Houseboating Adventures - Issue 19 - (Page 57) Left: The Dona Tania at home port of Mannus. Left below: Owner Mark Aitchison and the crew of Swallows and Amazons. Above: All meals are served buffet-style… they serve lots of fresh river fish, tropical fruit and regional vegetables. Upon request they can stock the bar for groups. Below: At anchor during an overnight exploration. cruising on crystal clear waters amidst a wild exuberance of natural surrounding (rivers, lakes, fluvial islands and rain forest) daily activities include rain forest hikes to study to the biodiversity of the forest, quiet canoe trips in search of wildlife, visits with local river families to see another way of life, swimming, fishing, camping, and beach barbecues. To get to Swallows and Amazons fly to Manaus either from other Brazilian cities of direct from the USA (and Europe). TAM and COPA Airlines offer daily round trip air service from New York, Miami and Los Angelos. Their 7 night all-inclusive program called The Houseboat includes airport transfers, 2 nights Manaus hotel, a welcome dinner with Mark & Tania Aitchison (owner-directors of Swallows and Amazons), a guided city tour of old Manaus PLUS a 6 day/5 night river & rain forest cruise aboard their Houseboat, the Dona Tania. On tour all meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included PLUS daily, guided walks and canoe trips and other activities The Dona Tania features 6 small airconditioned cabins (2 with double beds/4 with bunk beds) + 2 shared bathrooms w/ toilets and showers. On an upper deck there is a bar area with deck chairs and game tables, and a study-dining room with books, magazines and games. All meals are served buffet-style… they serve lots of fresh river fish, )6B@" A05("%C&5AB9&@
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