Rivers &amp; Seas Amazon River Tours &amp; Trips

River Cruise

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Iquitos, San Francisco

Highlights

Explore the beauty of Amazon by Cruise
Explore Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Cruising through the Yanayacu and Pucate Rivers and explore biodiversity of this region
Opportunity to see the famous pink dolphins.
Visit a private natural and fishing reserve

Themes

50 plus, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"We particularly wanted to do this trip because of the abundance of wildlife we expected to encounter and selected this ship because they offered the kayaking experience. Overall, the weather was very good. Most people seemed like minded and were there for the adventurous experience. Accommodations Review They upgraded our cabin and we were very pleased with the amount of space and the amenities in the room. We appreciated the twin windows and being able to see humpbacks diving from our cabin. It was kept very clean and it was a treat to have our bed turned down with chocolates on the pillow each night. Meals Review We liked the variety and the quality of the food. There was always something new to try. The dining room staff was very professional and personable. Crew & Guides Review Solon was our Principal Trip Leader. He was incredibly professional and it seemed like he was constantly working to maximize the encounters with wildlife and scenery, taking advantage of all the weather opportunities and going to places that they don't often go. He worked very closely with the captain who was very accommodating and caring about us having a memorable voyage. Aymie and Andrew were our kayak guides. We went out to kayak 10 different times and were able to get to know both of them well. They worked hard to keep us safe and well informed. They made sure that we didn't miss out on any land excursions. We've had quite a few kayak guides over the years that we've paddled and we loved these two. Marla was the marine biologist aboard the ship. She was very enthusiastic and had a passion for marine mammals that was infectious. We loved listening to her presentations and looked forward to hearing her voice on the PA saying that there was another whale sighting. Colin, the geologist aboard the ship, was very knowledgeable and able to make difficult subjects understandable to the passengers. Itinerary Review The trip far, far, far, far, far, far exceeded our expectations. I had one "far" in the sentence when we left South Georgia Island after seeing 250,000 King Penguins at St. Andrews Point and added the second when we saw blue whales on two different days. The third "far" was added when we saw hundreds of whales for 6 hours along the iceberg, A68a. I added another "far" when we kayaked for over an hour with humpbacks all around and another "far" when minke whales were all around the kayaks the next day. The last "far" was added the day we didn't paddle since a leopard seal was all around the kayaks and then an orca came close. We had so many incredible experiences that we could never experience all of them in the same trip again. The guides told us that the close encounters that we had didn't happen very often and that we were very lucky that they all happened on our trip. The only thing that we didn't like was portions of the Drake Passage when it was a tad rough, but that experience gives us something to talk about. Transportation Review We made our transportation arrangements through another travel agency. Traveler Advice Make sure that you take sea sickness meds. Take advantage of every opportunity to see wildlife."

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5 days From$3,800

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Aria Amazon River Cruise

By AdventureSmith

none

4.9/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Iquitos

Highlights

Explore the Marañón, the Ucayali, and the Puinahua
See the rare pink dolphin
Visit Peruvian Amazon River
Amazing opportunities to view plant and animal life

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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8 days From$3,480

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Peru | Amazon River Cruise

By Austin Adventures

none

4.6/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Iquitos, Lima

Highlights

Take in a chorus of exotic birdsong and monkey calls from the observation deck of the M/V Aqua, your home for your five-day Amazon adventure
Float the Ucayali River on the lookout for three-toed sloths, orioles, iguanas and horned screamers
Befriend the children in the 10-family village of Magdalena and get to know native balseros as they fish for “armored” catfish
Explore the Pacaya River by skiff, watching and listening for capuchin, saki and howler monkeys leaping between the trees
Fish for black, white and red bellied piranha, considered a good food source by the locals

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Went with my wife and sister in-law to Machu Picchu with them and the experience was lovely. There were some people on the trip with us who talked too much but nothing extreme."

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

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5 days From$4,460

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Peru by Land and Water

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Iquitos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

Explore Lima
Visit the ruins on your own or explore Aguas Calientes
Explore the walls, stairways, temples and terraces of Machu Picchu.
Visit the colorful Pisac market where you'll be able to trade with locals for a variety of handicrafts
Explore the heart of Amazon River on board of the Amatista River boat.

