Amazon River Cruises
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- 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
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Fly independently to Lima, Peru, the nation’s capital and largest city, and transfer to the Swissôtel for the night. (D Aloft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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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...
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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...
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...
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In the morning we disembark in Iquitos.
Dayrooms are provided until you connect with flights home, which depart after midnight.
We arrive Sunday and connect with flights home. (Meals Aloft)
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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.
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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 ...
This company is good for trips on the Amazon river
This company is good for trips on the Amazon river
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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.
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