Day two in the Amazon did not disappoint, and it never seems to. We timed our excursions perfectly, avoiding the mid-day sun, but also dodging the intermittent Amazonian downpours. We made the most of our morning, walking through the canopy of Amazon Natural Park and gazing through a sloth’s-eye view of the most biodiverse ecosystem in the world. We then sailed down the mighty Marañon River to Nauta Creek, where we launched our kayaks for a peaceful evening paddle back to our beloved Delfin II.
11/9/2024
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Delfin II
Amazon Natural Park and Yanayacu River
For the last full day of our expedition on the amazingly biodiverse Peruvian Upper Amazon, we had an early visit to the Amazon Natural Park. In this privately-owned reserve, we crossed a small lagoon on catamarans, then had the joy to walk in a primary forest and learn from our expert Delfin II naturalists; they described several plant species and other fascinating aspects of rainforest ecology in the neotropics. In the afternoon, we explored Yanayacu River by skiff rides. This beautiful river is covered with thick vegetation, where our naturalists and skiff drivers spotted several species of colorful birds. We saw many pink river dolphins as well. In the evening, we watched the guest slide show of the week, then enjoyed a farewell cocktail and dinner with live music included. It was the golden finale for a successful expedition in this remarkable location of our planet.
