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Land the canoes. It’s class time in the Amazon Basin. Rio Juruena
Photo: Dalio Zippin Neto |
This 40-day course offers a classic expedition experience on one of the large southern tributaries of the Amazon River. Beginning at our base in the dry upland forests where the river has its source, you will transition through a variety of tropical environments as you travel north to the equator and the rain forest.
The journey is made in canoes, and the river offers both a flat-water and whitewater component. In addition to the core NOLS curriculum, natural history and technical canoe skills will receive special emphasis.
Heat and humidity, insects, and the remoteness from modern infrastructures are some of the particular challenges of an expedition in the Amazon Basin, but we will teach you the basics of self-care that will enable you to thrive in this environment.
There are also excellent opportunities for interactions with the people who lead subsistence lifestyles on the banks of the river. Your whole visit to Brazil will be rich in cultural experience.
Come see the Amazon and have the adventure of a lifetime on a real expedition!
Amazon Basin River Expedition
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| Duration: |
40 days |
| Age: |
18 and Over |
| Tuition: |
$7,275 |
| Dates: |
TBD |
College Credit:
(Optional) |
8 Semester Credit Hours
2 Hours Environmental Studies
2 Hours Leadership Techniques
2 Hours Skills Practicum
2 Hours Risk Management |
| Equipment Deposit: |
$100 |
| Travel Details: |
Call Admissions 1.800.710.6657 |
| Additional Information: |
Course
Description (pdf)
Equipment List (pdf) |
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