National Geographic Small Ship Expeditions 2014-2015

ABOARD THE DELFIN II

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

»Explore the waterways of the flooded “Mirrored Forest” of Pacaya-

Samiria National Reserve with a team of expert naturalists.

»Glide down jungle streams by skiff or kayak, spotting pink and gray

dolphins, enormous water lilies, monk saki monkeys, three-toed sloths,

piranhas, and scarlet macaws.

»Learn about the everyday traditions of the native ribereños on visits to

villages at the river’s edge.

»Go on rain forest hikes, birding walks, and nocturnal river safaris, and

get immersed in the wild atmosphere of the Amazon from the comfort

of the intimate Delfi n II.

“The dolphins are swimming through the trees. As frog-green fi sh dart through the leaves,

the dolphins, pink as bubble gum, snap at them with long, toothy beaks. This is not some

kaleidoscope dreamscape from a novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez; this is the wet season

in the upper Amazon.”

–MARK JENKINS, “RIVER DOLPHINS,” NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE, JUNE 2009

EXPEDITION TEAM & EXPERTS

Kitty Coley is a geologist,

naturalist, and avid birder

who serves as a consultant

to National Geographic

magazine. As a professional

geologist, she has worked

in remote rain forests and

rugged landscapes around the world. Kitty's

love of nature has inspired her to explore

through scuba diving, backpacking, white-

water and sea kayaking, and biking. A gifted

and enthusiastic teacher, Kitty will share her

knowledge of the Amazon's geology, fl ora,

and fauna on the July 12, 2014 departure.

UPPER AMAZON

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