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Explore South America's 89 exceptional rainforest exploration tours during 2026 and 2027 and uncover a realm where natural wonders and cultural immersion unite in captivating harmony. As you journey through the lush rainforests, venture into remote corners that unveil untold stories of the continent's breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity. South America's natural beauty is your backdrop – from the dense Amazon jungles to the serene beauty of the Andes Mountains, each location offers a unique perspective. These rainforest exploration tours, spanning 5 to 15 days, begin at $606. Contact us to curate a personalized South American adventure.
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Hiking Machu Picchu
from $2,496
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Incas and Rainforest

Machu Picchu & Amazon - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Watch for wildlife as you canoe
  • Take a night hike though the Amazon
  • Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Observe traditional weaving
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Journey through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and explore the Peruvian Amazon in this 10 day tour. Spend 3 nights in the Amazon, observing the multitude of wildlife. Continue to Cusco and make your way through the Sacred Valley, exploring markets and ruins. Your trip culminates at Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world.
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Into the Wild Amazon
from $3,750
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Discover the Marañon River
  • Spot Amazon wildlife
  • Visit Amazon village riberenos
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Variable
Embark on a 4-day cruise on the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos with a city tour, followed by adventures along the Marañon River, featuring wildlife encounters and visits to local communities. Enjoy guided excursions and regional cuisine by renowned chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
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Giant water lilies, called Victoria Regia, floating in the Amazon
from $8,330
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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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Explore the Amazon by kayak
from $5,990
40% OFF
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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
  • Yasuni National Park exploration
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 teeming wildlife of the Yasuni National Park.
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Pink Dolphins swimming in the Amazon River
from $4,827
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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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Red scarlet macaw in flight
from $5,130
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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
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Kayaking, Fishing
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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Sunrise over the Amazon
from $5,000
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Admire the strange beauty of the Amazon
from $2,995
up 30% off
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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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Sunset over Iguazu Falls
from $1,584
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Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the famous Iguazu Falls
  • Spot wildlife at Yacutinga Lodge
  • Float the San Francisco River
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the world's largest waterfall system - Iguazu Falls - on this amazing 5-day Argentina vacation. Take the "most beautiful thousand meter walk in the world" overlooking the Falls, then search for rainforest wildlife as you spend three nights at Yacutinga Lodge experiencing the subtropical rainforest straddling the Argentina-Brazil border.
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Tree frog spotted in the Amazon
from $4,200
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Visit Amazon Natural Park
  • Experience Shaman ceremony
  • Nauta Caño night safari
  • Discover Amazon River Confluence
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Peruvian Amazon on a 4-day cruise aboard the Delfin III. Travel along the Marañón River, visit Yanayacu, Las Palmas, and Amazon Natural Park. Spot wildlife, kayak forest waterways, fish piranhas, and meet local communities while discovering rainforest ecosystems.
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A monkey in the Amazon
from $3,750
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Keep your binocs handy...you never know what youll see!
from $1,716
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Tambopata Research Center

5 Day Itinerary
  • Climb a 30-meter tree
  • Watch the sunset with wine
  • Visit the Colorado clay lick
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore the Amazon rainforest on this 5-day tour from Puerto Maldonado. Hike on the floodplain trails, search for frogs at night, and look for the gleaming eyes of the caiman during your stay at the comfortable and enthralling Tambopata Research Center.
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