Guests explore the Amazon Dorado River at night by Skiff, Argentina
Guests explore the Amazon Dorado River at night by Skiff, Argentina
ExpeditionsUpper Amazon: A River Expedition

Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

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Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the 42-guest riverboat Delfin II or 28-guest Delfin III. Navigate winding jungle waterways by skiff or kayak, seeking out an array of diverse wildlife. Glide past giant lily pads, gaze up at majestic ceiba trees, and soak in breathtaking sunsets reflected on the tranquil lakes hidden within the vast Amazon. Connect with local ribereños communities, whose lives and culture we help sustain through our visit.

Highlights

Naturalist Guide talkes to Guests while hiking in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, Marañón River, Amazon River, Peru
  • Explore the seasonally flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve at the headwaters of the Amazon with a team of experienced naturalists

  • Watch for elusive Amazon wildlife like pink river dolphins, monk saki monkeys, piranhas, and scarlet macaws

  • Meet the welcoming ribereños, natives of the reserve, and learn about their ways of life along the river

  • Get photo tips in the field from a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Certified Photo Instructor

  • Explore even more: combine your Amazon expedition with a voyage to Galápagos or an expedition to Machu Picchu and Peru’s Land of the Inca

From

$4,947

/ per person

Does not include any flights

duration
6-9 Days

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Explorations 2025-27

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From

$4,947

/ per person

duration
6-9 Days

View our brochure for more details

Explorations 2025-27

From

$4,947

/ per person

duration
6-9 Days

View our brochure for more details

Explorations 2025-27

Video

In Good Company: Exploring the Upper Amazon with Carlos Romero

  • Jan 2024

"The Amazon is one of my favorite destinations on Earth," says Expedition Leader Carlos Romero, who has been working with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic for over three decades. “The endless river, the endless greenery, and the endless opportunities to learn and look for wildlife make this place very special.” As guests explore aboard the 14-suite Delfin II, they’ll encounter the rainforest’s rare creatures and welcoming riverside communities in the most authentic way possible. In this episode of In Good Company, Romero shares why he thinks every traveler should experience this biodiverse region at least once in their lifetime.

Ships

A daytime exterior view of the ship Delfin III.

Delfin III

GUESTS 42

CABINS 21

DECKS 3

Explore in tropical style on this elegant 42-guest, all-suite river ship.

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Ship Delfin II in the Amazon

Delfin II

GUESTS 28

CABINS 14

DECKS 3

Sail the Amazon in tropical style and comfort with a small band of explorers

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Expedition Extensions

Cords of brightly colored Yarn Tassels
 on display at the Indian Market in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima, Peru.
Extension
Pre-Voyage

See Lima Pre-Voyage Extension

Duration3 Days

Starting from

$470

/ per person

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Expedition Team

Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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