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.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Our arrival day in Santarém!
Stop At: Ocazum Pousada, R. Seis de Março, 85 - Alter do Chão, Santarém - PA, 68060-100, Brazil
Our first accommodation is just a quick taxi ride from Santarem Airport. You may arrive at any time and after 2pm check-in is available. You may take the day to explore this wonderful place, with its natural beauty, culture and delicious local cuisine.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accomodation at an Alter do Chão inn
Day 2: Our first cruise on Tapajós River
Pass By: Tapajós, Brazil
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.
Stop At: Alter do Chao, Alter do Chao, State of Para
We return just in time to watch the sunset at the beach. Dinner and night are at leisure to explore Alter do Chão.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in an Alter do Chão inn
Day 3: Piracaia on the beach
Stop At: Floresta Nacional de Tapajos, Avenida Tapajos, 2267, Santarem, State of Para 68040-000 Brazil
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
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: ABILIO RESTAURANTE E POUSADA, Belterra - State of Pará, 68143-000, Brazil
At the end of the day, we land at the community of Maguari, inside the Tapajós National Forest, our base for the next few days. At night, a special dinner with piracaia on the beach.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a Maguari village Inn
Day 4: Vovó Samaúma tree
Stop At: Maguari, Belterra - PA, 68143-000, Brazil
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: ABILIO RESTAURANTE E POUSADA, Belterra - State of Pará, 68143-000, Brazil
To end the day, a sunset at Maguari beach before dinner.
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a Maguari Village Inn
Day 5: White sand beaches and Carimbó
Stop At: Maguari, Belterra - PA, 68143-000, Brazil
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: ABILIO RESTAURANTE E POUSADA, Belterra - State of Pará, 68143-000, Brazil
In the evening, after dinner, a performance of the typical dance of the Amazon, the Carimbó.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a Maguari Village Inn
Day 6: Rubber trees and Medicinal Herbs teachings
Stop At: Comunidade de Jamaraquá, Belterra - State of Pará, 68143-000, Brazil
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Maguari, Belterra - PA, 68143-000, Brazil
After homemade lunch at D. Maria do Socorro, we will participate in a traditional medicinal herbs workshop and enjoy the late afternoon on the beach.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a Maguari Village Inn
Day 7: Swimming in the Igarapé
Stop At: Igarape De Jamaraqua, A 28 Km Al Suroeste De Belterra, Belterra, State of Para 68143-000 Brazil
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Maguari, Belterra - PA, 68143-000, Brazil
We will have the rest of the day at our leisure to walk around, enjoy and say goodbye to the communities of Jamaraquá and Maguari.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a Maguari Village Inn
Day 8: Returning to Santarém
Stop At: Santarém International Airport - Maestro Wilson Fonseca, Praça Eduardo Gomes, s/n - Aeroporto, Santarém - PA, 68035-000, Brazil
We will have breakfast and a quick visit to the handicraft shop before setting off back to Santarem in our exclusive van at 10am.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- Drinks
Additional information
- 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
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
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.
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