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
Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Lima
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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 San Francisco Monastery
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
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Day 3: Lima • Iquitos • Amazon Lodge
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Day 4: Amazon Lodge
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Day 5: Amazon Lodge
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Day 6: Ollantaytambo • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop
Visit an Indian Market in Pisac
Continue on to Cuzco
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Day 7: Amazon Lodge
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Day 8: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Depart for home
Board an overnight flight
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Paracas
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Day 10: Paracas • Lima • Depart for home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Lima
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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 San Francisco Monastery
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
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Day 3: Lima • Iquitos • Amazon Lodge
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Day 4: Amazon Lodge
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Day 5: Amazon Lodge
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Day 6: Ollantaytambo • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop
Visit an Indian Market in Pisac
Continue on to Cuzco
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Day 7: Amazon Lodge
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Day 8: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Depart for home
Board an overnight flight
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Paracas
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Day 10: Paracas • Lima • Depart for 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.