Since 1992,
Explorations Inc. continues to offer premier
adventures of discovery! Our goal is to provide fun and educational learning
experiences while introducing discerning travelers to past and present indigenous
cultures and the world of nature. By means of well-paced and in-depth itineraries,
expert guides, small group size and informal education, participants gain
a better understanding of natural history and other cultures.
Explorations Inc.'s
adventures include:
Amazon Jungle Safari © with overnights in serene jungle lodges, located in rainforestM reserves for great bird/wildlife viewing! In addition to expert resident guides, the 8-day trip is escorted by a qualified USA biologist. You will travel over 300 miles on the Amazon River and its tributaries and overnight near areas that may contain the highest diversity of bird and tree species in the world! You will also experience the longest Treetop Canopy Walkway in the Americas! Now over a quarter of a mile long, with a maximum height of 118 feet, it provides safe access to a seldom seen part of the rainforest. Not only can you get a different perspective of the rainforest by viewing it from 100 feet up on the canopy walkway system, you will also get a different perspective on life from visits with the local natives.
Amazon Jungle Cruise © takes you 650 miles on the Amazon River from Iquitos, Peru to Leticia,
Columbia and Tabatinga, Brazil and back during the 8-day, natural history
itinerary! A small and informal cruise ship, the M/V Rio Amazonas,
enables the traveler to explore remote regions of the upper Amazon close-up
and in basic comfort. Your riverboat has 3 decks and air-conditioned cabins
with private baths. The varied daily excursions, led by professional naturalists
(and a USA scholar escort on special charters), provide an insightful
examination of life along the world's mightiest river!
Andean Inca Exploration
© 
explores the scenic Sacred Valley of the Inca, including an overnight
at magnificent Machu Picchu! Overnights in the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco
and visits to incredible archaeological sites provide an outstanding cultural
experience. The 8-day adventure offers a great introduction to the colorful
Andean peoples, their environment, history and art. (This educational
exploration to one of the world's best travel destinations may also be combined
with our Amazon Explorations.)
Costa Rica Exploration © explores a wide range of ecosystems and wildlife habitats; from
mountain cloud forests to tropical beaches. It has a strong focus on learning
about the different geographical areas and ecosystems visited. The goal
is to explore Costa Rica's grand diversity with an itinerary that is conducive
to the discovery of nature's secrets and to achieve a better understanding
of the Costa Rican peoples.
Mundo Maya Exploration © explores the world of the Maya in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and southern Mexico. Comprehensive itineraries allow for an encompassing examination of Mesoamerica's extraordinary archaeology, beautiful natural scenery, and fascinating peoples. The scholar escorted programs are designed to provide time for interactive discovery, help reconstruct the ancient world of the Maya, inform of today's indigenous cultures and explore the region's scenic natural wonders.
Also available are custom Peru itineraries for small groups AND for the angler, our Amazon Fishing Adventures feature Peacock Bass and other exotic species!
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(People with a love of nature and foreign cultures are sure to have
a great time, but you do not have to take just our word for it! Below are
direct quotes taken from the Trip Critiques of past participants regarding
the best parts of the trip and other comments:)
J. Ackerman: "The variety of plant, animal and insect life. Also seeing the way the people along the river live. Just getting away from it all and relaxing was great, and a nice change of pace."
K. Toni: "The entire trip was great, far beyond anything I expected... This trip really was one fantastic thing after another. I was a little apprehensive about doing it at first, because I was traveling alone and going to a place that I didn't know much about, but any apprehension was erased the first day."
M. Betzold: "This was for me a most enlightening adventure. I was awed and inspired by everything I experienced, and just when I thought it couldn't get any better, it did!"
J. Ackerman: "The canopy walkway, the variety of plant, animal and insect life. Also seeing the way the people along the river live."
S. Schmitt: "Walking through the jungle, climbing up in the canopy, trading with the local Indians."
L. Kalber: "The entire time aboard the ship - great food, nice cabins, wonderful weather (no insects!) and the view from the top observation deck. The day trips were major highlights - boat excursions to see wildlife, natives, etc."
L. Travis: "The very different lives and distinctive lifestyles and cultures. The warmth of the people of Peru, the friends made on the ship, Machu Picchu, traveling without fear or hassle."
R. Hanka: "The daily activities; The Amazon River itself; I can't think of anything bad; The nights on the Amazon River were outstanding, very interesting."
L. Kochendorfer: "Primitiveness of the jungle. Good shopping in Cuzco. Fantastic Inca ruins and mountains."
J. Laurich: "The organization was excellent, the itinerary was full and very complete, the food was outstanding, the guides were wonderful"
V. Hubbard: "The accommodations were unusual-interesting-exciting-better than I expected... I recommend this trip highly!"
J. Prater: ""Scenery of the Andes, Sacred Valley and twilight return to Cuzco, train ride to Machu Picchu! Sitting on the second deck of the ship, launch rides up the tributaries, visits into home of Amazones"
I. Barger: "Trip was fantastic! Everything I hoped it would be!"
H. O'Rourke: "I had a great time and a wonderful experience which I will remember forever."
W. Walser: "Everybody had only good things to say about every aspect of this trip! ...The food in the lodges was unbelievably good, wholesome and well combined. I can only recommend your services."
Alice Hollingsworth: "Seeing an entirely new culture - visiting the school and village - trading with the villagers - having the guides share their knowledge"
K. Thomas: "The relaxation in the jungle! No pressures. The guides were great. It was great to see them enjoy their lands and traditions. They were more than willing to help answer questions and most of all- have fun."
J. Ekoniak: "Fantastic vacation on every count: the place visited, the group I was part of, the local people and the company that packaged it. The quality of the destination was matched by the quality of your organization. I appreciate and admire your personal and business ethics, Charlie. I enjoyed speaking with you. Thanks."
D. Dean: "All I can say is it was great, fabulous, wonderful, etc.- I just hope it stays the way it is and I hope to go back some day.."
We believe our trips help provide much needed income to the developing countries involved and such tourism also promotes preservation of natural resources and cultural traditions that may otherwise be lost under the pressures of the modern world. Explorations, Inc. is committed to providing quality adventure travel experiences and excellent personal service. By means of informal education and well paced travel, our goal is to facilitate a better understanding of the natural world and of cultures past and present. Explorations of distant places may not only teach us more about different cultures, we may also learn more about ourselves!
Explorations Inc. is licensed and registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel, since 1992. The phone number for the Florida Department of Commerce is 850-992-2966 and our SOT registration number is 15176. We are also registered in California as Seller of Travel #2021110-40. We are a TSI Member of IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network). An escrow account for trip payments is available - call for details and account number. Additional professional and client references are available upon request. Our Email address is ad@ExplorationsInc.com
Explorations Inc.
27655 Kent Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Phone: 1-239-992-9660
or toll free 1-(800)-446-9660 (in USA, Canada, P.R.)
Call anytime to receive detailed trip brochures or more information!
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