Amazon Rainforest Cruise

Amazon Rainforest Cruise

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Amazon Rainforest Cruise

10 Days Starting and ending in Lima

Visiting: Peru

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

APA

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

0 - 38

Physical rating:

Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

16 to

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Expeditions, River Cruise

Interests:

Cultural, Photography

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

The Amazon: one of the wildest, most remote corners of Earth. For those drawn to the natural beauty of our planet it’s the ultimate adventure, which is why we’re so excited to announce our new eco-cruise along the “River of Life.”Voyage into the world's largest river basin, an unparalleled biological reservoir on this thrilling adventure along the mighty Amazon River in Peru. Come face to face with pink dolphins, playful monkeys, sleepy sloths, giant butterflies and a myriad of other rare creatures in the remote Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Travel in high style aboard the Amazon's only luxury ship enjoying all the comforts of a 5* hotel, the Zafiro. Disembark for guided moonlight safaris, canoe excursions, nature walks and piranha fishing. Amazonian cultural encounters are aplenty in Ribereño villages, receive a blessing from a Shaman and learn ancient customs with the locals. Complete with certified naturalist guides, outdoor jacuzzi, cooking class, pre and post cruise hotel in Lima, internal flights and more, this is as once-in-a-lifetime as it gets.Aboard this luxury Amazon River cruise, you’ll create a lifetime of memories. Drawing on insight from our native Amazon travel guides, we intentionally vary the villages and tributaries we visit, ensuring you get the most authentic rainforest tour experience possible.

Highlights

  • Wildlife viewing on hikes, excursion boat rides and kayaks in the Amazon

  • Join a village Shaman for a blessing ceremony and learn about medicinal plants

  • Luxurious amenities aboard the Zafiro, including spa services and fresh Amazon fusion cuisine

  • Wildlife viewing on hikes, excursion boat rides and kayaks in the AmazonJoin a village Shaman for a blessing ceremony and learn about medicinal plantsLuxurious amenities aboard the Zafiro, including spa services and fresh Amazon fusion cuisine

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Lima

Arrive anytime today in Lima, Peru, the nation’s capital and largest city,
and transfer to our overnight hotel. Accommodation: Wyndham Costa del Sol
Lima (or similar)

Day 2 : Fly Lima To Iquitos And Embark 
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Fly over the Andes to Iquitos. Board the elegant riverboat, Zafiro, home for
the next seven nights. Enjoy stargazing and storytelling with our local
guides while cruising slowly on the Amazon River toward the confluence of the
Marañón and Ucayali Rivers.Accommodation: Zafiro

Day 3 - 8 : Amazon River & Tributaries
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Spend the next six nights aboard the Zafiro riverboat navigating deep into
the tributaries of the Amazon—a web of forests and lakes that pulsates
with a chorus of birdlife, the calls of primates, and flashes of colorful
butterflies. More than 1,300 species of birds, 40,000 plant species and
grey and pink river dolphins can be found in this lush, ever-changing
rainforest known collectively as “The Amazon.” Enjoy unprecedented
access to three habitats, varzea, igapó and palm-flooded forest, including
the deep reaches of the protected Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, for the greatest
diversity of wildlife sightings, including spectacular blue-and-gold
and scarlet macaws, hoatzins and horned screamers. Traverse the waterways
aboard sturdy excursion boats to areas where you may find marsh birds such as
oriole blackbirds, green ibis, yellow-headed caracaras, black-capped
donacobis and white-headed marsh-tyrant. Nighttime excursions may reveal
caimans, capybaras, common pootoos, frogs and other nocturnal wildlife.
Periodically throughout the year, guests may even release turtle
hatchlings.Daily excursions include early morning birding,
enriching presentations, visits in local villages and even piranha fishing!
Learn about the lives of the Ribereño people as we visit villages perched
along the riverbanks. This is a fantastic opportunity to stroll through
their gardens and learn about medicinal plants from a local Shaman.
Depending on the villages visited during your voyage, you may also see
a water treatment tower or home filtration systems provided through our
partnership with a local conservation organization.Pointing out details no
guidebook could provide are the onboard team of world-class naturalists,
while Zafiro’s attentive crew ensures exceptional service in the
wild.Accommodation: Zafiro

Day 9 : Fly From Iquitos To Lima
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch

On an early morning excursion to Pilpintuwasi Rescue Center, see two- and
three-toed sloth, red uakari and even a jaguar which have been rescued. We
disembark Zafiro and transfer back to Iquitos for our flight to Lima. Upon
arrival back in Lima this afternoon, hotel rooms are provided. You can stay
overnight and depart on day 10, or alternatively use them as dayrooms and
connect with independent overnight flights home today (late evening
onwards).Accommodation: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport (or similar)

Day 10 : End Lima

Depart Lima at any time today.

What's Included

  • Internal flights from Lima to Iquitos return

  • All breakfasts and lunches, plus 7 dinners

  • All transport and listed activities

  • All accommodation

  • Experienced expedition leader throughout

  • Free arrival & departure transfers

  • Meals

    3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.

  • All breakfasts and lunches, plus 7 dinnersAll accommodationAll transport and listed activitiesFree arrival & departure transfersInternal flights from Lima to Iquitos return

What's Not Included

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • International Flights

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • Travel insurance

  • International FlightsTravel insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation

Food

All breakfasts and lunches plus 7 dinners are included.Savour regional specialties and contemporary cuisine infused with flavors from the surrounding rainforest. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant as you sample Amazon fusion cuisine while enjoying spectacular views from the panoramic windows. All meals are served buffet style, and tea, coffee, water, natural juices, Peruvian cocktails, soft drinks, house wines and local beer are complimentary during meals.

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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