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South America River Cruises

Ready to experience the untouched and adventure more? The untamed landscapes of South America may help to heed the call. Avalon offers three exotic river cruises, including the Peruvian Amazon, where you will sail through the depths of the Amazon jungle; and Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands, where you can get up close and personal with giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and curious sea lions. Explore deeper on lands that have been untouched by man for thousands of years, leaving behind the perfect nature lovers oasis, that is home to some of the most unique animal species in the world.

Your Avalon Cruise includes
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All onboard meals
Choice of daily sightseeing
Wine with dinner
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Galapagos - Ecuador

One of the shining jewels of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands offer that intoxicating “otherworldly” feeling– but with knowledgeable friends. Let us guide you through this unique landscape, where you’ll walk amongst giant tortoises, Blue-footed Boobies and dozens of endemic land species. Dive in (literally) and meet the water world face-to-face as you snorkel with tropical fish, playful seal pups and equatorial penguins. Ever wondered about yellow warblers and large-billed flycatchers? Sit back with a local wine as our expert Naturalist shares the wonder of this unique slice of heaven. Every day heralds a new discovery as we cruise between islands – choose as little or as much as you like on a Galapagos Islands Avalon Waterways cruise in 2021.

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Peru and Amazon

Peru is the twittering songbirds of the Amazon at dawn, the awe-inspiring sight of sunrise at Machu Picchu, and Cusco, the ancient Andean city and former Inca Empire capital. But delve deeper and you’ll find that the many flavours of Peru make an intoxicating holiday cocktail. Your on-board Naturalist will introduce you to an Amazonian world less seen, with giant water lilies with flowers the size of soccer balls, and places where tamarin, spider monkeys and iguanas roam in the rainforest. Head into the jungle on a nocturnal trek and return to a dinner of exquisite Peruvian cuisine. Pause with a Pisco Sour on deck as you live it up with Avalon on a captivating Amazon River Cruise in 2021.

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Popular South America Cruises 2021

11 days 2 Countries
FROM THE INCA EMPIRE TO THE PERUVIAN AMAZON
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$7107 $7457
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FROM THE INCA EMPIRE TO THE PERUVIAN AMAZON

From its amazing archaeological treasures and gastronomic delights to its scenic beauty and melting pot of cultures, Peru offers visitors a wide array of attractions—and on this tour, you’ll...

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DISCOVER THE GALAPAGOS & PERU
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$10997 $11672
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DISCOVER THE GALAPAGOS & PERU

Fantastic treasures await you on this cruise holiday to Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy a walking tour of Lima; guided sightseeing in Quito, where you can have your photo taken at the “Center of...

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ECUADOR & ITS GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
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$7083 $7758
Tour: WBG
ECUADOR & ITS GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

This exciting cruise holiday lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador and its Galápagos Islands. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Quito and have your photo taken at the “Center of the World.” You’ll...

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CRUISE WITH THE WORLD AT YOUR FEET.

From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon Waterways with choices as unique as you. 

Glide away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows blur the line between where the world ends and your suite begins, allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is experiential river cruising.

Rooms with a View
The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Our beds actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising. Think of it as a room with a view!
Relaxed Luxury
Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. From free time to optional excursions, enjoy your cruise at your pace, your way.
Taste the World
Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce. On an Avalon cruise, dining is part of the journey.
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We've mastered the art of blending luxury with comfort. Unpack once and its smooth sailing as we share our welcoming spirit throughout the ship.