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Ama Magdalena

  • Exterior of AMA Magdalena
  • Main restaurant on the AMA Magdalena
  • AMA Magdalena on the River Magdalena
  • Main Lounge on the AMA Magdalena
  • Suite on the AMA Magdalena
  • AMA Magdalena on the River Magdalena
  • AMA Magdalena
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The Ama Magdalena is a 70-metre-long river expedition vessel specially built for navigating the Magdalena River. It has 30 generously sized cabins, evenly distributed on the first and second decks and accommodating a maximum of 60 passengers. Each cabin has twin beds (that can be converted into a double bed), air conditioning, outward-facing panoramic windows with a French balcony, as well as an outside balcony and sitting area. A restaurant on the middle deck serves international and regionally inspired cuisine (wine, beer, and soft drinks are included during lunch and dinner) and the sun deck has a lounge, bar, and small pool. Other facilities include a gym, massage room and a nail and hair salon.

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What our clients say

  • Colombia is a fascinating country with very friendly people. It is opening up to tourism, after years of conflict, and offers the prospect of an exciting, varied and economic holiday. 

    JH, Chester Feb 2017
  • It was a superb trip, I don’t think our feedback really conveyed how much we enjoyed Colombia particularly. It really exceeded our expectations. Los Llanos was super superb.

    SM, Helensburgh Jul 2019
  • Highlight?: The local knowledge of the guides and their willingness to adapt to our needs. We were taken to places that were not part of the schedule. E.g. Local restaurants

    SD, Esher Mar 2017
  • When I told friends I was going to Colombia they immediately warned of guerrillas, drug barons and violence. This may have been true a few years ago, but Colombia felt…

    JB Apr 2011
  • Our time in the South West (Huila and Cauca departments including the Tatacoa Desert, San Agustin, Popayan and Purace National Park) stood out. It was the most rewarding in terms…

    DE, Wilmslow Mar 2018
  • The whole trip was really enjoyable, the amount of wildlife (turtles, crocodiles, armadillo, anteater, monkeys etc etc!) and scenery we saw met all expectations. All well organised and minor problems…

    HT, Cardiff Aug 2019
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Chris
Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert

Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

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    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

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    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

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    Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Expert

    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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