Amazon Tours and Expeditions in Brazil

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Prices, Dates and Service

Rio Negro Rainforest Experience


Price

(10 days / minimum 2, maximum 6 persons)

€ 2.400,- per person

(single accomodation add-on € 130,-)

Our prices have been calculated on basis of an exchange rate of US$ 1.35 to the Euro. Our prices published in Euro will, with immedate effect, be converted and invoiced in US$ at a rate of US$ 1.35.
May 15th, 2010

Note: This price is valid for the surface arrangements only. The flight from Manaus to São Gabriel da Cachoeira v.v. is not included and costs, depending on rate of exchange at the time of booking around Euro 400.

Price for individual participation on request

Included

  • Transfers

  • 1 overnight/breakfast on day of arrival in Manaus

  • 1/2 day city tour on day of arrival or departure in Manaus

  • 1 overnight/breakfast in São Gabriel da Cachoeira

  • City hike and stroll in São Gabriel da Cachoeira

  • Expedition equipment, canoe, engines, gasoline, hammocks

  • Meals

  • Guides, carriers

  • Guides, Träger

  • English oder English speaking expedition leader

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
    (Manaus/São Gabriel da Cachoeira v.v. 300,– €)

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Gratuities

All necessary documents will be delivered by courier.

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Payment and reservations

Reservations must be made with a minimum of 90 days prior to departure. After receiving our booking confirmation a deposit of 50% to our German account is due. The rest is payable 30 days prior departure.

Best time to travel / travel dates 2010

This tour is operated from May 2010 through October 2010 at following dates:

May 4th - 13th, 2010

June st - 10th, 2010

June 15th - 24th, 2010

July 6th - 15th, 2010

August 3rd - 12th, 2010

August 3st - September 9th, 2010

September 14th - 23rd, 2010

October 5th - 14th, 2010

Remarks

The hike uphill to the Bela Adormecide mountain requires certain fitness. If you are used to jogg or to hike regularly, than you are in the ideal shape for this adventure.

All participants are expected to coop with each other and to follow instructions given by the leader.

As temperatures vary from permanently well over 30°C during the day, down to around 10°C at night with humidity reaching 90% and more, clothing should include two set seach of shorts, shirts with long sleeve, light cotton socks, swim wear, several sets of t-shirts and underwear, rain cape, warm clothing for the night. High leather bootlegs with corrugated sole and solid grip are recommended for hiking and solid rubber trekking sandals to ford or bath in creeks, streams...

Equipment: 2 backpacks (70-100 / 35-50 l) as main baggage is stored in São Gabriel, sleeping bag, thermoflask, binocular, photo equipment, flash light, swiss army knife, personal cutlery, hut, sunglasses, insect repellent.

Only personal belongings (5-8 kg) have to be carried by each participant

Accomodation

Pousada in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, on expedition in prepared camps and hammocks.

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Health

Vaccines mandatory: yellow fever, hepatites, tetanus

Vaccines not mandatory: malaria prophylaxis

Drinking water

From creeks and rapids, using of desinfection products recommended

First aid

Granted by guides, bring your personal medicine

Communication

Global Star satelite telephone

Meals

Salted, smoked and canned meat , fresh fish, ready made soups,rice, pasta, dehydrated vegetables, crackers, cookies, bisquits, banana and guava sweets, coffe ,tea, dry milk

Accomodation

Hotel in Manaus and Pousada in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, on expedition in prepared camps and hammocks