• Airport transfer on day 1
• All accommodation as described
• Launches and land excursions as described with our expert team
• Meals as detailed in the Meal Plan

• Travel insurance
• Airport transfer on day 8
• Tips for staff
• Some meals as detailed in the Meal Plan
• Airport departure taxes if applicable
• Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc

The group will meet at the hotel in Manaus

Airport transfers are provided for all clients on arrival.

On departure a single transfer is provided to the airport in the morning.

Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation.

All meals included apart from Dinner on day 1, which if needed, can easily be arranged at the hotel on arrival.

All meals are taken on board - the ship has a very elaborate meal service and the cooks make the very best out of the wonderful fruits, fishes and flavors unique to the Amazon. All meals are served from the buffer and are wholesome, filling and delicious.

The tap water on board is chlorinated, however we suggest that you drink the water from the provided 20 litre bottles placed in the public areas of the vessel.

Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot always provide special diets.  Due to the nature of some of the trips that we operate and the countries in which we operate them, it can be very hard (and sometimes impossible) to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement your diet with food/snacks from home.  If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice.  Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances.

During the trip you will spend 1 night in a hotel in Manaus and 6 nights on board the wonderful Motor Yacht Tucano (M/Y Tucano). The M/Y Tucano has been very recently renovated (in summer 2018) and boasts large viewing decks, en-suite accommodation and fantastic food.

While the Tucano retains the appearance of a traditional riverboat, she was built using sophisticated equipment, materials and advanced construction techniques. From the electrical and water systems to the advanced propulsion and navigation systems, Tucano offers all of the convenience, security and comfort of a modern yacht. There are individual air-conditioning thermostats in every cabin as well as volume controls for the boat-wide sound system. The M/Y Tucano strives to conduct sustainable tourism and to minimize the environmental impact of cruises with a focus on waste management, energy conservation and pollution control.

Cabin Details (see also deck plan in the gallery)
Yellow Category: The five staterooms in this category are large and have beds side by side. They are numbered 3, 4, 5, 6, and 0. The beds in staterooms 3, 4, 5, and 6 can be joined together to form a queen sized bed. Stateroom 0 has a queen size and also a single bed, but has a quite small bathroom. It can hold three travellers. In triple occupancy, each passenger pays the Green Category rate.

Green Category: The two Green staterooms have above and below berths (bunk beds). While the Green are smaller than the Yellow staterooms, they are comfortable and have large windows, private bathrooms, and air-conditioning. These staterooms are 2 and 7.

Blue Category: These two staterooms are singles, numbers 1 and 8. They have a single bed, a private bath, and air-conditioning. On request the Blue Category staterooms can be converted to Green. These staterooms are 1 and 8.

A carefully chosen team will lead our voyage. They are chosen not only for their local knowledge and wealth of experience but also for their great love of the Amazon. With briefings and discussions, your naturalists will cover all aspects of the voyage including ornithology, rainforest biology, geography, history and the environment. Officers and crew, all highly experienced in varying types of navigation, man the ship.

It is not practical to set a recommended amount for personal spending money on a holiday like this. All meals while on board and the daily excursions, are included in the trip price. The main extra spend on board will be on drinks and this will vary greatly from person to person. On board ship, bar bills can be put on a tab and paid at the end of the cruise.

We suggest that each traveler tip in the area of $150 total, which is divided between the guides and the staff.

For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in ‘Dates and Prices’ table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.