Rising from a chain of lakes near the western edge of the Andes, the mighty Amazon River is home to 2.5 million square miles of rainforest wilderness on the grandest scale imaginable. Aboard the all-suite Clelia II, we journey along the length of the river, exploring the breathtaking depth and biological diversity of its species-rich ecosystem and enjoying an experience of the Amazon most visitors miss. Starting from Belem on the Atlantic Coast, we venture into tributaries for fantastic birding, visit native villages where we attend ritual ceremonies, and may make nighttime excursions into the jungle before concluding in Iquitos, Peru, with a renewed respect for the delicate balance that exists between man and nature. Our guest lecturers, including John Harwood, PhD, enhance our understanding of this fragile environment.
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Clelia II
Highlights
- Navigate the tributaries of the Amazon by Zodiac and take nature walks in the rainforest
- Observe the panoply of rich birdlife and wildlife of the Amazon
- Enjoy visits to conservation-minded communities and traditional native villages
- Visit Belem, gateway to the Amazon, and Manaus, with its historic opera house
Details
- 18-day trip begins in Belem, Brazil, and ends in Lima, Peru
- 14 nights luxury vessel, 1 night hotel in Belem
- All meals and wine, beer, soft drinks included aboard ship
- Exploration by Zodiac, nature walks, cultural visits
- Complete program of tours and excursions