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.

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.

Voyage all the way to the headwaters of the Amazon River on a luxury riverboat for just 28 guests. Expedition Leader Guillermo Knell shares everything you need to know about our Great Amazon River Expedition—an intimate immersion in Peru’s tropical wilderness as we explore the world’s largest rain forest. Follow the river’s tributaries and small creeks by skiff, looking for caiman, river otters and pink river dolphins. Ashore, walk beneath the emerald tree canopy looking for monkeys, sloths and scarlet macaws. Guillermo also introduces us to some of the local Indigenous people and shares how our presence helps protect the Amazon’s precious natural resources.