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Amazon Clipper Traditional – Rio Negro – 4 days
Classic riverboat

Amazon Clipper Traditional – Rio Negro – 4 days

Blackwater, Anavilhanas and white river beaches – aboard the classic Amazon Clipper

4 days / 3 nights Easy to moderate Amazon Clipper Traditional
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The Rio Negro route is the strongest short cruise for travellers who primarily want blackwater forest, Anavilhanas and the Amazon’s maze of islands and channels.

For four days, the vessel travels upstream from Manaus through dark, nutrient-poor water with mirror-like surfaces and seasonally flooded igapó forest. Small canoes reach narrow channels inaccessible to the main vessel.

The programme combines early bird outings, walking, swimming, fishing and visits with families along the river. On the final morning, the route returns via Lago Janauari and Encontro das Águas to Manaus.

You stay aboard Amazon Clipper Traditional, aboard the smaller Amazon Clipper Traditional with simple, practical comfort.

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Highlights

  • Small-scale expedition cruise with scheduled departures from Manaus
  • Excursions in small motorised canoes early in the morning and after dark
  • Guided forest walk focused on the ecological relationships of the rainforest
  • Birdwatching, nature fishing and searches for nocturnal wildlife
  • Visits hosted by riverside communities, with a focus on manioc, fishing and cultivation
  • Encontro das Águas, where the Rio Negro and Solimões/Amazon meet
  • Full board and nature guiding throughout the cruise
  • Anavilhanas National Park, an extensive freshwater archipelago of hundreds of islands and channels
  • Canoe excursions through Rio Negro igapó forest and mirror-like blackwater
  • Swimming from a white-sand river beach when water level and conditions permit
  • Small boat with a maximum of 16 guests and a personal expedition feel
4 days / 3 nights

Day by day

Day 1

Manaus, the Rio Negro and a night canoe excursion

Meet at the designated point in Manaus at around 14:00. After embarkation, welcome and briefing, the boat leaves the city and heads upstream on the Rio Negro.

During the afternoon, the guides introduce Amazon nature and the distinctive ecology of blackwater systems. Dinner is served on board.

In the evening, head out in small canoes and listen to how the forest changes after dark. The guide searches for night birds, frogs, snakes and caimans along the water.

Meals: dinner Overnight: Aboard Amazon Clipper
Amazon Clipper Traditional – Rio Negro – 4 days – Day 1

Day 2

Birdlife, forest walk and Anavilhanas

The day begins with a canoe excursion along the riverbank, where parrots, toucans and other fruit-eating birds are often active in the morning light.

After breakfast, take a guided forest walk. The guide explains how plants and animals have adapted to rainforest humidity, nutrient-poor soils and changing water levels.

After lunch and, conditions permitting, a swim, the vessel continues through Anavilhanas National Park. Later, return to the canoes to explore part of the archipelago’s network of islands, channels and flooded forest.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight: Aboard Amazon Clipper
Amazon Clipper Traditional – Rio Negro – 4 days – Day 2

Day 3

Nature fishing, a riverside community and white sand

Early in the morning, there may be an opportunity to try piranha or nature fishing. After breakfast, visit a riverside community and see cultivation of regional fruits and palms.

The guiding covers manioc-flour production and how distance, rivers and seasons influence income, schooling and access to health services.

After lunch, the vessel may stop at a white-sand beach for swimming when water level and weather permit. The day ends with a canoe excursion and a search for wildlife in the evening light.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight: Aboard Amazon Clipper
Amazon Clipper Traditional – Rio Negro – 4 days – Day 3

Day 4

Lago Janauari, Encontro das Águas and Manaus

In the morning, explore Lago Janauari, where flooded forest, lakes and floating vegetation create good habitat for birds and other wildlife. Victoria amazonica may be seen in the right season.

During breakfast, the vessel heads towards Encontro das Águas, where the Rio Negro and Solimões/Amazon meet in a striking contrast between dark and light water.

The cruise finishes in Manaus at around 11:30.

Meals: breakfast
Amazon Clipper Traditional – Rio Negro – 4 days – Day 4
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Accommodation and facilities

MV Amazon Clipper – Traditional

3 nights · Expedition cruise starting and ending in Manaus

MV Amazon Clipper – Traditional

Amazon Clipper Traditional is a regional riverboat built for expedition cruising in the Amazon. It carries a maximum of 16 guests in eight air-conditioned cabins.

Cabins are approximately 6–9 m² with bunk beds and a private bathroom with shower. The standard is simple and functional rather than hotel-like.

The boat has three decks, a covered dining room with bar and an open sun deck with unobstructed views. Its smaller size creates a personal atmosphere, but also means less private and communal space than on Premium.

Easy to moderate

Physical level

Most of the journey is spent on board or in small motorised canoes. The forest walk follows uneven, sometimes wet trails and requires normal mobility.

There are repeated transfers between the main vessel and canoes as well as early mornings. Swimming and fishing are optional.

Included

  • Cruise and accommodation in the confirmed vessel category and cabin
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board as specified in the daily programme
  • Mineral water, coffee and tea according to the operator’s current conditions
  • All excursions and activities listed in the cruise programme
  • Portuguese- and English-speaking nature guide
  • Safety equipment and life jackets during canoe excursions
  • Briefings and presentations about the Amazon on board

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and beverages other than the mineral water, coffee and tea explicitly included
  • Transport between your hotel or the airport and the cruise meeting point in Manaus unless stated in SambaTravel’s itinerary
  • Private excursions or special arrangements outside the published cruise programme
  • Tips, laundry, personal purchases and other private expenses
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

The cruises operate on scheduled departures and are shared with other guests. Exact departure days and the vessel used must be confirmed before booking.

The meeting point is normally Tropical Executive Hotel in Manaus at approximately 14:00, with return at approximately 11:30. Time and place can change and should always be checked against the current booking confirmation.

The route and order of activities may change according to water level, weather, safety and local natural conditions. The captain and expedition team decide the practical operation of the programme.

Excursions use small motorised canoes and forest trails. Wildlife moves freely and sightings of any particular species can never be guaranteed.

The programme can be booked on its own or combined with flights, a Manaus hotel and other parts of a tailor-made journey. Exact inclusions and price are set out in SambaTravel’s proposal.

Traditional is the operator’s smaller and simpler category. Cabins have bunk beds and limited floor space.

The cruise may operate on another vessel within the same confirmed category if the operator needs to make an operational change.

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What to bring

Light, informal clothing works well on board. Long trousers, socks and closed shoes are recommended for landings and forest walks.

Excursions often use small motorised canoes. Rain and spray are possible even in drier periods, so cameras and electronics should be protected in a waterproof bag.

  • Light T-shirts, shorts and comfortable clothing for life on board
  • Long-sleeved shirt and long trousers for forest walks
  • Closed shoes with good grip and socks
  • Sandals or light shoes for the boat
  • Swimwear
  • Sun hat or cap
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Effective insect repellent
  • Light rain jacket or poncho
  • Personal medication and toiletries
  • Binoculars
  • Camera and waterproof bag for electronics
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Would you like to experience the Rio Negro and Anavilhanas from the river?

Four days give a good balance of cruising, canoe excursions and a forest walk.

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