Katerre Amazon Cruise - Jau Route

4 Night Cruise

Cruise the Amazon River

Take a cruise on the Amazon River, the world’s largest river system, to experience the ambience of the Amazon Jungle. Leave the boat for a closer look on jungle treks through the rainforest and canoe trips through the creeks. Take night-time expeditions to see caimans and other nocturnal creatures. Visit Amazon communities and learn how they adapt to life in the world’s largest rainforest. Awaken early to be staggered by the dawn chorus that makes every morning special in the Amazon. Feast on fruits and fish found only in the Amazon, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle at night from the deck of your boat as you Cruise the Amazon with Brazil Adventure Tours.

Katerre Amazon Cruises

The Katerre Expeditions Cruises have many options of different lengths departing throughout the year on boats with 8-16 berths. There are cruises of 3, 4, 6 and 7 nights with regular departures, plus longer expeditions deep into remote areas of the Amazon of 8 and 9 nights. Other routes are available too but only for private bookings. The cruises all begin from Novo Airao, the boat-building community on the edge of the Anavilhanas Archipelago. With so many tributaries to explore, the observation of flora and fauna can be varied. The longer the cruise, the more the outer reaches can be visited. Katerre is a wonderful cruise option for adventurous people.

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from $ 1,900 USD

4 Night C
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Destinations Visited

Amazon
Manaus

Trip Style

Traditional

Activities Included

Wildlife Observation
Ecotourism
Cruises

Tailor Made Tours

All our Brazil and South America Tours, are completely flexible with regards to dates, duration or the tours, activities and accommodation that we can include. All the tours featured on our website are our recommendations based on our experience of how to make the very best of your time in South America. We can adjust these details in any way that you wish. We are here to organise a tour that suits you after all!

Itinerary

Day 1

Over the Amazon Jungle to Manaus

Destination: Manaus

Your flight takes you over the Amazon Jungle to Manaus, flying above miles of nothing but green jungle and silver rivers for the final hour or more. The sight of nothing but trees is a special one if the rainforest cloud clears for you. On arrival in the city, you will be met for transfer to your hotel in the city. A tour of Manaus takes in the amazing array of Amazon produce at the Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market and the Floating Dock on the edge of the Rio Negro. You will then visit the Amazon Theatre, the symbol of the city built during the rubber boom that made Manaus famous around the world. You return to your hotel after the tour with the evening free.

Day 2

Cruising the Anavilhanas Archipelago

Destination: Manaus to Anavilhanas Archipelago

In the morning you begin the 3hr road journey across the Rio Negro and upriver to Novo Airao. Here you board and have lunch as the Katerre Expedition embarks on the Rio Negro to Anavilhanas, the largest freshwater archipelago on earth. A smaller launch also takes you to explore the islands and lagoons of the area. A chance for a swim in the Rio Negro waters comes before the vessel heads to the Mirante do Madadá viewpoint. After dinner on board you have the choice to spend the night in your cabin or in a hammock or chalet in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest with a beautiful view of the Rio Negro and the anchored cruise boat.

Day 3

Amazon Encounters

Destination: Anavilhanas Archipelago to Madada

Your day begins with the experience of an Amazon dawn. The forest comes alive with noise and colour as the avian life of the forest wakes up in a chorus of calls. After breakfast you can take a hike, with a 3hr trail through primary Amazon Rainforest to the Madadá Caves. The caboclo people are a mixture of indigenous and European blood. After lunch on board, you visit an indigenous community and learn some of the Yanomami and Tukano native languages before a presentation of colourful Amazon costumes. The boat embarks in the late afternoon for Praia do Sono with dinner and a fire on the beautiful river beach.

Day 4

Amazon Wildlife Spotting

Destination: Jau National Park

Morning breaks at anchor off Praia do Sono before you embark up Rio Jau with its still waters making for photogenic reflections. The Jau National Park is a protected area of Amazon Rainforest with excellent viewing opportunities for bird-life and aquatic mammals. When the waters are high from February to August, the launch takes you through the creeks and channels of the park, with giant otters often spotted. The dry season months bring a journey up the Rio Pauini, with its rapids. After returning, the cruise vessel embarks to visit the Aturiá Community, with a night-time canoe safari to spot nocturnal creatures such as the Amazon caiman.

Day 5

Amazon Culture

Destination: Jau National Park

After waking at anchor by the Aturiá Community, your day begins with a look at the lifestyle and culture of the people, and the methods they use to survive in the Amazon Rainforest. There is the chance to play with the children of the village too, perhaps with the ever-popular football. This may also be a good idea for presents to bring from home that will give a lot of pleasure to locals of all ages. After lunch you have the option of Amazon Tree Climbing in the huge Brazil Nut trees that grow in the area. A trek through primary forest takes you to the Sucuriju Waterfall, with aquatic mammals visible along the way. The waterfall also provides a swimming stop.

Day 6

Saying Goodbye to the Amazon

Destination: Novo Airao to Manaus & Away

Your final day in the Amazon brings the chance to say hello to the Amazon River Dolphins, friendly creatures found in the waters of Novo Airao who appear to enjoy the company of humans. Some are pink, with grey and a mix of pink and grey creatures also appearing. After a look at Novo Airao, a traditional boat-building community with Amazon arts and crafts, and a farewell lunch you return to Manaus, arriving at 6pm. Options for evening flights out of Manaus exist, although an extra night in the city may be required. Perhaps combine your Katerre Amazon Expedition with other Brazil destinations such as Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls.

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* Prices vary depending on travel dates and flight availability. Peak periods in Brazil including Carnaval, public holidays and Christmas/New Year usually require a minimum number of nights, so in these cases itineraries may need to be changed. ** Domestic flight prices are estimated on typical values when reserved six months before travel. Prices can never be guaranteed until reservations are made, and do usually become more expensive closer to the travel period.

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* Prices vary depending on travel dates and flight availability. Peak periods in Brazil including Carnaval, public holidays and Christmas/New Year usually require a minimum number of nights, so in these cases itineraries may need to be changed.

** Domestic flight prices are estimated on typical values when reserved six months before travel. Prices can never be guaranteed until reservations are made, and do usually become more expensive closer to the travel period.