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 Manatee Amazon Explorer riverboat (Ecuador)Мы всегда можем предлжить вам индивидуальные туры в любою точку мира на ваш вкус. Almost 500 years have passed since the discovery of this magnificent river system that flows through the world's largest primeval forest, containing 10% of all existing trees, 70% of all pharmaceutical compounds, and native Indians that live symbiotically with their unique ecosystem. This is the habitat of wildlife that is sure to be watching you - or vice versa - if you are lucky: freshwater dolphins, 500 species of birds, half a dozen species of monkeys, caimans, tapirs, 2500 species of butterflies. Today, you can be a temporary guest in this magical wonderland for young and old. Our Amazon Manatee Explorer, designed for adventure, yet featuring the comforts and advantages of modern technology - is the result of over 20 years of experience in running expeditions others think are extinct. Come aboard for an experience of a lifetime! The new Manatee Amazon Explorer riverboat has been specially built for cruises in the Ecuadorian rainforest on the Rio Napo. You will visit Monkey Island, Yasuni National Park and Biosphere Reserve, walk jungle trails and explore virgin rain forest. The Manatee Amazon Explorer is 90 feet long (27 m) 24 feet wide (7 m) and accommodates 30 lucky guests in comfortable cabins with private bathrooms and running hot water, individual air conditioning, on board laundry service, large dining room, inviting bar and lounge area, panoramic terrace, delicious cuisine and the finest multilingual naturalist guides. Plus the highest safety standards, personable service and efficiency. Manatee's Amazon riverboat accommodates 26 lucky guests in 13 double cabins with individual air conditioning, running hot water, large dining room and inviting bar and lounge area. However, 4 of the cabins can be comfortably used as triples if needed, for a total guest occupancy of 30. Our 3-decker vessel has an experienced crew of 11 including expert English speaking naturalist guides. Laundry service available on board. The Manatee operates from Orellana Province. We start our operation from Coca, to where you can arrive either by bus, 8 hours drive from Quito, or by plane, 30 minutes flight from Quito. A canoe will be taken at the dock for an hour navigation until arriving where the Manatee is awaiting for you. ACTIVITIES: The following activities can be done during the program * Canoe rides * Birdwatching * Walks in the jungle * Ecofishing (catch and release) * Shamanic experience * River exploration * Swimming * Lake and lagoon exploration * Visit to native communities * Night camping in the jungle Expedition riverboat details Technical Specifications Type of vessel: River motor yacht Capacity: 30 passengers, 12 crew Length: 27 meters (89.1 feet) Beam: 7 meters (23.1 feet) Speed: 12 knots Electricity: 110 and 220 volts, 60 hertz Generators: 2 Iveco, 60 kw Engines: 2 John Deere, 250 HP each Safety: Fire detectors, life jackets, 2 life boats Decks: Main deck, Cabin deck, Sun deck Navigation equipment: Furuno GPS, deep sounder and radar Communications: VHF, HF, satellite phone Facilities: Bar, restaurant, boutique, guest laundry, air conditioning, boots and rain ponchos. Crew: 12 (include Naturalist Guide) Yasuní River Amazon Rain Forest Excursion Accommodations The Manatee Amazon Explorer is a fine riverboat that was custom built for exploring the Amazon river basin of Ecuador, the cabins were designed taking into account all details to offer maximum comfort to all guests. All cabins in the Manatee have picture windows and are located on the two upper decks with access to a corridor that offers a common balcony for viewing wildlife by the waters edge. Each cabin is appointed with private bathrooms, a toilet, sink and shower with plenty fresh hot and cold running water. The rooms are spacious and offer amenities as air conditioning with climate control, a small closet and comfortable twin lower beds. The cabins have a modern design and are nicely decorated with an expedition style taste. Sample itineraries for the Manatee Amazon Explorer riverboat 3 night cruise - Limoncocha Biological Reserve & Yasuni National Park 4 night cruise - Pañacocha Lakes Systems 7 night cruise - Lagartococha in search of the pink river dolphin Sample 5D Program Monday: Morning flight from Quito over the Eastern Cordillera and down into the airstrip at the town of Francisco de Orellana (Coca), a hub for sustainable oil production and named after the discoverer of the Amazon River back in 1541. Transfer to the Napo River port, then the motorized canoe ride downstream will be approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Once aboard the Manatee Amazon Explorer will start navigating downstream. The courteous crew will attend to your needs and the guides will introduce you to the surprising Amazon world, its people, more than 600 species of birds, and hundreds of botanical wonders. The Manatee sails along different ecosystems and important natural reserves such as the Yasuní National Park and the Limoncocha Biological Reserve. (D) Tuesday: Morning disembarkation for a stroll on terra firmae