FLOATING
RIVER SAFARIS

(December to April)
In the months of the dry season  Arassari Trek offers river expeditions from 4 to 10 days. The rafts and other inflatable boats will be used for wildlife observation paddling downstream the animal packed rivers of the upper and lower llanos. Fishermen welcome ! Some trips will be "real expeditions" !... and will include all land- and river transports, food, drinks, hammocks with mosquito nets, tents, fishing gear , experienced bi-lingual outdoor guide and lots of fun, adventures and new experiences. (Minimum 5 pax) 

 The llanos is known to be one of South Americas best places for wildlife - and bird watchers. Silently and in a very ecological way we will row down river observing, exploring, daydreaming, fishing, taking photographs and camping out next to a fire every night. The varied fauna and flora, the sounds of animals and birds 24 hours a day, the sun and the moon, the freshwater dolphins jumping around the boat,  the stars and the fireflies make this trip most memorable.
The list of all birds and animals spotted on a trip would be to long. The most common ones include: howler-, capuchin- and spider monkeys, iguanas and chameleons, caimans, amazonas fresh water dolphins, anacondas and boas, tamanduas, giant otters,  different types of turtles, capybaras, agouties, foxes, parrots and macaws, egrets, herons, ibis, hoatzins, spoonbills, vultures, eagles, hawks, cormorants, kingfishers, jabirus, maguari storks, falcons, owls and quantities of other strange creatures such as electric eels, stingrays, piranhas etc. All persons going on a River Safari should be adventure minded and conscientious about the fact that we are way out of reach of civilization. An open mind, love for mother nature as well as social behavior and active participation in all situations is condition to go on a Float. 
These expeditions lack all basic facilities but are ... 



 


 


 

A UNIQUE ENCOUNTER WITH LAND, WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE.... FLOATING.

ARASSARI TREK  C.A. -  V.T. 2256
Mérida - Venezuela
Tel /Fax :  ++58   Cel. (0414) 7463569

http://www.arassari.com

E-mail:  arassari1@hotmail.com

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