Travel to the Amazon
Journey to the heart of the Amazon for world-class wildlife viewing. Cruise upriver in search of freshwater dolphins, or venture to eco-lodges to spot parrots, macaws, monkeys, butterflies and maybe even the elusive jaguar.
Journey with REI Adventures to the Amazon for:
- Wildlife viewing by land and river in the world's most biologically rich region
- Naturalist-led excursions in search of macaws, monkeys and more
- A choice of eco-lodges in the heart of the jungle: from rustic to luxurious
Brazil Trips
Heart of the Amazon Voyage
Explore the remote Brazilian Amazon and view wildlife on this comfortable river cruise
- Days: 8
- Activity Level:
- Activity: Cruising, Walking, Wildlife Viewing
- In-depth exploration of the Brazilian Amazon with highly skilled naturalists
- Cruise the Rio Negro, the Amazon's least-inhabited river basin
- Comfortable 18-passenger boat with air-conditioned cabins, large beds, private baths
- Observe monkeys and birds by day, caiman by night
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Ecuador Trips
Amazon Basin & Galapagos Islands Family Adventure
Family-friendly multisport adventure in Ecuador and the Galapagos
- Days: 10
- Activity Level:
- Activity: Hiking, Rafting, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Biking
- Minimum Age: 8
- Designed with kids in mind: action-packed for learning and fun
- Explore Ecuador's Upper Amazon Basin and the Galapagos Islands
- Raft a jungle river, kayak with sea lions, hike to the rim of a volcano, hike to a turtle nesting area, soak in steaming hot springs
- Visit jungle village of Shiripuno Quichwa
- Comfortable jungle and island lodges/guest houses throughout
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Peru Trips
Peruvian Amazon: Heath River Wildlife Center
Enjoy jungle wildlife and experience local culture of the Amazon Basin
- Days: 4-5
- Activity Level:
- Activity: Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
- Gateway to the largest protected rainforest in the Amazon
- View acrobatic black spider monkeys and possibly a jaguar
- Bungalows with private baths, hot showers; limited electricity
- Lodge is fully owned by native Ese'Eja Indians
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Peruvian Amazon: Sandoval Lake Lodge
An introduction to jungle wildlife at a less remote Amazon lodge
- Days: 2-4
- Activity Level:
- Activity: Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
- Great for families and first-timers looking for a taste of the Amazon
- Naturalist-led excursions in search of monkeys, otters, macaws, caimans
- Comfortable, top-rated lodge: private baths, hot showers, electricity
- Flexible 2-4 day program makes the most of your time
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Peruvian Amazon: Tahuayo Lodge
Enjoy jungle wildlife and experience local culture in the Amazon
- Days: 4-7
- Activity Level:
- Activity: Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
- Arrive at the lodge by way of the mighty Amazon River
- Nearby reserve is home to world's greatest number of primate species
- View 12 species of monkeys, pink dolphins, and nesting toucans in their natural environment
- Cultural expeditions to local indigenous communities
- 15 rustic cabins with private and shared bathrooms, no electricity
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Peruvian Amazon: Tambopata Research Center
Enjoy abundant jungle wildlife on this very remote, in-depth Amazon adventure
- Days: 5-7
- Activity Level:
- Activity: Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
- In-depth exploration of the Amazon rainforest
- Frequent sightings of the dusky-headed titi, brown capuchin, howler and spider monkeys
- Near the world's largest macaw clay lick
- Home base for 2 state of the art, long-term macaw research projects
- Simple but comfortable 18-bedroom lodge with shared baths; no electricity
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