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FROM THE CARIBBEAN TO THE AMAZON S A N J U A N – S A N J U A N 2 2 D A Y S | 11 G U I D E D T O U R S | 8 C O U N T R I E S FA L M O U T H , E N G L A N D JOURNEY ALONG A LEGENDARY RIVER Follow the Caribbean and Atlantic to the legendary Amazon during an exciting 22-day cruise. From San Juan, sail to Barbados and the Îles du Salut of French Guiana. Then cruise along the Amazon, calling on historic riverside ports along the way. Return to the Caribbean, where you can explore the lush tropical splendour and colonial histories of Tobago, St. Lucia, Antigua and St. Thomas. A M A Z O N R I V E R D A Y 1 S A N J U A N , P U E R T O R I C O Embark your ship in San Juan. You will have the afternoon free to settle in to your ship or explore the town. D A Y 2 S A N J U A N , P U E R T O R I C O You have the day to take in the history and architectural beauty of San Juan; Or visit El Yunque national rainforest. D A Y 3 C R U I S E T H E C A R I B B E A N S E A Enjoy the amenities of your ship as you sail, watch as the light of the Caribbean sun plays on the sea like dazzling diamonds. D A Y 4 B R I D G E T O W N , B A R B A D O S Visit Barbados' capital, Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. D A Y 5 C R U I S E T H E A T L A N T I C O C E A N Spend another relaxing day cruising Atlantic waters. As you sail, you might take a swim in the Infinity Pool. D A Y 6 Î L E S D U S A L U T , F R E N C H G U I A N A Once a much-feared penal colony where France sent it's most notorious ciminals, learn about the island's famous prisoners. D A Y 7 C R U I S E T H E A T L A N T I C O C E A N Start your day with a walk around the Promenade Deck; Later, you might indulge in a manicure or pedicure at The Salon. D A Y 8 C R U I S E T H E A M A Z O N R I V E R Your captain will receive clearance from Brazilian authorities, then you will set sail for the mighty Amazon River. D A Y 9 S A N TA R É M , B R A Z I L Explore local history and culture in Santarém, a major port defined by the Amazon tributaries that wind through it. D A Y 10 P A R I N T I N S , B R A Z I L Today you will call on Parintins; disembark to attend an extravagant folklore performance, the Boi Bumbá. D A Y 11 M A N A U S , B R A Z I L Ride through the capital of the Amazon, an unlikely hub of cosmopolitanism that was built by wealthy rubber barons. D A Y 12 M A N A U S , B R A Z I L Enjoy another day to admire the Customs House and view the city's many graceful old mansions. D A Y 13- 14 C R U I S E T H E A M A Z O N R I V E R Cruise the waters of the magnificent Amazon River, the world's second longest at almost 4,000 miles from source to mouth. D A Y 15 B E L É M , B R A Z I L Experience Belém's vibrant multiculturalism, tree-lined squares, colonial buildings and colorful Ver-o-Peso market. D A Y 16- 17 C R U I S E T H E A T L A N T I C O C E A N Cruise the mouth of the mighty Amazon River where the waters of more than 1,000 tributaries pour into the Amazon before it reaches Atlantic shores. D A Y 18 S C A R B O R O U G H , T O B A G O Get oriented with Tobago's capital, with its stunning scenery, colourful market and historic sites. D A Y 19 S T . L U C I A ( C A S T R I E S ) Marvel at the glorious mountain and seaside landscapes of St. Lucia; or witness the rainforest from an open air gondola D A Y 20 S T . J O H N ' S , A N T I G U A Uncover Antigua's British-flavoured past and its lush landscapes; or take a helicopter flight over Montserrat. D A Y 21 S T . T H O M A S , U . S . V I R G I N I S L A N D S Explore one of the Caribbean's most beloved islands today, St. Thomas; or cross the island to Magens Bay - home to one of the world's most beautiful beaches. D A Y 22 S A N J U A N , P U E R T O R I C O Disembark this morning and return home, or continue your exploration of the Puerto Rican capital with our extension here. 152 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au/oceans