forest, towards an internal lagoon on the Yasuni National Park, observing the different ecosystems and accompanied by the naturalist guide. The excursion includes the opportunity to swim and fish for the famous piranha, time to rest and lunch. The return to the mighty Napo River will be on board a native canoe, rowing along a small black water creek or gorge. (BLD) Wednesday: Early departure by motor canoe to visit a very special corner of the jungle, the clay banks of the river where different species of parrots gather daily to eat this clay that helps them digest the seeds they feed on, it is quite a sight, colorful and noisy! Then, back aboard the Manatee to sail upriver and reach one of the tributaries of the Napo to observe the flora and fauna, the surprising pygmy monkeys and then a trek to the facilities of what used to be South America's Summer Institute of Linguistics in Limoncocha, currently the only Biological Reserve of Ecuador. Upon reaching the Limoncocha Lake, we will board a canoe and travel along the banks of this marshy ecosystem, where over 470 species of birds have been recorded. There is a possibility to fish for piranha, and for a short walk. At night, it is possible to observe the black caimans that inhabit the lagoon; quite an experience... Late return to the Manatee for dinner and overnight. (BLD). Thursday: The adventure today begins with a visit to the Museum of Pompeya, a small archaeological sample with Amazonian funeral urns that date back several centuries, as well as utensils and ways of life of the ancient denizens of the rain forest, which can still be seen today. We will also have the opportunity to see the giant trees of the Amazon, like the kapok, which rises over the forest canopy to more than 80 meters high, with huge, protruding roots. Guests can also try rowing the canoes on a tranquil tributary of the Napo River up to the house of a native family, to share a moment with them and learn their ways of life. (BLD). Friday: While the Manatee navigates upriver, the guides wrap up our knowledge of the great Amazon region. Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Quito. (B). Sample 4D Program Friday: Morning flight from Quito over the Eastern Cordillera and down into the airstrip at the town of Francisco de Orellana (Coca), a hub for sustainable oil production and named after the discoverer of the Amazon River back in 1541. Transfer to the Napo River port, then the motorized canoe ride downstream will be approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Once aboard the Manatee Amazon Explorer will start navigating downstream. The courteous crew will attend to your needs and the guides will introduce you to the surprising Amazon world, its people, more than 600 species of birds, and hundreds of botanical wonders. The Manatee sails along different ecosystems and important natural reserves such as the Yasuní National Park and the Limoncocha Biological Reserve. (D) Saturday: Early departure by motor canoe to visit a very special corner of the jungle, the clay banks of the river where different species of parrots gather daily to eat this clay that helps them digest the seeds they feed on, it is quite a sight, colorful and noisy! Then, back aboard the Manatee to sail upriver and reach one of the tributaries of the Napo to observe the flora and fauna, the surprising pygmy monkeys and then a trek to the facilities of what used to be South America's Summer Institute of Linguistics in Limoncocha, currently the only Biological Reserve of Ecuador. Upon reaching the Limoncocha Lake, we will board a canoe and travel along the banks of this marshy ecosystem, where over 470 species of birds have been recorded. There is a possibility to fish for piranha, and for a short walk. At night, it is possible to observe the black caimans that inhabit the lagoon; quite an experience... Late return to the Manatee for dinner and overnight. (BLD). Sunday: The adventure today begins with a visit to the Museum of Pompeya, a small archaeological sample with Amazonian funeral urns that date back several centuries, as well as utensils and ways of life of the ancient denizens of the rain forest, which can still be seen today. We will also have the opportunity to see the giant trees of the Amazon, like the kapok, which rises over the forest canopy to more than 80 meters high, with huge, protruding roots. Guests can also try rowing the canoes on a tranquil tributary of the Napo River up to the house of a native family, to share a moment with them and learn their ways of life. (BLD). Monday: While the Manatee navigates upriver, the guides wrap up our knowledge of the great Amazon region. Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Quito. Note: Every night there will be additional activities such as conferences, review of the flora and fauna and night outings. (B). Note: Every night there will be additional activities such as conferences, review of the flora and fauna and night outings. These itineraries are subject to change for safety and technical reasons. http://www.amazoncruise.net/ Мы всегда можем предлжить вам индивидуальные туры в любою точку мира на ваш вкус. |
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