Expedition to the Amazon Rainforest
From the river to the rainforest, immerse yourself in the ancient traditions and exotic ecosystems of Peru.
Experience the Amazon’s other-worldly wildlife on a cruise down the longest river on the planet, and encounter nature like never before. Gain new perspectives during visits with local communities, and discover night-loving native species as you explore the jungle after dark. With its collision of climates, terrains, and cultures, this Amazon rainforest tour will light up all of your senses.
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Lima
Take a guided tour of Lima
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Government Palace
- Archbishop’s Palace
- City Hall
- Lima Cathedral
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
Visit the San Francisco Monastery
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
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Day 3: Lima • Iquitos • Amazon Lodge
Fly to Iquitos
Travel by boat to a jungle lodge on the banks of the Amazon River
Take a lake trail walk
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Day 4: Amazon Lodge
Discover some of the Amazon River's most unique wildlife on a boating excursion, including piranhas and pink river dolphins
Visit a Yagua Village
Spot nocturnal wildlife during a guided night walk
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Day 5: Amazon Lodge
Visit a local community
Hike through the jungle to observe exotic animals in their natural habitats
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Day 6: Amazon Lodge
Enjoy a canopy walk and nature reserve visit
Visit an ethnobotanical garden with a local shaman
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Day 7: Amazon Lodge
Visit a butterfly garden
Explore a river island nature reserve
Head into the rainforest after dark for a guided walking tour, and discover Amazonian animals that only come out at night
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Day 8: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Depart for home
Travel by boat to Iquitos
Visit the Amazon Rescue Center
Fly to Lima
Explore Lima on your own
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Lima • Paracas
Travel to Paracas
Visit the Paracas Interpretation Center
Visit Paracas National Park
Take a walk through the desert to the Morón Oasis
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Day 10: Paracas • Lima • Depart for home
Take a boat cruise to the Islas Ballestas
Return to Lima and board an overnight flight back home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Lima
Take a guided tour of Lima
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Government Palace
- Archbishop’s Palace
- City Hall
- Lima Cathedral
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
Visit the San Francisco Monastery
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
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Day 3: Lima • Iquitos • Amazon Lodge
Fly to Iquitos
Travel by boat to a jungle lodge on the banks of the Amazon River
Take a lake trail walk
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Day 4: Amazon Lodge
Discover some of the Amazon River's most unique wildlife on a boating excursion, including piranhas and pink river dolphins
Visit a Yagua Village
Spot nocturnal wildlife during a guided night walk
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Day 5: Amazon Lodge
Visit a local community
Hike through the jungle to observe exotic animals in their natural habitats
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Day 6: Amazon Lodge
Enjoy a canopy walk and nature reserve visit
Visit an ethnobotanical garden with a local shaman
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Day 7: Amazon Lodge
Visit a butterfly garden
Explore a river island nature reserve
Head into the rainforest after dark for a guided walking tour, and discover Amazonian animals that only come out at night
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Day 8: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Depart for home
Travel by boat to Iquitos
Visit the Amazon Rescue Center
Fly to Lima
Explore Lima on your own
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Lima • Paracas
Travel to Paracas
Visit the Paracas Interpretation Center
Visit Paracas National Park
Take a walk through the desert to the Morón Oasis
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Day 10: Paracas • Lima • Depart for home
Take a boat cruise to the Islas Ballestas
Return to Lima and board an overnight flight back home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; boat rides; internal flights
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch of Days 3–8
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
San Francisco Monastery; Larco Museum; Amazon Rescue Center (with extension: Paracas Interpretation Center; Islas Ballestas boat cruise; Paracas National Park)
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Experiential learning
Lake trail hike; 2 nighttime hikes; canopy tour; ethnobotanical garden; butterfly garden; island nature reserve; jungle hike; wildlife boat tours; indigenous village and local community visits
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.