Bruce Parry began his Amazon adventure on BBC2 this week. For those itching to follow in his footsteps, responsibletravel.com has some unforgettable Amazon holidays to suit all tastes and budgets.

 
Image: Bruce getting a dose of frog toxin! 

Adventure in the Amazon
Inca trail and Amazon rainforest holiday – from £2348-£2698 (16 days), including flights form the UK
Explore Peru’s Amazon rainforest with a river expedition deep into the jungle of Tambopata Reserve, followed by a journey to the high altitude world of the Incas and an unforgettable trek along the Inca Trail. There’s also time to visit Lake Titicaca and sail to Amantani Island where you’ll spend the night in a homestay. Also available excluding UK flights.

Accommodation for Independent Travellers
Kapawi eco lodge in Ecuador – from £535 (4 days)-£670 (5 days) including domestic flights only, as per the itinerary, based on two people sharing a cabin
Deep in Ecuador’s Amazonian region, the Kapawi Project provides monthly means of economic support and jobs to the Achuar Indians. Built in accordance with the Achuar concept of architecture (not a single nail was used!), in 2011 all installations of the lodge will belong entirely to the Achuar Indians. The canopy is teeming with birdlife and the itineraries, tailored to suit your needs, range from short hikes to treks and visits to the Achuar Indian communities. Price includes all meals and English-speaking guide.

Family
Galapagos and Amazon family holiday – from £2169-£2699 (14 days) per adult and from £1949-£3559 per child (under 12yrs) including flights from the UK
The combination of two of the most untamed places on earth is unforgettable. This trip provides a fantastic overview of the whole of Ecuador including a land-based Galapagos Islands stay. Experience incredible wildlife, explore mountain villages and markets and enjoy the tranquility of the Amazon rainforest. Stay in small locally run hotels and lodges throughout the trip and eat in local restaurants. Price also available excluding flights.

Luxury
Amazon rainforest luxury – from £2225 for 12 days
Experience the wonders of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, staying in a jungle lodge set on the Rio Negro river system. You will have unlimited access to all the lodge’s facilities and activities including boat trips to see the pink river dolphins, local indigenous villages, treks into the rainforest and kayaking or piranha fishing trips. You’ll then visit Rio de Janeiro staying in a boutique hotel with fantastic views and exploring the hidden corners of the city with Vitor (a Rio local) who will help you get to know and understand the city from a local’s point of view.. You’ll round of the trip with a stay at a boutique pousada on the Costa Verde near the unique town of Parati (a UNESCO world heritage site). Price includes domestic flights, as per itinerary.

Volunteering
Amazon rainforest conservation project – from £1090 (13 days)
Increasing economic development is putting a strain on the natural resources of the Peruvian Amazon. This volunteer expedition will take you to a remote biodiversity hotspot of the rainforest. As part of a small international team, you will experience living and working in the jungle together with local biologists on an important wildlife survey concentrating on four icons of the Amazon: jaguars, pumas, parrots and peccaries. Departs 23 Nov and 7 Dec 2008.

See www.responsibletravel.com for more Amazon holidays.

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