8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River
8day expedition of scenic beauty and Amazon traditional culture on Tapajós River
The Amazon rainforest as you have never imagined. Surreal landscapes of almost unbelievable beauty combine dense tropical forests and thousand-year-old trees, with the paradisiacal freshwater beaches of the Tapajós River, considered one of the world's most beautiful beaches by The Guardian.The riverside communities of Maguari and Jamaraquá will welcome you with open arms, with all the hospitality and tenderness that are so typical of the region.This 8-day, 7-night trip gives you an intimate feel for the local culture, while supporting the community and creating unforgettable memories.Vivalá's Expeditions are held in territories that concentrate and preserve a large part of the Brazilian biodiversity, the largest in the world. With Community Based Tourism, we value the culture of traditional people and impulse their economies.Our aim is to provide experiences that are good for everyone: for the traveller, the communities and the planet.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Ocazum Pousada
Day 2: Our first cruise on Tapajós River
1 dayTapajós
After breakfast, we will set sail on the Tapajós River, crossing the tours and landscapes of the region, which vary according to the time of year and river level, making every visit unique.
Alter do Chao
Day 3: Piracaia on the beach
4 hoursFloresta Nacional de Tapajos
We will check out of the inn in Alter do Chão after breakfast and set off for a sail along the paradisiacal beaches of the Tapajós Lunch
6 hoursABILIO RESTAURANTE E POUSADA
Day 4: Vovó Samaúma tree
4 hoursMaguari
We enjoy breakfast and then set off on the trail of the Vovó Samaúma, a milenary tree. On our way back, a delicious lunch awaits us at Dona Maria's house.
6 hoursABILIO RESTAURANTE E POUSADA
Day 5: White sand beaches and Carimbó
Maguari
We will have the morning off to enjoy Maguari village's beautiful beaches and after lunch we'll have a handcrafts workshop and we'll try to learn how to dance Carimbó.
4 hoursABILIO RESTAURANTE E POUSADA
Day 6: Rubber trees and Medicinal Herbs teachings
4 hoursComunidade de Jamaraquá
We start the day with a walk to the neighbouring community of Jamaraquá, where we will learn about rubber tress and the rubber making process.
6 hoursMaguari
Day 7: Swimming in the Igarapé
4 hoursIgarape De Jamaraqua
Our group will return to the community of Jamaraquá for a very special walk, which will include a visit to the beautiful local streams, which we call Igarapés.
6 hoursMaguari
Day 8: Returning to Santarém
6 hoursSantarém International Airport - Maestro Wilson Fonseca
No accommodation included on this day.
3 hoursIncluded
- Travel insurance for the whole itinerary
- 7x Breakfast
- 6x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Entry/Admission - Igarape De Jamaraqua
- Entry/Admission - Comunidade de Jamaraquá
- Entry/Admission - ABILIO RESTAURANTE E POUSADA
- Entry/Admission - Ocazum Pousada
- Entry/Admission - Floresta Nacional de Tapajos
Not Included
- Drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.