The Amazon River of South America is the world's largest river and the lifeblood of the world's largest ecosystem, spanning two-fifths of an entire continent. It is home to a huge variety of animals and plants that dwell in its lush, evergreen environment. It is the mightiest river in the world by volume, with six times greater total river flow than the next six largest rivers combined, and the most extensive drainage basin in the world. Because of its vast dimensions it is sometimes called The River Sea. Running about 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers), most sources regard the Amazon as the 2nd longest river in length
From the east of the Andes Mountains, the vast Amazon Rainforest begins. It is the largest rain forest in the world and is of great ecological significance, as its biomass is capable of absorbing enormous amounts of carbon dioxide. The conservation ethic of the Amazon Rainforest is therefore a major issue.
The biodiversity within the rain forest is extraordinary: the region is home to at least 2.5 million insect species, tens of thousands of plants, and some 2,000 birds and mammals. One-fifth of all of the world's species of birds can be found in the Amazon Rainforest.
The diversity of plant species in the Amazon basin is the highest on Earth. Some experts estimate that one square kilometer may contain over 75,000 types of trees and 150,000 species of higher plants. One square kilometer of the Amazon Rainforest can contain about 90,000 tons of living plants.
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Our Most Recommended/Best Trips in Iquitos & The Amazon River
DURATION: 4 days & 3 nights
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HIGHLIGHTS/VISIT: Visit the Amazon rain forest with wide range of activities to choose from: Canopy Experience, Birding, Pink Dolphins, Piranha Fishing, Night Hike, Anaconda Search, etc
COST: US$795 per person
INCLUDED:
Almost everything
ACCOMMODATIONS: Comfortable Lodge with private Bathrooms and hot water.
GROUP SIZE: PRIVATE TOURS.
WHO:
Families, friends, solo travelers (paying a supplement)
WHEN: ALL YEAR - EVERYDAY
DURATION: 3 days & 2 nights
HIGHLIGHTS/VISIT: Visit the most beautiful and wildlife-packed oxbow lake in the Amazon rain forest of Southern Peru. Jungle explorations, lake visits, Canopy Walk.
COST: Starting at US$350 per person
INCLUDED: Almost everything
ACCOMMODATIONS: Comfortable Lodge with private Bathrooms and hot water.
GROUP SIZE: Up to 6-8 participants. Paying an EXTRA you can have EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE TOURS.
WHO: Families, friends, solo travelers (paying a supplement)
WHEN: ALL YEAR - EVERYDAY
DURATION: 5 days & 4 nights
HIGHLIGHTS/VISIT: Two Macaw Clay Licks, 5 Distinct Pristine Habitats, Herds of White Lipped Peccaries, Macaw Research and Conservation, Canopy Tower.
COST: Starting at US$950 per person
INCLUDED:
Almost everything
ACCOMMODATIONS: Best available Comfortable Lodges with private Bathrooms and hot water.
GROUP SIZE:
Up to 6-8 participants. Paying an EXTRA you can have EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE TOURS.
WHO:
Families, friends, solo travelers (paying a supplement)
WHEN: ALL YEAR - EVERYDAY
DURATION: 5 days & 4 nights
HIGHLIGHTS/VISIT: Sandoval Lake Lodge, Puerto Maldonado’s closest large macaw Clay Lick (from a comfortable floating blind), Heath River. Visit the extraordinary bio diverse Pampas del Heath (Savannah).
COST: Starting at US$950 per person
INCLUDED: Almost everything
ACCOMMODATIONS: Best available Comfortable Lodges with private Bathrooms and hot water.
GROUP SIZE: Up to 6-8 participants. Paying an EXTRA you can have EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE TOURS.
WHO: Families, friends, solo travelers (paying a supplement)
WHEN: ALL YEAR - ONLY ON MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
