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Why visit the Amazon? A place that is larger than life, the Amazon comprises half of the world’s remaining rainforest, whilst the Amazon River is the second longest in the world.
 
Home to more species of wildlife per square kilometre than its African or Asian counterparts, the Amazon rainforest is positively humming with life. Butterflies the size of birds, brightly coloured Macaws, comical Toucans and an array of cheeky monkeys are only a few of the species that can make regular appearances on your Amazon jungle tour.
 
Navigating the many waterways is by far the most popular way to tour the Amazon for it’s the most convenient and the most rewarding way to travel, as no other mode of touring will bring you as close to Amazon wildlife as a cruise.
 
Whether it’s enjoying a Peruvian Amazon tour in Puerto Maldanado, Manu or Iquitos, a Bolivian tour in Rurrenabaque, a Brazilian tour in Manaus or an Ecuadorian tour in the remote Kapawi region, you won’t be disappointed. You may choose a luxury Amazon River tour on-board a first-class cruiser or stay in one of our chosen community run, eco-friendly lodges. 
 
The starting point of your Amazon tour will depend on which part of the Amazon you would like to explore.
 
How to get there? Generally, the easiest way for Australians to get to the Peruvian Amazon is to fly to Lima on LATAM or Qantas via Santiago and take a connecting flight to Iquito, where your Amazon journey will start. 
 
For Brazilian Amazon tours and cruises, Australians usually fly to Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo on LATAM or Qantas and then connect to Manaus, departure point for Brazilian Amazon tours.
 
Australians wanting to explore the Bolivian Amazon would generally fly to Santiago, connect to La Paz and from there take a connecting flight to Rurrenabaque.
 
To get to the Ecuador’s Amazon from Australia, best fly to Quito and Coca via Santiago or LA.
 
More information: You'll find all of our current Amazon trip itineraries below. 
 
Still wondering? Contact uswe're always here to help, so please give us a call or drop us an email and let us do the hard work for you, planning your perfect Amazon trip from Australia. 
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Why visit the Amazon? A place that is larger than life, the Amazon comprises half of the world’s remaining rainforest, whilst the Amazon River is the second longest in the world.
 
Home to more species of wildlife per square kilometre than its African or Asian counterparts, the Amazon rainforest is positively humming with life. Butterflies the size of birds, brightly coloured Macaws, comical Toucans and an array of cheeky monkeys are only a few of the species that can make regular appearances on your Amazon jungle tour.
 
Navigating the many waterways is by far the most popular way to tour the Amazon for it’s the most convenient and the most rewarding way to travel, as no other mode of touring will bring you as close to Amazon wildlife as a cruise.
 
Whether it’s enjoying a Peruvian Amazon tour in Puerto Maldanado, Manu or Iquitos, a Bolivian tour in Rurrenabaque, a Brazilian tour in Manaus or an Ecuadorian tour in the remote Kapawi region, you won’t be disappointed. You may choose a luxury Amazon River tour on-board a first-class cruiser or stay in one of our chosen community run, eco-friendly lodges. 
 
The starting point of your Amazon tour will depend on which part of the Amazon you would like to explore.
 
How to get there? Generally, the easiest way for Australians to get to the Peruvian Amazon is to fly to Lima on LATAM or Qantas via Santiago and take a connecting flight to Iquito, where your Amazon journey will start. 
 
For Brazilian Amazon tours and cruises, Australians usually fly to Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo on LATAM or Qantas and then connect to Manaus, departure point for Brazilian Amazon tours.
 
Australians wanting to explore the Bolivian Amazon would generally fly to Santiago, connect to La Paz and from there take a connecting flight to Rurrenabaque.
 
To get to the Ecuador’s Amazon from Australia, best fly to Quito and Coca via Santiago or LA.
 
More information: You'll find all of our current Amazon trip itineraries below. 
 
Still wondering? Contact uswe're always here to help, so please give us a call or drop us an email and let us do the hard work for you, planning your perfect Amazon trip from Australia. 
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WHY TRAVEL WITH CHIMU ADVENTURES

  • We offer flexible travel itineraries in the Amazon and Latin America for the discerning traveller and their travel party.

  • We have refined, simplified, and perfected our travel itineraries over two decades, giving you the ultimate experience in each location.

  • We know each Latin American country by heart and will work together with you to determine which itinerary is best suited to your needs.

  • From your initial enquiry until you return home, you’ll have a personal Destination Specialist. They’ll happily look over all of your travel needs, booking insurance, flights, and any additional travel before or after the journey.

  • We have offices across Central and South America, so you can rest assured that ground staff are close at hand to assist whilst you are travelling, no matter what you need.

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Amazon REVIEWS

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BLOGS ON Amazon

Whether you are looking for advice on visas and vaccinations,when to travel, best markets or beaches to visit, wildlife guides or the top restaurants in a city, Chimu blogs are likely to have it covered. The range of topics is vast, with new and fascinating blogs being added regularly. There are airport guides, Galapagos Island guides, what to pack and what not to pack, and even a blog on the most romantic locations to propose in Latin America!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In Brazil the main language is Portuguese, while in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador the main language is Spanish. There are, however, as many as 330 indigenous languages in and around the Amazon Rainforest, which makes this area one of the most linguistically diverse regions in the world. 

