Amazon River Cruises

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Over the 36 years that International Expeditions has been leading Amazon River cruises, our guests have enjoyed unrivaled access to the Peruvian rainforest’s most pristine areas and the company of the river’s most knowledgeable guides. IE’s exciting daily excursions include pre-dawn birding, school visits in local villages and even piranha fishing! In true ex...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • International Expeditions’ exclusive Amazon River tour covers more than 600 miles on the Amazon and its tributaries.
    • Travel deep into the protected Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
    • Explore three different habitats so you have the best chance of spotting rare wildlife
    • Look for monkeys, birds, sloths and other mammals
    • Spot pink and gray dolphins

What's this trip about?

    Over the 36 years that International Expeditions has been leading Amazon River cruises, our guests have enjoyed unrivaled access to the Peruvian rainforest’s most pristine areas and the company of the river’s most knowledgeable guides. IE’s exciting daily excursions include pre-dawn birding, school visits in local villages and even piranha fishing! In true expedition fashion, our Amazon River tour is aboard a classically designed Amazon River cruise ship. Join IE and be transported to the Amazon of your imagination to discover a rainforest that pulsates with an unrivaled diversity of wildlife.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 31 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Amazon Rainforest
  • Andes Mountains
  • Iquitos
  • Lima

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Nature
  • River cruise
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • -- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Lima

Fly independently to Lima, Peru, the nation’s capital and largest city, and transfer to the Swissôtel for the night. (D Aloft)

Day 2: Lima / Iquitos / Embark Amazon Riverboat / Amazon River

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour historic Lima, visiting Casa Aliaga, a private home dating back to the Conquistadors. See the Cathedral, where Francisco Pizarro is entombed, and Plaza de Armas. Before lunch, tour the monastery and vast catacombs of the Igl...

Day 3: Confluence of the Amazon River / Río Ucayali

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We awake this morning on the Amazon River, seeing some of the ever-changing panorama of jungle life as our Amazon River cruise ship continues upriver. Small villages dot the shoreline, and channels weaving through island mazes pr...

Day 4: Río Ucayali / Pacaya-Samiria Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a peaceful breakfast along the black-water Sapote Creek, we explore a small tributary of the Ucayali aboard our excursion boats. Look for animals including primates, sloths and an enormous variety of birds. Our Amazon Voyag...

Day 5: Rio Pacaya / Pacaya-Samiria Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day exploring this flooded realm, seeing wading birds such as herons, wattled jacanas and horned screamers. Venturing deep into the rainforest, tour an igapo (seasonally flooded forest), where plant life is very differe...

Day 6: Pacaya-Samiria Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, we board our excursion boats for access even further into the heart of these vast wetlands. As our Amazon Voyage adventure cruises the narrow waterways, we’ll find birds such as canary-winged parakeets a...

Day 7: Río Ucayali / Pacaya-Samiria Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we head back downriver, with a morning wildlife or other activity. Visit a village along the river, with the chance to learn about the lives of the “Ribereño” people who live there. Accompanied by guides who grew up ...

Day 8: Amazon River

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up early for a morning birdwatching excursion along the Yarapa River. After breakfast, try your hand at piranha fishing in Ubos Lake.  Piranha are very common in the slower-moving water. With luck, we may catch red-breasted,...

Day 9: Iquitos / Lima / Depart

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning we disembark in Iquitos.

Dayrooms are provided until you connect with flights home, which depart after midnight.

Day 10: Arrive Home

We arrive Sunday and connect with flights home. (Meals Aloft)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,798
Price per day$480
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with International Expeditions.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

International Expeditions Reviews & Ratings

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Fantastic Trip

Sep 2017

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Amazon River Cruise

This was our second time coming to Peru but first time with International Expeditions and it was amazing. Staff and guides are very friendly and accommodating. If ...

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Michael R.

Aug 2015

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This company is good for trips on the Amazon river

This company is good for trips on the Amazon river

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The Amazon does not disappoint

Apr 2019

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IE puts on a show on the Amazon

My wife and I just returned from a wet season trip with International Expeditions (IE) to Lima and the Amazon. It was tremendous: 1. The diversity of wildlife is ext...

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Fantastic Trip

Sep 2017

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Amazon River Cruise

This was our second time coming to Peru but first time with International Expeditions and it was amazing. Staff and guides are very friendly and accommodating. If ...

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Jared A.

Nov 2015

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Amazing glimpse into real Cuban life

I traveled with International Expeditions to Cuba on one of their licensed 'people to people' tours. It was an incredibly eye-opening experience. Our guide, Gustavo,...

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When you travel with International Expeditions, you travel with pioneers in ecotourism. International Expeditions shows you some of the most remarkable places in the world — but does so in a way that’s as enriching as we can make it. Our escorted tours, planned and continuously refined over 35 years, include many elements that would be next to impossible to do otherwise. On our Amazon cruise, for example, we’ll take you further into the river's tributaries than anyone else, so that you have the chance for some exceptional sightings. And as you learn, you’ll also have a lot of fun and laughter — the joy that comes from making new discoveries in the company of friends who share in the excitement.

A History of Ecotravel

In 1990, International Expeditions helped to form The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) by providing the major source of funding, and our founder and former president, Richard Ryel, also served as a member of the original board. TIES works to bring communities, conservation and sustainable travel together to promote ecotravel to natural areas, while conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local people.

