The Rio Tambopata passes through one of the best preserved areas of tropical rainforest in the Amazon.  This is an expedition where aside from those in your rafting team, you will not see another human being for days.  Travelling by raft and camping along the river edges is one of the most epic wilderness and wildlife journeys you can find in Latin America.

Our expedition begins on the shores of Lake Titcaca, driving through the Andes and down into the spectacular Tambopata canyon.  Here, exciting rapids take us further into Peru's Amazon wilderness and areas that are only accessible by raft or canoe.

Previous expeditions have been lucky enough to encounter jaguars, tapir, giant river otters and capybaras.  The birdlife is also incredibly rich as this expedition passes through several different climatic zones.  The rafts serve as perfect wildlife watching platforms as we enjoy a relaxing float as we enter lush lowland tropical forest.

The journey ends in a comfortable eco-lodge beside the world's largest macaw lick - an unforgettable fusion of colours, feathers and noise, before a short flight to Cusco and optional tour of Machu Picchu.

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Dates:  6th - 22nd September 2008 (Lima to Lima) Price: £1,550 excluding international flights and insurance. Single supplement: £260. Price includes| All local flights and transfers starting and ending in Lima. Rafting, guiding and equipment. Accommodation. All meals whilst rafting and in jungle lodge. Breakfasts in towns and cities. Flights We can arrange international flights that fit into the departure dates, or allow you more time to explore South America if you wish.  Return flights to Lima start from about £630. Experience required: no previous rafting experience required. Min group size: 6

Photographs kindly provided by: Paul Cato, Paul Cripps, Ralph Pannell

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