Experience the Amazon
Luxury Amazon River Tours
The Amazon River flows over 6,600km, with tributaries and streams extending from the Andes Mountains all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, weaving through Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia and Brazil along the way. Beyond its size, the Amazon River is home to a glorious array of marine creatures. It is here that you’ll find one of the largest numbers of freshwater fish in the world, the arapaima gigas, along with a plethora of other unique species.
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Highlights of the Amazon
Pacaya Samiria Reserve
The second largest protected natural area in Peru, the Pacaya Samiria Reserve is a beautiful oasis home to the most extraordinary wildlife on the planet. With biodiversity including over 1,000 animal species and 965 types of wild plants, this natural haven is a highlight reel of nature’s most fascinating creatures.
Also known as the Jungle of Mirrors, the Pacaya Samiria Reserve is the largest protected flooded forest in the world. Amazon River tours offer you the opportunity to sail through the glorious rainforest along the Samiria River, spotting squirrel monkeys, toucans and sloths from the comfort of the boat. You can also journey to a dolphin feeding spot.
The Meeting of the Waters
The Amazon River forms the confluence of the Solimões River and the Negro River. The rivers run side-by-side for many kilometres without mixing, before meeting just east of the Brazilian city of Manaus to form the start of the Amazonas River. It is a marvellous spectacle to see the muddy Solimões stream aside the striking black waters of the Negro River.
The Anavilhanas Archipelago
For nature lovers, Anavilhanas Archipelago is a must-visit when on an Amazon River Tour. One of the most unique environments on earth, the complex comprises over 400 islands in the heart of the Amazon and is the world’s largest system of river islands. Nicknamed the “flooded forest”, the landmasses populating the area are surrounded by dense rainforest and are covered by hundreds of lakes, channels and waterfalls.
If you’re planning to go during the rainy season, you will even be able to sail over the flooded roads connecting one isle to the next. Keep your eyes on the skies during your visit, as 60% of the birds observed in the Central Amazon are visible in this area, as well as 25 species of amphibians and 42 species of reptiles. Another remarkable aspect of the Anavilhanas Archipelago is that it is the only part of the rainforest where you can see every single one of its alligator species.
Travel Guide
The Amazon River is an expansive biome that extends over eight countries, originating in Peru and stretching the whole way to the Atlantic Ocean. Thus, there are plenty of areas where you can embark on Amazon river tours. Starting your journey in Rio de Janeiro is a great idea as the city has regular direct inbound flights from Europe and the USA. Emirates Airlines also operates a direct flight from Dubai.
13 days / 12 nights
Experience the best of Brazil from the dazzling nightlife of Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu’s thunderous to Afro-Brazilian culture, breathtaking beaches and the Amazon Rainforest.