Top Amazon Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $5,000

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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Las Palmas

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the legendary Amazon River on this 4-day luxury cruise on the Delfin. Visit remote villages that line the rivers and search for the mysterious pink river dolphin. Along the way you will have many opportunities to go fishing, kayaking, shopping in local markets, and viewing incredible wildlife.

• Cruise the Marañon River
• Walk the Canopy Bridge
• Spot nocturnal Amazon wildlife
• Visit an Amazonian village
• Meet rescued manatees

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from $3,016

EBD 10%

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Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin

5 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

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.

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

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from $1,519

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Araras EcoLodge Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Designed for the active traveler, this 5-day tour based at Araras EcoLodge in Brazil enables you to walk, trek, horseback ride, canoe, and bike around the expansive Pantanal region. Enjoy a new adventure every day as you marvel at the unique flora, fauna, and landscape, accompanied by an expert local guide.

• Explore the Pantanal region
• Take a nocturnal jungle walk
• Search for a plethora of wildlife

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from $2,502

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Rio de Janeiro and Amazon Clipper Cruise

8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Manaus

Activities

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.

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

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from $6,560

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Iquitos

Activities

Fishing

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.

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

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from $4,350

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Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon

7 Day Itinerary aboard Tucano

Starts / Ends

Manaus / Manaus

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a 7-day small ship voyage deep into the Amazon rainforest aboard the motor yacht Tucano. Explore quiet tributaries, walk in the forest, stroll through small villages, and join optional kayak explorations of the flooded forest.

• Enjoy daily walks and swimming time
• Observe magnificent plants
• Listen for bird and mammal calls
• Look for caimans in the river

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from $1,366

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Rio de Janeiro and Bonito

7 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Campo Grande

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. Make your way to Brazil's ecotourism capital, Bonito, where you can admire the tropical wildlife on land and in the Rio de Prata.

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Swim in unusually blue waters

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from $5,246

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Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Camping, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest, Andes, and Amazon on this 13-day adventure. Zipline over Mindo, ride horseback near Cotopaxi, and hike volcanic trails. Paddle deep into Yasuni National Park, encountering wildlife and the Waorani community. Stay at an eco-glamping site in the rainforest, immersing yourself in the rainforest’s beauty.

• Bike Pichincha Volcano
• Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
• Zipline over Mindo canopy
• Hike Cotopaxi National Park
• Kayak the Shiripuno River
• Spot endemic wildlife in Yasuni
• Visit a remote Waorani village

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from $9,450

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Exploring the Upper Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Iquitos

Activities

Cooking Classes, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on this 8-day Crucero Amazonas, a luxurious cruise ship along the Amazon River. From Iquitos, you will cross the Yarapa River to witness a range of avian species. Visit Puerto Miguel, Las Palmas, and Nauta Cano. Enjoy onboard activities and learn more about the Peruvian Amazon.

• View the headwaters of the Amazon
• Sail the black waters of the Yarapa
• Explore Nauta the Forest of Mirrors
• See the biodiversity of Las Palmas
• Enjoy guided activities onboard

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from $2,064

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Rio de Janeiro and Uakari Amazon Lodge

9 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Uakari Floating Lodge

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend three days in Brazil's iconic Rio de Janerio, where you'll visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf, the two iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Spend a day exploring Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, before your 4-day Amazon adventure based out of the floating Eco-lodge, Uakari.

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe through flooded forests

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from $10,840

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Discovering the Hidden Guianas

15 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Paramaribo / Guyana

Activity Level

Variable

Start your 15-day journey in Paramaribo, Suriname, before venturing into the heart of Guyana's rainforest. Experience cultural immersions, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking landscapes, culminating in a memorable exploration of Georgetown.

• Witness the majestic Kaieteur Falls
• Experience canopy walkway
• Visit Paramaribo's UNESCO site
• Spot nocturnal wildlife

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from $8,335

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Best of Ecuador: Islands to the Highlands

13 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Biking, Local Market Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Ecuador in 13 days, from the Galápagos Islands to the Amazon and Andes. Explore Isla Isabela and Santa Cruz, spot wildlife at Sacha Lodge, and dive into Andean culture in Ibarra. Enjoy island activities, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.

• See wildlife and landscapes
• Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
• See Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Take canoe excursions
• Walk along a suspended bridge
• Spot a unique and elusive bear
• Visit Otavalo Market

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from $5,000

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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Pucate

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Kayaking, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an unforgettable Amazon River cruise aboard Delfin III from Iquitos to Pacaya Samiria. Explore lush rainforests, encounter exotic wildlife, visit local communities, and relax in luxury aboard the Delfin.

• Spot vibrant Amazon wildlife
• Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
• Discover Yanayaquillo River
• Encounter playful pink dolphins
• Spot nocturnal wildlife

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from $2,461

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Caiman Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day extension tour of Brazil is based at Caiman Lodge, the world's largest tropical wetland housing the largest concentration of wildlife in the Americas. The Pantanal is home to jaguars, caimans and capybaras and hundreds of bird species. Spend your days hiking & canoeing the surrounding area in search of unique flora and fauna.

• Rise early and search for wildlife
• Trek along a myriad of trails
• Hike to see the spectacled caiman

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from $964

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.

• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
• Witness up to 11 species of parrots
• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Hike Terra Firme Forest

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from $3,743

EBD 20%

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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

Starts / Ends

Coca / Yasuni National Park

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Anakonda. This luxury small-ship vessel takes you to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon to see the pink river dolphin, black caiman, and anaconda in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, monkeys, and hoatzins in the river.

• Learn about the Amazon's diversity
• Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
• Navigate pristine water sections

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from $1,137

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Huasi

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the Kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.

• Learn about Kichwa worldview
• Encounter diverse bird species
• Experience the wayusada ritual
• Join Kichwa cultural experiences
• Hike terra firme forest trails

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from $1,550

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Amazon Journey via Ucayali River -High Water Season

Nauta Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Amatista

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Amatista hosts this 4-day Amazon cruise from Iquitos. Explore the Amazon, Ucayali, and Pacaya Rivers on their way deep into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon wildlife and birds, take a night safari and guided trips, visit local villages, and learn about wildlife preservation efforts in Peru’s Amazonia.

• See pink and grey dolphins play
• Visit the birth place of the Amazon
• Meet and visit with locals

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