Amazon Dolphin

PM: Starting at 12 noon, we will board passengers from Alter do Chão and Santarém. To welcome you to the confluence of the forest with the vastness of the waters, we will stop at a charming beach on the Tapajós River.

Everyone is invited to take the first of many refreshing dives into the Amazon in Pará. From the green waters of the Tapajós, we will sail towards the white waters of the Jari Channel, part of the same ecosystem as the famous Amazon River. Because it is a nutrient-richer river, we can hear and observe the diversity of birds and other animal species. Get your camera ready: river dolphins may show up and swim alongside our boat. As we travel through this lush nature, we are rewarded with beautiful views of both varying shades of water and rich wildlife.

After toasting with local fruit drinks as the sun sets across the Amazon skyline, we will proceed to the black waters of the Arapiuns River surrounded by a sky full of stars.

You will taste the delicious cuisine of Pará served on board in typical appetizers and dishes prepared by our team.

AM: Waking up every day to a different dazzling view of the Amazon - that is one of the delights of sailing with us. With the boat moored off a small white sand beach in front of Atodi Village, we will depart for an immersion in the primeval forest, guided by its guardians. A female chief, a medicine woman, and other women take the lead in this community and will guide us along the trail in the forest while telling us stories and sharing their knowledge.

The topic of the day is forest medicine, which will be presented to us along the hike and then we will see a demonstration of how plants and barks are used in the preparation of medicines.

The trail ends at a beautiful igarapé ( small river creek) of crystal-clear waters. We will return to the boat to rest, have lunch, and have free time to enjoy a bath in the river.

PM: At the end of the day, we will take a canoe ride in the Atodi lagoon. To the sound of the best music from Pará, a special dinner at the beach will be waiting for us to celebrate the coming of night.

AM: After breakfast we will enrich our knowledge of the Amazon by visiting a typical casa de farinha (flourmill), where we are invited by the São Marcos community to watch the process of making cassava products – a staple food for forest peoples.

We will then return to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches of the entire Amazon. Our crew will be ready to prepare caipirinhas with local fruits, serve irresistible, traditional snacks, or hang a hammock under the shade of a tree for you.

PM: In the afternoon, we will meet the Coroca community, another important village in the region. We will visit the turtle lagoon and the nursery of the turtle recovery project and take a break at the beautiful shop of high-quality, original handicrafts made by the community. We will have a real lesson on the importance of sustainable tourism for the preservation of wildlife and all the people who live off the forest. In the evening, our crew will prepare another special dinner.

AM-PM: Today wake up in the Tapajós National Forest, an important nature reserve with over 500,000 hectares (1,930 square miles). We will moor in front of the Jamaraquá community, surrounded by pristine nature, and if the group feels like it, we will take a long hike through the primary forest to reach the famous giant kapok tree (samaúma) and venture into one of the most beautiful creeks in the Amazon.

Nicknamed the “grandma of the forest” because the tree is about 600 years old according to expert calculations, this Amazon giant is extremely generous. Its long branches and dense canopy provide a home and support for several species of plants, birds, and other animals. The hike can be shortened, according to the group’s preference.

After revering this majestic forest, we will return to the boat to relax on the beach and wait for an evening canoe ride to observe the stars and nocturnal animals.

AM: One of the most magical moments of the trip is the Amazonian dawn, the coming of the sun creates a true festival of colors in the sky and in the reflection on the waters. We recommend getting up earlier so as not to miss this show! To enjoy the last freshwater beach, we will make a stop on the banks of the Tapajós before arriving in Alter do Chão.

We will disembark on or before 12 noon, according to your flight schedule. Our team will take the group by private transfer to the Airport of Santarém.

PM: From the airplane window, the immensity of freshwater of the Amazon in Pará welcomes you to Santarém! Our team awaits you at the airport for the 30-minute drive to Alter do Chão, where we will board from 3:00 p.m.

After settling in, there will be an introduction to the boat and safety procedures, followed by a baptism with a first dip in the Tapajós River. Free time for swimming.

You can also explore one of the friendliest villages in the entire Amazon, which boasts good restaurants along the waterfront and around a charming central square, as well as shops selling indigenous crafts.

Dinner on board is included.

AM: Shortly after breakfast, we will disembark in the Tapajós National Forest (also known as FLONA), an important conservation area spanning over 500,000 hectares (1,235,500 acres). We will moor near the Jamaraquá community, surrounded by pristine nature, and if the group is up to it, we will embark on a long hike through the primary forest, exploring one of the most enchanting streams in the Amazon until we reach the legendary giant kapok tree (samaúma).

Nicknamed the “grandma of the forest” for its impressive 600 years, according to expert calculations, this Amazon giant is extremely generous. Its long branches and dense canopy provide a home and support for several species of plants, birds, and other animals. The hike can be shortened, according to the group’s preference.

PM: We return for lunch onboard. Free afternoon for swim in the Tapajós river. The highlight for this evening is to go up to the deck to admire the sky, stars, and the sounds of the Amazon rainforest.

AM: In the morning, we will arrive at the Jari Channel, a small branch of the mighty Amazon River, where we will see its diverse fauna treasures. One of the greatest spectacles is the Amazon dawn! Listening to the symphony of birds in this precious universe is a moment reserved for a few adventurers. Then we will continue navigating until we reach the blackwaters of the Arapiuns River, with its stunning forest scenery and white sand beaches. Get your camera ready: river dolphins may show up to accompany our journey.

