Tour the Amazon Rain Forest on the Desafio River Cruise. The cruise lasts 4 days and 3 nights. This 18-passenger ships features air-conditioning, a full service restaurant, an outdoor bar and a large sun deck, which is perfect for sight-seeing. A naturalist tour guide will narrate the cruise as guests move from the large ship to smaller boats, which are ideal for reaching parts of the Amazon not typically navigated. Guest itineraries include alligator spotting, small boat trips, visits to native communities and piranha fishing. The cost of the cruise depends on the level the room is on and the room's occupants. Prices range from $939 to $1489, as of 2010.
Amazon Voyagers
Capistrano Valley, CA
1-866-725-3255
amazoncruise.net/custom-trips
The Amazon Clipper Riverboat Cruise offers three-, four- or six-day excursions through the Amazon Rain Forest. There are four boats within this line that offer deluxe features to guests. The smallest cruise holds 10 passengers and the largest ship holds 32 passengers. All of the tours feature a natural history guide who narrates the journey and educates guests on the environment they are exploring. Fishing for piranhas and touring native communities are two activities included in the itinerary. This tour line also features special tours several times a year that tour botanical areas of the forest and visit the Parintins festival. The cost of the cruise depends on the tour and the length of travel but ranges from $535 to $1505, which includes meals, excursion and accommodations, as of 2010.
Amazon Voyagers
Capistrano Valley, CA
1-866-725-3255
amazoncruise.net/custom-trips
The Tucano Riverboat Cruise offers a memorable tour of the Amazon Rain Forest. The cruise leaves from Brazil and travels up the Niegro River. The small passenger load (18 guests) allows the trained naturalist guide to pay personal attention to each guest. Guests watch the dolphins, spot alligators and fish for piranhas during their trip. The cruise lasts for eight days and seven nights, and guests can enjoy the fully air-conditioned ship, prepared meals and comfortable cabins. As of 2010, the cost per person is $2,400 and includes meals, scheduled activities included in the itinerary and transfers to the ship. Guests are responsible for airfare.
Amazon Voyagers
Capistrano Valley, CA
1-866-725-3255
amazoncruise.net/custom-trips
Explorations Inc. takes passengers 325 miles up the Amazon River to the point where Brazil, Peru and Colombia meet. The eight-day itinerary includes jungle treks, piranha fishing, visits to local communities and rain forest exploration. A tour guide educates passengers about the different plants and wildlife they pass during the cruise. The ship holds 18 people and features cabins for sleeping.
Explorations Inc.
27655 Kent Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239-992-9660
explorationsinc.com