Great Guides

International Expeditions is the “world leader in nature travel” for one reason above all others — the superb, English-speaking naturalists and historians who guide you through Earth’s great wildlife and cultural destinations. These are not typical “tour leaders.” Rather, our guides are consummate local experts with the uncanny ability to tell you about all the animals, plants, history and culture you’ll encounter, and who care that you enjoy yourself and get the most out of your experience. You can be sure that because of them, your IE journey will be interesting, enriching, fun and exciting.

Small Groups and Independent Travel

International Expeditions specializes in small group natural history tours. Our strong contacts around the globe and thorough knowledge of each destination enable us to serve "independent" guests like no other travel outfitter. That’s why so many people turn to us to customize their ideal journeys to Earth’s great nature and cultural history destinations.

Travel in Style

With International Expeditions, you’ll travel in small groups (seldom over 16 guests), with expert nature travel guides, on meticulously planned itineraries. And you’ll stay in top-rate accommodations. You’ll be well looked after wherever you go. From our stylish  Amazon riverboats (which we helped design!) to romantic tented camps in Africa and everywhere in between, you can expect the very highest order of service. We’re detail-oriented, and it shows in our unrivaled pre-departure materials. From our picturesque brochures to the comprehensive Destination Handbook provided free of charge in your pre-departure package, no one prepares you for your journey like we do.

IE Difference

For 35 years, International Expeditions has specialized in intriguing nature travel to the world’s greatest natural and cultural destinations as an adventure travel company. Our award-winning expedition cruises and small-group travel journeys combine many extraordinary elements.

The Best Values in Nature Travel: It takes more than a low price to be an outstanding value. Every activity, a full-educational program, exclusive access, knowledgeable expedition team, employee-staffed 24-hour emergency line and so much more are included in every journey — all with a price that makes it easier for you to explore!

Expert Local Guides: There’s no substitute for experience when it comes to offering small-group travel that’s authentic, educational and fun. That’s why our hand-selected naturalist guides are highly trained and educated natives, each passionate about their country. Why would you want to travel with an American “tour leader” when you can bond with these fun locals while gaining insight into their homelands?

Small-Group Travel to Earth's Greatest Destinations: From signature journeys to the Amazon and Galapagos, to our tours to Bali to Komodo, Nicaragua and Cuba, our nature-focused, small-group expeditions remain THE standard for exploring Earth’s greatest natural wonders. Plus, our intimate group sizes ensure you get the personal attention you deserve while exploring the exotic.

Activities & Excursions for All: Some people travel for adventure, and some just want to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. That’s why IE’s adventurous itineraries include as many activity options as possible. Swimming, snorkeling, elephant-back safaris and peaceful excursion boat rides are just a few of our many activities.

Comfortable Accommodations: You don’t have to sacrifice comfort and five-star service to discover Earth’s remote regions. IE’s comfortable, intimate expedition ships and well-located accommodations let you explore in style.

Local Cuisine: You’ll work up quite an appetite during daily excursions. And whether it’s sampling local fare in Peru or India, or settling down for a delicious meal in the heart of Laos, you’ll enjoy food to satisfy every palate. Plus, whenever possible, we use locally grown food to stimulate the economy and give you a fresh taste of the local culture and cuisine.

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Ship & cabin information
La Estrella Amazonica
International Expeditions is thrilled to introduce our new custom-designed Amazon riverboat, La Estrella Amazonica. Every facet of IE’s new riverboat – from concept to construction – reflects our 35 years of expertise in Amazon travel. Aboard this custom-designed riverboat you enjoy access to the deepest reaches of the Peruvian Amazon without sacrificing comfort Features Enjoy the passing scenery from our open-air Bar and Sun Deck. Enjoy daily discussions by our naturalists in the air-conditioned Lecture Room — equipped with a 55-inch LCD TV, home theater system, movies and small library — while relaxing on comfy sofas. Stay in shape on vacation by taking advantage of the ship’s on-board Fitness Room with stair climbers, stationary bikes and weights. Our Dining Room will be finished in classic riverboat style with gracious wooden floors and large windows. Tables seating 6-8 guests each allow you to get to know fellow travelers and guides while sampling local delicacies and international favorites. Fully equipped, modern commercial kitchen prepares dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Generous air-conditioned cabins are approx. 220 sq. ft. and furnished with either one king-size bed or two beds, two nightstands and a desk. Plus, cabins offer private bath, a closet with ample storage, hair dryer and three 220 volt outlets, as well as two convertors and a surge protector power strip with USB connections. Guest cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs to enjoy relaxing views. All indoor public areas are air-conditioned. Additional Features Four cabins on each deck can easily be converted to create two adjoining suites — ideal for families. Guides’ reception with complimentary wine, soda, Peruvian cocktail and beer onboard daily. Covered, open-air bar stocks cold bottled water, sodas and local beer. For excursions, board two 18-passenger excursion boats accompanied by knowledgeable local naturalists. Ship built following SOLAS and MARPOL international guidelines, and will exceed Peruvian safety standards. International environmental standards are guiding all ship system designs and operations, making this the most environmentally responsible boat on the Amazon.
La Estrella Amazonica Passengers: 31 Ship’s Registry: Peru Length: 139 ft. Width: 30 ft. Solo Cabin: 175 sq. ft. Double Cabin: 217 sq. ft. Suite/Triple Cabin: 261 sq. ft. Dining Room: 1,000 sq. ft. Lecture Room: 765 sq. ft. Fitness Room: 162 sq. ft.
Cancellation policy

6-Day Machu Picchu & Cusco Extension

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 8 Dinners 

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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