Manaus to Santarém: 36-Hour Ferry on the Amazon
Cruise down the Amazon River from Manaus to Santarém like a local. Marvel the rainforest's diverse flora and fauna. Sleep in a hammock or a private cabin.
Highlights
- Cruise down the Amazon River in all its glory
- Gaze out at the rainforest surrounding you for 36 hours
- Make use of the most popular means of budget transportation in the Amazon
Description
Utilize the mode of transportation used most by locals and hop on a boat going down the Amazon. After pickup from your accommodation in Manaus, you’ll head down to the dock for your 36-hour journey to Santarém. Choose between options to stay on a hammock, or upgrade to a private, 2-person cabin with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Gaze out across the mighty Amazon as you float down the river during your voyage. Look out for unique flora and fauna. Once you arrive in Santarém, stay in town, or select transportation to Alter do Chão.Includes
Hotel pickup from Manaus Accommodation in private cabin, with bathroom and air-conditioning, if option chosen Accommodation in hammock, if option chosen Transfer from Santarém Port to Alter do Chão, if option chosenImportant Information
- • This is a transportation ferry, not the best option for jungle sightseeing in the Amazon • If you choose the hammock option, you can either bring your own hammock and ropes, or, buy them as an add-on during checkout • Please bring cash to buy food and drinks on board • Boats operate on River Time in the Amazon; don’t expect punctuality • Expect to have no internet access or mobile phone signal for most of the journey
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refundAvailable Dates
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