Amazon Tours & Cruises

Venture into the Amazon and discover the varied flora, abundant wildlife, and remote villages sheltered beneath the forest canopy. Uncover a treasure trove of scenic and cultural experiences with naturalists and expert local guides. Unbridled by borders, travellers can explore this incredible region on a small group adventure, guided tour or cruise of South America encompassing Brazil, Peru, Bolivia or Ecuador.

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18 Days Lima to Lima

Operator: Intrepid Travel

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12 Days Lima to Lima

Operator: Intrepid Travel

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9 Days Quito to Quito

Operator: G Adventures

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9 Days Lima to Cusco

Operator: Intrepid Travel

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Discover Popular experiences and highlights in the Amazon Jungle

Enjoy a Local Village Stay

Enjoy a Local Village Stay

Get an insight into the local way of life during a village stay. Experience traditional ceremonies and jungle walks hosted by local community members.

Learn Traditional Techniques

Learn Traditional Techniques

Discover the local relationship with the forest from native guides as you fish for piranhas, learn about medicinal plants, and test your blowgun skills.

The Contrast of Alter do Chão

The Contrast of Alter do Chão

Ringed by white sand and idyllic clear waters, this riverside town is perfect for relaxing against a backdrop of lush forest and Amazonian folk music.

Witness the Meeting of the Waters

Witness the Meeting of the Waters

Cruise to the starting point of the Amazon where Rio Negro’s dark waters converge with the coffee-coloured Rio Solimões. These streams run side by side for kilometres before marbling together in a spectacular natural display.

Wildlife Spotting from Canoes to Canopies

Wildlife Spotting from Canoes to Canopies

Watch for monkey species, giant otters, and camouflaged sloths on a canoe ride along the Amazon or take a canopy walk to observe exotic birdlife. For a different perspective, join a naturalist guide as nocturnal life stirs after dark.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys in the Amazon

Fantastic Peru     , NSW, Australia, Oct 2022
This was a first time trip to South America for my wife and I. Having seen the usual tourist photos of Machu Picchu and the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, it was not difficult to decide that Peru would be a good choice for an introduction to South America. We selected Cosmos's "Mysteries of the Inca Empire" tour and added Peru's Amazon plus Arequipa ...read more and Colca Canyon extensions to the start and end of the tour. Our holiday was outstanding! Such a diverse range of sights and activities, feeding piranha in the jungle back waters, night-time "hunts" for caiman, monkeys and tarantulas, learning how to spot the difference between alpacas and llamas, climbing the Inca steps at Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu and watching the magnificent condors at Colca Canyon. Not much more you could ask for! This was a well organised tour, in a beautiful country full of friendly people. A trip not to be missed. Thank you Cosmos and Global Journeys.
Great adventure     , WA, Australia, Sep 2019
What an amazing adventure from starting in the Amazon to finishing in the Galápagos Islands it all went as smooth as. Our tour manager knew her stuff and ensured a seamless trip with all the flights and hotels. The local guides were very good, friendly and knowledgeable with lots to see and do every day. I highly recommend Global Journeys and will ...read more use them again and will do another Cosmos adventure.
Amazing Inca Trail and Amazon     , QLD, Australia, Sep 2019
The most amazing trip. The whole trip was so well organised. The price was definitely worth it. 11 flights in total. Bus rides. Boat rides. Train rides. Hiking. Camping. Amazing food. Amazing group. The only thing I'd suggest is to put in the itinerary about the flight from Lima to Cusco as it wasn't clear. I panicked thinking I had forgotten to book ...read more a flight. I'd also suggest to put on a guide about tipping and gratitudes to the guides/tour leaders etc as it was confusing at times and really needs to be put into a spending budget.

The restaurants were fantastic that we were taken to but there were some restaurants that were quite expensive and not necessarily needed. I think to eat in some local places that give you an idea of the culture would be better than eating in a 5 star restaurant. Overall, the best holiday ever. Would recommend this to anyone. Thank you for being our travel agent for this. I would definitely book another holiday through Global Journeys.
Hectic but great tour!     , WA, Australia, Jun 2019
The Cosmos Ultimate South America Tour was a wonderful way to see the highlights of South America. But be warned that to do this you will have to fly a lot, especially if you include the Galapagos and Amazon. The Tour guide helped make the flights easier though perhaps up to a quarter of your time may be used in the flights. Accommodation and food was ...read more very good, as were included excursions.

There could have been more information however on the optional excursions, which were a bit pricey for what you got. For instance the Sugar Loaf Tour in Rio at about US$70 per person was done by us for US$17 (half price lift ticket for 65 plus) and US$34 by walking 30 minutes from our hotel at Copacabana to the cable car station, and we went early in the morning and massively beat the tourist congestion.

One limitation on the Cosmos support was that after we left our main guide in Lima, the replacement guides in Quito and Guayaquil were quite poor. The Galapagos Cruise was extremely good including service and facilities as well as sights. Globus support in planning the trip was great, but Qantas made a lot of changes to our flights which caused some problems.