01-05, Jul 15-19, Jul 29- Aug 02, Aug 12-16, Aug 26-30, Sep 09-13, Sep 30- Oct 04, Oct 14-18, Oct 28- Nov 01, Nov 11-15, Nov 25-29, Dec 16-20, Dec 30 - Jan 03 (’14)
Cruise Cost, Rack Rate, 2011:
Green Category Cabins (per person, double): $1,600
Yellow Category Cabins (per person, double): $1,725
Cruise Cost, Rack Rate, 2012:
Green Category Cabins (per person, double): $1,650
Yellow Category Cabins (per person, double): $1,850