This was a slightly different morning from the previous ones. Instead of going out really early and returning for breakfast, the crew joined us and we all had a full breakfast in the river. Though quite a bit more complicated for our crew, it worked out really well for us and we were very grateful, because we were able to spend even more time out exploring. During the afternoon, our skiffs took us even further up into the Pacaya River, where we had the unique and wonderful opportunity to spend some time swimming with pink dolphins. After a fun-filled afternoon, we returned to the Delfin II for dinner in the dining-room, with another incredibly beautiful Amazon sunset in the backdrop.
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.
