
| Daily program of the adventure expedition Guarana to the Igarape Acu and Reserve of the Satere Mawe Indians near Maues (267 km from Manaus). At the end of the page you will find prices and practical hints. |
| 1st day |
Pickup by
taxi from hotel, transfer to Manaus
Rodo
port. Presentation
to captain and crew. We will pass the meeting of the waters (Rio Negro with Rio Solimoes) and see in the morning pink dophins before arrive in Maues. |
![]() Boat Accommodation: Hammock |
![]() Sunset at the Igarape Acu |
| 2nd day |
Arrival in
the morning in Maues. Obs: In case of bad weather conditions or high water levels transfer to MAHATU Junge House in motorized canoe. |
![]() Mahatu Jungle House near Sao Tome |
![]() Mouth Igarape Acu with Parana River |
| 3rd day |
After breakfast an indian guide will lead us on a secret indian trial through deep virgin jungle (3 hours) to CONCEICAO at the Igarape Acu. Transfer in motorized canoe to the MAHATU Jungle House. In the afternoon visit to the chacra (Guarana, Manioc, Pineappel plantation) and jungle walk with emphasis on survival training and medical plants. In the evening spotting of caiman and observation of indigenous speering caiman for survival. Listening to the sounds of animals at night (with some luck we will hear a Jaguar). |
![]() Survival in the Jungle Pau de Agua |
![]() Tucunare Fish |
| 4th day |
After breakfast observation of indigenous hunting techniques for survival. Invitation for lunch by indigenous family, where you can taste the meat of wild animals and caiman. In the afternoon exploration of flooded jungle areas in traditional wooden canoes. OBS: For your convenience and
safety all excursions shall be accompanied by one experienced bilingual
and one local guide. |
![]() Tasting Caiman Meat |
![]() Exploration of igarape in wooden canoe |
| 5th day | Sunrise tour, watching of monkeys. After breakfast
Tucunare fishing. After lunch visit to the indigenous community SAO TOME. In the afternoon jungle walk. Dinner and night tour: observation of animals and indigenous hunting techniques. |
![]() Cotia hunted by native for lunch |
![]() Indigenous Community Sao Tome |
| 6th day |
Transfer early in the morning (5 a.m.) in motorized canoe to the Parana River. From there we will continue in a speed boat to Maues. Relaxing on sandy river beaches of the VERA CRUZ community and traditional lunch (Tucunare fish). In the afternoon jungle walk and observation of Sloths. The regional boat to Manaus will leave at 6 p.m. (saturdays at 12 a.m.), arriving there next day in the afternnoon. Second chance see the meeting of the waters in Manaus between the Rio Negro and Solimoes river. |
![]() Wild Sloth |
![]() Exotic Beaches |
| OPTIONAL VISIT to the INDIAN RESERVE (3 days) |
After
arrival in Maues and lunch we will continue in a speed boat on the
Maues-Acu river to the
RESERVE of the Satere Mawe Indians. The first night will be spend
outside the reserve in a Caboclas home. A member of the Satere-Mawe
tribe will explain us the daily
life in the nearby reserve and necessary precautions. Arrival in the
indian reserve on the second day at approx. 9 a.m.
Welcome by the TUCHAUA, who will invite us for a traditional SAPKO
drink and smoking tobacco grown by the indians. Preparation of
lunch with the tribe.. In the morning we will leave the Indian Reserve in direction of the Igarape Limao. Jungle walk (2 hours) and lunch in caboclos home. Transfer to Maues, where the boat to Manaus will depart at 6 p.m. |
![]() Indian Kids Smoking with the Tuchaua in the Reserve |
Indian Village in Satere Mawe Reserve Satere Mawe indians with Sapko drink |
| All Pictures are from the Igarape Acu Area |
![]() Manioc Production at Mahatu Jungle House ![]() Indian Fisherman |
![]() Kitchen of the Mahatu Jungle House ![]() View on Community Sao Tome |
![]() Wild chicken (galo da Selva) |
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DAILY DEPARTURE …
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Departure
Times Manaus - Maues
Departur Times Maues - Manaus Mo to Sat
17.00
hours
Sun - Fri
18.00 hours Sun
12.00
hours
Sat
12.00 hours
Prices GUARANA
Expeditions All Included (Transportation, Food, Guides, Activities, visit to Reserve) |
Practical Hints. 1) Daily departures from Manaus, with exception of the optional visit to the Satere Mawe land near Barreirinha (permission of cacique required). 2) We will provide hammocks, boots, food and purified water. 3) You should bring flash lights, repellent (insects), long trousers, a blanket, a knife and a raincoat. 4) This excursion is an adventure expedition. Good health and physical condition, flexibility and respect of the indigenous culture is required. 5) We will visit FRIENDLY INDIANS only, but for your safety do notventure alone around without consulting your guides. The indians in the INDIAN RESERVE do not accept unauthorized visitors, who will be forced to leave all their stuff and money there and send back. Amazonriders takes you there with permission of the Tuchaua and the authorities, however you should not bring any valuables with you. 6) Nature and also the Indigenous population is sometimes unpredictable. Therefore the program is subject to change without notice and upon the discretion of Amazonriders and/or its guides. We do not promise you the world, but an authentic and unique Amazon experience. View here our References and GuestBook
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