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Katerre Expedition - Parque do Jau

Paket 5 dagar/4 nätter

Den här kryssningen går till världsarvet Jau National Park långt in i Amazonas regnskog.

Katerres kryssningar är exklusiva med små grupper och hög klass på allt från mat till guidade turer. Det är ett mycket bra val där ni kommer nära guider och personal. Samtliga hytter har individuell split luftkonditionering samt privat badrum med dusch.


 

Introduktion

The largest fresh water forest park in the world still guards enigmas to be revealed. Because it has relatively complicated access, its paths, waterfalls, and creeks are not heavily explored by tourists. Monkeys, sloths, dolphins, pacas and birds can be observed on jungle nights, or in the river, close to sunset time. Riverside communities with genuine northern Brazilian charm, give the human touch to a region where nature still runs the show.

The Parks’ aquatic system is composed of three major rivers (Unini to the north, Carabinani to the south and Jau at the center) and an infinity of small black water rivers. The water level varies drastically during the year. The forest found at the margins of the rivers are called Igapó forests, and are submitted to periods of 6 to 8 months of flooding during the year. This type of forest is tropical and humid, with trees that can reach up to 35 meters high, like the Samaúma. In this very diverse climate there can be up to 200 species per hectare. The Park is in the municipality of Novo Airão, where our expedition stops for a day. Jau National Park was created in 1980, and the difference it made for the wildlife in the region is very clear in comparison with non-protection areas min the Amazon. In 2003, Jau National Park was nominated by UNESCO as a “Natural World Heritage Site.”

 


Dagsprogram - Dag 1

Pick up at your hotel in Manaus between 08:30 – 09:00 for transfer to the village of Novo Airão in an airconditioned van. Arrival at Novo Airão close to lunch time.


We board the riverboat and start with lunch followed by a briefing of the coming expedition into the Amazonas with quick explanation on the local fauna and flora, water basins, local customs, study of maps to set a route, distribution of the booklet “Ecotourism in Anavilhanas” and customized maps.


After the briefing it is time to leave the shores of Novo Airão and start our expedition, so we set sail through the Anavilhanas Archipelago.
During this part of the cruise we will expect sightings of Tucuxi River Dolphins (Sotalia Fluviatilis), Pink River Dolphin (Inia Geoffrensis) and typical birds of the season: The Cocoi Heron  (Ardea Cocoi), the Great Egret (Casmerodius Albus), the Blue-Yellow Macaw (Ara Ararauna), Festive Parrot (Amazona Festiva), the Rufescent Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma Lineatum), the Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus Cela), the Crested Oropendol a (Psarocolius Decumanus) and the Jacamar (Galbulidae) among others.

 

We make a stop for an optional swim with water floats in the Rio Negro.

 

After the swim will continue our journey to our next destination, the Madadá Lookout.

 

A light dinner is served on the boat.

 

Overnight in the boat’s cabin or if preferred in hammocks in the Madadá Lookout which is a bungalow with two floors and washroom in the middle of the jungle, with a beautiful view of the Negro River.



Dagsprogram - Dag 2
When the sun comes up we start our second day with a breakfast where you will be served regional fruits and the Brazilian delicacies, for example tapioca and tucuma.

 

After breakfast it is time for our first tour which is a three hour hike (round trip) through virgin forest to the Madadá Caves.

 

When we return we visit a native ranch and orchard with Amazonian fruits of the season.


Lunch on board the ship and an optional swim with floats in the Negro River.

 

After lunch we board a speedboat which takes os to a native Community. We will listen to the native language of the Tukano and learn about their style of life and local traditions.

 

When we return to the boat, we set sail to the Praia do Sono (Sleepy Beach).

Arriving at Praia do Sono dinner will be served and weather permits we make a bonfire on the beach and listens to local folklore and storytelling.

 

Overnight stay anchored by the beach.