PM: In the late afternoon, we will meet the Coroca community, another important village in the region. We will visit the turtle lagoon and the nursery of the turtle recovery project and take a break at the beautiful shop of high-quality, original handicrafts made by the community. We will have a real lesson on the importance of sustainable tourism for the preservation of wildlife and all the people who live off the forest.

After resting from the excursion, we will serve a special dinner on board, carefully prepared by our crew with the best of Pará cuisine.

AM: On this day, we will enrich our knowledge of the Amazon by visiting, right after breakfast, a typical casa de farinha (flourmill), where we are invited by the São Marcos community to watch the process of making cassava products – a staple food for forest peoples.

PM: We will return to relax and enjoy the beach. Our crew will be ready to prepare caipirinhas with local fruits, serve irresistible, traditional snacks, or hang a hammock under the shade of a tree for you.

To celebrate the last night of the trip, we will meticulously prepare a special dinner on the beach with the traditional Piracaia: grilled fish.

AM: On the last day of the trip, we will wake up in the green waters of the Tapajós River, with a stop for a farewell swim.

Then we will return to Alter do Chão for disembarkation. Our team will guide the group to the transfer to Santarém Airport, considering that most passengers usually board the flight around noon.

PM: Starting at 12 noon, we will board passengers from Alter do Chão and Santarém. To welcome you to the confluence of the forest with the vastness of the waters, we will stop at a charming beach on the Tapajós River.

Everyone is invited to take the first of many refreshing dives into the Amazon in Pará. From the green waters of the Tapajós, we will sail towards the white waters of the Jari Channel, part of the same ecosystem as the famous Amazon River. Because it is a nutrient-richer river, we can hear and observe the diversity of birds and other animal species. Get your camera ready: river dolphins may show up and swim alongside our boat. As we travel through this lush nature, we are rewarded with beautiful views of both varying shades of water and rich wildlife.

After toasting with local fruit drinks as the sun sets across the Amazon skyline, we will proceed to the black waters of the Arapiuns River surrounded by a sky full of stars.

You will taste the delicious cuisine of Pará served on board in typical appetizers and dishes prepared by our team.

AM: Waking up every day to a different dazzling view of the Amazon - that is one of the delights of sailing with us. With the boat moored off a small white sand beach in front of Atodi Village, we will depart for an immersion in the primeval forest, guided by its guardians. A female chief, a medicine woman, and other women take the lead in this community and will guide us along the trail in the forest while telling us stories and sharing their knowledge.

The topic of the day is forest medicine, which will be presented to us along the hike and then we will see a demonstration of how plants and barks are used in the preparation of medicines.

The trail ends at a beautiful igarapé ( small river creek) of crystal-clear waters. We will return to the boat to rest, have lunch, and have free time to enjoy a bath in the river.

PM: At the end of the day, we will take a canoe ride in the Atodi lagoon. To the sound of the best music from Pará, a special dinner at the beach will be waiting for us to celebrate the coming of night.

AM: After breakfast we will enrich our knowledge of the Amazon by visiting a typical casa de farinha (flourmill), where we are invited by the São Marcos community to watch the process of making cassava products – a staple food for forest peoples.

We will then return to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches of the entire Amazon. Our crew will be ready to prepare caipirinhas with local fruits, serve irresistible, traditional snacks, or hang a hammock under the shade of a tree for you.

PM: Late in the afternoon, we will meet the Coroca community, another important village in the region. We will visit the turtle lagoon and the nursery of the turtle recovery project and take a break at the beautiful shop of high-quality, original handicrafts made by the community. We will have a real lesson on the importance of sustainable tourism for the preservation of wildlife and all the people who live off the forest. 

In the evening, our crew will prepare another special dinner.

AM-PM: Wake up in the Tapajós National Forest, an important nature reserve with over 500,000 hectares (1,930 square miles). We will moor in front of the Jamaraquá community, surrounded by pristine nature, and if the group feels like it, we will take a long hike through the primeval forest to reach the famous giant kapok tree (samaúma) and venture into one of the most beautiful creeks in the Amazon.

Nicknamed the “grandma of the forest” because the tree is about 600 years old according to expert calculations, this Amazon giant is extremely generous. Its long branches and dense canopy provide a home and support for several species of plants, birds, and other animals. The hike can be shortened, according to the group’s preference.

After revering this majestic forest, we will sail in the evening for a special gathering in the Munduruku Village, where our hosts are an indigenous tribe that has been slowly rescuing the traditions of their ancestors.

AM: The indigenous people of the Bragança Village welcome us back to their village to kindly show us their daily life and traditions and teach us some essential skills to live in the forest. Conversation circles, body painting workshop, bow and arrow making, and archery practice are part of our immersion in the Munduruku culture. We will be led to deconstruct stereotypes about the indigenous population to understand all the complexity and importance of the role of the true guardians of the Amazon in the current global context.

PM: In the afternoon, we will head to one of the most beautiful beaches on the Tapajós River, where we will rest and prepare for the farewell dinner.

AM: One of the most magical moments of the trip is the Amazonian dawn, the coming of the sun creates a true festival of colors in the sky and in the reflection on the waters. We recommend getting up earlier so as not to miss this show and you can take one last farewell dive into the Tapajós River before arriving in Alter do Chão.

We will disembark on or before 12 noon, according to your flight schedule. Our team will take the group to the transfer to the Airport of Santarém, which is included in the trip.