Excursions

Fullday-Tour to Mosqueiro-Insel

The preferred bathing spot for the people of Belém, The Island got it’s name from the habit used by fisherman to “moquear” (stew the fish in Indian fashion for late comsumption); the name was first “Mosqueio”, then over time becoming the current Mosqueiro. Founded some 103 years ago, Mosqueiro Island, center of the resort town that bears its name, holds many leisure options for those who visit. Ever since the end of the last century, Mosqueiro has been a resort for the population of Belém. A Paradiasical island, with beaches where the waves make one think they are on Atlantic, a favorite beach town of the well-to-do during holiday periods. In the Island there are some beautiful chalets built as summer residences lending the island a certain charm, in despite of the advanced of more modern architecture. Opportunity for swimming at freshwater beach in the Amazon Delta. Mosqueiro Island is 80 km far from Belém by road. Lunch is included.
Private service - Duration: 07:00 h - Departure: 09:00 h a.m. Vehicle: air conditioning vans; microbus or busses.

Fullday-River-Tour

This tour explores some of the Amazon River’s creeks and channels, giving the visitor a glimpse of the mighty river‘s majesty. During the boat ride, the visitor will see local canoes, fishing boats and other craft making their way along the creeks that lead in and out of the great rain forest. In clearings along the way, the visitor will see homes of the local inhabitants, built on stilts. After one hour by boat, we stop at Boa Vista de Acará Island for a 45-minutes walking tour of the jungle, as the client marvels at the variety of vegetation. During the walking, the guide will point out the different species of trees, fruits and seeds. The visitor may even be offered a taste of fruit from one of them, like cocoa tree from which chocolate is made, or Brazil nuts. After the walking tour in the jungle, we return to the boat and visit an other island named “Combú”, where clients will have a chance to taste the delicious regional freshwater fish in a restaurant built ate the edge of the river. Around 03:00 h p.m. return to Belém and transfer back to Hotel. Duration: 06:00 h. Departure: 09:00 h a.m. Vehicle: regional wooden boat with bar and toilet.

Parots Island-Tour

Before sunrise, navigation to reach “Parrot’s Island”. A island that stays around 01:00 hour far from Belém by boat. As the sun appears thousands of parros and other birds leave the island in a unforgettable flight spreading over the island till disappear in several directions. After watching this spectacle, visit to the narrow streams including explanations about the dense jungle around, and short walking in the Amazon Jungle. Duration: 04:00 h. Departure: 04:00 h a.m. Vehicle: regional wooden boat with bar and toilet.


Prices:

Excursions
1 Person 2 Persons 3-4 Persons
FD-Tour Mosqueiro-Island
200,00 €112,00 €80,00 €
FD-River-Tour
203,00 €
105,00 €80,00 €
HD-Tour Parrots Island
162,00 €
81,00 €
56,00 €
FD = Full day tour incl. lunch, HD = half day tour, Prices per person, valid until 31.12.2008.

More Packages and Transfers in Belem:

Excursions
1 Person 2 Persons 3-4 Persons
Transfer Airport-Hotel
42,00 €22,00 €18,00 €
Transfer Hotel-Airport
42,00 €
22,00 €18,00 €
HD-Citytour Ver-so-Peso
79,00 €
42,00 €
33,00 €
HD Goeldi-Museum
84,00 €48,00 €38,00 €
FD-Citytour incl. Lunch
200,00 €
119,00 €
97,00 €
FD = Full day tour incl. lunch, HD = half day tour, Prices per person, valid until 31.12.2008..