In the heart of the western Amazon rainforest, this program has been rated as one of the best in the world in various travel sources. In business since 1981, this is the only tourism program with access to the Area de Conservacion Reserva Comunal de Tamshiyacu Tahuayo, having the greatest diversity of mammals in the Amazon. The diversity of primate species is greater than any other protected park or reserve in the world and includes two rare and endangered species. The bird list of 599 species is one of the highest counts in the Amazon, with several species available that cannot be seen on any other travel program.

Highlights

Community Driven Service

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The service focus is developed by community members and organizations according to their current needs. Often, community partners feel that learning about culture, history, sites, and issues is as important as volunteering. Types of service may take many forms. You may be able to:

  • Host a breakfast at one of the local schools in a village by the lodge
  • Donate medical supplies to the Esperanza Clinic
  • Assist in village construction project
  • Record species abundance, density, and distribution on transect lines

Cultural and Recreational Activities

  • Swim with pink dolphins
  • Fly through the trees on the Amazon’s long canopy zipline
  • Canoe into backwater lakes and flooded forest
  • Hike into a variety of Amazon eco-systems to see wildlife
  • Take motorboat excursions and visit native villages

Unique Aspects

The strength of this program is the great variety of itinerary options available, with sufficient guides and support staff to customize the itinerary to the needs and interests of every individual guest, and to groups.

Best Time to Go

Being close to the equator, there is little variation in temperature. Rainfall varies somewhat, from a 50% chance of afternoon showers in April (wettest month) to 30% chance of afternoon showers in September (driest month). The lodges tend to fill up with guests in March, June-August, December holidays.

Accommodations

Tahuayo Lodge.

Duration

8 days. Other options available.

Sustainable Elements

  • Solar powered
  • Employs local indigenous people
  • Recycles
  • Maintains conservation program
  • Buys from local vendors
  • Environmental education

Cost

For personal pricing to meet your budget needs, please e-mail Wiser World Travel, or call 303-443-0604, USA toll free 1-877-743-0604.

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