Dagsprogram - Dag 3
Waking up with the sun at the beautiful Praia do Sono we set sail to our destination Jau National Park. On our way there we will make a stop to visit the the river community Mirtuba and its curious Petroglyphs.

 

We will enter the park and register where IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) has its base in order to protect the park.

 

Our first stop inside the park will be a short walk to see the great tree of Amazonas called Samauma.

 

We then navigate slowly through the mirror like waters of the Jau River and here we will have possible sightings of several water mammals and birds.

 

Arriving at the tributary Pauini River we will enter to explore this beautiful part of the park with many waterfalls and big boulders.

 

Return to our river boat for dinner and navigating to the Aturia community where we take a night canoe tour in the river trying to spot alligators and nocturnal animals.



Dagsprogram - Dag 4
We start the day with a visit to the Aturia Community and meet the locals, try their local customs, se their orchards with fruits. We see and learn about their handicraft techniques and have a swim in the river.


Lunch onboard the ship.

 

After lunch it is possible to climb the Great Chestnut Tree (optional by previous request).

 

Our main tour this afternoon is hiking through the virgin forest to the Sucuriju Waterfall trying to spot mammals and other land living animals. At the end of the track we take a refreshing shower in the waterfall.


Now our time in the national park has come to its end and we return to the IBAMA base and exit the park.

 

 

Dagsprogram - Dag 5

We return to Novo Airao and for this last day we have saved another highlight, namely interaction with pink river dolphins. We dive in the water to see these beautiful mysterious animals in the wild.

 

After this it is time for a city tour to see the citys attractions and arts and crafts workshops.

 

We take a farewell lunch on board the ship together.

 

Return transfer from Novo Airão to Manaus with arrival at Manaus ca 15:30. Drop off at hotel or airport at your choice.

 

 

Information Katerre Expedition

The purpose of the regional style of the Katerre Expedition boats is to provide our clients the feeling of traveling like the local people do, but with more comfort, safety, and onboard services. Wooden boats, ranging from 40 to
80 feet, with a solarium, covered leisure area, tables and chairs, cabins, space for hammocks, electrical power, kitchen, lunch table, washrooms, mineral water, beverages.

Motor rafts and canoes are also added, according with the excursion needs.

 

 

Boats

The cruise is made with one of two newly reformed vessels:

Jacaré-Açu with three floors is 64 feet long and has eight cabins.

Jacaré Tinga with two floors is 53 feet long and has three cabins.

 

All cabins have aircondition, private bathrooms, high matress density and goose feather pillows.

 

The vessels are equiped with:

• Bank of Batteries for conversion 220V-110V, offering clean and noise-free energy when anchored;
• GPS, Sonar, Radar, Radio, Nautical Maps, Iridium cell-phone;
• First -Aid kit, pharmacy, experienced and certified team;
•                     Complete kitchen with oven, freezer, refrigerator, etc;
• Equipments for  overnight  in the jungle, Powerful flashlight for alligators spotting and Walkie-talkie radios for the trail;
• Binoculars for bird watching;
• Large photographic maps;

• Multiples leisure areas: Solarium, Living Room, Bar, Observatory and Leisure decks;
• Card games, dominoes, chess and backgammon;
• Thematic library with maps and photography books;
• Inflatable rafts and accessories for swimming in the river and waterfalls; Fishing rods;
• Leisure area with chairs and barbecue grill;
• Boats inspected/approved and fumigated;
• Optional equipment for tree climbing.

 

 

Ta med på kryssningen

T-shirts, long sleeved shirt, sneakers or hiking boots, jeans or track suit, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, binoculars, flashlight, camera and film.
Sweatshirt or sweater recommended from June to September. 

 

 

Important remark:

The exact distribution of the tours will be confirmed upon boarding the ship and may be altered depending on weather conditions.

 

 

Bokning och mer information

Ta kontakt för bokning och mer information på vår e-mail: mail@sambatravel.com


 

 

 

 






 






 

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