Cruise the far reaches of the Amazon River aboard one of the impeccably crafted Jewels of the Amazon, vessels designed specifically to navigate the Amazon’s remote tributaries in an elegant atmosphere that recalls the 19th century’s Age of Exploration.
Journey to the vast Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, the largest wetlands preserve in the world, in search of exotic wildlife, including howler monkeys, gray and pink river dolphins, and colorful macaws.
Learn more about the Amazon’s unique ecosystem, natural history, and the challenges facing its environment during a specially arranged series of lectures and presentations by our Smithsonian Study Leader and our ship’s team of expert naturalists.
Attend an exclusive gathering with a traditional shaman, who will perform ancient spiritual rituals and explain how indigenous plants are used to cure medical ailments.
Visit villages along the Amazon and meet with the ribereños, the indigenous river people, and learn how the river and its environs have shaped their society and culture for generations.
Discover some of the finest colonial architecture in South America during two days in Lima, a cosmopolitan city known for its dynamic culture and colorful street life.
