Price

• Transfer from airport to community of Jamaraquá upon arrival
• Entry fees and taxes into the National Forest and to the communities
• Lodging and food in the communities
• Most leisure activities within the community (guided forest walks, canoeing, fishing, swimming, community party, tours)
• A piracaia (party on the beach)
• Transportation to Alter do Chão and lunch.on the last day
• Transfer from the boat to the airport on day of departure

• Airfare to Santarem
• Optional lodging in Santarem
• Extra beverages (a reasonable amount plus clean water will be provided)
• Tips and gratuity
• “Premium” leisure activities, such as chartering a boat for individual use, etc.
• Souvenirs
• Optional side trips
• Visas
• Travel Insurance

Accommodations

Visitors will stay in a rustic guesthouse located on the water's edge.  The guesthouse is locally owned and operated by a delightful host family.  Rooms are made up of a mix of beds and hammocks, and can be shared by up to four guests.  There is running water, showers, and sit-down toilets.  However, electricity isn't readily available and guests may have to recharge electronic devices in the community of Maguary, about one km to the north.  The community is very safe and secure, so visitors shouldn't have any problems with theft or other crime.

Flights

The tour starts in Santarem, which has an airport currently served by three flights daily from Manaus and two daily from Belem, with connections to the rest of Brazil. It's also possible to take a slow boat (plan on 40 hours) and fast boat (16 hours) from Manaus.

Most major US and many international carriers offer flights to Brazil, although pricing can vary widely. While most flights from the US route through São Paulo, it is possible to find reasonably-priced flights to Manaus from Miami and Atlanta, avoiding an overnight stay en transit. From the West Coast of the US, Copa Airlines through Panama City to Manaus is a reasonable option. Unless you plan on visiting other part of Brazil, selecting Manaus as the international termination of your flight will normally save money over terminating in São Paulo and purchasing a domestic ticket on to Santarem. We recommend using either an Internet travel site (Expedia, Orbitz, or Kayak) or contacting airlines directly for the international portion of the flight. CEN is currently exploring the possiblity of a group rate on the international portion of the flight.

You might encounter problems booking the domestic portion of the flight through an online travel site or through a US-based carrier. If you encounter this problem, you can purchase domestic tickets from the domestic airlines' GOL and TAM own websites. Please note that TAM might use an unfavorable exchange rate when they charge your flight in US Dollars. We recommend using a Brazilian travel agent when booking on TAM to avoid this. We can recommend a reliable Brazilian travel agent to purchase the domestic tickets for you, if you like.

Health

Malaria is not endemic to the area you’ll be visiting; however please consult the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Health Information for International Travel for up to date information on proper health safety safeguards for traveling to the region.

Visas

US Citizens are required to have a visa when entering Brazil.  A tourist visa, which is good for up to five years, costs $150 plus processing fees (usually $35-$45).  Visas can take as long as 21 days to obtain once you’ve purchased your airline ticket. For more information, please visit the Brazilian Consulate website. Please contact us for recommendations of visa expeditor services.

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Travel Insurance

* Activities are subject to cancellation or modification due to weather