Luxury Peruvian Amazon Cruises

A luxury vacation to Peru would be incomplete without a trip through the untamed beauty of the Amazon. Cloaking nearly half the South American continent, the Amazon Basin is the largest tropical rainforest on earth. Verdant and thriving, its mix of ecosystems, spectacular junglescapes and rare flora and fauna make it among the world’s foremost nature zones.

Dense and nearly impenetrable the Amazonian rainforest makes up nearly two-thirds of Peru; east of the Andes, it covers an area of over 850,000km². It’s an astonishingly undisturbed corner of the globe: only 5% of Peru’s population live here including 15 “uncontacted” tribes, their way of life unchanged for centuries.

The Amazon has the highest biodiversity on the planet, an extraordinary range of flora and fauna. As part of a luxury tour, we’ll introduce you to one of the world’s most exceptional wildlife habitats. Beneath the jungle canopy, there are tapirs and jaguars, macaws and pygmy marmosets, hundreds of monkey species, squadrons of colourful butterflies and pink dolphins in the rivers.

Luxury Amazon River Cruises

Easily, one of the most memorable ways to tour the Amazon is on a luxury cruise. Typically cruises start from Iquitos, the largest city in the world accessible only by plane or waterway.

One of our favourite experiences is the Delfin Cruise by Relais & Châteaux, which offers an intimate and immersive journey through the Peruvian Amazon aboard its luxury expedition vessels—Delfin I and III. Guests can explore the vast Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, the world’s largest protected flooded forest, enjoying impeccable service, refined accommodations, and exceptional cuisine. During the high-water season (November to May), the reserve transforms into a labyrinth of waterways, allowing for close encounters with playful monkeys and exotic birdlife. In the dry season (June to October), receding waters reveal trails for guided jungle walks, allowing you to spot rare wildlife and even try your hand at piranha fishing.

Plan your Luxury Amazon River Cruise in Peru

With a tour of the Peruvian Amazon from Lightfoot Travel, you benefit from the expert knowledge and personal experience of our regional experts. We’ll create your own highly personalised luxury itinerary and offer the best advice on the best accommodation for your needs.