Take A Walk On The Wild Side With One Of These Top 3 Amazon Jungle Treks
Awaken your senses as you step into the world’s most abundant, magical and diverse ecosystem – the Amazon rainforest.
Stretching across 9 South American countries, including Brazil, Peru and Ecuador, the Amazon is the largest rainforest on earth. The 1.4 billion acres of lush, green rainforest is home to 40,000 plants, as well as a diverse array of animals, including furry, fierce and flying monkeys, thousands of types of birds, butterflies and insects, pink dolphin and the often heard but not seen jaguar. If this almost mythical place has been top of your holiday list, make 2019 the year to tick off a walk on the wild side.
Whether your dream is to stay in a luxury jungle hotel or cruise down the Amazon river by boat, here we dive into our top 3 trips, which all include that all important, up close and unforgettable Amazon jungle trek experience.
1. Cruise through the heart of the Amazon
Brazil – the gateway and home to a vast majority of the lush expanse of Amazon rainforest. What better way to bask in the high pitched singing and low tone rumbles of the jungle than by the Amazon River itself. Silently cruising along Rio Negro, one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon, is one of the most relaxing ways to take in all the sights, sounds and smells of this incredible, tropical forest. Stop off to trek remote canopy covered trails and peer up to see the dizzy heights of towering trees by boat and foot.
The details
Amazon Rainforest and Beaches of Brazil
15 days from $7,350 / person
Includes 7 days in the Amazon from Manaus, Brazil
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2. An Amazon jungle trek exploring breathtaking birds, traditional townships and forest friends in Ecuador
Over 1,300 species of birds glide in, out and over the long, draping roots and lush, green leaves of Amazonian trees. From a flash of brightly coloured feathers to the distant twinkling calls, enjoy being amongst beautiful birds of paradise, parrots and macaws as they soar from tree to tree. This wild jungle trek is a must for bird lovers. And it doesn’t stop there. Trek trails leading to traditional villages and learn the ways of living in harmony with nature’s finest as you meet amazonian tribes amongst the wild flora and fauna.
The details
Amazonian Getaway, Devil’s Nose and Cuenca
11 Days from $5,400 / person
Includes 3 days in the Amazon jungle from Yasuni, Ecuador
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3. Wander the wonders of the Amazon in Peru
Explore the hidden wilderness by day and night from Peru’s Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. Just around the corner from Cusco is Puerto Maldonado, the Peruvian side entrance to the jungle. Step onto the forest floor and discover unusual insects, native plants and magnificent mammals. Then take to the skies for a birds-eye view from a high up canopy walkway. As the sun sets and darkness covers the forest, immerse your senses in a guided night tour. Discover the far calls of nocturnal animals and ringing sounds of insects that only emerge under the stars in this conservation area of natural wonder.
The details
Iconic & Unique Peru
14 Days from $8,465 / person
Includes 3 days in the Amazon jungle from Puerto Maldonado, Peru
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