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September 2023
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DIVE, SNORKEL OR FREEDIVE THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUS RIVER
Still one of the worlds wildest locations, a last frontier where ancient cultures are preserved as they were, we are in process of mounting an expedition to dive with some truly amazing creatures. This one is not for the feint hearted!
We’re teaming up with two foundations based in the Amazon, both created to support the locals river inhabitants in an ever modernising world. Each with the aim of preserving their way of life and giving them an income without forcing them into the large cities, and in doing so, remaining in the forests ensuring their protection from loggers, poachers and other negative external influences.
Not only will this trip lead to close encounters with wildlife very few people can say they’ve witnessed first hand, let alone underwater, but also directly contribute to the preservation of the local people and the Amazon Rainforest.
This trip is open to divers and non divers alike, with snorkelling and freediving accomodated on every outing.
Days
Hours
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LEFT BEFORE DEPARTURE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Not include
Obligatory :
Obligatory :
- Entry Visa
- Local Port Fees and Taxes
- Flights
- Cabin upgrades and sole occupancy
- Rental equipment
- Nitrox
- Dive courses
- Private dive guide
- Alcohol
- Tonic and Soda Water
- On Board Merchandise
9 nights
2 nights on the boat and 7 nights in a local maloca within the nature reserve. Full board accomodation with 3 meals a day and snacks in between dives. Water, coffee, tea and soft drinks.
6 days
of diving with 3 dives a day. These are special kind of dives, max depth will be around 5m so dives may be longer than average.
Transfers
between local airport/hotel and boat on days of embarkation and disembarkation.
Camera operator
capturing you and the amazing wildlife we come across on every dive.
Memory video
of the trip filmed over
and underwater.
Equipment
12 litre cylinder with
air fills and weights.
Photography tips
As much advice as you can ask for!
Use different cameras, get photo reviews etc
ITINERARy - The Amazon - September 2024
September 2024
Depart : Manaus, Brazil - TBA 2024
Arrive : Manaus, Brazil - TBA 2024
* Itinerary below is puerly an example at this point. Sign up to our mail list to be kept up to date with final plan!
We will board the boat in the main harbour of Manaus and set sail that day. Relax in your hammock and enjoy the stunning scenery as we chug up the river.
We will board the boat in the main harbour of Manaus and set sail that day. Relax in your hammock and enjoy the stunning scenery as we chug up the river.Â
There is only one cabin on the boat which will be reserved for the most ‘senior’ (polite way of saying the oldest!) member of the team. The rest of us will be in hammocks! Greatest and most tradtional way of travelling the worlds largest river!
Arrive in the small village of Xixuau, a protected reserve. Settle into village life, meet the locals and explore your surroundings before we begin the first dives in the worlds most famous river basin.
Decide if you want to dive, snorkel or freedive up to 3 times a day, or if you’d prefer to stay dry choose from river fishing, jungle treks, boat trips, or spend time with the locals, learn about their culture and way of life, visit the science/research centre, or just get stuck into a good book! It’s your holiday…
TBA
Jump back on the river boat for the stunning journey back to Manaus.Â
PLEASE NOTE
All dive sites are subject to weather conditions and the final route taken is at the absolute discretion of the captain and dive guides. So, the itinerary is an example of the planned route and dive sites cannot be guaranteed.
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UNDERWATER MEDIA
This trip is designed with underwater media in mind!
Photographers and videographers, make sure you bring your cameras. In addition, those who dont yet have a camera will have the chance to test different set-ups provided by Freeflow Media.
Liane, an underwater photographer and videographer will be on board to not only to film and photograph the trip, but also to provide tips and feedback to anyone who wants to learn more about their camera, improve the shots their already taking, or wants to make the first steps into investing in their set up.Â
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Here are some of the topics she can help with:
BASICS OF
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
TOPICS
- Natural light photography
- Flash photography & video lights
- Type of camera
- Type of photography, videography & lens
UNDERWATER
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
TOPICS
- Intro to diving with a camera
- Underwater light behavior
- Housing set-ups & maintenance (Pre & Post dive)
- Photo reviews & feedbacks
At least one of our team will be on board helping all those budding photographers who wish to learn more about shooting underwater. They will also be filming the trip from beginning to end to put together a memory video for all of the guests to take home.
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