17 de March de 2017

River tours

Tour AST – 10: Channels of Guama river

Half-day river tour through the channels of Guamá river (tributary of the Amazon). Jungle walking on trail to discover the forest with its flora and fauna as well as the way of life of local communities.

Duration: 3 ½ hours
Departure: Monday , Wednesday and Friday at 8.30am or 2.30pm . Optional RT transfers htl/pier with extra fee


Tour AST – 12: River Tour Combu Island: Chocolate & River Grafittis

After transfer  from  the hotels, board local boat or speed boat and cross Guamá river, with a view of the southern border of Belem and the movement of various types of boats, from large barges, ferries and the famous “popopos”, as river boats  are known. Then enter  the  Combú creek ,  on  Combú Island, considered the first  Amazon River Gallery, made by graphite artists from various parts of Brazil in a joint effort of art and culture, Sebastião Tapajós Jr’s project. After that we will stop at Dona Nena’s house , the person responsible for the ” Combú daughters’ “, there we will see  the  organic chocolate production.

Since 2014, when the 100% organic chocolate made in   Nena’s  backyard has fallen on the graces of renowned chefs like Thiago Castanho and Alex Atala, the number of tourists at the small craft factory  keeps growing. The Island of Combú is an Amazonian paradise, rich in cocoa, but also in açaí, cupuaçu, banana, pupunha and many other species. We will  also meet  the majestic and centenarian Samaumeira, a tree that stands on the land of its house among the cacao trees and açai trees. After the tour return to Belém and transfer back  to the Hotels.

Duration: 4H – Departure from downtown  Hotels at 08H30  *  Other hotels on request.

Departure :Every Friday for regular tour with a minimum of 2 persons or upon request  .

 NOTE: All our itineraries are subject to changes , due to the peculiarities of our region such as climate and tides. Therefore, Amazon Star Turismo reserves the right to make changes to the above descriptions.                                                                                                                                        RECOMMENDATIONS: Wear appropriate clothing for outdoor activities, tennis, sandal (for relaxing on the boat), cap, repellent, sunscreen, cash for purchases.

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Tour AST – 13:Channels & creeks of Guama river with lunch

After transfer of the passengers from hotels, boarding to travel along the Guama and Acara River, where you have the opportunity to see the commercial activities of the local people (ribeirinhos), arriving on the islands with their small-laden fish boats, fruits and vegetables to be marketed in small ports river edge of Belem. You have the opportunity to get close to this exotic world of colors and sounds, after passing by Benedito, Paciença or Maracuja ‘ channel , we will walk to meet the riverine environment and its local inhabitant, mestizo, his relationship with the river, its home port, access to land, the farm, as well as the beautiful local vegetation that stands out for large specimens of trees such as rubber, andiroba and palm trees like açaí and buriti, and the majestic samaumeira. Lunch included during the tour, in a typical  riverside restaurant  . (Drinks not included). Return to Belem and transfer to hotels

Duration: 7 hours
Departure: Tuesday , Thursday , Saturday and Sunday at 8.30am Optional RT transfers htl/pier with extra fee .


Tour AST – 14: Parrots Island river tour

You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to a private pier in the south of the city where you will board a regional boat . Before sunrise , navigation to reach Parrots island. As the sun appears, thousand of parrots leave the island in a noisy and wonderful flight. After you witness this unforgettable scene , the tour continue through the channels and creeks of the Guamá river .Opportunity to see native people riding dug-out canoes, fishing and selling local products in their stilt houses. Return to the private pier and transfer back to the hotel

Duration : 4 hours                                                                                                                                                                    Departure : Tuesday , Thursday , Saturday and Sunday at 4.30am


Tour AST – 16 : River Tour Combu Island : Amazonian Fragrances & Flavours

After transfer  from  the hotels, board local boat or speed boat and cross Guamá river, with a view of the southern border of Belem and the movement of various types of boats, from large barges, ferries and the famous “popopos”, as river boats  are known. Then enter  the  Combú creek ,  on  Combú Island, considered the first  Amazon River Gallery, made by graphite artists from various parts of Brazil in a joint effort of art and culture, Sebastião Tapajós Jr’s project. After that we will stop at Dona Nena’s house , the person responsible for the ” Combú daughters’ “, there we will see  the  organic chocolate production.

Since 2014, when the 100% organic chocolate made in   Nena’s  backyard has fallen on the graces of renowned chefs like Thiago Castanho and Alex Atala, the number of tourists at the small craft factory  keeps growing. The Island of Combú is an Amazonian paradise, rich in cocoa, but also in açaí, cupuaçu, banana, pupunha and many other species. We will  also meet  the majestic and centenarian Samaumeira, a tree that stands on the land of its house among the cacao trees and açai trees.  After an ecological walk and tasting of this wonderful chocolate, the tour continue to a typical restaurant on the riverside, where a  typical grilled fish with its accompaniments will be served . Time at leisure for a nap or a relaxing river bath.

Return to Belém and transfer to the Hotels

 Duration: 7H – Departure from downtown  Hotels at 08H30  *  Other hotels on request.

Departure :Every Sunday for regular tour with a minimum of 2 persons or upon request  .

NOTE: All our itineraries are subject to changes , due to the peculiarities of our region such as climate and tides. Therefore, Amazon Star Turismo reserves the right to make changes to the above descriptions.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Wear appropriate clothing for outdoor activities, tennis, sandal (for relaxing on the boat), cap, repellent, sunscreen, cash for purchases.