South America River Cruises
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10 best river cruises through South America
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- Discover the Galápagos & Peru 2025
- From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with Galápagos Cruise 2025
- Peruvian Amazon & Machu Picchu Exploration (2026) (Lima to Lima, 2026)
- Peruvian Rivers & Rainforest Discovery (2025) (Lima to Lima, 2025)
- 7 Days/6 Nights: Amazon Adventure in the Javari Valley
- Amazon Ultimate Adventure for Thrill Seekers 6 Days/5 Nights
- Amazon Boat Cruise - 6 Days
- Amazon Boat Cruise - 4 Days
- Wonders of Colombia 2026
- Magic of Colombia 2025
- Explore Lima's colonial architecture
- Walk through Machu Picchu's ruins
- Meet llamas and alpacas in Cusco
Duration 15 days Destinations Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Pucara, NazcaSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$8,879+$1,684 upfront costs
- Explore Lima's historic center on foot
- Witness Machu Picchu's sunrise
- Cruise the Peruvian Amazon
Duration 18 days Destinations Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Iquitos, QuitoSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$11,069+$1,834 upfront costs
- Explore Lima's rich history and culture
- Kayak and wildlife watch on the Ucayali River
- Visit the birthplace of the Amazon River
Duration 16 days Destinations Lima, Iquitos, Nauta, Cusco, Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Moray Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $14,499
10% Off- US$13,049You save $1,449
- Explore Lima's rich history and culture
- Tour Iquitos and embark on the Aria Amazon
- Kayak and wildlife watch on the Ucayali River
Duration 11 days Destinations Lima, Iquitos, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, Nauta Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From
10% Off- US$13,999
- Meet your guide and relax at Hotel Tropical Vibes
- Explore Leticia and sail to Peru's Islandia
- Experience tribal rituals and jungle hikes
Duration 7 days Destinations Avatar Amazon Lodge Age Range 8 to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Across Caribbean Excursions From
10% Off- US$4,189
- Navigate the Rio Negro by speedboat
- Camp and dine in the Amazon jungle
- Spot wildlife on a nocturnal safari
Duration 6 days Destinations Manaus Age Range 2 to 80 year olds Operated in English, Portuguese Operator Across Caribbean Excursions From
10% Off- US$1,213
- See the Meeting of the Waters
- Fish for piranhas at sunset
- Camp and barbecue in the jungle
Duration 6 days Destinations Manaus Age Range 6 to 70 year olds Operated in English, German, Portuguese, Spanish Operator Amazon Amazing Tours From
10% Off- US$1,800
Amazon Boat Cruise - 4 Days
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything from camping in the forest to sitting in the middle of the Amazon River watching the sun set is amazing.”
(jack), traveled in September 2024
- See the Meeting of the Waters at Rio Negro
- Explore January Lake's floating houses
- Fish for piranhas and watch the sunset
Duration 4 days Destinations Manaus Age Range 6 to 70 year olds Operated in English, German, Portuguese, Spanish Operator Amazon Amazing Tours From
10% Off- US$1,600
- Explore the vibrant Getsemaní neighborhood
- Enjoy a musical performance in Palenque
- Discover Mompox, a town frozen in time
Duration 8 days Destinations Cartagena, Gambote, Calamar, Santa Bárbara de Pinto, El Banco, Magangué, Nueva Venecia, Barranquilla Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator AmaWaterways From
10% Off- US$3,799
- Experience Barranquilla's vibrant Carnaval
- Explore the floating village of Nueva Venecia
- Enjoy jazz in the colonial town of Mompox
Duration 8 days Destinations Barranquilla, Nueva Venecia, Santa Bárbara de Pinto, Mompos, El Banco, Magangué, Calamar, Cartagena Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator AmaWaterways From
10% Off- US$3,599
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