Itinerary
- Day 1
Santarém
You'll start your journey in Santarém, one of the oldest cities in the Amazon where the Tapajós and Amazon Rivers meet. This morning, walk through the colorful markets to see medicinal herbs, exotic fruits, and traditional crafts. After lunch, you'll cruise the Tapajós River toward Jari Canal, passing golden sandy shores and small riverside villages. Dinner happens onboard, and then you'll head out on an evening boat trip to look for nocturnal wildlife in the darkness.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Explore Santarém markets and traditional crafts
- Cruise along the Tapajós River toward Jari Canal
- Evening private boat excursion for nocturnal wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Santarém Tapajós River Amazon River Jari Canal - Day 2
Jari Canal to Ponta Grande Cove
Early morning takes you out on a private boat through Jari Canal searching for freshwater dolphins, iguanas, herons, kingfishers, and tropical birds. The boat then heads toward Ponta Grande Cove on the Arapiuns River, where you'll see white-sand banks and turquoise waters. Later in the afternoon, you'll watch the sunset from another private boat before heading back to the ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Private small-boat excursion through Jari Canal for wildlife viewing
- Cruise to Ponta Grande Cove on the Arapiuns River
- Private boat outing to watch sunset
Landmarks/POIs Jari Canal Arapiuns River Ponta Grande Cove - Day 3
Local Village Visit to Urucurea Cove
You'll take a private boat to a local riverside village to see traditional life firsthand, including a tour of the casa da farinha where manioc flour gets made using ancestral methods. From there, you can check out stingless bee hives that produce rare local honey. The boat then cruises toward Urucurera Cove, giving you time to relax on the sun deck. Dinner is served onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Private boat visit to local village
- Tour of casa da farinha (traditional manioc flour production)
- Visit stingless bee hives
- Cruise to Urucurea Cove
Landmarks/POIs Urucurea Cove - Day 4
Forest Walk and Basket Weaving Village to Alter do Chão
Before dawn, you'll head out on a guided forest walk where you might see playful Zig-Zog monkeys or hear Guaribas howler monkeys calling through the trees. Later, you'll visit a village known for traditional basket weaving using forest fibers and natural dyes. From there, you cruise toward Alter do Chão, called the 'Caribbean of the Amazon.' A special dinner happens on a sandbank under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special dinner on a sandbank, open to the sky and beneath the vast starry Amazon night)
Included Activities
- Guided forest walk at dawn
- Visit village famous for basket weaving craftsmanship
- Cruise to Alter do Chão
- Special dinner on a sandbank
Landmarks/POIs Alter do Chão - Day 5
Primary Rainforest Walk and Munduruku Village
This morning brings an immersive guided walk through primary rainforest led by local community members, where you'll see towering trees and medicinal plants. You'll follow the route of the Langsdorff expedition and visit a historic Munduruku village. At sunset, you'll observe wildlife from a private boat, then experience a rare traditional ritual under the canopy by oil lamp light.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through primary rainforest with local guides
- Visit ancient Munduruku village area
- Private boat outing at sunset for wildlife observation
- Traditional ritual under the forest canopy by oil lamp
Landmarks/POIs Munduruku village - Day 6
Traditional Pirogue Exploration to Alter do Chão
Morning exploration happens in a traditional pirogue while you watch for Amazonian wildlife and flora, including water birds, giant water lilies, and monkeys waking up. You'll cruise toward Alter do Chão, known as the pearl of the Tapajós with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. At the village, you can explore local artisan shops and see what local crafters make.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Morning exploration in traditional pirogue
- Cruise to Alter do Chão
- Visit village of Alter do Chão and artisan shops
Landmarks/POIs Alter do Chão - Day 7
Amazon River Cruise to Óbidos
Today you'll cruise along the wide Amazon River past golden sandy beaches, lush islands, and floating villages. A private boat takes you to Óbidos, a well-preserved colonial town founded in the 17th century by the Portuguese. You'll walk through the historic center seeing colorful houses, cobblestone streets, wrought-iron balconies, and the Church of Sant'Ana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Amazon River
- Private boat visit to Óbidos
- Exploration of Óbidos historic center and Church of Sant'Ana
Landmarks/POIs Óbidos Church of Sant'Ana - Day 8
Parintins Festival Costumes and Backwater Lakes
Early morning takes you deep into the Amazon wilderness to observe wildlife and plant life. You'll explore the colorful town of Parintins by tuk-tuk, visiting secret warehouses where giant sets and costumes for the Parintins Festival get stored (the festival runs the last weekend of June with legendary oxen called Garantido and Caprichoso). In the afternoon, a private boat takes you through lakes spotting pink dolphins and howler monkeys, then to a small village to meet locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Early morning Amazon wilderness excursion
- Exploration of Parintins town by tuk-tuk
- Visit to Parintins Festival warehouse and costume storage
- Private boat outing through lakes and backwaters
- Visit to small riverside village
Landmarks/POIs Parintins - Day 9
Meeting of the Waters and Janauari Lake
Morning takes you into a secluded canal searching for howler monkeys, sloths, fishing eagles, and dolphins while watching local fishermen harvest tambaqui fish. In the afternoon, you'll cruise to see where the muddy Solimões River and dark Rio Negro waters meet and flow side by side for kilometers before joining the Amazon. A private speedboat explores Janauari Lake through flooded forest, and sunset brings a ritual under a village maloca (communal dwelling).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Morning canal excursion for wildlife and fishing observation
- Cruise to confluence of Rio Solimões and Rio Negro
- Private speedboat exploration of Janauari Lake and flooded forest
- Sunset ritual under village maloca
Landmarks/POIs Rio Solimões Rio Negro Janauari Lake - Day 10
Rubber Museum and Manaus
This morning you'll cruise to Vila Paraiso and visit the Rubber Museum, which shows the rubber industry's rise and fall through artifacts and recreations of 19th-century rubber plantations, telling the story of seringueiros (latex gatherers). In the afternoon, you'll tour Manaus, the gateway to the Amazon, checking out the historic center, the iconic Teatro Amazonas (Manaus Opera House), and the Adolpho Lisboa Market with its vibrant colors and aromas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard your ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Vila Paraiso
- Visit to Rubber Museum
- Guided tour of Manaus historic center
- Visit to Amazonas Theatre (Teatro Amazonas)
- Tour of Adolpho Lisboa Market
Landmarks/POIs Rubber Museum Manaus Teatro Amazonas Adolpho Lisboa Market - Day 11
Disembarkation
You'll have breakfast onboard the Brazilian Dream, then disembark and end your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
