Has anyone done these activities in Peru:<BR>jungle treking<BR>white water rafting<BR>Can you suggest any others for a Sept. 2003 trip?<BR>Thanks.<BR>

Vacationed in Peru for 11 days in Sept. It was my best trip ever. We spent 3 days at ExplorNapo Camp about 100 miles from Iquitos. Just did short hikes near the camp. Saw birds but few animals. Rafted one day in Urubamba Valley. Water was high from El Nino. Rapids were fun -- but not too challenging. We visited Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Nasca Lines. Needed more time but truly enjoyed the Peruvian culture.

Thanks Linda for responding; if there's anything else you think of, please post again. I'm planning to spend three weeks in Peru....How was your 3 days at<BR>ExplorNapo...again thanks for fthe information<BR>Bob

Hi Bob,<BR><BR>trekking the amazon jungle is my obsession. Found a few places that are really cool for nature, wildlife and wild rivers.<BR><BR>Some of my travel stories are on www.expphoto.com<BR><BR>And you can find a bunch of info at www.peruperu.com<BR><BR>Have a great trip, let me know what you decide to do, I am always up for a new adventure.<BR><BR>Dav<BR>[email protected]<BR>

Dav<BR>Thanks for the information....Ireally getting excited about going to Peru...I'm planning to go for 3 weeks...so I'm trying to find out the best places and activities...if you have any suggestions ..let me know<BR>Bob

Bob-<BR>Just returned from 2 weeks in Peru. We loved it. We spent 5 days at the Tambopata Research Center and Posasda Amazonas Lodge. Posada is about an hour from Puerto Maldonado, while TRC is a 5 hour boat ride up the Tambopata River. If you have the time definitely visit TRC. You visit the largest (?) macaw clay lick in the world. It's unbelievable to see these birds. During the afternoons you do jungle treks and we various tons of animals and birds. We also did the 4 day inca trail trek which was amazing, but be careful of the altitude.

Hi Bob<BR>Peru is an amazing country. Check out Arequipa, The Colca Canyon, The Cordillera Blanca, Manu National Park, The Inca Trail, Puno and Lake Titicacca. Check out BikeHike Adventures at http://www.bikehike.com they're specialists in Peru.

Bob, <BR>Agree with Linda, try the ExplorNapa Lodge. Very remote and quiet. You can walk easily thru the rainforest to the Canopy Walkway. And take boat rides to see the animals and villages. They have a web site www.explorama.com. Hopefully, you'll have Julio as a guide!<BR><BR>We spent 3 weeks in Peru. The Amazon, Machu Picchu (a must as well!), Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Nazca.<BR><BR>You'll LOVE the Peruivan culture. They are warm, friendly, happy people. Food is great..very flavorful. Great beer..we like Cusqueno the best.<BR><BR>Just a comment for what it's worth. We went mainly to see the Inca civilizations, and they were absolutely wonderful. Machu Picchu with the Andes behind it is a breath taking place. But...we liked the Amazon experience most. Perhaps it was just so different from anything we have done.<BR><BR>Sooooo, have a great time in Peru. It's a magical place!!

Hi Bob this is a peruvian guy who knows all peru so according to what you ask i recomend you to go to manu natural reserve is a protected area and you will have a real jungle expedition besides having the chance to do white water rafting in a clean river if you need more info doubtless send a mail to me trully yours<BR> eliu<BR> mail address : [email protected]

Thanks for your replies...if you have any other suggestions,please let me know

Another recommendation for the Explora property in the Amazon. The animals there were unbeatable (including, one night, a tapir in the kitchen!).