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journeys
Onboard a motor skiff,
deep in the Amazon
Mexico. Honduras has the ancient city of Copan. nights, such as those offered by
Following the Mayan trail also allows clients to Amazon Clipper Cruises.
discover the diversity of these small countries in The trouble with most Amazon
Central America, and crossing borders is generally cruises is that standards are basic,
without major problems. though most tourist boats have
Sample package: La Ruta Maya is a 15-day private facilities and air-conditioning. But from
adventure tour by Exodus, costing from £2,147 early this year, a luxury cruise experience became Above: cruise the
including flights and some meals. available for the first time, with the launch of the Amazon in style
www.exodus.co.uk Aqua. It sails from the Peruvian city of Iquitos, onboard the Aqua
which has regular flights from Lima – the flight
AMAZON CRUISING takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The Amazon is the world’s longest river at more Aqua has just 12 twin cabins with large picture
than 4,000 miles, and some large cruise ships windows. Guests enjoy gourmet meals and
make it as far as the Brazilian city of Manaus, excursions into the jungle on small motor boats.
1,200 miles inland from the coast. Sample price: Bales Worldwide offers a 12-day
The journey is possible on public riverboats, tour for £4,395, including full-board on the Aqua
sleeping in a hammock on deck, but most tourists (seven nights) and three nights (with breakfast)
take shorter cruises out of Manaus for up to five in Lima. www.balesworldwide.com
2008 Latin America 7 night cruises from £1,289 per person cruise only*
For reservations call 020 7287 9040, for brochure supplies call Sales & Marketing on 020 7287 9060. www.crystalcruises.co.uk
Terms & Conditions apply.
ATOL Protected 2980, ABTA V8548 VOTED WORLD’S BEST LARGE-SHIP CRUISE LINE TRAVEL + LEISURE 12 YEARS • CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER USA 11 YEARS • CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER UK 2007 *Cruise only fare includes port taxes and gratuities.
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