The Great Amazon River Expedition

Explore Peru through the eyes of Nat Hab Expedition Leader Renzo Zeppilli, whose passion for nature and wild places soars across landscapes—from the ruins of Machu Picchu to the jungles of the Amazon rainforest.

What can centuries of Indigenous knowledge teach us about medicine and conservation? Author Rosa Espinoza, Ph.D., joins host Brooke Mitchell for our Nat Hab Author Series to discuss The Spirit of the Rainforest: How Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Curiosity Reconnects Us to the Natural World. From stingless bees and their healing honeys to animals that self-medicate and new laws protecting native species, they'll discuss Espinoza’s research as a chemical scientist and how Indigenous wisdom continues to inspire efforts to protect our planet.

Journey into the world’s largest rainforest on our Great Amazon River Expedition with Expedition Leader Angel Cardenas. This immersive trip travels to the headwaters of the Amazon aboard a luxury riverboat. Along the way, glide by skiff into winding tributaries; scan the trees for monkeys, macaws and sloths; and search the waters for caiman, river otters and pink river dolphins. Angel also introduces Indigenous communities whose traditions are closely tied to the forest and explains how responsible travel helps protect the Amazon’s biodiversity.

With its lush landscapes and unsurpassed biodiversity, the Amazon is one of the most rewarding locales for nature photography. But shooting through dense rainforest can prove challenging for even experienced photographers. Photo Expedition Leader Giulia Ciampini shares expert tips for capturing the region’s untamed beauty and wildlife like sloths, monkeys and pink river dolphins. Learn how to select the right gear for shooting in humid, low-light conditions and how to manage common challenges like rain and equipment care.