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Great Moments along the Greatest River on Earth
MS Bremen - April 20 - May 4, 2012

Voyage BRE1207 - International Voyage

The main stream of the Amazon already offers overwhelming insights into the tropical nature. But when the Zodiacs make their way through the countless branches of the river, the overabundant life of a seemingly impenetrable universe will be revealed to you at very close range. Behind the green curtains of the inexhaustible vegetation, an adventure awaits you that will remain unforgettable forever.

Dates		Destinations
Fri	20 Apr	Charter flight from Lima, Peru to Iquitos, Peru. Embarkation of the MS Bremen.
Sat	21 Apr	Iquitos/Peru, departure 5.00 hrs. Sail to Pevas/Peru.
Sun	22 Apr till 26 Apr	Downstream on the Upper Amazon with Zodiac landings (incl. Leticia, Rio Jutai, Ilha da Botija).
Fri	27 Apr	Manaus/Brazil, arrival 17.30 hrs
Sat	28 Apr	Manaus, departure 16.00 hrs
Sun	29 Apr till 02 May	Downstream on the Lower Amazon with Zodiac landings (incl. Parintins, Alter do Chao, Guajara)
Thurs	03 May	Daytime passage through the Breves Channels
Fri	04 May	Belem/Brazil, arrival 7.00 hrs (subject to tides) Disembarkation

Breathtaking Diversity along South America's Main Artery
In the middle of the rainforest, over 3,000 km from the mouth of the Amazon, you will board the BREMEN in Iquitos . Ahead of you lie the secrets of the evergreen Amazon rainforest that you will explore by Zodiac on numerous trips and landings - of course always depending on the weather and flow conditions. You might spot lively capuchin monkeys in the crowns of the cannonball trees on your way to Pevas. A boat trip through lush jungle landscapes takes you to the hidden villages of the Bora and Huitoto Indians who perform their traditional rites to this day. The small heritage museum in Leticia will give you fascinating insights into the history of the indigenous population. Following this, a visit to the artist Francisco Grippa will enable you to admire his works, and even when enjoying a drink in the famous Tio Tom Bar, the melody of the jungle will accompany you.

Magical Impressions of the Amazon
The days ahead have a wealth of magical moments waiting for you. Numerous Zodiac rides, such as to the Rio Jutai, Cuxiu Muni, Ilha da Botija and Badajos take you to the treasures of Amazonia. Look forward to wonderful encounters with nature: kingfishers and hummingbirds fly through the air, capybaras live on the banks and, with a little luck, you may spot caimans and the famous botos, the pink river dolphins of the Amazon, in the river shallows. In the treetops of the tropical rainforest howler monkeys noisily draw attention to themselves and a tapir might appear in the dense green of the forest. The giant water lily Victoria amazonica is one of many remarkable plants about which your expert will be able to relate interesting information. The BREMEN heads for a special natural spectacle: the merging of the Rio Solimoes and the Rio Negro. The "white" and "black" rivers join south of Manaus and, due to their differing density, flow for several kilometres in two colours beside one another until they finally mix. In the jungle metropolis, architectural highlights such as the world-famous Teatro Amazonas with its prominent dome await you. On a city tour*, you will discover further evidence of the heyday of the rubber trade.

Fascinating Experiences in the Tropics
Discover the breathtaking species diversity of Amazonia on your landings and Zodiac rides to places such as Canacari and Furo dos Botos. Our Zodiacs are in their element in the narrow rivers. They glide effortlessly deep into an almost untouched world where black caimans are the true rulers. You can also experience some impressive sights from our expedition inflatables in twilight. Listen to a tropical midnight serenade in the light show of glow worms, which is very different to the sounds in the daytime. Nocturnal hunters such as jaguars are on the prowl and the prehensile-tailed porcupine, a tree-dwelling relative of the guinea pig, relies on its covering of spines as protection against predators during its nightly hunt for food. Whether by day or night, nature has new and amazing impressions waiting for you at every bend of the river. On the river island of Tupinambarana you can discover the history of Parintins and listen to samba - let the rhythms of Brazil take you by surprise. Further downstream you arrive at Alter do Chao. Fine sandy beaches and the crystal clear water of the Rio Tapajos are inviting places to spend some happy Caribbean hours on the beach. In Guajara you can again discover the indescribable species diversity of the tropics aboard the Zodiacs. To end your spectacular expedition, the narrow winding waterways of the Breves Channels will enchant you and complete your picture of the fascinating world of Amazonia.

A change in itinerary may become necessary on this expedition on the Amazon. The captain will decide on the best possible alternatives depending on local conditions.

* These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in the planning stage and are subject to changes. Approximately three months prior to the start of the cruise you will receive information about the shore excursions which will be conducted in English.

Category	Cabin type	Price per person in USD*
1	Two-berth, outside - Deck 3	$8,390
2	Two-berth, outside - Deck 4	$9,180
3	Two-berth, outside - Deck 4	$10,180
4	Two-berth, outside - Deck 5	$11,060
5	Two-berth, outside - Deck 5	$11,960
5	Two-berth, outside, single occ. Decks 3-5	$13,950
6	Two-berth, outside, with balcony, Deck 6	$13,920
7	Two-berth suite, outside, with balcony, Deck 7	$16,590
8	Two-berth, outside, guaranteed cabin	$7,230

*United States Dollar prices are based on the current Euro to Dollar exchange rate as of January 9,2012 and are subject to change. These rates do not include airfare.

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