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Discover the glorious beauty of South America on a river cruise with Adventure Life in 2025. With a variety of 47 river cruises available, ranging from $1,550 to $1,550 to $13,475, you can sail through lush rainforests, vibrant cities, and remote villages, immersing yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of the continent. Navigate through the mighty Amazon River, witnessing diverse wildlife in their natural habitats and exploring hidden archaeological sites along the way. Discover local markets, enjoy food & wine tastings, and partake in thrilling jungle treks, all while enjoying the luxury of small ship cruises. From wildlife viewing to village visits, the adventures are endless. Join us on a trip to South America and contact one of our award-winning river cruise experts for help planning your next seamless trip.
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A pair of macaws in the Amazon
from $5,990
EBD 20%
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Authentic Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Enjoy exploratory canoe trips
  • Visit the Parrot Clay Licks
  • Kayak though the Indillama River
  • Learn from Kichwa women
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest aboard the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day tour of Amazon Tributaries. Explore isolated communities and rare, biodiverse habitats on a boat tour. Kayak through rivers and lakes with otters and turtles as your guides, climb observation towers to see the rainforest canopy up close and explore the jungle on foot while keeping an eye out for local species.
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River in the Amazon Rainforest
from $1,890
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Amazon Journey via Ucayali River

Iquitos Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard La Perla
  • See pink and grey dolphins play
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • Meet and visit with locals
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
La Perla 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.
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Tree frog spotted in the Amazon
from $4,920
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Pink Dolphins swimming in the Amazon River
from $6,600
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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • Explore the Marañon & Ucayali River
  • Spot playful pink dolphins
  • Swim with Amazon dolphins
  • Walk a rainforest canopy
  • Meet a local Amazon shaman
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Pucate
Activity Level
Variable
Join Delfin I on this unforgettable 5-day Amazon cruise. Encounter diverse wildlife, including pink river dolphins, sloths, and vibrant bird species. Visit remote Amazonian communities, walk along a breathtaking rainforest canopy, and embark on thrilling skiff excursions. Experience the Amazon like never before!
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins
from $9,803
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Wild Peru Escape: Amazon & Machu Picchu

9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
  • Explore with indigenous guides
  • Skiff or walk thru the rainforest
  • Make personal kayak explorations
  • Discover a profusion of wildlife
Starts / Ends
Lima / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Actively experience the wonders of Peru as you explore the upper Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley on this 9-day cruise & inland adventure. The 28-guest Delfin II hosts this incredible journey with stops in Cusco, Iquitos, Lima and chances to snorkel, kayak, and visit indigenous communities.
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Red scarlet macaw in flight
from $4,920
NO SS
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Village by a River Bank in the Peruvian Amazon
from $9,450
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Exploring the Upper Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • 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
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
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.
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Explore the Amazon by kayak
from $5,990
EBD 20%
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Ultimate Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Admire the rainforest landscape
  • Meet the legendary pink dolphin
  • Visit an observation tower
  • Tour the Limoncocha Reserve
Activity Level
Variable
Board the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day unique cruise through the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Visit remote Amazonian villages, sail through unique and fragile ecosystems, and experience close encounters with the teaming wildlife of the Yasuni National Park.
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Pink Dolphins swimming in the Amazon River
from $4,827
EBD 10%
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Amazon Discoveries: Search for the Pink Dolphin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Watch for the pink river dolphin
  • Interact with local school children
  • Visit a flooded ecosystem by canoe
  • View the Amazon Basin from above
Activity Level
Variable
Board the luxurious Manatee river boat for this unique 8-day adventure cruise through the Amazon Rainforest on the Napo River in Ecuador. Visit remote indigenous villages, take guided walks through the rainforest, and sail through some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. As you cruise the river, look out for the pink river dolphins!
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from $2,015
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Negro River Cruise

Roundtrip Ponta Negra, Manaus - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MV Premium
  • Discover wildlife
  • Explore Anavilhanas National Park
  • Discover Meeting of the Waters
Starts / Ends
Manaus / Manaus
Activity Level
Variable
Come and discover the wildlife on this 4-day Negro River cruise aboard the Amazon Clipper. You'll see all sorts of creatures in their natural habitats, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the side trips included.
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Sunset over the still waters of the Amazon
from $10,920
NO SS
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Admire the strange beauty of the Amazon
from $2,995
EBD 20%
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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Explore Amazon on a motorized canoe
  • Kayak and swim in Piranha Lake
  • Observe parrots and Amazon birds
  • Learn the Amazonian culture
Activity Level
Variable
Board the M/V Anakonda for this fascinating 4-day itinerary on the Amazon river. Visit remote villages and sail through unique and fragile ecosystems on this unforgettable cruise in the Amazon.
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Interact with the locals on your small ship Amazon cruise
from $5,000
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • Cruise the Marañon River
  • Walk the Canopy Bridge
  • Spot nocturnal Amazon wildlife
  • Visit an Amazonian village
  • Meet rescued manatees
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Las Palmas
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.
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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $6,560
NO SS
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Birdwatching in Amazon
from $5,000
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Amazon Discovery - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • Discover hidden jungle lagoons
  • Observe exotic wildlife of Amazon
  • Meet a respected shaman
  • Walk through Fundo Casual
  • Witness river confluences
  • Visit Manatee Rescue Center
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Las Palmas
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day Amazon River cruise aboard Delfin I. Explore Pacaya Samiria’s wildlife, visit local communities, meet a shaman, and discover the magic of Iquitos and the Marañon River.
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Amazonian landscape during a boat trip trough the pristine river
from $5,000
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Voyage on the Amazon

5 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • See the historical town of Orellana
  • See monkeys in Rescue center
  • Discover the Yagua community
  • Visit wildlife in Manatee Center
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day adventure aboard the luxury ship Crucero Amazonas, experiencing the heart of the Amazon rainforest in ultimate comfort. Enjoy guided excursions, exquisite dining, and breathtaking wildlife sightings. Explore the pristine beauty of the Amazon River, immerse in local cultures, and relax in luxurious accommodations. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and luxury travelers alike.
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Two kayakers making their way down the Amazon River.
from $4,827
EBD 10%
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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
Starts / Ends
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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View of a small village in the Amazon rain forest on the shore of the Yanayacu River in Peru
from $3,750
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Amazon River Experience

4 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • Engage with the Yagua community
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • See monkeys in the rescue center
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the heart of the Amazon rainforest in ultimate comfort on this 4-day adventure aboard the luxurious ship, the Crucero Amazonas. Enjoy guided excursions, exquisite dining, and breathtaking wildlife sightings. Experience the unspoiled splendor of the Amazon River and become fully immersed in the traditions of the rainforest.
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