ecotour expeditions, small ship cruises

AMAZON NATURE TOURS/
ECOTOUR EXPEDITIONS
Amazon
TUCANO
Passenger Capacity: 18
Built: 1997
Length: 80 ft.
Beam: 21 ft.
Draft: 4.5 ft.
Officers: Brazilian
Staff and Crew: 7, Brazilian

Itinerary: There are 7 and 8-night explorations of the rainforests of the Amazon River and the Rio Negro available year-round.

Cabins: 9. Four cabins have bunk beds with queen-size below and double bed above; four cabins have double bed above and below.

Dining: The dining room seats 25 in a single seating. Cuisine is Brazilian.

Dress: Very informal throughout the voyage.

Facilities and Activities: Special emphasis on observing and understanding the flora and fauna of the rainforest. There are several excursions every day into the rainforest, both walking with naturalist guides and on launches. Groups also visit local settlers and small native villages. There are brief discussions every evening on what was seen during the day.

Recent Fares Reported to Us: $2,100 double occupancy, including all transfers.

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