Top Amazon Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $5,081

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Exploring the Amazon Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Explore the banks of the Napo River
• Seek out pink river dolphins
• Learn from Kichwa women
• Visit a local school

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Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 8-day expedition cruise through the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, a place filled with teeming nature and adventure at every turn. Board the Manatee in Coca and enjoy an adventure visiting remote villages and sailing through unique and fragile ecosystems on your luxurious small-ship voyage.

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from $2,542

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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Visit the parrot clay licks
• Learn Amazon traditions and cuisine
• Observe nocturnal wildlife

Activity Level

Variable

Take the M/V Manatee on a 4-day Amazon River cruise. Travel from Quito to Coca, explore Pañacocha Lake, see parrot clay licks, and visit Kichwa communities. Enjoy guided walks, canoe rides, and kayaking in one of the world’s richest ecosystems.

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from $2,750

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Into the Wild Amazon

Roundtrip Manaus - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Tucano

• Explore Anavilhanas Archipelago
• Discover Manaus’ Rio Negro
• Venture into igapo forests
• Witness Amazon wildlife

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Manaus / Manaus

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day Amazon cruise aboard the M/Y Tucano to explore the Rio Negro's stunning biodiversity. Experience guided excursions through rainforest environments, wildlife spotting, and interactions with local communities.

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from $4,326

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Manu Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• See giant otters in oxbow lakes
• Visit Macaw Clay Lick Project
• Fall asleep to the forest sounds
• Enjoy the changing scenery

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Manu National Park, the most biologically diverse place on the planet, like virtually no one else can: camp inside the park at the Manu Wildlife Tent Camp. Delight in the sights and sounds of this 1.8 million-hectare jungle paradise.

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from $5,240

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

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Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $5,400

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
• Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
• Discover the town of Nauta

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Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $3,506

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Sacha Lodge and Casa del Suizo

8 Day Itinerary

• Soak in Papallacta’s hot springs
• Walk Sacha’s canopy boardwalk views
• Hike Amazon trails with guides
• Spot birds on Napo River ride
• Canoe Sacha Lodge’s Pilchicocha Lak

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Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

A combination Amazon trip with two nights at the Casa del Suizo and three nights in Sacha Lodge, Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge. Explore the Amazon with professional naturalists and indigenous guides without leaving behind your creature comforts - unforgettable Amazon travel!

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from $7,200

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

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Nauta / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $3,175

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Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin

5 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Search for the pink river dolphin
• Visit a school on the Napo River
• Climb a 100-foot observation tower

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day itinerary on the Manatee is designed to highlight the incredible biodiversity, wildlife, and natural beauty found in the Amazon.

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from $8,750

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Luxury Amazon Expedition - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Discover Ucayali River wildlife
• Engage with Amazonian ribereños
• Observe Tahuayo River birdlife
• Visit Nauta’s bustling market

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Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $5,240

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Explore the Ucayali River
• Navigate the Zapote River
• Tour Nauta’s local market
• Explore the Yarapa River by skiff

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Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $5,232

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Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

Lima Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III

• Kayak black-water lagoons
• Watch for Amazon wildlifeVisit loca
• Explore Lima
• Visit local ribereños

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Lima / Lima

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Kayaking, Hiking, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6-day Amazon River expedition aboard Delfin III. Explore Pacaya-Samiria Reserve by skiff and kayak, observe pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, and scarlet macaws. Visit local ribereños communities and support sustainable initiatives in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

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from $11,900

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - High Water

Roundtrip Iquitos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Discover Iquitos cuisine
• Spot Yanayacu Yacapana wildlife
• Learn about Amazon fierce piranhas
• Visit Clavero Lake villagers

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Iquitos / Iquitos

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Amazon River cruise on the Aqua Nera, starting with a warm welcome and local cuisine in Iquitos. Explore rivers, wildlife, artisan markets, and conservation efforts, concluding your journey with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center.

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from $11,900

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Experience birdwatching
• Discover some products
• Visit some villages
• Enjoy Swimming and kayaking

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Nauta / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.

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from $5,400

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
• Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
• Discover the town of Nauta

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Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $7,200

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

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Nauta / Iquitos

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $3,930

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Explore Iquitos heritage charm
• Experience the Marañon River
• Spot Amazon wildlife
• Visit Yarapa River villages

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Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 4-day Amazon River cruise on the Aria Amazon, starting with a city tour and tasty Amazon-inspired cuisine. Explore vibrant wildlife along the Ucayali, Tahuayo, and Yarapa Rivers, while enjoying nighttime excursions and a visit to local villages.

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from $2,950

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Rio de Janeiro and Amazon Clipper Cruise

8 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe along the Rio Negro

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Manaus

Activities

Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

During your visit to Rio de Janerio, visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Fly to Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, and embark the Amazon Clipper for a 4-day cruise along the wildlife rich waters of the Rio Negro, one of the Amazon River's largest tributaries.

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