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Swallows and Amazons Frommer's Highly Recommended

Rua Quintino Bocaiuva 189, Manaus 69005-110

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Location 2nd floor,
Phone 092/3622-1246

Review of Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons is run by New Englander Mark Aitchison and his Brazilian wife, Tania. The company's core trip is a 7-day package that spends a day in Manaus and then sets off up the Rio Negro to explore the territory around the Anavilhanas Archipelago. Transportation is on company-owned traditional wooden riverboats, while exploration is done either on foot or by canoes. Accommodations are either on the riverboat or in a comfortable but basic lodge near the Anavilhanas Archipelago. Maximum group size on any trip is eight. Cost for any of the trips is about R$280 (US$140/£70) per day if you book directly. These trips run year-round; check the website for timing and availability.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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