Description: This is an incredible adventure where each day holds something more fascinating and more unbelievable than the day before. Trek through primary Amazon jungle filled with monkeys, toucans and other rare species. Hike the snowline of the world’s highest active volcano. In the Galapagos, stare down a red-lipped batfish through your camera lens. Watch with amazement as a school of a hundred wild dolphin ride the bow waves created by your yacht. After an extraordinary whitewater journey through cloud forest, head to the high mountain passes of the Andes – elevation 15,800 feet. Ready to descend into the wilds of the Amazon? Travel via dugout canoes to a realm where roads are replaced with black water tributaries. Our expert naturalist brings the Cuyabeno National Park to life, making us aware of its struggles and questionable future. Check out river dolphins, capuchin monkeys and three-toed sloths that live in the dense, colorful jungle. See firsthand how humans have adapted to the terrain when we visit the Sionas-Secoyas, one of the oldest semi-nomadic tribes in the Amazon. Jacques Cousteau called the Galapagos “the last wildlife sanctuary.” For centuries these remote islands remained untouched, and their sea lions, tortoises, iguanas and other endemic animals never learned to fear people. It’s amazing how close you can get! Baby sea lions come in for a close look and a curious sniff; a downy blue-footed boobie chick pecks at your backpack. Just like these rugged, volcanic islands, the waters nourish fascinating wildlife. The water is a little cold this time of year, but you’ll hardly notice when you see the mind-boggling numbers of pelagic fish. Schools of jacks surround you on all sides and turtles abound. Forty or more spotted eagle rays swim over in formation, and you may even encounter an enormous but harmless whale shark. Not everything here is large—you have to look carefully if you want to see frogfish and seahorses. Not a certified diver? No problem. We offer trips that accommodate both divers and non-divers. Snorkel with sea lions and pups, Galapagos penguins hunting for dinner and marine iguanas that look like mini-dinosaurs. WOW! Making the most of this educational experience, our naturalist guide places these exceptional ecosystems in perspective and answers all of your spontaneous questions. You can’t bring enough film to capture this experience of a lifetime! | 
