Amazon Vacations

To enter the countries in the Amazon basin, you will need a valid passport. Whilst visitors from most countries do not need a visa provided their visit will be shorter than 90 days (if you plan to stay longer, you will need to request a visa in your home country), starting October 1, 2023 Brazil will once again require travelers from the US, Canada, Australia and Japan to complete an entry visa for travel to the country.

Vaccines recommended for travelers to the Amazon often include hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and yellow fever. Visit your doctor four to six weeks before your trip for the latest recommendations and requirements for your destination. You may be advised to start taking malaria pills around this time.

The US Center for Disease Control is an excellent resource for detailed information on preventing travel related illnesses.

Amazonian food is fascinating and unique, incorporating many ingredients that you may not have tried before. Staples include rice dishes like juane, Amazonian fruits and fish like tigerfish and even piranha. One interesting dish is called jungle spaghetti and made from palm hearts.

You may think the Amazon is fraught with danger due to its wildlife. However, most rainforest animals are wary of humans and prefer to stay out of sight. Food and water-related illnesses are common, but by far the biggest threat comes from being bitten by mosquitos carrying malaria and yellow fever.

To stay safe in the Amazon, travelers should eat sensibly, dress appropriately and apply repellent to minimize the chance of getting bitten by mosquitos, and take the necessary vaccinations, medication and precautions as recommended by your doctor.

When hiking, canoeing, and enjoying other jungle activities you should always stay with your group and follow your guide’s advice. We also recommend that you leave valuable jewelry, watches and electronics at home, and where possible use a money belt and any room safes at your disposal to store passports and important documents.

Amazon wildlife is abundant, but you have to know where to look. Many creatures are weary of humans and often camouflaged. Our expert naturalist guides will help you spot and identify animals with their local knowledge, tracking experience, and remarkable eagle-eyesight and trained ears.

Many can even mimic bird and monkey calls to attract them! In general, the longer you spend in the region and deeper you can travel into the rainforest, the more chance of spotting wildlife you see. A decent set of binoculars will also go a long way to help.

For an adventurous couple looking for a unique honeymoon, the Amazon could be the most fascinating and exciting honeymoon destination. There are many luxury Amazon Rainforest hotels to stay in, as well as romantic riverboat cruises, opportunities for guided tours and amazing cultural experiences.