A Unique Brazilian Jungle Experience
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Reveal wild wonders with a journey into the Amazon Basin. Head north to one of Brazil’s greatest fluvial archipelago systems in the world, Anavilhanas Ecological Station, a UNESCO-listed 100,000-hectare mosaic of dense forest and interlocking waterways. Let the luxury sustainable lodge perched on the edge of the reserve become your base as you explore, your way.
This is an Abercrombie & Kent private journey and can be tailor-made to fit with your travel dates and built around your desires.
Highlights
- Seek out Teatro Amazonas, an opulent opera house built at the height of the rubber boom
- Explore the world's largest tropical rainforest from your luxury eco lodge
- Immerse yourself in a land astonishingly rich in both animal and plant life
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Manaus.
Welcome to Manaus, a compact city in the middle of the jungle. Located in the northern part of the country, the capital of Brazil’s largest state, Amazonas, Manaus is an ideal starting point when visiting the rest of the Amazon region. On arrival you will be met by a local A&K representative and assisted with a private transfer to your boutique luxury property. Ease into your Amazon adventure and step out to discover the city’s charming museums and restaurants.
Accommodation: Villa Amazonia (Superior Room)
Day 2
Manaus – Amazon, Anavilhanas National Park.
Embark on your tour of this engaging city. Explore the old town and learn about the height of the rubber boom, when Manaus was a byword for luxury. Stroll through the main square, admire the Municipal Market, a superb Art Nouveau structure modelled modelled by Gustave Eiffel after Les Halles in Paris and built in 1906 of imported cast iron. Admire the clock tower, affectionately known as “little Big Ben”, and visit the Teatro Amazonas built almost entirely of European material during the rubber boom of the 19th century. Later set off on your private overland journey to your eco-lodge and your base for a foray into the world’s largest tropical rainforest. You can choose to travel by private seaplane (additional charge) and soak up en route the views of some 400 islands among the labyrinthine twists and turns of the Rio Negro.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Anavilhanas Lodge (Bungalow)
Days 3-4
Amazon, Anavilhanas National Park.
Spend two whole days exploring the Amazon, your way. Anavilhanas Lodge offers an impressive menu of included activities to choose from, whether it be by boat, canoe or on foot. See wildlife, visit local communities, learn from native Indians how to use the bow and arrow or hike through the woods accompanied by your experienced local guides.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Anavilhanas Lodge (Bungalow)
Day 5
Amazon, Anavilhanas National Park – Manaus.
Rise with the birds to breathe in the last of your Amazon experience. Then take your private transfer back to Manaus for your onward journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departures & Rates
Twin Share per Person: From $2,925
Solo Traveller: On request
This is an Abercrombie & Kent private journey and can be tailor-made to fit with your travel dates and built around your desires.
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Important Terms
- Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
Accommodation
Villa Amazonia
Located in the historic centre of Manaus, boutique Villa Amazonia is a renovated colonial mansion which dates back to the height of the rubber boom and preserves the character of a bygone age. Rooms are clean and comfortable with air- conditioning and overlook the central pool or garden. The hotel also boasts a restaurant and small gym.
Anavilhanas Lodge
Built on suspended wooden structures, Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is an artfully designed property nestled within a vast stretch of untouched jungle comprising a series of suspended wooden structures built with natural materials perfectly in keeping with local tradition. Its air-conditioned cottages and bungalows all have en suite bathrooms and private verandas, with hammocks, offering stunning surrounding views over the forest. The swimming pool also provides a lovely place to soak up the jungle ambience. Wildlife guides are all locals from the area who conduct expeditions by boat, canoe and on foot.
