Amazon Senses Expedition offers five days exploring the waterways and jungle to bring a new feel of emotions and senses.

Senses refer to the five faculties we have, which become heightened after five days of close encounters with the force of nature amidst local communities. During the expedition, you will immerse yourself in their daily lives, culture, craftsmanship, and agriculture. Visits to floating lakes, streams, and forests, along with encounters with amphibians, birds, primates, and the enchanting sounds of the forest that awaken and accompany us through the night, create a profound connection. The journey also includes indulging in unique and special flavors of fish, fruits and local cuisine, leaving you with a heart full of memories of the authentic Amazon that we explore.

We embark at 10:00 am at a port in Manaus, and we begin this expedition with a safety briefing and the introduction of the crew and guests. 

We depart from Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, the Porto de Lenha (loosely translated Firewood Port) as it was named so many years before. Not only that, but we leave behind buildings, cars and the city noises, to navigate the rivers, the true roads of those who wish to truly know the Amazon. 

At first, Negro river takes us to its meeting with the muddy Waters of Solimões river, a meeting that visually amazes and enchants its visitors. The rivers that meet and never mix are our first sight to see. 

Sailing the Solimões river in smaller canoes make viewing the local life easier to contemplate. Between engines and the inhabitants of floating houses in the middle of the rivers, we follow the river flow, accompanied by the water that leads us to Xiboreninha Canal, pushing us away from the noises and murmurs to embrace us with the sounds of birds and monkeys which live there, a place so close to the big city, and yet, so full of wild life. 

Boarding again by sunset, and by night fall, we go back to the Canal, so we can better witness the nocturnal wild life in the area with a spotting by canoe. Time to rest approaches, we follow our night sail westward with the Enchanted Lake as our destination, it will take us about five hours of sail. 

 After five hours of sailing, we arrive at the place known as Igarapé Preto. The village is a very good sample of the life led by the Riverside population in Amazonas. Life in a Riverside community adds to the farm life, the harvest of typical fruit and seeds, the manioc flour production, a product with such high esteem everywhere up North. Counting on our luck, we will be able to witness part of their process, perhaps get to know their ways of harvesting or even the planting of the very Brazilian fruits like Cocoa, Passion Fruit, Genipap, Annatto… 

Rubber trees are also found here in the area, tall trees where for so many years in the past offered latex for the rubber production, such item brought on the riches and fame to the area, and it was responsible for the last state lines dividing the states of Acre, Rondônia e Amapá that produced rubber as well. An economic and cultural mark to the region. 

Our expedition continues, now by canoe, crossing the community towards a place known as the Enchanted lake, the opportunity here is to witness the magic of nature by observing a floating forest, very unlike the flooded forests seen in different parts of the Amazon, this ecosystem is unique. A place with beauty like no other, a sample of the Amazon biodiversity at its best, with the force of nature producing its own substrate to thrive, the montrichardria form a base with other plants, water and detritus, a sort of organic floating platform that uses hydroponic culture to raise trees, not as tall as they usually can be, but still tall trees are found there, swaying as the Waters sway, species such as the Açai tree finds in this rich environment a place to grow. Words are not near enough to describe such grandeur of nature’s work, and yet, a place risking extinction if not properly cared for. Preservation is a necessity here! 

Return for lunch and, at the end of the afternoon, we will continue on our journey now towards a region known as Janauacá, the option of recreational fishing or a canoe trip to watch for wild life in the area is available. On this day, if we are lucky, we might be able to spot a very beautiful Bird, typical to this region, the Hoatzin. 

At night, further in Janauacá, by the end of Miuá, we will go for another wildlife spotting for the observation of local fauna and flora, and those of night habits, we usually spot sloths and other animals in this area. 

Moving on, we sail during the night towards Ariaú River. 

During the night, we sail Solimões river, passing by Manaus and following to Negro river towards Ariaú river. After breakfast, time for a canoe trip to contemplate the fauna of this different region for about two hours. 

Legend says the dolphins rise at night, during events at the Riverside communities, but around here, we see them in pink (also seen in gray) as they exclusively appear in the Amazon accompanying boats as if they were local guides. Animals of rare beauty, the freshwater dolphins, are a special attraction to be experienced in Acajatuba region. An excellent photo opportunity with a visitation to the area. 

In the afternoon, in the region of Três Bocas, our expedition will take us to the archipelago of Anavilhanas, an island complex that embodies 400 islands, and through narrow and profound waterways we will explore the area with our boat, the top deck becomes an observation tower for contemplation. A moment when it is possible to take in everything lived and everything about to be lived in the Amazon, celebrating amongst macaws, toucans, parrots, and with the perfect scenery and background for a happy hour cocktail, nothing beats connecting with nature to disconnect with the troubles and hassles of life in the city, with the Amazon as your backyard, holding your favorite drink, what other wishes are to be granted? 

The day is not over yet! 

At night, we will seek new paths to contemplate the fauna and flora, an opportunity to watch the nocturnal life of the Amazon jewel that is the Anavilhanas archipelago. 

Night sailing down the Negro river and following to its tributary, Cuieras river. 

The sun rises at Cuieras region, where a contemplation tour will take place in the area of Tucumã creek and, after that, a visit to the Baré community known as Nova Esperança (New Hope), a community formed basically by one family, of indigenous descent, who make of their art and handcraft their way of life. They make their own jewelry, pieces of decoration made by wood carving, and they feel excited to share their work and ideas with guests. 

In the afternoon, going upwards Cuieras river, towards Jaradá lake, an opportunity for a simple hiking trail, easily accessed, to get to know a micro ecosystem, the Meadow. We start hiking amongst tall trees, which gradually decrease in size until we finally get to the open meadow. There is a chance to see orchids and bromeliads with flowers, if we are lucky, which makes the view even more beautiful. 

Hiking back through the trail, to Jaradá lake shore where a special dinner will be served, right by the woods, in a hut at the side of the lake. To whomever wishes to have a more complete experience, hammocks are offered to be slept on in the little hay house in the woods. 

Our nighttime sail will be directed to Manaus. 

Our sailing continues towards Manaus. 

At around noon, we will head to an indigenous tribe, the Tatuyos, for an amazing presentation, the tribe generously shares their culture through the combination of stories and performances of traditional rituals, a moment of sharing expected by many and an exceptional opportunity to listen and learn more about such different culture. 

This community comes from the region known as the dog head from the state of 

Amazonas map, it is located in the Northwest of the state, it is formed by at least 14 different indigenous ethnic groups which moved closer to Manaus so that they could have better economic conditions and, also, so they could show a little of their culture, that is why they always welcome questions to those who wish to learn more about them. 

And that is how we bring our 5th day of expedition to a close, certain more was learned about the Amazon, its culture, history and people, certain more was seen, felt and lived with a better understanding now why being in the Amazon is such an experience of a lifetime. 

The arrival in Manaus will be around 4:00 pm.