DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

FONTUR EVENTS AND TOURISM SERVICES
Rua Lapis Lazuli, 14, Conj Manauense, NS das Graças
Manaus – Amazonas // ZIP Code: 69053-600
www.fontur.com.br

(R01) CITY TOUR (Land)

Average Duration: Approximately 4 hours.
Time: 9am to 12:30pm
Frequency: Every day. Except Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

Departure towards the center for an internal visit to the Amazonas Theater, opened in 1896 and one of the main tourist attractions in Manaus, a symbol of the rubber era where all the wealth and grandeur is revealed in its corridors, halls and works of art.

From there, you can admire the beautiful building of the Amazonas Palace of Justice and the charming Largo de São Sebastião. Our tour continues downtown with a panoramic tour to admire the beauty of the historic buildings, architectural examples of the golden era of rubber. From there, we continue to visit the Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market, in Art Nouveau style .

The market is an important center for the sale of regional products that showcases the habits, culture and traditions of the Amazonian people.

(R14) PRESIDENTE FIGUEIREDO WATERFALLS (Land)

Average Duration: 7 to 9 hours.
Schedule: 9am to 6pm
We confirm based on a minimum of 05 ADT. Departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Except Sundays and Holidays.

Departure to the city of Presidente Figueiredo, 107 km from Manaus, to visit this region of waterfalls and rapids built on sandstone rocks, with one of the largest waterfall arrangements where forests and waterfalls combine in harmony with the exuberant nature of this meeting of Amazonian fauna and flora. Lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks not included.

(RBEST) THE BEST OF RIO NEGRO (River)

Average Duration: 5 to 7 hours ( full day ).
Schedule: 9am to 4:30pm
Frequency: Departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

We will sail along the waters of the Negro River to the pink dolphin platform for some time to observe these friendly animals that are the symbol of the Amazon. We will continue sailing to a community to enjoy a ritual with indigenous dances and gestures where visitors are invited to interact with the natives.

We continue our tour by sailing to the Janauari Ecological Park for a delicious regional lunch at a floating restaurant. After lunch, the tour continues and we will admire the curious meeting of the waters with a brief stop to view this natural phenomenon. On the way back, you will be able to see the city of Manaus, some historic buildings and the stilt houses along the river. Drinks not included.

Note 1: Tours carried out on a speedboat will have their total duration reduced.

(P01) CITY TOUR (Land)

Average Duration: Approximately 4 hours.
Frequency: Every day. Except Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

Departure towards the center for an internal visit to the Amazonas Theater, opened in 1896 and one of the main tourist attractions in Manaus, a symbol of the rubber era where all the wealth and grandeur is revealed in its corridors, halls and works of art.

From there, you can admire the beautiful building of the Amazonas Palace of Justice and the charming Largo de São Sebastião. Our tour continues downtown with a panoramic tour to admire the beauty of the historic buildings, architectural examples of the golden era of rubber. From there, we continue to visit the Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market, in Art Nouveau style .

The market is an important center for the sale of regional products that showcases the habits, culture and traditions of the Amazonian people.

(P02) MEETING OF THE WATERS (River)

Duration: 2 hours.
Departure time to be arranged.
Frequency: Every day.

Depart from the pier and head down the Rio Negro, seeing the city center, the Floating Port, the Customs building and the Municipal Market, then continue to the Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and Solimões rivers, whose waters run parallel without mixing, form the Amazon River. Stay at the site for a few minutes to observe the natural phenomenon. Sail back to the pier.

(P03) RUBBER PLANTATION MUSEUM (River)

Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Departure time to be arranged.
Frequency: Every day. Except Wednesdays.

Departing from the pier, arriving at Vila Paraíso, the city used as a set for the feature film “A Selva”. The tour begins at the pier, where rubber was loaded and unloaded, and continues to the Casarão do Seringalista, which reflects the wealth of the rubber plantations when rubber was at its peak of economic value.

