Down stream Urubu river (Rio Urubu)
(Mainly in combination with up stream Urubu river)
The same river with, a totally different eco-system. Downstream Urubu river the environment changed to more wetlands (like in the Pantanal) in combination with the jungle. The reason for that is the ph of the water. Here the water is not so acid, like in the North region. Because of this there is a chance to see more wildlife but also there are more mosquitoes, and not so much dense forest like the Urubu river Up stream. The Downstream Urubu river really shows you the way of living in the Amazon. In this tour we explore the region by canoe because that's the best way to access the wetlands. You will be starting the tour from a little place called Sudam about 270 km North East of Manaus. You will stay with a native family (caboclos = native people of the region) in their house on the Urubu river bank. You will sleep in hammocks and have to wash ourselves in the river. You will live like the native people are doing, this tour will give you an idea how they are living in this region.
To give you an idea about a tour, an example of a 4 day and 3 nights package:
Mostly we will combined this tour with the up stream Urubu river tour. For example 4 days up stream Urubu river and 4 days down stream Urubu river for people who really want to get to know the jungle and the way how people and animals live and survive there.
Day one:
From Manaus: Pick up by taxi from your hotel in Manaus at 05.00am transfer to the bus station. Here we take an air-conditioned bus at 06.00am towards Itacoatiara, about 3 hours and 50 minutes driving with a short stop half way and another short stop 45 min before arriving. The final bus stop will be on the main road from there we continue by car to a little village called Sudam. It’s a 20 minute drive on a dirt road before arriving in Sudam. We take a canoe for a short time, to the house of the family where we will stay. It depends on the water level if we have to walk for about 5 minutes to get to the house. We meet the owners of the house who will show us around. And have lunch with the family, before we are going in a canoe for a river tour to see the dolphins (grey and pink) and admire the sun set. We have dinner with the family. After diner we go for a night canoe ride trying to find alligators (caimans). De guide will try to catch one with his bare hands to give you explanation and afterwards put it back into the water. Back to the house of the family, to sleep there in our hammocks.
From Urubu Up Stream: Leave the Antonio"s lodge after lunch. We will go by motorized canoe for one hour to the village Lindoa, where we take a car to Sudam, this is one hour and 10 minutes traveling. Then it will be the same as when you come from Manaus, you will start in the afternoon with a canoe ride, see above.
Day two:
Getting up early like the native people are doing. Leaving after breakfast for a whole day river exploring. We will take lunch during this trip so we can go far on the river. This region has many birds and it’s also possible to see the slots and moneys from the river if we are lucky. The wetlands makes it’s easier to see the birds and possible to come closer because it is a more open area. We have a stop somewhere on the way where the guide will stop to prepare lunch. Before sunset we will be back in the house to have dinner with the family.
Day three:
Wake up early to go by canoe to see the beautiful sunrise, watch the birds getting to wake up, try to catch some fish for lunch. We have lunch in the house of the family, where the guide will prepare the fish we caught. After a rest we will prepare our self for an overnight stay in the jungle. Take a hammock and small backpack. The guide will find a nice place in the jungle to make a camp. On the way to our camp we will try to see the wildlife from the region. Dinner will be in the jungle. In the evening we will listen to the sounds of the animals in the jungle.
Day four:
Breakfast in the jungle. On the walk back to the house the guide will explain about the medicinal trees and plants of the region. Arriving at the family house before lunch. Where we have lunch before leaving by car to the main road where we have to catch the bus back to Manaus. We will arrive there about 5.00pm and you will arrive at your hotel at 5.30pm by taxi.
Tours are including :
All meals during the tour, mineral water, accommodation at the family house in hammocks, all activities, native guide (English speaking), all transportation during the tour (boats/bus/taxi)
What to bring :
Sleeping bag or blanket for when camping in the jungle, toothbrush and toothpaste etc, long-sleeved t-shirt or sweater, trousers, t-shirt, shorts, walking shoes, raincoat, swim cloths, sun block, mosquito repellent, hat/cap, pocked knife, flashlight, a bottle for water (water is supplied)