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Amazon River Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Karin
Jun 2024
Amazing trip. Thoroughly recommend this. Real exploring in the Amazon
Alan Reimer
Jun 2024
Blanca was a brilliant guide. A happy, jovial person. Kept us informed. Good with people. One of the strokes of genius was organising laundry @ Parnamirlm just a...
Ruth
Dec 2023
Time on the charter boat at Manaus area.
Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
This was a memorable trip for many of the wrong reasons and a few of the right ones. Accommodation- in many respects it is a backpacker trip in terms of quality of...
Lark.
Oct 2023
An amazing trip - highly recommended! The river, tour leader, nature and wildlife were fantastic!
Gill
Jun 2023
Pros: Varied itinerary Accommodation in cities well located Tour leader enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable Additional activities organised for some days to ...
Sebastian and Carolina were extremely helpful putting the tour together to South America. We had a great trip, the itinerary was good and I enjoyed the fact that the...
"We recently booked an extensive two week trip of Argentina and Chile through Across South America We approached the company by email (in English) from Australia and...
really loved Ecuador. The trip was wonderful and a really good value. Thanks for all of your help in helping us add the extra days. The hikes in the clou...
Our trip to Peru was planned perfectly, thanks to our travel agent! He was quick to respond to all of my needs & was very flexible. The hotels and the guides h...
Hiking the Inca Trail (and learning that it is "an" Inca Trail, not "the" Inca Trail)
Our travel specialist did an excellent job to accommodate our time and budget. We saw and did an enormous amount. The guides were excellen...
They were very punctual and the guides were accommodating and informative. The service exceeded our expectations. The hotels were wonderful and the staff great. All ...
We had an outstanding trip - everything was well planned and well organized. We were extremely pleased. Machu Picchu was the best - staying at the Sanctuary Lodge wa...
Our agent was responsible and flexible and put together a nice package for our relatively short trip. It was a great balance of time on our own to explore and time w...
We were very pleased with the trip, accommodations, pickups were always on time, the guides were the best, knowledgeable of the history,culture and historical sites...
We had a wonderful trip. With 2 kids (6 and 2) in tow, we weren't sure how a 2 week trip would go, but our Peru travel agency made it easy by having everything arran...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Traveling to the Amazon is unlike most vacations. Many trips to the Amazon consist of river cruises, with limited to no access to internet. You’re in the rainforest! If the weather permits, sit outside on the boat and enjoy your time floating on the water, taking in the scenery. Most people tend to forget this since we are in a world that is so dependent on our electronics.
If you’re prepared for this, it won’t be as much as a shock. Some lodges allow for internet connection, so if this makes or breaks a trip for you, make sure to research trips that feature stays that have internet connections. There is also no guarantee you will see specific wildlife.
Going in with an open mind, just looking forward to seeing anything that surprises you will help make the trip better. Bring breathable layers. While the weather is usually hot and humid, you want to stay protected from the insects and mosquitoes.
Many reviewers noted how safe they felt on their Amazon tours. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful, and travelers felt secure despite being so far from civilization. Transportation, lodging, activities, and all the other details were taken care of by the tours.
The quality of the services provided (lodging and transportation) were noted to be very good. Having everything booked and ready is extremely helpful being so far out in the nature. Some things are better left to the professionals, and many travelers agreed. Having people who knew what they were doing allowed for everyone to enjoy the trip as much as possible, stress free.
Many reviewers also noted the once in a lifetime opportunity to stay in lodges in the Amazon. Being away from the world in such a beautiful location was a memorable experience. The scenery is amazing, and you have great viewing options. It gives you another perspective of the Amazon.
A common trend in the reviews talked about the cooking and dining options. There aren’t exactly a plethora restaurants to pop into. Regardless, reviews mentioned how delicious the food was, despite being in the middle of nowhere.
Experiences are unique and there are itineraries for everyone. There are a wide range of activities, from swimming with dolphins, searching for animals, meeting with native villagers, and kayaking through the Amazon. Learn about different medicinal plants, or take a tour of a primate research center.
If you’re really daring, go piranha fishing, and if you catch one, fry it up and eat it for dinner! Tours give awesome views of the Amazon, and you have the chance to see it from land and from the water.
If you want a professional take on traveling in the Amazon, see the Stride Amazon River Guide »
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