The tour continues at the Supply Shed, Chapel and Flour House, which shows the artisanal process of making cassava flour. Following the trail through the forest, we will see the rubber tree and the process of collecting latex. A visit to the Rubber Smoking Shed, where latex balls or “ pélas ” were made, and the modest Rubber Tapper House complete the tour that portrays the life and customs of the old rubber plantations in the Amazon. Return to the pier.

Note 1: Tours carried out on a speedboat will have their total duration reduced.

(P04) MEETING OF THE WATERS (River)

Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
Departure time to be arranged.
Frequency: Every day

Depart from the pier and head down the Rio Negro, seeing the city center, the Floating Port, the Customs building and the Municipal Market, then continue to the Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and Solimões rivers, whose waters run parallel without mixing, form the Amazon River. Stay there for a few minutes to observe the natural phenomenon. Continue to the Janauari Ecological Park for a walk through the holes and creeks, which may depend on the river level. During the dry season, between September and February, this is not possible and can be replaced by a walk in the jungle. Visit the famous aquatic plant in Lago das Vitórias Régias and the local craft shops. Return to the boat for the return trip to the pier.

Note 1: Tours carried out on a speedboat will have their total duration reduced.

(P06) MEETING OF THE WATERS WITH LUNCH (River)

Duration: 5 to 6 hours.
Frequency: Every day

Depart from the pier and head down the Rio Negro, seeing the city center, the Floating Port, the Customs building and the Municipal Market, then heading to the Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, whose waters run parallel without mixing, form the Amazon River.

Stay at the site for a few minutes to observe the natural phenomenon. We continue to the Janauari Ecological Park for a walk through the holes and streams, which may depend on the river level. During the dry season, between September and February, this is not possible and can be replaced by a walk in the jungle.

Visit the famous aquatic plant in Lago das Vitórias Regia. Lunch at the floating restaurant and visit the local craft shops. Return to the boat for sailing back to the pier.

Drinks not included.

Note 1: Tours carried out on a speedboat will have their total duration reduced.

(P07) SURVIVAL TOUR (River)

Average Duration: 4 approximately.
Frequency: Every day.

Departure to Vila do Tupé. Reception and brief explanation about the tour. We continue on a walk in the jungle for approximately 2 hours. During the walk, we will be instructed on: building small traps and how to recognize medicinal and fruit-bearing plants, among other survival techniques.

Visit the indigenous village to learn about their traditions and way of life. Return to the boat to sail back to the pier.

Note 1: Tour when carried out on a speedboat will have its total duration reduced.

(P10) MUSE – VISIT TO THE AMAZON MUSEUM (Land)

Duration: approximately 4 hours ( half day ).
Departure time to be arranged.
Frequency: Every day. Except Wednesdays – open from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

An open-air museum that showcases the complexity and rich biodiversity of the Amazon, the largest tropical forest in the world.

There you will walk along trails in the middle of the forest, see exhibitions, the orchid and bromeliad nursery, aquariums, the lake, as well as experimental laboratories for snakes, insects and butterflies and you can climb a 42-meter tower for a beautiful view of the
vastness of the forest.

On this tour, Musa invites visitors to an incredible sensory experience with the forest.

(P11) ALLIGATOR SPOTLIGHT (River)

Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
Departure time to be arranged.
Frequency: Every day.

Departure to the Port of Manaus where we will embark on a night cruise with all the mystery of a tropical night, sailing through the canals that connect the Rio Negro and the Solimões.

Specialized guides using flashlights will show you the nocturnal fauna, mainly consisting of some species of alligator, abundant in the region, for temporary capture, observation and later return to their natural habitat .

Note 1: Tours carried out on a speedboat will have their total duration reduced.

(P14) PRESIDENTE FIGUEIREDO WATERFALLS (Land)

Average Duration: 7 to 9 hours.
Frequency: Daily. Except Sundays and Holidays.

