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Manatee rescue center
from $5,600
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Amazon Journey via Marañon River- Low Water Season

5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • See Victoria Amazonica lilies
  • See pink river dolphins
  • Visit San Regis community
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Embark on a 5-day adventure aboard the elegant Zafiro through Iquitos, the Marañón River, and the Amazon River while exploring the pristine Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Enjoy immersive jungle excursions featuring pink river dolphins, giant Victoria Amazonica lilies, exotic wildlife, and authentic Amazonian communities.
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Experience  Kayaking in Amazon River
from $5,600
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Amazon Journey via Marañón River- High Water Season

5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Navigate Marañón & Ucayali rivers
  • Kayak and swim in the Amazon River
  • Experience Skiff adventures
  • Try traditional piranha fishing
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day Amazon Cruise aboard Zafiro from Iquitos through the Amazon, Marañón, and Ucayali rivers while exploring the breathtaking Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Encounter pink river dolphins, giant Victoria Amazonica lilies, and authentic Amazonian traditions during immersive rainforest excursions.
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Looking up the trunk of a giant rainforest tree
from $8,034
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Amazon Journey - High Water Season

Iquitos Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • See the birthplace of the Amazon
  • Take a nocturnal boat ride
  • Meet and interact with locals
  • Swim in the Amazon River
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Iquitos / Iquitos
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Variable
Join the Zafiro on this 8-day journey showcasing the mighty Amazon River’s treasures. Navigate deep into Pacaya Samiria Reserve for a real and safe adventure to spot the wonderful creatures of the Amazon!
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Amazon Pink Dolphins
from $8,050
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Amazon Journey - Low Water Season

8 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • See pink river dolphins
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
  • Visit San Regis community
  • Observe nocturnal wildlife
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an unforgettable 8-day Amazon River expedition aboard the Zafiro through Iquitos, Nauta, and the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Explore the Marañón, Ucayali, and Amazon Rivers while discovering pink dolphins, jungle wildlife, blackwater lagoons, and remote rainforest communities.
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Kayaking activity
from $8,050
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Amazon Journey - High Water Season

8 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • See pink dolphins
  • Experience kayaking adventures
  • Visit San Regis community
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Fishing, Kayaking
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Variable
Experience the wonders of the Peruvian Amazon during an 8-day expedition aboard the Zafiro through Iquitos and the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Navigate the Amazon, Marañón, and Ucayali Rivers while discovering pink dolphins, rainforest wildlife, blackwater lagoons, and authentic Amazonian culture.
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Looking up the trunk of a giant rainforest tree
from $8,034
BOGO
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Amazon Journey - Low Water Season

Nauta Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Nauta Caño night safari
  • Spot Japanese Lagoon dolphins
  • Visit San Regis community
  • Join Casual rainforest walk
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Iquitos / Iquitos
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Variable
Explore Peru's Amazon on an 8-day cruise aboard Zafiro. Cruise the Marañon and Amazon rivers, visit Pacaya Samiria, spot pink dolphins, explore rainforest, and experience local communities and wildlife.
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Mompox, Colombia
from $3,749
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Magic of Colombia - Cruise Only

Barranquilla - Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaMagdalena
  • Experience Barranquilla’s Carnaval
  • Explore Sitio Nuevo’s village life
  • Discover Boca de Tacaloa landscapes
  • Stroll Mompox’s colonial streets
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Cartagena / Cartagena
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise along Colombia's Magdalena River from Barranquilla to Cartagena on the AmaMagdalena. Enjoy vibrant music, local coffee, unique wildlife, and authentic cultural experiences, including a private Carnaval celebration.
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Mary in Colombia, View of Medellin from coffee plantation_
from $4,049
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Magic of Colombia

Barranquilla - Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaMelodia
  • Experience Carnaval of Barranquilla
  • Visit Sitio Nuevo artisan crafts
  • Tour Boca de Tacaloa wetlands
  • Enjoy Mompox jazz performance
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Cartagena / Cartagena
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Variable
Experience an 8-day river cruise along Colombia's Magdalena River from Barranquilla to Cartagena on the AmaMelodia. Enjoy Carnaval festivities, explore artisan towns, and immerse yourself in local culture with music, dance, and historic tours.
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Cartagena Old Town
from $4,049
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Wonders of Colombia

Cartagena - Barranquilla - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaMelodia
  • Experience Palenque’s rich culture
  • Celebrate Barranquilla Carnaval
  • Visit Santa Bárbara artisans
  • Ride Calamar’s historic paola
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Cartagena / Cartagena
Activities
Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
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Discover Colombia's wonders on an 8-day cruise along the Magdalena River aboard AmaMelodia. Visit Palenque, the first free city, and the vibrant Getsemaní neighborhood in Cartagena. Discover the blend of cultures, music, and art that define the country.
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View the abundant wildlife of the Amazon
from $3,743
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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Learn about the Amazon's diversity
  • Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
  • Navigate pristine water sections
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Coca / Yasuni National Park
Activities
Hiking
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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.
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Pink dolphin
from $4,650
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Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon

Roundtrip Manaus - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Tucano
  • 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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Manaus / Manaus
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Experience a 7-day Amazon River cruise on the M/Y Tucano, starting from Manaus and exploring the Rio Negro's untouched ecosystems. Engage in daily excursions, including rainforest walks while discovering diverse wildlife and learning from expert naturalists.
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Capybaras in the water
from $2,800
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Amazon Wildlife & Culture Journey

Nauta Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Amatista
  • See pink and grey dolphins play
  • Meet and visit with locals
  • Admire the Amazon wildlife
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
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Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
This week-long river cruise onboard Amatista is ideal for flora and fauna enthusiasts who want to experience the Amazon rainforest. This region of the world is a birding enthusiast's paradise. Also, witness pink river dolphins in a way you've never seen them before.
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