The standard voltage is 110V or 220V and standard frequency is 60Hz, but will depend on which country you are visiting the Amazon from. Power sockets are generally of types A, B and C. Please visit the below link for more information: http://electricaloutlet.org/

The Amazon Rainforest is home to around 400 different indigenous tribes, each with their own culture, language and distinct territory. The majority of Amazon cultures practise a form of animism, which is based on seeing the rainforest as the home of spiritual life, with every flower, plant and animal having its own spirit. 

Although the climate is generally hot and humid year-round (averaging 30-35°C), it can be surprisingly cool at night or on the river. Most of the time, light clothes such as shorts, T-shirts and sandals are suitable, but for hikes in the rainforest you should also have a long sleeved shirt, long trousers, light coat, good supportive footwear such as trainers or hiking boots and items such as small torch or flash light, binoculars, water and personal effects. We recommend packing the following:

• Daypack

• Light rain coat or rain poncho

• Sun hat

• Swim suit

• Sun block

• Sunglasses

• Binoculars

• Insect repellent

• Long sleeved shirt

• T-shirt

• Trainers or hiking boots

• Sandals

• Socks & underwear

• Long trousers & shorts

• Lightweight towel

• Torch or flashlight plus spare batteries

• Camera in dry sack with spare batteries & memory cards

• Electrical adaptor plug

• Water bottle

• Personal medicines

• Small first aid kit 

A high level of fitness is not required for the majority of Amazon tours, although conditions tend to be hot and humid when walking through the rainforest.   

Yes it is generally safe to travel to the Amazon. The main dangers are natural ones as the Amazon is home to several predatory animals such as black caiman, jaguar, cougar and anaconda but sightings are very rare. In the river, electric eels can produce an electric shock that can stun, while some piranha are known to bite. Various species of poison dart frogs found in the Amazon secrete toxins through their flesh and the Amazon is home to a number of venomous snakes. Don’t let these put you off as most wildlife is afraid of man and animals will keep their distance unless threatened! Malaria, yellow fever and Dengue fever can also be contracted in the Amazon region which is why we recommend taking precautions such as wearing long sleeved shirts and trousers and the use of insect repellents.

When visiting the Brazil Amazon a pre-arranged visa for Brazil is not required for citizens of the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, European Union and South Africa. However, for citizens of Australia, the United States and Canada a pre-arranged visa is required and can be applied for within 90 days of entering the country. The first arrival in Brazil must take place within 90 days from the date the visa was issued. Please contact your local Brazilian embassy for details on how to apply for a visa and allow a minimum of 6 weeks for the visa to be processed by the Brazilian consulate. For other nationalities please visit the website of the relevant consulate. When travelling to the Peruvian, Bolivian or Ecuadorian Amazon, a pre-arranged visa is not required to entre Peru, Bolivia or Ecuador for citizens of Australia, United Kingdom, The United States, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, European Union and South Africa. For other nationalities please visit the website of the relevant consulate.

Due to rules and regulations constantly changing we recommend you visit the relevant country government websites for up to date information on visa and entry requirements. We are constantly updating our Travellers Guides with information, but it is still recommended to double check current advice.

Chimu has a range of Amazon tours, either lodge based or cruises that range from 3 days to 8 days.

Amazon tours tend to be quite inclusive with accommodation, meals, transport, guides and activities all included. Generally the only additional expenses will be drinks, laundry, tips, souvenirs and maybe internet if it is available.  

The Amazon Rainforest spans 9 different countries in South America - Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and of course Brazil which contains 60% of the Amazon Rainforest. The currency used will depend on which country you are visiting the Amazon from. In Brazil the unit of currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL); in Peru it is the Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN); in Colombia the Colombian Peso (COP) is used and in Ecuador the unit of currency is the US Dollar (USD).

Please check websites such as www.oanda.com or www.xe.com for up to date exchange rates prior to your departure. 

We recommend that you visit your doctor or a traveller’s medical centre for current information specific to those countries and places that you will be travelling through. As a general guide we recommend the following: Yellow Fever - especially for jungle areas, Hepatitis - Both A and B (twinrix), Typhoid, Diphtheria, Cholera, Rabies and Tetanus.

 

For some states of Brazil (generally in or around the Amazon Rainforest), it is compulsory for all travellers to have been vaccinated against Yellow Fever. It is also compulsory for all travellers to have had a vaccination against Yellow Fever if entering Brazil through the following South American countries:  Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. If travelling to Ecuador from a country with risk of yellow fever, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required.

 

The risk of malaria is present throughout the year in the Amazon. Malaria precautions are essential. Avoid mosquito bites by covering up with long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset, using insect repellents on exposed skin and, when necessary, sleeping under a mosquito net. 

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