6-Day Guided Kayak Expedition in the Amazon

The Urubu River is a tributary of the great Amazon River, and lies to the east of Manaus. It is almost 500 km/310 miles long, and is the narrowest river we travel on – it is the perfect width to experience the real rainforest at your fingertips.

Few people live on this exciting river and you will enjoy peaceful days without seeing or hearing much of humanity at all. The predominantly gentle current will aid you in your journey downstream, although you may also have the chance to shoot some safe but exciting rapids.

Kayaking is the perfect way to experience this beautiful, mystical river before mass tourism discovers it!

Itinerary

Day 1: Kayaking and Hiking to Bat Cave

Stop At: Presidente Figueiredo, Presidente Figueiredo, Amazon River, State of Amazonas
08:00 am - We’ll meet you in the lobby of your hotel. You can enjoy the Amazonian scenery on the 2 hours drive to the shores of the Urubu river, when you will get a feel for the native scenery and local infrastructure.
On arrival, your guide will give you a brief introduction to the kayaks - showing you how to safely enter and exit, how to paddle and steer, and how best to stow your gear.
11:00 am - We will kayak for around 2 hours through the
luxuriant rainforest where blue and yellow macaws live. On our first stop, you’ll be able to stretch your legs during our first hike through the rainforest to see an interesting bat cave often used in the breeding season.
The lunch will be served - then we'll be on our way to our first campsite.
Camp will be set up by your guides while you relax and enjoy the famous Brazilian drink, "caipirinha".
Your hammock will be covered with a mosquito net and a large tarpaulin on top in case of rain. A dinner will be served before we retire for the night.
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camping in the forest

Day 2: Kayaking, hiking and waterfall bath

Stop At: Urubu River, State of Amazonas, Brazil
16 km per day by kayak
Breakfast will be served, nice opportunity to new experiences of smells and tastes, while you listen all the birds of this amazing place. We’ll kayaking around 1h 30min where we going to do our second hiking, about 30 min and visit to the most beautiful waterfall that we visit in our itinerary by Urubu river called "Pedra da Lua Branca". After this great moment, we’ll kayak to stop in our next shelter.
We camp in a shelter close the river and have a good dinner.

Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Shelter near the river

Day 3: Kayaking and animal observation

Stop At: Urubu River, Presidente Figueiredo, State of Amazonas 69113-800 Brazil
26 km per day by kayak
Paddle down the river for our next stop point. In this way certainly, the sense of isolation is complete, as well as the feeling of peace. It is always necessary to be attentive to be able to see animals, the most common ones to be seen are: monkeys, sloths, caimans, macaws and other birds, but if we are lucky, the Urubu river is also home to anacondas and otters and other more skittish animals .
.We will continue by kayak to our next camping point which is close to the waterfall that crosses the Urubu river, the "Iracema falls".

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camping in the forest

Day 4: kayaking and visit the local family

Stop At: Urubu River, Presidente Figueiredo, State of Amazonas 69113-800 Brazil
44 km per day by kayak
Sunrise and sunset in the Amazon are around 6:00 am and 6:00 pm respectively. The combination of the yellow, orange and reddish colors in the sky filtered by the greens and browns of the forest and blending with the dark waters of the river is enchanting. It can be one of the most beautiful images the Amazon has to offer. The sounds of the birds and animals waking up or settling down for the night complement this unique atmosphere. On this day we will have an opportunity to visit the locals and learn a lot of traditional knowledge. The options like fishing and nightspot are good for this day.


Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Camping in the forest

Day 5: kayaking and relax on the beach or fishing

Stop At: Urubu River, Presidente Figueiredo, State of Amazonas 69113-800 Brazil
28 km per day by kayak
Onward as we descend the river, and some stops to refresh. Our camp will be at a place called "Praia do Amigos", a small isolated strip of sand, excellent for relaxing and bathing in the river. The options like fishing and nightspot are good for this day.
Obs: Fishing and caiman-spotting are dependent on the
season. Specifically, the low-water season (September - February) provides better chances to encounter these animals, while at high water the rivers (and the aquatic fauna) spread into the flooded forest, making them harder to find.

Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Camping in the forest

Day 6: Kayaking and Return to Manaus

Stop At: Urubu River, Presidente Figueiredo, State of Amazonas 69113-800 Brazil
Wake up early, have breakfast, and kayaking 34 km. Arrive at the Ramal do Procópio (asphalted) in the city of Rio Preto da Eva, we have lunch and drive along the road to Manaus. Finally, there will be an opportunity to stop for cold beers or soft drinks to celebrate the 160 km kayak journey before arriving in Manaus around 2 hours later.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: 08:00 AM
Duração: 6 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of the Hotel (of your choice) recommended areas: in the downtown area or close to Manaus airport.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Incluído

• Camping stuff, hammock, sheet and mosquito net
• Tourism Insurance
• 5x Breakfast
• 5x Dinner
• 6x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 5 nights

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