Close Encounters of the Natural Kind

Amazon River Rainforest Voyage

February 6-15, 2009 (15 days)
from approx. $3,398 pp/do
plus airfare and taxes
single supplement available
Tour operator: Internatonal Expeditions

The people, wildlife, and scenery of the Amazon create an ever-changing blend of color and sound. Even experienced world travelers find the Amazon beyond description, beyond words — and postcards don't do it justice. Join us to discover the abundant variety of wildlife in the Amazon as we travel aboard elegant, classically-styled riverboats designed to explore the remote reaches of the pristine Pacaya-Samiria Reserve. Surrounded by the natural wonders of the rainforest, you will see up to eight species of monkeys, more than 100 species of tropical birds, and both pink and gray Amazon River dolphins. Enjoy close encounters with capybaras, black caimans, three-toed sloths, and giant blue morpho butterflies. The wealth of wildlife, combined with enchanting visits to local villages, make our 10-day riverboat expedition to the Peruvian Amazon a must-see for nature enthusiasts and world travelers alike!

Daily Itinerary

1. arrive in Lima, Peru.
2. tour Iquitos. Embark on the riverboat La Amatista.
3. travel the Amazon River and Rio Ucayali.
4. visit the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.
5. Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.
6. Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.
7. cruise Rio Ucayali and its tributaries.
8. travel Rio Ucayali and the Amazon River.
9. tour Iquitos and Lima.
10. take a return flight home or stay for the five-day Machu Picchu extension in Lima, Cusco, Urubamba Valley, and stay at the Sonesta Posada Yucay.
11. visit Urubamba Valley and Machu Picchu. Stay at the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
12. visit Urubamba Valley and Machu Picchu. Stay at the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
13. tour Cusco and Sacsayhuaman. Stay at the Hotel Libertador.
14. visit Cusco and Lima.
15. take a return flight home.

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