Amazon River cruise is the gateway to the ultimate adventure experience! The cruise will take youth trough lush green rainforests where you can see exotic species of animals and birds among other things. While choosing an Amazon River cruise you will come across two distinct choices for the vacation. One is the cruise which originates at Manaus, a city in the heart of Amazon rainforest and the other is from Eastern Peru. If you prefer to enjoy the cruise from the luxury of a cruise liner, you can choose the one which begins at the city of Manaus.

Manaus is the farthest upstream point where cruise liners on Amazon River cruise can venture. The river is about 11 kilometers wide here and it is also the main port where some of the cruises originate. If you opt to take the cruise which originates in Eastern Peru, you get to witness the diverse ecosystem of Amazon at its best. The size of the river here is much narrower, so cruise boats that start here are comparatively smaller. Before the cruise begins you can visit some the cities here and get a glimpse of the local lifestyle.

While sailing in the waters of Amazon River, you will come across some wonderful destinations. Visiting these places will be an educating, exciting and entertaining opportunity for you. Going on a cruise is not just about sailing on the ship and enjoying the sights that you pass by. You can also take part in onboard and onshore activities that are part of the cruise. Two of the places that you can visit while on an Amazon River cruises include:

Alta Do Chao: this port is home to some of the most magnificent white sand beaches and breathtaking views. Cute cottages and lush green forts can also be seen in abundance here.

Parintins: Boi Bumba a local festival celebrated here, annually. You can see and buy some of the most spectacular souvenirs from this fest. While on a cruise to the Amazon, you must not miss out on taking part in this fest.

Apart from these two destinations there are many other places that you can visit on the cruise. Before you select a cruise from a company, be sure to find out the routes through which it will sail through. Based on your traveling preference, you can select the destinations from which you want to take the cruise, based what is being offered by the company.