When to go
There’s no “bad” time for Amazon Holidays — only different experiences:
- Dry season (July–November): Easier trekking, more visible wildlife.
- Wet season (December–June): Flooded forests, canoe access, and dramatic scenery.
Always expect humidity, brief storms, and breathtaking sunsets.
Prefer sunshine over jungle humidity? Read how to float above history in How to Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Egypt.
What to Expect on Amazon Holidays
Arrival & logistics
Most journeys start from Manaus (Brazil), Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado (Peru), or Coca (Ecuador) — followed by a riverboat or light aircraft into the jungle. Transfers can take several hours but are part of the adventure.
Lodges are typically all-inclusive, providing transfers, guides, meals, and excursions.
Accommodation types
- Jungle lodges: Sustainable bases offering canopy walks, wildlife hides, and guided trails.
- River cruises: Floating boutique lodges that glide through the forest.
- Community lodges: Simpler yet rewarding, focused on cultural exchange.
All are designed to blend with the environment — no concrete towers, just the rhythm of the river and forest around you.
Typical experiences
- Guided forest walks (day & night)
- Birdwatching from canopy towers
- River safaris and canoe rides
- Piranha fishing and caiman spotting
- Indigenous community visits
- Macaw clay licks
- Stargazing with zero light pollution
Wildlife encounters
From pink river dolphins to jaguars, sloths, giant otters, and 1,300+ bird species — the Amazon teems with life. But it rewards patience. Some days, the magic lies not in seeing, but in listening.
“In the Amazon, silence is never empty. It’s the forest breathing.”
Sample Amazon Holidays Itineraries
🌿 7-Day Classic Brazil Amazon Adventure
- Day 1–2: Arrive in Manaus, explore the Meeting of the Waters
Day 3–5: Deep-forest stay at Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Day 6: Canoe excursions, night wildlife walk
Day 7: Return to Manaus & onward flights
Jamie Wake Travel can arrange this tailor-made itinerary, including internal flights and private guides — all ATOL-protected.
🦜 9-Day Peru Amazon + Machu Picchu Combo
- Day 1–2: Lima → Cusco → Tambopata
Day 3–6: Jungle lodge adventures (macaw clay licks, canopy tower)
Day 7–9: Fly to Cusco for the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
We’ll help you blend Andean heritage with Amazon immersion — two wonders, one unforgettable journey.
🛶 10-Day Ecuador Amazon & Galápagos Journey
Combine rainforest and ocean paradise:
- 3 days in Yasuni National Park → 7 days cruising the Galápagos.
This dual-ecosystem holiday offers extraordinary wildlife diversity in one trip, all seamlessly coordinated by Jamie Wake Travel.
Practical Tips for Amazon Holidays
Health & safety
Consult your GP or a travel clinic for vaccinations (yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A/B) and malaria prevention. Carry repellent, long sleeves, and hand sanitiser.
What to pack
- Lightweight waterproof layers
- Quick-dry clothing
- Hiking shoes & sandals
- Head torch, binoculars, camera
- Insect repellent & sunscreen
- Refillable water bottle
- Dry bags for electronics
Responsible behaviour
- Respect local customs and photography etiquette.
- Avoid plastic waste; carry reusables.
- Support local artisans.
- Choose eco-certified lodges
Explore more ways to travel responsibly — from coral reefs to rainforest lodges — in our feature on The Best Places for Scuba Diving in the World.
