• Travel seven nights aboard La Amatista, the finest traditionally crafted riverboat on the Amazon.
  • Explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, a vast area deep in the Amazon wilderness where wildlife is abundant.
  • Spot exotic birds, many of which are only found here, including spangled cotinga, hoatzin, russet-backed oropendola, and maybe the rare harpy eagle.
  • Join local naturalist guides on wildlife excursions to search for eight species of primates, including squirrel, monk saki, and red howler monkeys.
  • Enjoy close-up views of Amazon wildlife, including capybaras, black caimans, three-toed sloths, and giant blue morpho butterflies.
  • Look for both pink and gray Amazon River dolphins swimming near our boat.
  • Visit remote riverside villages and meet their friendly people, the ribereños.
  • TRAVELER COMMENT
  • "This trip was the best family vacation imaginable. Our three active sons were completely happy and engaged. Their grandparents were thrilled to spend quality time with them. And we all thoroughly enjoyed the voyage...It was an amazing experience for everyone."

    -Deborah and Michael Donovan, Smithsonian Amazon River Family Voyage Travelers


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