South America

Expedition Amazon: the green heart of South America

Name: Expedition Amazon: the green heart of South America
Brand: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Price: 17840 EUR
Availability: InStock

Award-winning and unrivalled: a pure expedition between the remote upper reaches of the Amazon and the delta. On winding waterways surrounded by diverse rainforest, you will become both a naturalist and an adventurer. A cruise that puts you right at the centre of the action.

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HANSEATIC inspiration · 2028

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HANSEATIC inspiration · 2028

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Voyage Overview

Highlight

Only possible with a small ship: an expedition far beyond Manaus
Numerous Zodiac rides take you deep into the labyrinth of spellbinding tributaries
Observations of the exotic flora and fauna by day and by night
Small settlements provide an understanding of life in the green backdrop of the jungle
Sensitive biotope amongst economic interests, conservation and politics

Destinations

Amazon South America Brazil

Language Services

GermanEnglish

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Please Note

## Conditions & important notes * The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change. The itinerary depends on official approval and the weather conditions. The natural experiences and wildlife sightings described are possibilities on this expedition and are not guaranteed. GENERAL INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION: The passport needs to be valid for a period of 6 months beyond the duration of the cruise.

Expedition and knowledge

All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps

Cabin

In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin

Restaurants

International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks

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Harbour and airport fees

Spa and fitness

Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)

Ship

HANSEATIC inspiration

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

HANSEATIC inspiration is the second of three identical PC6-class expedition ships in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' modern fleet - bilingual onboard programming targets the international market alongside her two sisters HANSEATIC nature and HANSEATIC spirit. Hybrid-electric drive, ice-strengthened hull, and the largest expedition team-to-guest ratio in her class.

Passengers230

Tonnage16,100 GT

Built2019

Ice ClassPC6

Decks6

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Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

210+ days before departure: 25% penalty 180–209 days before departure: 30% penalty 120–179 days before departure: 35% penalty 75–119 days before departure: 50% penalty 60–74 days before departure: 60% penalty 40–59 days before departure: 75% penalty 31–39 days before departure: 85% penalty 0–31 days before departure: 95% penalty Expedition voyages on HANSEATIC nature/inspiration/spirit follow tighter cancellation tiers; refer to the per-voyage essential information PDF. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment and medical evacuation. Name change fee: $330 USD

Insurance Requirements

Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all guests — covering trip cancellation, baggage loss, medical, accident, repatriation and emergency evacuation. Expedition voyages: medical evacuation cover should specifically include polar regions; minimum coverage € 200,000 per person is recommended.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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International flights

Culure Meets Nature: Machu Picchu

City Highlights: Lima

Travel package to Iquitos

Charter Flight Lima - Iquitos (included)

Iquitos/Peru, departure 24.00 hrs

Downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Pevas/Peru, Leticia/Colombia, Rio Jutai/Brazil, Cuxiu Muni/Brazil, Badajos/Brazil)

Downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Pevas/Peru, Leticia/Colombia, Rio Jutai/Brazil, Cuxiu Muni/Brazil, Badajos/Brazil)

Downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Pevas/Peru, Leticia/Colombia, Rio Jutai/Brazil, Cuxiu Muni/Brazil, Badajos/Brazil)

Downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Pevas/Peru, Leticia/Colombia, Rio Jutai/Brazil, Cuxiu Muni/Brazil, Badajos/Brazil)

Downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Pevas/Peru, Leticia/Colombia, Rio Jutai/Brazil, Cuxiu Muni/Brazil, Badajos/Brazil)

Downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Pevas/Peru, Leticia/Colombia, Rio Jutai/Brazil, Cuxiu Muni/Brazil, Badajos/Brazil)

Downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Pevas/Peru, Leticia/Colombia, Rio Jutai/Brazil, Cuxiu Muni/Brazil, Badajos/Brazil)

Downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Pevas/Peru, Leticia/Colombia, Rio Jutai/Brazil, Cuxiu Muni/Brazil, Badajos/Brazil)

Rio Negro/Brazil

Manaus (Amazon)/Brazil

Manaus (Amazon)/Brazil

Further downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Canacari/Brazil, Parintins/Brazil, Alter do Chao/Brazil, Guajara/Brazil)

Further downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Canacari/Brazil, Parintins/Brazil, Alter do Chao/Brazil, Guajara/Brazil)

Further downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Canacari/Brazil, Parintins/Brazil, Alter do Chao/Brazil, Guajara/Brazil)

Further downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Canacari/Brazil, Parintins/Brazil, Alter do Chao/Brazil, Guajara/Brazil)

Further downstream on the Amazon with Zodiac landings (including Canacari/Brazil, Parintins/Brazil, Alter do Chao/Brazil, Guajara/Brazil)

Daytime passage through the Breves Channels/Amazon/Brazil

Icoaraci (Belem)/Brazil, arrival 06.30 hrs

Travel package from Belem

City Highlights: Rio de Janeiro

International flights

Please Note

Expedition and knowledge

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Spa and fitness

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HANSEATIC inspiration

Deck Plans

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