Activity description
After hotel pickup, passengers will head to the Port of Manaus to board the speedboat. Sailing up the Rio Negro toward the floating platform, we'll cross the Jornalista Phelippe Daou Bridge, better known as the Rio Negro Bridge. Upon arrival at the floating platform for viewing the pink dolphins, you'll swim with these gentle animals and watch them being fed by a native, licensed by Ibama (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources). Groups are divided into groups of up to 10 people, following environmental regulations, so everyone can have fun and admire this natural wonder.
The journey continues to the indigenous community where Native Americans from the upper Rio Negro and from different ethnic groups gather to share their dances and culture. As guests of honor, tourists are invited to participate in a presentation ritual accompanied by joy and dancing. After this brief moment, there will be time for photographs and shopping for local crafts. Enjoy the peace and energy to interact with the natives and experience this unique moment to the fullest.
Continuing the journey, we'll descend the Negro River on the left bank, passing along the city's waterfront, spotting the floating port of Manaus and regional boats, and then heading toward Janauary Ecological Park to visit the Victoria Water Lily Lake. There, a regional lunch will be served (a menu based on fish, meat, or chicken, salads, and side dishes, buffet style: self-service), followed by a visit to local craft shops and the Catalão houseboat community to admire the Pirarucu (Arapaima Gigas), the freshwater giant native to the Amazon. We'll continue toward the Meeting of the Waters (Rio Negro and Solimões), stopping to observe this natural phenomenon. After witnessing this beautiful phenomenon, passengers will return to the pier and board ground transportation that will take them back to their respective hotels.
Notes:
* You will see dolphins. Swimming with them is not guaranteed.
* Dolphins are sensitive animals and for the safety of visitors and the well-being of the animals, some precautions are necessary:
* Do not intentionally touch the dolphins;
* Do not shout;
* Do not feed;
* Do not use sunscreen, insect repellent, lotion, or body oil. When in contact with certain products, dolphins' eyes and sense of smell are harmed.
* Tours will run as usual regardless of weather conditions. The above schedules may be subject to change due to weather, access issues, or other factors that the company deems may affect the safety or well-being of passengers.
* During the low tide period, there is a phenomenon in the rivers called Piracema (migratory movement of fish), which in some cases causes the dolphins to follow a school of fish that is passing by, and for this reason, they do not appear as usual in the lakes where we take our visitors for this interaction. In other words, there is a possibility that there will be no interaction with the dolphins, a fact that we can only conclude in situ on the day of the tour.
* During the low water period (September to December), depending on the river level, there is a chance that visits to the Victoria Regia water lilies will be suspended and replaced by a walk in the jungle to see Amazonian plant species.
* We suggest bringing change for craft purchases and bar purchases.
* Wear light, bright clothing; bring a towel and swimsuit. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (remember the caveat regarding contact with animals).
