Arrive in São Luis and transfer to the pier to embark Clelia II. Overnight aboard ship docked in São Luis.

Day 2: São Luis, Brazil: All meals

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, São Luis is the only settlement in Brazil founded by the French. Beautifully situated on an island between two rivers, São Luis is notable for its well-preserved colonial architecture. Explore the city’s historic center visiting the Cathedral da Se, Leoes Palace, Artur Azevedo Theater, and other historic landmarks.

Days 3 & 4: At Sea: All meals

At sea on the Clelia II.

Day 5: Paramar Ibo, Suriname: All meals

A Dutch colony from the 16th century until 1975, Suriname is known for its multicultural societies that combine settlers from Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as its lush rain forests. Located eight miles up the Suriname River, Paramaribo, the country’s capital, is noted for its beautiful 18th- and 19thcentury buildings, such as the Governor’s Mansion.

Day 6: Georgetown, Guyana: All meals

Arrive in Georgetown, Guyana’s capital on the Demerara River, with its wooden houses raised on stilts, tree-lined streets, and profusion of flowers. See the Gothic-style city hall and St. George’s Anglican Cathedral, both dating from the 19th century, and visit the National Museum and the Botanical Gardens, graced with Victorian pavilions and lily ponds. Overnight aboard ship docked in Georgetown.

Day 7: Georgetown - Kaieteur Nat Ional Park: All meals

An air excursion will take us to one of South America’s treasures: the seldom visited Kaieteur National Park. The centerpiece of the park is Kaieteur Falls, one of the most spectacular in the world. Framed by lush and unspoiled rain forest, the falls have a free fall over 700 feet, five times the height of Niagara. The rain forest supports a large variety of plant and animal life, including several endangered species. Return to Georgetown nin the afternoon to reboard the ship.

Days 8 – 11 Orinoco River, Venezuela: All meals

As Clelia II enters Orinoco’s delta—a complex ecosystem comprised of an intricate network of rivers, estuaries, and channels spanning some 10,000 square miles—you will immediately sense that you’ve entered a world unlike any you have encountered before.

As we cruise up the Orinoco, you will fall under the watchful eye of the jungle’s residents—the Warao people, who live along the river in houses on stilts—and its keepers—macaws, trogons, horned screamers, spider monkeys, and other exotic wildlife. Clelia II‘s Zodiac boats will enable us to explore some of the shores and smaller tributaries along the river.

Day 12: Tobago: All meals

Aboard private glass-bottom boats, voyage northwest of Tobago to the Buccoo Reef, where you’ll discover vibrantly hued angelfish, parrotfish, and other tropical species. Alternatively, enjoy an excursion where you will learn about the oldest protected forest in the Western world, the Tobago Forest Reserve. Our destination is Argyle Falls, a triad of waterfalls rushing into a pristine pool and a secluded swimming paradise.

Day 13: Port of Spain, Trinidad: All meals

Beautifully situated between sea and mountains lies  Port of Spain – Trinidad’s capital.  We will drive to the Asa Wright Nature Centre, located in hills surrounded by lush rain forest. The reserve is home to a large number of bird species, including the white-bearded and golden-headed manikins, toucans, honeycreepers, and hummingbirds. Over 600 species of butterflies are also found here. For those interested, there will be an opportunity to visit at dusk the Caroni Swamp, a wildlife reserve, when large numbers of scarlet ibis fly in to roost.

Day 14: At Sea: All meals

Spend the day cruising in the southern Caribbean.

Day 15: Curaçao, The Netherlands Antilles: Breakfast

Arrive in Curaçao and transfer to the airport for flight out after an epic adventure.

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