Amazon Riverboat Exploration Aboard the… (trip)
Amazon Riverboat Exploration Aboard the Ayapua
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8 Days, from $2,550* per person. June, August, September, November, December.
Accommodations: Comfort. Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Overview of Amazon Riverboat Exploration Aboard the Ayapua
The vast, relatively untouched Amazonian forests of northeastern Peru harbor an incredible diversity of wildlife. Pink river dolphins and caimans still swim these waters, while extraordinary birds fly through the canopy. Uakari monkeys abound along the Yavari River and manatees swim in the lakes of Samiria. Rare giant river otters can sometimes be seen hunting and playing in area lakes and rivers. In this remote and isolated region of the Amazon, scientists Dr. Richard Bodmer, Tula Fang, and Pablo Puertas are conducting a comprehensive survey of the area’s biodiversity to develop sustainable conservation strategies for the region and the people who inhabit it. Illegal timber companies, pet traders, and hunters have decimated wildlife in other areas of the Amazon, lending urgency to the conservation of these nearly pristine reserves.
Operated by Earthwatch Institute.
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Locations visited/nearby
Lago Preto , Yavari River and Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve , Samaria River , Loreto , Peru , Amazon , Amazon River , jungle , forests , birds , monkeys , dolphins , caimans , manatees , biology , wildlife , turtles , canoes , earthwatch , Amazon Riverboat Exploration
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1 testimonial about the provider, Earthwatch Institute:
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Reviewer: L. Reifschneider
located in
St. Louis,
MO
USA
Elephant conservation is what drives my travel destinations. However, I always come home counting the blessings of new friends and an understanding of a culture and way of life I possibly would otherwise have never been introduced to. Through the Earthwatch projects I participate in, I am learning just how big and wonderful this world is.
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Max group size: 20
Itinerary
Based on The Ayapua, a vintage boat from the Amazon’s rubber boom period, you’ll work with a team of skilled Peruvian biologists to collect information about the wildlife populations in one of two river areas, the Lago Preto Conservation Concession or the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, depending on the season. From a motorized canoe, you’ll rotate tasks like conducting surveys of dolphins, manatees, giant river otters, fish, and river turtles. You’ll also count macaws and conduct land surveys of peccaries, tapirs, deer, monkeys, and game birds. At night, you’ll search for caimans with a spotlight. With expedition staff to guide you, you’ll meet and talk to local people about their fishing, hunting, and conservation efforts.
In your recreational time, you can peruse The Ayapua’s well-stocked library, enjoy a selection of Amazon-themed films, or simply relax on deck as you glide through one of the Earth’s greatest wild places.
The rainforests of the Amazon basin are virtually overflowing with a diverse array of plant and animal species. You’ll share this tropical environment with beautiful birds, flowers, monkeys, and more aboard a restored riverboat you’ll call home during your expedition.
During your expedition you’ll have the opportunity to interact with indigenous people from a number of villages. The Principal Investigator and his research team have formed very positive relationships with these communities over the past 16 years. These people have always accommodated visitors with openness and friendliness.
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