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

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14 days From$4,725

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All Brazil

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Pokhara, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

Discover Rio de Janeiro
Great opportunity to regular tour to the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain, one of the seven wonders of the world
Explore Manaus
See the magnificent Pousada which was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy the expedition along the Amazon River will begin at the Port of Manaus

Themes

50 plus, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

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13 days From$1,728

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The Inca Empire and the Amazon River Cruise

By Mayflower Tours

none

4.3/5 Great

9 reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Cusco, Inca Trail, Iquitos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Santo Domingo

Highlights

Experience the wonders of Peru featuring an excursion to Machu Picchu
Explore the Amazon aboard the exclusively chartered Amazon Discovery for a six-night cruise
Enjoy the culture and sights of Cusco, and a full-day excursion to Machu Picchu with overnight stays
Visit Monkey Island and the Native Boras Community at Momon River
Discover the natural beauty, flora and fauna of the Tahuayo and Yarapa Rivers including iguanas and pink dolphins

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"My trip was the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Oct 2023. The balloon fiesta was fabulous. Mike the driver was awesome. Our tour manager Jolie started out great, however, as the days passed she encourage travelers to go off on their own which changed the touring times for everyone else. The last day was a disaster, one lady was left behind because Jolie didn't do a head count. More stops were added so other people could leave the tour and go places on their own. Twice in the afternoon Jolie lost track of how many people were on the bus, she told customers to look around and report if someone was missing. She laughed on the bus intercom about how she didn't know how many people should be on the bus. A Mayflower rep stated that she was a favorite manager so nothing would be done. Most of these tours are attended by seniors, we need responsable employees to keep track of who is on the bus and who is not. She encouraged travelers to leave the tour and lost the ability to keep track of customers. Reckless..."

By International Expeditions

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10 days From$4,599

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Amazon River Cruises

none

5/5 Excellent

6 reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Iquitos, Lima

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

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"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 extreme and up close and personal. 2. The vastness of it all approaches infinity. 3. The staff and guides were top drawer professionals. The IE mother ship (Zafiro) is in great condition and very comfortable, clean and welcoming. The staff is friendly, helpful, supportive, knowledgeable. The naturalists/guides are the best. Experts in the wildlife and flora and good-natured and personable. Yes, it is hot and humid, but very bearable. Yes, there are mosquitoes at night, but again very manageable. (We've all experienced much much worse in the US.) In the wet season (50 feet higher water than in dry season) you don't get to walk as much as you do in dry season because terra firma is so much further into the rain forest than you can reach in a boat. But we did get to visit villages and walk in the rain forest. We swam. We went out every morning and afternoon in the skiffs to explore smaller rivers and lakes. Sloths, monkeys, iguana, boa, anaconda, caiman, tarantula, piranha, frogs, toads, and more bird types than you can count. Wow - What a Show!"

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10 days From$4,798

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Expedition Cruise

By Aqua Expeditions

none

5/5 Excellent

2 reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Iquitos, Lima

Highlights

Enjoy a tour by skiff of the Yacapana Isles, the “Isles of the Iguana”.
Meet the gray and pink freshwater dolphins of the Yarapa River
Visit Madgalena Village and her giant water lilies and meet the Cocama Indians of Puerto Prado.
Travel down the Ucayali River spotting monkeys and learn about the Amazon River headwaters.
Probe deep within the Nauta Caño within Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, known as the mirrored forest, fish for piranha in Charo Lake and learn about sustainable resource management projects in Amazonia.

Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Aria Cruise is absolutely exquisit & luxury everywhere. Outdoor activties are soft and amazing. The staff is very well trained so professional and friendly, definetely the best staff in the world. One of my best experiences in Peru !"

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8 days From$8,120

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Cycle the Back Roads of Sri Lanka

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya

Highlights

See the magnificent cave temple at Dambulla
Climb the rock fortress at Sigiriya for breath-taking views
Explore the old, ruined city of Polonnaruwa
Discover the fascinating town of Kandy
Ride through tea estates to Nuwara Eliya

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Antarctic Awakening: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

By Poseidon Expeditions

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Ship Cruise

Why we love them

Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Buenos Aires, Falklands Islands, Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

The greatest concentrations of seabirds and marine mammals on the planet.
The astounding abundance of penguins at huge breeding colonies
A rare view of albatross family life
Fearless marine wildlife and scenery beyond belief on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Best vacation so far!! Loved everything, especially highly professional team, that organised the whole trip super safe and on a highest level, the crew that does the cleaning and provides the food literally 24/7, the expedition team was super and the program, lectures, communication - everything couldn’t be better. I miss the cruise! And the best part of course the wild nature, animals. It’s a pity there are strict rules nowadays due to the flu and we couldn’t get closer, but it’s the right thing to protect the nature. Will be back for sure!"

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The Beautiful Blue Danube

By CroisiEurope

preferred

4.5/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Passau

Highlights

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Tour the major capital cities along the Danube
Bask in the idyllic landscapes of the Wachau Valley
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Imperial Vienna and Schoenbrunn Palace, the former summer residence for the Hapsburg monarchs, with splendid gardens and lavish rooms
Budapest, 2000 years of history

