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| Trip Name | From | Days | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water | $5,000 | 5 | Embark on a 5-day river cruise through the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, beginning in Iquitos. Explore diverse wildlife, visit local villages, and enjoy activities like fishing and canoeing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve before returning to Iquitos. |
| Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water | $5,130 | 4 | Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking. |
| Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water | $6,840 | 5 | Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting. |
| Luxury Amazon Expedition - Low Water | $8,330 | 8 | Embark on an 8-day cruise through Peru's Amazon on the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos and exploring the Ucayali River, wildlife, and local villages. Finish your adventure with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center before returning home. |
| Amazon Encounter - High Water Season | $5,600 | 5 | Embark on a 5-day Peruvian Amazon cruise from Iquitos to Nauta aboard the Delfin III. Cruise rivers, spot wildlife, kayak flooded forests, and visit riverside communities inside Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Experience guided excursions, cultural insights, and unique rainforest ecosystems. |
| Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water | $5,000 | 5 | Embark on a 5-day cruise through the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, starting with a city tour in Iquitos. Experience the rich biodiversity with river excursions, rainforest hikes, and opportunities to engage with local communities, ending with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center in Nauta. |
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Plan My TripBeing the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon Basin occupies about 40% of South America's landmass and lies within the borders of the countries of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, and Guyana.
Here are Adventure Life's picks for the top 4 countries for a once-in-a-lifetime Amazon rainforest tour
1) Ecuador has easy access to the Amazon (just half an hour flight from the capital of Quito), and world-class eco-lodges such as Sacha Lodge and La Selva Lodge which provide the most convenient, comfortable way to discover remote Amazonian wildlife and indigenous peoples. Combine an Amazon rainforest tour with the Galapagos Islands for the ultimate wildlife viewing vacation. Make sure to take a look at your local travel advisories, here are links from the United States, UK, Canada, India, and Australia to Ecuador.
2) Peru also has excellent Amazon tours and cruises that navigate major tributaries of the river. If you're visiting Machu Picchu, then the Puerto Maldonado and Manu National Park region is a quick flight away. The Iquitos region is more remote and only accessible by flights, but the vast majority of Amazon River cruises are based in Iquitos. Check out these links to see travel advisories from the United States, UK, Canada, India, and Australia to Peru.
3) Brazil is home to the majority of the massive Amazon basin, and hence long distances are required to reach lodges or cruise boats. The landscape tends to be flatter and wetter, and the ecosystems are different here than higher up in the Andes in Ecuador and Peru. But, Brazil is the only country where you can cruise the Amazon River itself instead of one of its tributaries. Make sure to take a look at your local travel advisories before going on any Amazon rainforest tours, here are links from the United States, UK, Canada, India, and Australia to Brazil.
4) Bolivia has some of the most remote, best-preserved rainforest in the entire Amazon Basin. That includes Mididi National Park where you can experience Amazon rainforest tours by a stay in Chalan Lodge managed by the local Quichua Indigenous community. Also notable is that it is surrounded by over 4.5 million acres of primary rainforest. Make sure to take a look at your local travel advisories, here are links from the United States, UK, Canada, and Australia to Bolivia.
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Let's ChatThe cost of Amazon rainforest tours varies depending on trip length, destination, and comfort level. Most Amazon tours range from $1,200 to $5,000+ per person for a 4–8 day itinerary.
Prices usually include accommodations at a rainforest lodge or small river cruise ship, meals, guided excursions, and transportation within the jungle. A longer Amazon rainforest tour or luxury cruise may cost more but typically includes deeper exploration into remote areas and additional wildlife experiences.
Amazon rainforest tours run year-round, but conditions vary with the seasonal water cycle. High-water season (December–May) allows canoe trips through flooded forests, while low-water season (June–November) offers better hiking trails and wildlife viewing near riverbanks.
If you're planning a trip, this guide on the best time of year to travel to the Amazon explains how river levels and wildlife activity change throughout the year.
Both countries offer excellent Amazon tours, but the experience can differ. Peru is popular for amazon rainforest tours departing from Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado with comfortable eco-lodges and river cruises.
Brazil, meanwhile, offers access to the main Amazon River from Manaus and showcases the immense scale of the rainforest. Learning about different destinations in the Amazon can help you choose the region that best fits your interests.
Most Amazon rainforest tours last 4–8 days. This allows time for guided jungle walks, canoe excursions, wildlife observation, and cultural visits with Indigenous communities.
Shorter Amazon tours offer a quick introduction to the rainforest, while longer itineraries explore more remote ecosystems. If you're considering Ecuador, this article on when to visit the Ecuadorian Amazon can help you plan the ideal Amazon rainforest tour.
