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SERVICES DESCRIPTION

R01 - CITY TOUR (Regular/Terrestrial/Minimum 02 pax)

Duration: 3 hours;
08:20am – Presentation in Fontur with your boarding pass;
08:30am – Departure time in bus or van;
Daily, except Sundays and holidays (all the tourist points are closed). Mondays the Provincial Palace is closed, internal visitation is suspended.
Departure from Hotel Tropical enjoying the charming boardwalk of Ponta Negra, the most exclusive neighborhood in the city. We go to downtown to visit the Opera House, opened in 1896 and one of the main attractions of Manaus, symbol of the rubber period where all this wealth and grandeur revealed in its corridors, halls and artwork. From there, you can enjoy the beautiful building of the courthouse Amazon and charming “Largo de São Sebastião”. Our tour continues and visit to Centennial Provincial Palace and panoramic visit to the Rio Negro Palace, it was used as the official seat of government of the state; both are beautiful architectural examples of the golden age of rubber. From there follow the visitation in Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market in ArtNoveau. The Market style is an important center for marketing of regional products showing habits, culture and traditions of the Amazonian people. Return to the Tropical Hotel. Return to Tropical Hotel at 12:00pm.

R03 – RUBBER MUSEUM (Regular/Fluvial/Minimum 05 pax)

Duration: 4 hours;
08:45am – Presentation in Fontur with your boarding pass;
09:00am – Departure time;
Daily.

Departure from Tropical Hotel to Vila Paraíso (set of the movie “The Jungle”). The visit starts at the warehouse near a waterfront, place to board the rubber. Following visit the Rubber Master House, this majestic construction shows the wealth of rubber plantations at the industry boom and war effort. The tour follows with a visit to the “Large Tent”, where the tools were kept under control, the “Chapel” and the warehouse for the manioc flour. Down the trail in the jungle see the rubber tree and the process to collect the latex. A visit where the balls of latex get into a smoking process, the very modest house of rubber extractions employees portraying the life and habits of the old rubber extraction era. Returning to Tropical Hotel, a brief stop at beach with the possibility of swimming. Estimated arrival at the hotel at 1:00pm.

R06 – MEETING OF THE WATERS WITH LUNCH (Regular/Fluvial)

Duration: 7 hours;
08:45am – Presentation in Fontur with your boarding pass;
09:00am – Departure time;
Daily.

Departure from the Tropical Hotel marina on River Negro, sailing down the river you can see the floating port of Manaus with the amazon typical boats and the municipal market. After a short while the unbelievable meeting of the waters, where the River Negro and the River Solimões join to form the Amazon River, a short stop to observe this natural phenomenon now sailing up the river Negro until the Janauary Ecological Park where we can find the famous aquatic plant Vitória Regia (Lilly pad). Soon after a ride in a motorized canoe through igarapés (creeks) of rivers Negro and Solimões (in the dry season from February thru September, we will change into a jungle stroll). Lunch will be served at the floating restaurant with a visit to the indian handcraft stores. Return to the Tropical Hotel arrived 5:00pm (drinks not included).

R14 - PRESIDENTE FIGUEIREDO WATERFALLS (Regular/Terrestrial/Minimum 06 pax)

Duration: 08:30am to 05:00pm;
08:20am – Presentation in Fontur with your boarding pass;
08:00pm – Departure time in bus or van;
Daily, except Sunday, Monday and Holidays

Departure from Tropical Hotel to the city of President Figueiredo, a 67 miles ride in a nice tropical road. Visit the ecological reservations: Waterfalls and River Rapids. The harmonies of the waterfalls with the exuberant forest form an extraordinary view. Lunch in a local restaurant and visit another waterfall. Return to Tropical Hotel. Drinks not included.

R07 – THE SURVIVAL TOUR (Regular/Fluvial/Minimum 05 pax)

Duration: 08:00am to 01:00pm;
08:30am – Presentation in Fontur with your boarding pass;
09:00am – Departure time;
Daily

Departure from the Tropical Hotel marina towards the Tupé Village. A 2 hour jungle tour where different types of vegetation will be seen, identification of fruit trees, medicine leaves and roots and water sources plus the construction of small traps as well. Visit to the home of local Amazonian residents. Return to Tropical Hotel.

 
  • All the regular tours can be arranged in a PRIVATE BASE, departure and return time at your convenience, adjusting the time of visit.
  • In the regular tours, we pick up the passenger at any hotel in Manaus area (in the previous schedule set by Fontur), departure of all tours at Tropical Hotel.
 
PRIVATE
P02 – MEETING OF THE WATERS (Private/Fluvial)

Duration: 2 hours;
Departure time at your convenience.
Daily.

Departure from the marina at the Tropical Hotel on a fast boat. Passing in downtown Manaus, with a view of the Floating Port, Customs Building and the Municipal Market. Heading to the Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and Solimões rivers join to form the Amazon River. Stay for a few minutes for observation of the phenomenon of the waters and “botos” (fresh water dolphins). Return to the marina at the Tropical Hotel.

P04 – MEETING OF THE WATERS (Private/Fluvial)

Duration: 3 to 4 hours;
Departure time at your convenience.
Daily.

