The world’s rainforests are home to an astonishing diversity of plants and animals - yours to explore on our jungle holidays. Your jungle experience will journey deep into the Amazon, where the thick forest canopies shelter the world’s largest rodent, the 200lb capybara, as well as sloths, anteaters and armadillos.
Our jungle holidays also include the astonishing National Parks of Chiang Mai in Thailand. Enjoy a memorable elephant trek and see snakes, gibbons, tigers, barking deer, flying squirrel, macaques, crocodiles, parrots and monkeys - unforgettable jungle experiences.
Over in Costa Rica, our jungle tours of Tortuguero National Park reveal unique wildlife living among the coconut, tamarind and palm trees, from green sea turtles to tapir, ocelot, jaguars, river otters, sloths, frogs, macaws, toucans and bulldog bats.
Wonder at the magical, awe-inspiring Inca sites of the Andes with its spectacular scenic vistas, then delight in the Spanish colonial architecture of Peru's major cities.
Your holiday in Peru would not be complete without experiencing the spectacular Amazon Basin, which covers more than half of the country. Your accommodation in the Amazon is at the stunning Ceiba Tops Lodge, in private rooms with bathrooms and air-conditioning.
Spend a few days relaxing on the Coconut Coast, one of the best South American resorts the Brazilian coast has to offer. Sandwiched between verdant tropical jungle and the unspoiled golden sands of a beautiful beach, Praia do Forte is a treasure not to be missed. On day 12 transfer to the luxurious Tivoli Ecoresort & Spa for the next 4 nights.
Wonder at the magical, awe-inspiring Inca sites of the Andes with its spectacular scenic vistas, then delight in the Spanish colonial architecture of Peru's major cities. This option also includes a journey on the world renowned first-class Andean Explorer.
Your holiday in Peru would not be complete without experiencing the spectacular Amazon Basin, which covers more than half of the country. Your accommodation in the Amazon is at the stunning Ceiba Tops Lodge, in private rooms with bathrooms and air-conditioning.
DAY 14 (Sun): Lima - Iquitos. In the early morning (appox. 3:30am) transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Iquitos. A brief orientation tour of Iquitos is followed by a 25 mile boat ride to Ceiba Tops Lodge. In the afternoon explore the beautiful primary rainforest reserve with its many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner enjoy an evening of local music or listen to the many legends told by the Amazon guide. (B, L, D)
Note: Luggage allowance on the boat to Ceiba Tops Lodge is 5 Kg. The main luggage can be stored in Lima.DAY 15 (Mon): Iquitos. The day starts with a boat expedition in search of Amazon dolphins to the small village of the Yaqua Indians. Learn about their culture, how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans, see some of the local crafts and enjoy a demonstration of the blowgun, which is still used for hunting. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour to the riverside town of Indiana, built up around a Franciscan mission, and stop along the way to see the immense Ceiba tree, after which the lodge is named. (B, L, D)
DAY 16 (Tue): Iquitos - Lima. There is a choice of morning activities before a boat ride to Iquitos for your flight to Lima and an overnight stay. (B)
DAY 17 (Wed): Lima - UK. Transfer to Lima airport for your overnight flight to the UK. (B)
DAY 18 (Thu): Home landing in the UK.Note: This extension is based on standard accommodation.