Explore the Wilder Side of the Planet on an Amazon Tour Expedition

Explore one of the wildest corners of our planet on this amazon tour expedition, a voyage through the vast reaches of the Peruvian rainforest. Aboard a luxury riverboat, you’ll journey deep into the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve at the Amazon’s headwaters—a 5-million-acre mosaic of flooded and dry forest, islands, and tea-colored creeks. This reserve shelters the greatest biodiversity on Earth and supports the largest wildlife populations in the Amazon Basin. Observe pink river dolphins, sleepy sloths, and colorful macaws in their natural habitat and encounter the riberenos, the Amazonian people who call this place home.

Join our experts in the field to discover a new frontier of exploration in the Amazon rainforest. The adventure begins in Iquitos, a port city on the mighty Amazon River in northeastern Peru. The Aria Amazon cruise sails into the region’s most remote section, a vast expanse of wilderness encircled by the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. This reserve’s upriver waters are low in sediment and nutrient rich, making it a prime location for exploring wildlife and flora rarely seen elsewhere in the Amazon basin. Embark on guided moonlight safaris, canoe excursions, and wildlife walks in this lush jungle, as well as meet local Amazonian people for cultural encounters.

As you explore the rainforest, you’ll also gain insights into the conservation work of our partners in the Amazon. You’ll learn how the work of a few dedicated individuals can make a difference in the lives of thousands of people and wildlife, and you’ll be able to support their vital work with a donation at any point during your trip.

You may have questions about your Tour expedidion upcoming trip to the Amazon, and our team is here to help. Our Expedition Specialists are knowledgeable and passionate about travel, and they’re ready to answer any questions you might have. From climate conditions to electrical outlets, they’re here to help you prepare for your dream adventure.

On this National Geographic expedition, you’ll honor the legacy of an explorer who gave up everything in a bid to walk the length of the Amazon River to its source. That intrepid spirit lives on in the books he wrote, the people he inspired, and a program launched today by the Society in partnership with Rolex. The Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition will illuminate the forest and its creatures, as Tom Lovejoy envisioned it, in ways that can inspire action.

Discover the Amazon Rainforest with a National Geographic expert or photographer on select departures. Learn more about the Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition, and read a letter from Joshua and the expedition team.

From the soaring heights of the canopy to the shores of pristine lakes and rivers, you’ll explore the rainforest like never before. With a small group of travelers and skilled guides, you’ll be able to observe the exotic animals, plants, and landscapes that have made this part of the world so famous. From monkeys and macaws to ants and beetles, this is a wild place that will take your breath away.