Themes

50 plus, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Family Friendly, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Summary over a cruise on the Haute Seine and Yonne on a barge. As seasoned cruisers, knowing well all aspects of cruising on seas and rivers, we had no experience about traveling on a barge in a canal. It was also time to overcome this lack. A number of companies offer this kind of cruising on barge with 8 to 16 passengers, however very often at exorbitant prices. Luckily, we discovered that the company CroisiEurope offers one week cruise on various canals in Europe, at very decent price, especially considering that all is inclusive (full board, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and all excursions) on modern barges with a maximum of 22 passengers. We opted for the barge Ms Deborah, which cruises on the canal de la Loire, with the Briare to Nevers’ route. We were looking forward to this itinerary because the proposed excursions particularly suited us. Unfortunately, only a few days before departure, we were informed that due of a lack of water in the Loire canal the Ms Deborah was switched over to the Haute Seine and Yonne for a new itinerary from Paris to Sens. Despites the fact that this new itinerary didn’t really meet our desires, especially the excursions, we decided to accept the change. Our group of 6 persons from Switzerland was very warmly greeted by all members of the crew when arriving on the quai de Grenelle in Paris where we see the MS DEBORAH for the first time, our floating home for the week. With its two dominating colours blue and white, it is difficult not to fall in love with this beautiful small ship. We were invited immediately for the welcome cocktail during which we met officially the crew and the other six individual passengers originating from New Zealand, England and the USA. With less time than it needs to tell, the relation between us was created, so that everyone felt part of a bunch of friends knowing each other for long time. There is no need to present here the MS Deborah itself, as this is already thoroughly done on the Cruise Critic page. The crew of 6 persons is composed of a captain, a sailor, a cruise director, a chef, a waitress and a cabin hostess who put all their efforts to satisfy the passengers and offer them the best possible service. The captain as well as the sailor are always trying to make passengers at ease, answer questions or even bring a drink. The lady cruise director is omnipresent, taking care of the passengers better than a mother hen would do. The talented young French chef aims to produce dishes which please everybody. His outstanding sauces and excellent desserts should be particularly praised. However, referring to comments we made during a cruise on the Seine Princess two years ago, we cannot understand that why today it is not possible to offer the choice of a light buffet at lunch instead a three or even four course menu! The always smiling and friendly Hungarian waitress was very caring and attentive, without forgetting the cabin hostess doing a great job in the cabins, the public spaces and even the kitchen. It wouldn’t be fair to name a single person as all members of the crew, without any exception, do all they can to make the cruise unforgettable. Our one-week cruise on the barge Ms Deborah enables us today to make the following comments: ~ a cruise on a barge cannot be compared to any other kind of cruise ~ despite all the comfort offered on modern barge, one must be very aware that life on board happens at a restraint space, requiring therefore much flexibility and understanding in all aspects from all passengers ~ in our case, being only 12 passengers, we had the opportunity to take our meals on the terrace. We also never had the feeling that the boat was overcrowded. This can be different when the ship is full, especially by bad weather ~ the state of mind between the passengers who are mostly of foreign nationalities, who don’t know each other and don’t speak French, must function well right from the beginning ~ if the interrelation works, it is difficult to find a more relaxing and enjoyable way of travelling ~ the success on a barge is mainly due on the quality of its crew. Ms Deborah’s crew members have quickly created a family spirit on board, showing also that they genuinely like what they do ~ excursions can play a major role in choosing an itinerary. Not speaking French or English can be a handicap Do we recommend to do a cruise on a barge? Yes, definitively! It’s affordable, the atmosphere on board is unique, the routes can be very interesting. In our case, this second try with CroisiEurope gives them a better note."

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King Penguins of the Falklands and South Georgia - Expedition

By Explore!

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Britain, Falklands Islands, Georgia, Montevideo, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

An epic Antarctic adventure - in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton
View large colonies of iconic king penguins - on South Georgia
Variety of penguins - stand amid magellanic, macaroni and rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands
Get close to the marine wildlife - see whales and cavorting seals from your Zodiac
Montevideo - explore the delights of this vibrant city

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Great trip, great tour leader, thoroughly enjoyable packed a lot into a short time"

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Amalfi and Capri Magnifica Walking Tour

By Tourissimo

none

4.9/5 Excellent

75 reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

They offer a unique way to enjoy a classic destination by combining active travel with authentic cultural experiences.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amalfi Coast, Isle of Capri, Naples, Positano

Highlights

Enjoy Hike to Villa Jovis, the site of one of Tiberius’ villas on Capri
Anacapri, a lesser-known hiking paradise on Capri that is uncrowded and beautiful
Visit an old paper mill and take home your own sheet of paper
Hike on Il Sentiero degli Dei (the Path of the Gods)
Handmade Capresi sandals

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!"

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Sri Lanka With Suresh And The Team

So many experiences in a wonderful country with such a wonderful guide - DO IT - you will not be disappointed! Getting to 'The Hill Club' after an epic climb and wi...

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Oct 2018

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Challenging cycling, interesting and varied, excellent guide Achieving the climb to the Hill station Excellent Well organised Always professional and extremely hel...

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Oct 2018

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The Best So Far!

A fairly challenging cycle tour of Sri Lanka, taking in some of the culture, wild life and sites and sounds. Completing a 2,300m climbing day through the tea planta...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Amazing - highly recommend!

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