Departure from the marina at the Tropical Hotel, sailing down the Rio Negro, sightseeing the downtown, Floating Port, Customs Building and the Municipal Market until the Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and Solimões rivers join to form the Amazon River. Possibility of a motorized canoe in order to see the creeks and flooded areas and connecting channels between the Negro and Solimões Rivers (depending on the water level of the river), you will be impressed with the amazing beauty and exuberant forest. Return to the marina at the Tropical Hotel.

P05 – SPECIAL FISHING (Private/Fluvial)

Duration: 5 hours;
Departure time at your convenience.
Daily

Departure in a fast boat, sailing the Negro, Solimões and Amazonas rivers, with specialized guide, will find the best place for fishing, using only simple equipment for amateur fishing. The fun of catching the famous piranha, jaraqui and other typical fish will be a unique experience. The fishing season is from September thru Mar.

P11 – ALLIGATOR SPOTTING (Private/Fluvial)

Duration: 3 to 4 hours;
Departure time at your convenience.
Daily.

Night cruise with all the mystery of one night in the amazon jungle, sailing thru the channels, connections between the Negro and Solimões Rivers.  Specialized guides using flash lights will show the night fauna, made up mainly by several species of alligators. The capture and return of the alligators will be simultaneous.

P12 – CRUISE TO THE ANAVILHANA’S ARCHIPELAGO (Private/Fluvial)

Duration: 09:00am to 05:00pm;
08:45am – Presentation in Fontur with your boarding pass;
09:00am – Departure time;
Daily.

Departure from the marina at the Tropical Hotel sailing at Negro River’s to visit the Ariaú Amazon Tower Lodge with delicious lunch will be served. Upon returning to Negro River we will get to beginning of Anavilhana's Archipelago, preservation area of Biodiversities that includes approximately 400 islands (Environmental preservation area protected by Federal Law. No entrance). Departure to Tupé Village to watch an Indian Ritual. Visit the Rubber Museum. Return to the marina at the Tropical Hotel. Drinks not included.

- With a minimum of 5 (five) adults payers, also can be seat in a regular tour.

P15 – FISHING IN BALBINA CITY (Private/Terrestrial and Fluvial)

Duration: 04:00am to 05:00pm;
04h00min – Departure time
Daily.

Departure from Tropical Hotel destined to Balbina, approximately 100 miles from Manaus. Arrival at the dam at 6:00am and embark immediately in motorized canoes (boats) with 02 passengers and 01 driver per boat. Going to the other margin of the dam (40 minutes) where we will fish for Tucunaré, Piranha and Traira. Sandwiches, fruits, soda and mineral water will be supplied to each passenger during fishing. Return from Balbina at 3:00 pm.

P17 – VISIT TO MINDU FOREST RESERVE (Private/Terrestrial)

Duration: 3 hours.
Departure time at your convenience.
Daily

Departure from Tropical Hotel to visit Mindu Park. Created with the propose to preserve ecological scientific and cultural in an urban area with one million feet of preserved forest. Walking down the trail, visit the orchid nursery, spot sauím-de-manaus (special small monkeys threatened extinction) surround the by exuberant fauna and flora. Return to Tropical Hotel.

P18 – SCIENTIFIC TOUR (Private/Terrestrial)

Duration: 2 1/2 hours.
Departure time at your convenience.
Daily, except Sundays and Mondays.

Departure from Tropical Hotel to visit the scientific park INPA (National Institute of Amazon Research), during the jungle walk a guide will explain about, trees, insects and the research project to preserve the bull fish of Amazon (the only species living in river water-Trichecus Inunguis). Return to Tropical Hotel.

 

WHAT TO BRING

    • Boarding ticket;
  • Light clothes;
  • Tennis shoes;
  • Towel and swimming suit;
  • Raincoat;
  • Hat and sun glasses;
  • Sun block lotion and insect repellent;
  • Some money for drinks and souvenirs.
OBSERVATIONS
  • All boats follow rigorously the obligation of the coast-guard.
  • For the nautical tours send list of passengers with respective date and ID or passport number 02 days in advance – this is required by the coast-guard.
  • We provide other options of tours and hotels.
  • We offer in and out transfer services.

POLITICS FOR INFANTS

  • 0 to 5 years = FREE.
  • From 6 to 10 years = pay 50%
  • Up 10 years = pay 100%

 NO SHOW POLITICS AND CANCELATIONS

  • For reservations canceled 72 hours in advance, no charge;
  • For services canceled 24 hours before = 30% of services price;
  • For services canceled on date’s tour and before departure = 50% of services price;
  • In case of NO SHOW, 100% charge of the value of the service;

ECOTOURISM BASIC RULES

Never leave things on the way.
Do not throw trash in the river.
Don’t interfere with the scenery or local fauna and flora.
Don’t pick fruits or seeds without authorization.
Avoid any act that may causes fire.
Watch and respect local people and their tradition.
Keep clean the entire environment.
Do not disturb animals.
Don’t pick flowers and don’t break the trees.
Do not touch or destroy nests.

In a natural area nothing is taken unless photos.
Nothing is left but steps.
Nothing is killed but the time.
Nothing is taken, but memories.

 
 
Lobby do Tropical Hotel Manaus, Av. Coronel Teixeira, 1320, Ponta Negra, CEP: 69.037-000 - Manaus - AM
fones: +55 (92) 3658-3052 / 8114-8136 - fax: + 55 (92) 3658-3512 - fontur@fontur.com.br - Plantão 24 horas: plantao@fontur.com.br - diariamente das 07:00 h. às 17:00 h.