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Peruvian Amazon
Destination Guide

Peruvian Amazon

"Source of the World's Greatest River"

Specialist coverage

All destinations

Coverage Requirements

Iquitos is the largest city in the world with no road access — the only way in or out is by plane or river. Lodges in the Pacaya-Samiria reserve are days from any meaningful medical care. Medical evacuation to Iquitos then Lima is the standard route.

Primary requirement

Medical evacuation $400k+ (helicopter to Iquitos, then air to Lima)

Additional requirements
  1. 2 Trip cancellation including non-refundable charter components
  2. 3 Tropical disease + waterborne illness coverage

Regional Risk Levels

Recommended medical evacuation coverage by region

Pacaya-Samiria remote lodges

Extreme Risk
Rec. Coverage $400k+

Iquitos / Lima hospital

High Risk
Rec. Coverage $50k–$150k

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Coverage Checklist

  • Medical Evacuation
  • Repatriation
  • Trip Cancellation
  • Delay & Missed Connection
  • Baggage Protection
  • COVID-19 Coverage
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