Departure to the city of Presidente Figueiredo, 107 km from Manaus, to visit this region of waterfalls and rapids set in sandstone rocks, with one of the largest waterfall arrangements where forests and waterfalls combine the harmony of exuberant nature in this meeting of Amazonian fauna and flora.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks not included.

(P18) SCIENTIFIC CITY TOUR (Land)

Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Departure time to be arranged.
Frequency: Every day. Except Sundays and Mondays.

On this tour, we will visit the Bosque da Ciência (INPA – National Institute of Amazonian Research) and the CIG’s (Jungle Warfare Training Center) maintained by the Army.

At INPA, we will walk along trails with explanations about trees and insects, learning a little about scientific research, including the project to preserve the Amazonian manatee that lives in fresh water.

At CIG’s, which houses various species of Amazonian fauna, we will take a closer look at the animals in an environment similar to their habitat , with a focus on felines and primates.

(PBEST) THE BEST OF RIO NEGRO (River – left bank of the Rio Negro)

Average Duration: 5 to 7 hours.
Frequency: Departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

We will sail along the waters of the Negro River to admire the curious meeting of the waters, with a brief stop to view this natural phenomenon. We will continue the tour sailing to the Janauari Ecological Park to enjoy a ritual with indigenous dances and gestures where visitors are invited to interact with the natives.

Lunch at a floating restaurant, visit to the craft shop and Victoria Regia. We continue the tour to the pink dolphin platform where we will have moments of observation of these friendly animals that are the symbol of the Amazon.

On the way back you can see the city of Manaus, some historic buildings and the stilt houses along the river.

Drinks not included.

Note 1: Tour when carried out on a speedboat will have its total duration reduced.

(PBM) PINK DOLPHIN – THE CHARM OF THE BLACK RIVER (River)

Average Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 hours ( half day ).
Frequency: Departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

We will sail along the waters of the Negro River to the pink dolphin platform for some time to observe these friendly animals that are the symbol of the Amazon. We will continue sailing to a community to enjoy a ritual with indigenous dances and gestures where visitors are invited to interact with the natives.

Note 1: Tours carried out on a speedboat will have their total duration reduced.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• All vessels strictly follow the requirements of the Harbor Master’s Office ;
• On regular tours , we pick up passengers at any urban hotel in Manaus at the agreed times.
• River tours carried out by speedboat may have their total tour duration reduced.
• For river tours, send a list of passengers (first and last name), date of birth in dd/mm/yyyy format and nationality 2 days in advance, as this is a requirement of the Harbor Master’s Office;
• Ask us about other tour and accommodation options in jungle hotels and in the city;
• Consult our arrival and departure transfer service .

WHAT TO BRING

• Boarding ticket;
• Light clothing;
• Sneakers or closed shoes;
• Towel and bath clothes;
• Raincoat;
• Hat and sunglasses;
• Sunscreen and insect repellent;
• Money for drinks and souvenirs.

CHILDREN’S POLICY

• 0 to 05 years = FREE.
• From 6 to 10 years = 50% of the tariff.
• Over 10 years = 100% of the tariff.

CANCELLATION AND NO SHOW POLICY

• For reservations cancelled 72 hours in advance, there will be no charge;
• Cancellation of contracted services up to 24 hours before they are carried out will result in a charge of 30% of the value of the services;
• Cancellation of services on the reserved date and before the scheduled tour departure time will result in a charge of 50% of the value of the services;
• In case of NO SHOW, 100% of the value of the services will be charged.

BASIC RULES OF ECOTOURISM

• Never leave a trace of your passing.
• Do not throw trash in rivers and trails where you pass.
• Do not interfere with local fauna and flora.
• Only pick wild fruits and products when authorized.
• Avoid any action that could cause fire.
• Observe and respect the customs of local communities.
• Keep water sources and streams clean.
• Do not disturb the animals.
• Do not collect flowers and do not break tree branches.
• Do not touch or destroy animal nests or shelters.
• In a natural area, nothing is taken other than photographs.
• Nothing is left but footprints.
• Nothing is killed except time
• Nothing is taken but memories