What
our former travelers' have said...
"Effie
and I had a wonderful time exploring the Amazon. We never
expected to get so close to a wild jaguar, you should have
seen the look on our guide Rody's face! We were stunned.
I imagine that the cat's presence is an indication the reserve
has created a safe home for her and others. Rody and Josea
were exceptional. They work well together. We viewed two
snakes while hiking, one Rody called a viper. It seemed
transparent and was yellow, about four feet long. We do
not recall the species, if you talk to Rody could you ask
him the name? The second snake was a giant Green Anaconda."
- Richard Rebsamen, Oakland, CA
"Everyone at the jungle lodge was fantastic. The staff
really goes out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable.
It was a great experience and I have recommended it to several
people. The arrangements for Cusco and the surrounding area
were great. Thanks for a fantastic vacation."
- Michelle Gately, Medford, MA
"In
my lifetime of 45 years I have never encountered such a
wonderful group of people as those that you employ at your
lodge. All of the guides were wonderful with our children
as well as the rest of us! We felt like a huge family. All
of the experiences with nature will remain close to me heart.
Oh and don't let me forget to mention the food. The wonderful
flavors were fabulous."
-Dale Burrell and daughter Melanie (9 yrs)
"Thank
you for a PHENOMENAL trip. Juan Luis was an incredible guide.
Not only did he have an accurate answer for every question,
but also knew the Spanish, English and scientific names
of every species encountered. He had a great sense of humor
and was genuinely interested in providing us with the most
complete jungle experience possible. Some of what we saw
and did: camped in the high forest; caught piranha; saw
9 species of monkeys; experienced the canopy system; found
jaguar claw marks on a tree; identified hundreds of bird
species; had a session with a village shaman; canoed past
lily pads and hoatzin birds; etc., etc."
-Jerroid Marks
"First, let me say that I don't think that I could
have made a better choice than Amazonia Expeditions. The
staff was wonderful and try to be as helpful as possible,
and work at catering your activities to meet your particular
interests. The meals were delicious. My students and I had
a fantastic fantastic experience and can hardly wait for
our return in July."
- Arnold Stark, Seffner, FL
"Just a quick note of appreciation for
allowing Anne and I to experience the incredible environment
of the Amazon jungle. The unique experience of participating
in the lifestyle of the friendly people and abundant wildlife
was made even better by the professional operation you have
put together. To be so remote, the lodge was run with the
efficiency and customer care of any stateside resort. It
was very obvious to us that this was not coincidence. We
could tell the staff had been picked carefully and the daily
schedule and activities were well thought out. We spent
most of our time with Robinson, Rudy and Larissa. We will
display pictures of these knowledgeable and engaging guides
as though they are a part of our family. Robinson's leadership
skills kept everyone together and engaged in humorous activities.
It was evident from the way people in the lodge and villages
looked up to him that he was a born leader. We shared some
of our most memorable adventures with Rudy. We climbed the
Kapok tree, we caught an Anaconda and we introduced ourselves
to a Fer De Lance, all with Rudy protectively at our side.
As families do, Larissa came to the airport on her day off
to say good bye. In fact, I have a picture of Robinson and
Rudy that should be the cover to your next marketing brochure.
If I can digitize it I will email it to you. Again, thanks
for a wonderful experience and keep us on your mailing list."
- Steve Thompson, Cumming, GA
"I'm
sure you hear this all the time, but we loved our trip
to Amazonia Lodge. To be so warmly
invited into a completely different world - completely
different culture - for the week was truly not just an
educational experience, but an experience of the heart
as well. Your staff is outstanding. Each one was
respectful and patient with us gringos, teaching us and
showing us all those things we'd never see if left to our
own devices. In particular, they were able to draw
my kids into the wonders of the jungle so that, by the
end of the week, the kids didn't want to leave. My 16 y.o.
daughter Clare and her friend Lydia read me their travel
journals during our 5-hour drive home from Sea-Tac Airport
yesterday afternoon - both of them learned SO much, saw
SO much that I hadn't even been aware of. They are
both very unhappy to be home and would much rather be back
in the jungle. Aaron is back in college, wearing his pirahna
head necklace, and already begging us to send some of the
digital pictures we took so that he can show his friends. And
14 y.o. Nate was fascinated by it all."
- Gretchen Brauer-Rieke
"Thank you
for the perfect adventure. Your planning was impeccable, down
to every little detail. The service we received was flawless. The
guides were superlative. Everything was better than we could've ever
imagined, surpassing all of our expectations. We were able to optimize
every moment as you thought of everything. The personnel were all knowledgeable
and highly capable. They met us at every stop along the way, always on time and
with great energy. The staff made travel seamless and worry free. The lodges in
the Amazon were so comfortable and well run. The adventures were endless and
always different and exciting. We enjoyed everything about the lodges, including
the hammock room, local food preparations, service, and of course the views were
amazing. The guides, drivers and staff were highly qualified and provided for
all of our needs. Our entire family, including the children, Jared (9) and Logan
(7), were continually stimulated and still left with enough time to leisurely
appreciate the incredible surroundings. Our guide was particularly competent.
He worked so well with the children going well above the call of duty by addressing
all of the special requirements necessary for them to explore the river and jungle
with fascination and awe, as well as play hide and seek with them in the downtime.
We learned so much from our guide about his knowledge of nature and the culture
in the region. He taught the kids to fish, pulled them out of knee deep mud and
even carried Logan through some more difficult hikes. He was unbelievably skilled
at spotting the wild life, we tracked monkeys through dense jungle, found caimans
by moonlight and fed bananas to Dorilla the monkey, while she sat on our laps.
There are not enough fond words to describe how impressed we were with him. We
can't thank you and your staff enough for making this such a great experience
for all of us."
- The Hirsch Family
