Containing what is known to be the largest tropical rainforest on earth, Amazonia encompasses 7 million square kilometres throughout South America. Every traveller has fantasised about trekking through the Amazon rainforest or waking up to the call of a thousand birds. Now is your chance with a once in a lifetime Amazon cruise.

Highlights:

• Jungle Trek – Manaus, Amazon.
• Boi Bumba Festival – Parintins, Amazon.
• Amazon River Cruise – Manaus, Amazon.
• Jungle Lodge Adventure – Manaus, Amazon.

Upcoming Amazon Cruise - M1004
Braemar
18 Feb 2010 for 15 nights
Prices starting from £999pp.

• Average temperature: 27°C - 32°C
• Temperature during dry season: 26°C – 40°C
• Temperature during rainy season: 23°C - 30°C

On an Amazon Cruise you will experience high humidity with temperatures remaining tropical throughout the year. There is a distinct rainy season from December to June, however temperatures remain high even with frequent daily rains. The dry season runs from July to November when temperatures have been known to hit 40°C. Like any area the size of the Amazon, regional differences can be significant.

To check on weather conditions for your cruise, click here to visit the BBC website, and use the search facility for 'world', adding in the ports of call you will be visiting.

Upcoming Amazon Cruise - M1004
Braemar
18 Feb 2010 for 15 nights
Prices starting from £999pp.