Early morning pick up from your hotel and then down to the port, where we will board a boat and head down the Rio Negro .  Passing by the skyline of Manaus, the guide will point out several interesting public buildings, industrial parks and local neighborhoods.  The first major attraction is the Meeting of the Waters. We then
proceed to Janauari Park, here you will see Grand Victoria Water Lilies. After  lunch, we board motorized canoes and explore the spectacular tributaries of the Amazon River (known as Igarapé).  Note that from January to June, the Igapós or flooded forests are accessible.  Following the canoe excursion, you will be taught the secrets of piranha fishing.  Come nightfall, we paddle traditional canoes along the shore in search of nocturnal wildlife.  Small alligators, jacaré, are caught by hand and after a few photos, they are released safely back to the water.