A LUXURY VACATION TO THE AMAZON

Set sail down Brazil’s wildest waterways aboard a traditional riverboat. Navigate serene stretches of the Tabajós tributary, one of the largest clearwater rivers in the world, that runs through the Amazon Rainforest. Early morning motorboat excursions trace the Ururea forest for observations of fauna, flora, and local communities. As the boat sails the broad, 12-mile-wide Tapajós waters, a new realm of the Amazon unveils itself with pristine white sand beaches (visible from August to January). A local guide offers insights, and comfortable cabin suites provide respite along the way.

In the western imagination, they may be the stuff of scary movies, however in the Amazon, piranhas are a valued food source for many communities. Head out on a small boat with your rod, skewered with chicken, at the ready, and watch as the red-bellied fish latch onto the bait. Just don’t forget to keep fingers and toes well out of the way!

Embark on a four-to-five-day tour of the Peruvian Amazon, combining five-star comforts with adventurous excursions. Hike the Natural Park, engage with indigenous communities, or paddle along tranquil creeks. In the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, the largest protected flooded forest in the world, take a dip with pink river dolphins or try your hand at piranha fishing. While onboard, glimpse howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and caimans from the deck, while you sip on refreshing pisco sours. 

 Venture deep into the jungle and throw yourself into the world of the Sapara community, one of the smallest indigenous groups in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The Naku Center, an initiative by the Sapara Nation, is a beacon of eco-tourism and conservation, established to showcase the enchantment of the Amazon and share their age-old wisdom with global visitors. Nestled deep in the heart of the rainforest, the Naku Center can be reached by a two-day trek or short flight.