Lodge comfort combined with a mini-expedition and a night in the forest
Gavião no Mato combines Mirante’s comfortable lodge stay with a clearer expedition element and one night away from hotel comfort.
After the classic Anavilhanas experiences, continue by speedboat towards the Jaú area and historic Airão Velho, ending with a simple hammock night in the forest.
This is for travellers who appreciate Mirante do Gavião but also want to get farther from Novo Airão and spend a night closer to the rhythms of the forest.
Day 1
Travel by private road transfer from Manaus to Novo Airão. After check-in and lunch, a first boat excursion in Anavilhanas or a sunset outing may be included.
After dinner, guides may make a short excursion in search of nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2
A full day by boat combines the archipelago’s waterways with a riverside community and a guided walk in terra firme forest. Season determines whether beach time, flooded forest or paddling forms part of the day.
Lunch is served in local surroundings before returning to the lodge.
Day 3
After breakfast, travel up the Rio Negro to the trailhead for Madadá. Walk through forest to the large rock formations and natural chambers, with stops to discuss plants and ecology.
After a traditional lunch and rest, return through Anavilhanas. At low water a beach stop may be included; at high water the route may pass through flooded forest.
Day 4
Use the morning for local initiatives in Novo Airão or seasonally suitable paddling. After lunch, repack for a night in simpler conditions.
The guide reviews the next day’s route, equipment and safety.
Day 5
Leave the lodge by speedboat after breakfast and continue towards Airão Velho and more remote parts of the Rio Negro system, with stops chosen according to current nature and local conditions.
The day includes a forest walk and, when water conditions allow, swimming near waterfalls or natural pools. Sleep in a hammock at a simple forest base.
Day 6
Continue with a traditional riverside community, local natural environments and giant trees after breakfast.
Return towards Novo Airão or connect directly according to the confirmed operation, followed by transport to Manaus.
Mirante do Gavião är en småskalig designlodge vars arkitektur hämtar inspiration från Amazonas båtbyggartradition. Byggnader och gångvägar är placerade för att ta vara på utsikten över Rio Negro och den omgivande vegetationen.
Boendet erbjuds i kategorierna Casa na Árvore, Luxo och Premium. Exakt kategori och rumsutformning framgår av SambaTravels reseförslag.
Restaurante Camu-Camu är en central del av upplevelsen, och mellan utflykterna finns pool, lounge, floddeck, utsiktsplatser och wellnessområde.
Övernattningen sker i hängmatta under enkla förhållanden med guide och expeditionspersonal.
Plats och upplägg kan ändras efter vattenstånd, tillstånd och säkerhet.
Moderate
The programme combines normal lodge activities with a remote mini-expedition and a simple hammock night.
Participants should be comfortable with uneven trails, getting in and out of small boats and basic conditions without hotel facilities.
The day-by-day programme shows a possible sequence. The lodge determines excursion order according to logistics, weather, water level and group arrangements.
The included road transfer is private and normally takes about three hours between Manaus and Novo Airão. Transfer windows and exact pick-up location are confirmed at booking.
Anavilhanas changes markedly with the water level. Sand beaches emerge at low water; at high water, boats and paddlers can travel through flooded forest.
Wildlife moves freely and sightings can never be guaranteed.
Mirante do Gavião and Expedição Katerre are closely connected. The lodge was originally created as a base for Katerre expeditions and combines particularly well with a river journey.
The programme can be booked separately or combined with flights, hotels and other parts of a tailor-made journey. Exact inclusions and price are stated in SambaTravel’s proposal.
The exact mini-expedition route, forest base and overnight setup must be reconfirmed before booking and can change with water level and safety.
Light, breathable clothing suits the boat excursions, while long sleeves, long trousers and sturdy shoes are needed for Madadá and the longer forest walks.
The lodge offers a high level of comfort, but excursions take place in a humid tropical environment. Cameras, phones and other electronics should be protected from rain and boat spray.
We help you assess the expedition element and combine the programme with the rest of your Amazon journey.