Podcast: Amazon River boat trip, Brazil
February 15th, 2009 | Thomas | Podcasts, South America, Travel | 7 Comments »
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We made this podcast on a 6 day boat trip upriver (East to West) from Manaus in the Amazonas region of Brazil, to Tabatinga, on the Peruvian / Brazilian border.
In the podcast we discuss how to find a boat in Manaus (Brazil), the costs of river boat travel, hammocks Vs. cabins, being a vegetarian on board (and general food options), and the risk of malaria and using anti-malarials like Larium. We also report live after our boat suffered a break down and started drifting helplessly back downstream!
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COMING SOON – Video of our Amazon river boat trip
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July 26th, 2009 @ 9:23 am
That was a great podcast! Apart from being informative, it gives a good idea of what the journey by boat will be like.
I’m really excited about my trip now!
Cheers!
July 26th, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
Thanks Jonny!
Glad you enjoyed our podcast & good luck with your Amazon boat trip!
January 27th, 2010 @ 3:24 pm
Thanks for the excellent podcast, really helpful as I’m planning to travel between Manaus and Lima via Iquitos this Summer. I will be traveling to strict schedule, so the one question I have is how long would you allow for the trip, assuming fast boat to Iquitos and flight to Lima and minimal time spent enjoying the stops? I can set whatever arrival time I want in Lima, but missing it once set will not be an option. If you could advise me on my scheduling I would be very appreciative. Thanks again for the enjoyable and informative podcast.
February 1st, 2010 @ 1:37 pm
Thanks Gareth! Good luck with your trip!
Tom
August 13th, 2010 @ 8:28 am
Many thnks for this informative podcast, most useful and relevant.
I note you took your computer, was this wise (I realise essential for yr podcasts ;0)) WAS There ample elcetrical supply, concern of damp, theft, weight to carry…?
How many beds in a cabin… is this limited due to size to 2bds.
Plan to go to Amazon after Carnival and trip up the coast to Belem and maybe a boat trip then to Manuas.
Any points on safety?
Thanks again.
August 29th, 2010 @ 9:19 am
HI Alan,
It was totally safe in general. There was a small electrical socket in the cabin, and a smallish double bed. I think the damp issue would depend on when you go, it was humid but not too bad when we did the trip.
I don’t remember there being any kind of weight limit!
Have fun!
Tom
October 11th, 2010 @ 11:41 pm
hi guys great podcast its wet my appitite for my trip in 2011 look forward to more info and pics cheers peter