The Amazon Expedition lets you explore the rainforest wilderness in a small group, accompanied by expert naturalist guides. You'll observe rare species of birds, animals and plants, and visit with the Amazon natives.

Part of our ancestral roots as human beings is in places like the Amazon rainforest. You can't help but feel an intense sense of smallness, wonder, and yet a calm familiarity. For many people the most memorable aspect of the journey in the Amazon is meeting the native Amazon Indians and settlers living in their villages, traveling around this vast system of rivers in their boats and canoes, and adhering to their customs as they have for generations.

The Amazon is extremely rich in wildlife. You can't be indifferent to the croaks of the frogs and toads at night or to the chant of the monkeys in the forest before evening storms. Over half the world's species of birds and thousands of species of mammals live here. As you explore the remote estuaries of the Amazon and the Rio Negro rivers, you'll see hundreds of rare birds, endangered pink dolphin, three toed sloth, iguana, caiman and howler monkeys. You may even get lucky and spot a jaguar, a tapir or an anaconda.

One of the world's wonders, the Amazon has fascinated travelers and dreamers since its discovery in 1542. The expedition cruise will take you into remote estuaries in the Amazon jungle, the last great wilderness on earth, to explore the pristine rainforest areas teeming with wildlife. 

The Amazon is extremely rich with wildlife. Over half the world's species of birds and thousands of species of mammals live here. Accompanied by the naturalists, you'll explore the remote estuaries of the Amazon and see hundreds of rare birds, endangered pink dolphin, three toed sloth, caiman, howler monkeys. There will be daily discussions of the Amazon flora and fauna. 

The Amazon orchids symbolize the beauty and fragility of the rainforest. But in Victorian England they caused Orchidelirium - a gardener's equivalent of gold fever. Wealthy orchid fanatics of that era sent heavily armed explorers, more for protection against other orchid seekers than natives or wild animals, to unmapped territories in search of new varieties of Cattleya and Paphiopedilum. 

The Amazon is the biggest biodiversity in the world. Natural wonders are everywhere you look: rivers that resemble oceans, lush vegetation, exotic animals. The web of life and water dominates every aspect of this immense green universe.
The flowers that symbolize the beauty and fragility of the Amazon rainforest are orchids. The beauties that you know from the florist's displays grow carelessly and in abundance in the conopies of trees, among the fallen branches and on the forest floor. In Victorian England, the Amazon orchids caused Orchidelirium - a gardener's equivalent of gold fever. Wealthy orchid fanatics of that era sent heavily armed explorers, more for protection against other orchid seekers than natives or wild animals, to unmapped territories in search of new varieties of Cattleya and Paphiopedilum.
Exotic fruit and edibles are another hallmark of the Amazon rainforest. Of course you know about the passion fruit, guava, pineapple and papaya, but how many of these did you know existed: ross sapote, pitomba, cherry of the Rio Grande, strawberry guava, abiu, eggfruit, grumichama, sapodilla, graviola, cashew apple, quenepa, tamarind, gaboticaba, chocolate fruit, pitaya, acerola, mamey? In January, you will not only see and learn about the fruit of the Amazonia, but also taste it.

The eco-treasures of the vast Brazilian Amazon jungle should be experienced from the insider perspective. The Amazon Expedition allows for the experience of a true explorer: you'll wake up with the birds to paddle through the watery landscape, watch the sunrise and see the water mirror the fantastical shapes of the forest. You'll walk through the jungle to examine the exotic species up close and learn about their rare natural habitat.
Your home will be a small, expedition river boat, reminiscent of the 19th century cruisers which used to ply these majestic waters (but with private bathrooms and air-conditioning). From your bed, you can watch the millions of stars of the southern hemisphere. The freshly prepared meals will be served in the elegant, dark wood salon decorated with botanical prints. The crew and guides will extend personal attention to all guests.
The Amazon Expedition is an active, meaningful and authentic exploration of the rainforest. It is 100% low impact and green. You won't be insulated from the forest and your exploration will not injure or destroy plants or animals, but it will benefit the local population.