Riverside village with small thatched huts lining the water’s edge, backed by dense tropical forest and mirrored in the calm, reflective river beneath a wide, cloud-filled sky.

Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

Experience the Amazon with river safaris, rare wildlife, and rainforest landscapes.

Highlights

  • Cruise the Amazon River, enjoying the region’s beauty with expert naturalist guides.
  • Navigate jungle waterways by skiff or kayak to spot pink river dolphins, monk saki monkeys, piranhas, and scarlet macaws.
  • Explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, marveling at giant lily pads, ceiba trees, and sunset views.
  • Visit Ribereño communities and learn photography tips from a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Certified Photo Instructor.
This is a shared departure operated by Lindblad.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lima, Peru
Day 2: Lima | Iquitos | Nauta | Embarkation
Day 3: Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Day 4: Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Day 5: Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Day 6: Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Day 7: Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Day 8: Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Day 9: Nauta | Disembarkation | Iquitos | Lima | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
April 16-25, 2027

Starting price

$9,600

Deposit per person

15% of the reserved cabin category

Countries Visited

Peru

Activity Level

Medium
April 16-25, 2027

Starting price

$9,600
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

15% of the reserved cabin category

Countries Visited

Peru

Activity Level

Medium

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