Amazon Rainforest Luxury Holidays
Whilst you can visit all year round, we recommend June to November for the best Amazon experience.
We recommend at least four days in the Brazilian Amazon to fully immerse yourselves.
The Amazon River and its tributaries account for 20% of all river water on the planet and provide the highways that have been used by indigenous people and explorers over centuries. For modern travellers, rivers give the opportunity of luxury Amazon River cruises, or a means by which they reach remote lodges for immersive experiences of exploring the rainforest on foot or by canoe.
An unforgettable experience is to climb into the canopy of the forest to see where the bulk of the species in the ecosystem exist. Down on the forest floor, there are encounters with indigenous people who will show you how they have lived in harmony with this paradise for millennia.
- Despite the rugged isolation of the Brazilian Amazon, there are luxury accommodation options for you to enjoy.
- Walking amid the buttress roots of the giant trees of the rainforest is humbling.
- When you get aloft into the canopy, you will discover the abundance of animal and plant communities existing far above the forest floor.
- At night, by torchlight, there’s a whole new world in the rainforest as the nocturnal creatures venture out.
- Slipping along in a canoe will give you the chance to see birds and animals as they flit and jump between the bankside trees.
- There’s a wealth of knowledge to be learned when you spend time with an expert ecologist guide.
- Indigenous people will teach you about the customs that have enabled them to live in harmony with the forest for generations.
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is a magnificent property in the heart of the Brazilian Rainforest, right on the edge of the Anavilhanas National Park. The dark waters of the Rio Negro surround the property, making it a prime site for adventures by river as well as in the forest.
Set within a private reserve of more than 11,000 hectares of pristine forest, Cristalino Lodge is consistently rated as one of the best eco lodge experiences in the world. Renowned for extraordinarily rich birding, as well as for its orchids and butterfly and mammal populations.
With a stunning location, the stilted buildings of this beautiful lodge put guests right within the branches on the banks of the Juma River. It’s a black water region, so there are very few mosquitoes to spoil your experience of the rainforest.
Charming and graceful from its bowsprit to its eye-catching stern, this three-masted wooden vessel gives its guests an intimate and personal experience of the rivers and islands of the Amazon.
Intimate, boutique, but roomy, MY Tucano is a characterful and distinguished steamer-style motor yacht that will take you deep into the Amazon rainforest in elegant style. It’s one of the loveliest of the luxury river cruise fleet.
These unique freshwater dolphins are known for their pinkish colour and playful behaviour. They can be seen in various rivers and lagoons throughout the Amazon.
The Amazon is a birdwatcher's paradise with species like the Harpy Eagle, macaws, toucans, and hoatzins. Journeysmiths will provide the best guides who can seek out even the more elusive species.
These social and playful otters can be seen in family groups, often hunting and playing in the rivers of the Amazon. At Journeysmiths, we’ll make sure you're in the right location at the best time of year to spot them.
Caimans, relatives of alligators, can be seen basking near water bodies all across the Brazilian Amazon. The best way to spot them is on boat cruises. Our guides will ensure you have the best sightings.
The Amazon is home to many monkey species, including howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and tamarins. They can often be heard and seen in the treetops.
Sloths are often spotted high in the trees, moving slowly and blending in with the canopy of the Amazon rainforest.
Hundreds of parrots and macaws gather at clay licks on the edge of the Amazon river, to ingest the mineral-rich clay, creating a spectacular and colourful display.
Fishing for piranhas in the rivers of the Brazilian Amazon is a unique experience.. These carnivorous fish are known for their sharp teeth and ferocious nature, but don’t worry, contrary to popular belief, piranhas are omnivorous scavengers and their diet mainly consists of insects, molluscs, small fish, worms and plants.
Anacondas, particularly the green anaconda, are among the largest snakes in the world, known for their impressive size and strength. In the Amazon they are mostly found in swamps and marshes by the river, lying in wait for unsuspecting prey.
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We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 25 years we have been creating luxury tailor-made holidays to megadiverse Latin America. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you, every time.We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 25 years we have been creating luxury tailor-made holidays to megadiverse Latin America. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you, every time.
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