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The Amazon

The last great natural wilderness, the Amazon is a truly awesome location that needs to be experienced to be fully understood. With one fifth of the world's fresh water, the sheer scale of the Amazon River is breathtaking, with new fish, bird and animal species constantly being discovered.

Whilst many associate the Amazon purely with Brazil, this area of lowlands in Ecuador is part of the basin that feeds and forms the Amazon River. Wildlife here is diverse and abundant making it a perfect spot from which to explore this most unique of habitats.

Our Amazon lodges are the very best on offer located away from development and deforestation, so that you experience the most pristine natural wilderness.

 
When to go

The Amazon is driest in January and the wettest month is July

Why we love it

It's amazing to see this iconic wilderness with such a rich diversity of flora and fauna

What to do

 Wildlife trails
 bird-watching
 night walks

Trips plans with The Amazon Trips plans with The Amazon
Galapagos and Amazon Vacation The ultimate wildlife tour from $ 5563 pp for 14 Nights, excluding international flights
Galapagos and Amazon Vacation The ultimate wildlife tour
Ecuador and Galapagos Explorer Otavalo, Amazon, Quito, the Galapagos and Guayaquil from $ 5825 pp for 15 Nights, excluding international flights
Ecuador and Galapagos Explorer Otavalo, Amazon, Quito, the Galapagos and Guayaquil
Hotels in The Amazon Hotels in The Amazon
Hamadryade Lodge   $$$$$
Napo Wildlife Center   $$$$
Sacha Lodge   $$$