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For Immediate Release
WILDLAND ADVENTURES FEATURES NEW
AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST CONSERVATION CENTER
August 14, 2003
Seattle, WA > The protected rainforests
of Manu National Park and the Tambopata
Nature Reserve in southeast Peru are among
the most pristine natural regions in the
world with the highest levels of species
diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles
in the entire Amazon. For more than a
decade, Seattle-based ecotourism company
Wildland Adventures has arranged active
travel programs in South America, from
the Andes to the Amazon, featuring guided
nature explorations and cross-cultural
encounters with native peoples based from
small eco-lodges located in remote, pristine
habitats such as Manu and Tambopata.
This year the company has added a new lodge,
the Amazon
Rainforest Conservation Center [ARCC],
located in southeast Peru on the shores
of the wildlife-rich Lake Soledad. The
ARCC is the focal point for important
conservation initiatives in the region
with world record bio-diversity of rainforest
animals and plants. A spectacle of wildlife
is found here including a resident family
of endangered giant river otters, eight
species of monkey, hundreds of bird species,
large groups of peccaries and 15’
caimans, with possible jaguar and anaconda
sightings. Activities include hikes on
an extensive trail system through pristine
forests, an ascent to the rainforest canopy
120’ up in a huge ironwood tree to
a wildlife observation platform overlooking
Lake Soledad, paddling in small canoes
around the lake, and excursions to visit
macaw licks in the area where hundreds
of parrots congregate.
The remote lodge is located 110 miles (8
hours) up the Las Piedras River from Puerto
Maldonado. Although the journey is long,
it is a comfortable and relaxing trip
in large motorized dugouts equipped with
reclining seats for napping or watching
the scenery go by. The lodge and research
center provide a base in the jungle wilderness
for learning about rainforest ecology
and enjoying close up observation and
photography of rainforest wildlife in
comfort and style. Guests are accommodated
in eight charming, hexagonal chalets,
each containing a comfortable double room
with lights, fans and electrical outlets,
a balcony, and private bath with hot water.
Visitors are treated to delicious local
cuisine in the spacious and airy dining
area including fresh fish, exotic fruit
juices and delicious vegetarian dishes.
Wildland Adventures’ Andes and Amazon
programs are available year round and
feature 10 to 15 day itineraries. Privately
arranged custom trips are also available.
All-inclusive, 2003 prices including local
airfare range from $2,150 to $3,045 per
person, with additional discounts available
for groups of five or more. For reservations
or more information, call 1-800-345-4453,
email info@wildland.com, write to 3516
NE 155th Street, Seattle, WA 98155 or
visit www.wildland.com.
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Since its inception in 1986, ecotourism
has been the cornerstone of Wildland Adventures,
offering cultural and natural history
explorations as a means to protect natural
environments, preserve cultural heritage
and enhance the well-being of local communities
through initiatives by the company’s
non-profit Travelers Conservation Trust.
Kurt Kutay is a founding member of the
Board of Directors of The International
Ecotourism Society and a recognized leader
in the travel industry as a proponent
of responsible tourism. Destinations offered
by Wildland Adventures include Costa Rica,
Panama, Belize, Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia,
Ecuador and the Galapagos, East and Southern
Africa, Alaska, Patagonia (Chile and Argentina),
Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and New
Zealand.
Media Contact:
info@wildland.com
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