About Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Basin contains the world's largest tropical rainforest, covering over 5.5 million square kilometres across nine countries. It is home to an estimated 10% of all species on Earth, including jaguars, pink river dolphins, anacondas, and millions of insect species yet to be named. Travelling into the Amazon — whether by river boat from Manaus or on a jungle lodge expedition from Iquitos — is one of the most immersive and humbling experiences available to any traveller.
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Amazon lodge stays are limited — the best lodges fill months ahead.
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Top Attractions in Amazon Rainforest
Paddling by canoe through flooded forest at night, torch-light picking out caiman eyes glowing red on the water surface, is one of…
The pink river dolphin is one of the Amazon's most extraordinary inhabitants — a freshwater dolphin that can rotate its head 180…
An expert local guide leads you through primary forest, explaining the medicinal properties of dozens of species used by indigenou…
Fishing for red-bellied piranhas using a rod, line, and a piece of raw meat is a classic Amazon activity — more entertaining tha…
Best Neighbourhoods in Amazon Rainforest
Remote lodges on Amazon tributaries 1–2 hours from Iquitos by boat — the definitive jungle experience with expert naturalist guides and extraordinary wildlife access.
The Brazilian Amazon's major city at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Solimões. Good base for floating market visits, Meeting of the Waters, and river boat journeys.
Colombia's Amazonian capital borders Brazil and Peru — a unique triple border experience with excellent access to indigenous communities and primary forest.
Gateway to Tambopata National Reserve — home to some of the finest eco-lodges in the Amazon and excellent biodiversity. Closer to Cusco than Iquitos.
Best Time to Visit Amazon Rainforest
River levels drop dramatically, revealing beaches and making canoe access easier. Wildlife concentrates around…
Flooded forest (várzea) allows canoe access into the heart of the jungle — a unique and magical experience.…
Water beginning to fall — the best combination of access, wildlife density, and comfortable temperatures. Fe…
Heaviest rainfall. Some lodges and river routes become difficult to access. Not recommended for first-time vis…
Top Tours in Amazon Rainforest
WildlifeCulturalBest Hotels in Amazon Rainforest
BoutiqueTreehouse Lodge
Six extraordinary treehouses built 10–35m above the Amazon forest floor — the only way to sleep ...
LuxuryInkaterra Reserva Amazónica
One of the most decorated eco-lodges in the Amazon — a collection of 35 casitas on the Madre de Di...