Amazon Rainforest Luxury Tours | Extraordinary Journeys

A vast natural wonder visible from space, the Amazon Delta needs no introduction. Shared by eight countries, Brazil claims the lion’s share and contains pockets so remote they’ve never been explored.

A wild world of verdant tropical forest threaded by ancient, curlicue rivers and webbed by lakes, tributaries, and islands, the Amazon calls out to intrepid travelers. It’s an invitation to canoe through flooded forests and hike jungle trails. After dark, walk the rainforest, with your senses firing as a cast of night creatures begin to stir.

A striped hammock hangs on a wooden veranda beside wicker chairs, with rainforest greenery beyond in soft light.

Aerial view of a narrow river cutting through dense rainforest canopy, with a small boat traveling upstream.

Capybara walk across a misty river at sunrise, framed by rainforest silhouettes and warm light.

Why visit the Amazon Rainforest?

Spending time in the Amazon, you’ll be astounded by the biodiversity—from animals and insects to birdlife and flora—both familiar and alien.

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Spending time in the Amazon, you’ll be astounded by the biodiversity—from animals and insects to birdlife and flora—both familiar and alien.
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Learn from the Indigenous cultures of the Amazon and discover traditions shaped by centuries of living in harmony with the rainforest.
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We owe much to “the lungs of the Earth” and travelers will depart with an acute appreciation for the Amazon and an awareness of just how fragile this precious wilderness is—and how worthy it is of safeguarding.

Two squirrel monkeys cling to a tree trunk, one holding fruit while both watch the forest below through soft light.

Palm-lined river bordered by lush jungle, with a small canoe gliding on calm water beneath a bright afternoon sky.

River dolphin swims near the surface of dark water, its pink body and fin visible in rippling reflections from above.

Amazon Rainforest trip itineraries

Every trip with Extraordinary Journeys is tailor-made, crafted in direct collaboration with one of our Destination Specialists. Use these itineraries as a starting point, or as inspiration to create your own journey.

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Active Amazon, Machu Picchu and Galapagos Tour

A multigenerational adventure through wild landscapes and ancient cities

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Family Trip to Peru

An Andes-to-Amazon journey for adventurous families

The best time to visit the Amazon Rainforest

The best time to visit the Amazon rainforest depends on what you want to see, do, and experience.

Rainy season: January to June is the highwater mark for seasonal flooding in the Amazon which may reduce dryland adventures like hiking and walking in low-lying areas. It’s a great time for boating and canoeing, and spotting marine life.

Dry season: Running July through December, travelers experience less humidity and rain, maneuvering in greater comfort. Lower water levels expose more dry land for excursions on foot.

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Highlights of an Amazon Rainforest trip

Enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest, stopping to inspect everything and anything that invites curiosity.
Set out at dawn for a sunrise paddle through braided channels or flooded forests (depending on the place and time of year).
Venture out with a flashlight after dark to experience the Amazon and its nocturnal cast of creatures.
Cruise a labyrinth of canals, lakes, and islands that make up one of the largest river archipelagos, keeping an eye out for pink dolphins.
Cast a line for some catch-and-release fishing, perhaps hooking a piranha.
Cruise the Rio Negro, stopping to swim, and enjoying a barbecued lunch in a scenic spot.
Visit a riverside community to learn about local life in the Amazon, from fishing to agriculture to handicrafts.
During the dry season, stake out a spot at a “birdwatching pool” to—fingers crossed—spy rare avian species.
Soak up the luxe treehouse vibes at an eco-lodge ensconced entirely by rainforest.
Staying at a lodge with an observation tower offers a novel perspective of the forest canopy.
Bite into gourmet Brazilian fare infused with Amazon-sourced ingredients such as puxuri (Amazonian nutmeg), açaí berries, and tambaqui (pacu fish).

Red macaw flies with wings spread wide, showing bright scarlet feathers and long tail against a blurred green forest.

Other areas to explore

A visit to the Amazon puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of South America.

Two blue-footed boobies stand on a lava rock ledge, preening and calling in soft light beside shallow water.

Galápagos

Endemic species, both weird and wonderful, reawaken wonder for the natural world

Sunlight filters through mist at Iguazu Falls, where palm trees frame roaring curtains of water plunging below.

Iguazú Falls

A braid of 250 waterfalls plummeting over towering basalt cliffs, Iguazú Falls is one of South America’s most breathtaking natural landmarks.

Cartagena

Perched on the Caribbean coast and hugged by centuries-old stone walls, colorful Cartagena is Colombia’s glittering star. Immediately upon arrival, you’ll feel the rush from the salty, humid air.

Lake Titicaca

The largest freshwater lake in South America, Lake Titicaca is known for its floating islands, ancient culture, and UNESCO World Heritage status.

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