Amazon River Cruises: Two Free Days on Amazon River Cruise From International Expeditions in May

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Expeditions, the world leader in nature travel, is offering travelers on its May 7 and 14 Amazon River cruises an opportunity to spend two additional days at a luxury rainforest lodge in the Peruvian jungle while visiting five of the company's conservation projects.  

"International Expeditions pioneered small-group travel and conservation projects in the Peruvian Amazon," said Steve Cox, company Executive Director and Co-Founder. "I'm thrilled that guests on our most popular journey will get a chance to see what a difference thoughtfully planned tourism can make in this region."

Among the highlights planned for these special departures are tours of the Las Malvinas Educational Garden in the frontier city of Iquitos; ascent into the canopy on a ten-story Canopy Walkway system; and visit to one of the three water treatment plants IE has built to provide clean water in Amazonian villages.

During their seven-night Amazon cruise, guests travel in comfort aboard the 28-passenger La Amatista. When not in their spacious air-conditioned cabins, guests can relax in the dining parlor which boasts floor to ceiling windows, stargaze on the open-air top deck, or sip cocktails while enjoying the evening entertainment, courtesy of the ship's local crew.

Daily outings take travelers deep into the pristine Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with explorations on small excursion boats and hikes to spot the Amazon region's diverse wildlife. Guests also spend time with riberenos in their remote river villages, handing out school supplies to the children, and meeting with a local shaman.  

Prices for these special 12-day Amazon Voyages departing May 7 and 14 start at $3,148 per person, and include accommodations, daily excursions, most meals, local transportation, guides, transfers and tips to porters and waiters for included meals. International and in-country flights are not included, though arrangements can be made through International Expeditions.

Celebrating 30 years of nature travel, International Expeditions specializes in small-group and independent journeys to most exhilarating travel destinations. A pioneer of eco-travel, International Expeditions is committed to preserving natural habitats and improving the welfare of the people and communities it visits.

For more information or an Amazon Voyage travel brochure, call International Expeditions at 1-800-633-4734, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.IEtravel.com.

SOURCE International Expeditions