Houseboating Adventures - Issue 19 - (Page 58) tropical fruit and regional vegetables. Upon request they can stock the bar for groups. They also provide a Clothing List which details appropriate clothing and equipment for our tours Swallows and Amazons tours feature personal exploration of the rain forest and rivers of the Amazon and Negro Rivers of Brazilian Amazonia. Generally, they spend a day on the Amazon to see the sights: the "meeting of the waters" (Amazon X Negro), giant Amazon water-lilies, and floating houses of the local people there. Most days (and all nights) are spent on the mosquito-free Negro River where guests will enjoy daily rain forest walks and quiet canoe trips in search of wildlife. Guests will also enjoy meeting with several "caboclo" river families along the way and seeing up close how these humble people survive in such a wild environment. Guests should expect to see some wonderful animals, amazing plants, and friendly people…not to mention impressive electrical storms, awesome sunsets, and picturesque beach scenes. Bird-watching and wildlife viewing in general are main focuses of the trip. Sport fishing for big Black Piranha and Peacock Bass is also a feature. Above all they emphasize a personalized appreciation of the natural history of the Amazon rain forest and rivers, and a real understanding of the conservational needs of this fantastic place. They may be an adventure tour company but what they practice is a philosophy of ecotourism…and a portion of every tour payment goes directly towards sustainable tourism projects that Swallows and Amazons are involved in on the lower Negro River where they operate with local families and communities. While they do offer shorter and longer packages their most popular is their 7 night Houseboat program which costs US$1425 per person (airfare NOT included), based upon a 2 person minimum booking…with a 20% discount for students, 50% discount for children, and 20% discount for groups of 4 persons or more. Pleas email them for more details and other tour options. END> Bird-watching and wildlife viewing in general are main focuses of the trip. Sport fishing for big Black Piranha and Peacock Bass is also a feature. Above all they emphasize a personalized appreciation of the natural history of the Amazon rain forest and rivers )6B@" A05("%C&5AB9&@
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