The different eco systems and habitats of the white water rivers (Rio Solimões) and the black water rivers (Rio Negro) is what make this trip so special. The aim of this 841km long Amazon cruise is to introduce the traveler to this outstanding environment privately, intensively and up close. An adventurous journey, into an exciting world of two different Amazons. A unique experience, this special trip, based on a fixed daily itinerary, is best enjoyed in a relaxed and contemplative way. “The journey of your life” on board the comfortably equipped IARA is well worth its title.
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How to get there by air via Manaus (MAO) and Tefé (TFF)
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Best time to travel June
Note: “The Journey of your life I” is operated only once per year
Get more details from Peter Rohmer, e-mail: request@scte-brazil.com
| Private Tour | Duration | Price (PP) |
|---|---|---|
| The Journey of Your Life I | 14 days | from US$ 11,500 p. person |
Good day. Mr Rohmer,
First, I'd like to apologize for not getting back to you until now. But there's a reason for that. We've been back home in Germany on the Baltic Sea for almost a week now, and my thoughts and dreams are still in the middle of the Brazilian rainforest!
The trip moved us so deeply and left a deep impression. Therefore, my sincere thanks for organizing this tour! You raised high expectations in us in your travel description – these were exceeded in reality!
Peter Hagnauer, our city guide in Manaus, quickly introduced us to this city with his local and regional knowledge. It's important to know the historical background of this region, and he conveyed this to us very expertly. The fact that he spoke German was a great advantage for us. Thus, our two and a half days in Manaus weren't too long, which I initially feared.
On the fourth day, Sam picked us up promptly from the hotel and took us to the small ship IARA. It was like a dream on this ship, and that for seven days! The crew was very kind and friendly, and we were always pampered with every possible comfort. Special mention goes to the cook Zi (Zizelia), who did an incredible job in her small galley. Delicious, freshly prepared meals every day (fish for me, meat for my husband), including dessert and a constantly changing selection of fresh smoothies! She even baked her own rolls, made ice cream, and always served a variety of salads with the meal. Simply wonderful! The piranha I caught was on my plate the next day, deliciously prepared!
But now to Sam: You were right, we couldn't have had a better guide! He gave us a very close look at the region, its unique natural surroundings, and the way of life of the animals and people. His indigenous ancestry was a particular advantage. He was extremely knowledgeable about the region we visited. His ability to navigate was absolutely astonishing, especially in the pitch-black night with only the help of his lamp. After hours of driving crisscrossing the jungle, he always brought us back to the ship in a timely manner – a complete mystery to us!
In the jungle, he showed us plants used by the locals for healing, for building shelters, etc. The most impressive part was how he used a flashlight to spot a jaguar in the pitch darkness, which then revealed itself to us in its full size. Even though we communicated in English, he taught us a lot, and we didn't miss a thing!
All in all, it was a truly impressive trip that we will probably never forget. Please excuse my initial skepticism, but your description made everything sound so incredibly beautiful. And our travel experience was indeed even more impressive, unique, and so incredibly beautiful. Both guides are absolutely reliable and knowledgeable.
Thank you again, very much!
Greetings from Germany and wishing you and your family a happy Easter!
Dr. Bernd and Gisela Neubüser - April 19th, 2025
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Hi Peter! Please excuse the late reply. We have arrived safely in Frankfurt after the “Journey of a lifetime”.
It was wonderful. Super well organized. Grandiose landscapes.
Always delicious food. A super sensitive, nice, competent, dedicated and open-minded crew ... and simply Lucia. A trip stands and falls with the guide.
We always felt that we were in the best hands. She is just great!
Greetings from Frankfurt