Generally, a cruise on the Amazon River starts from the city of Iquitos – a city located on the northern side of the Amazon. The cruise, then, moves down towards the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
It is most difficult to decide whether you should take a river cruise or stay in a jungle lodge. Especially if you are tight on funds.
In case you decide to take a cruise, you will find out that the luxury offered by these boats is way above a jungle lodge. They offer separate rooms, elegant dining halls, exotic cuisine and, above all, nightly entertainment. There are other benefits of these tours: Some of the boats take you for excursions into the wildlife. They also include piranha fishing and swimming with Amazon’s lovely pink dolphins in addition to the night safaris and village tours. You also get to see the hidden lagoons and flood lands.
However, if you prefer to stay in a jungle lodge it will mean that you will see more and more diverse wildlife of the Amazon. This is perhaps the best way to get up close and personal with the beautiful River and its amazing habitat. There are scores of jungle lodges in Iquitos. One of the best things about staying in one of these jungle lodges is that it gives you a chance to explore the southern part of the Amazon which is situated near Machu Picchu making it easier to visit the Cuzco area as well. The Peruvian part of the southern Amazon has much more diversity in wildlife than its northern counterpart. It is also less explored.
You can spot sloths, monkeys and even jaguars in this area in addition to thousands of birds and insects.
For an ultimate wildlife experience, you must choose to stay in a jungle lodge. However, a cruise will offer an inspiring and captivating eco-system which is also very knowledgeable.
A few Amazon cruises offer the opportunity to explore the peak of the Amazon in Eastern Peru. The river is a bit narrow at this point so the cruise crafts are smaller that can hold fifty to sixty passengers.
An Amazon trip is a great adventure whether you take a cruise or stay in a lodge. You will be dazzled and entertained to the maximum. The Amazon has no shortage of surprises. Infact, it is full of them. Imagine watching the world’s smallest monkey dangling from a branch, or spotting the most beautiful fish in world – the Golden Dourada. An Amazon trip will surely be an unforgettable experience.
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