An Exclusive Amazonas Adventure

It’s finally happening! And how appropriate too as this year will be the 10th Anniversary of the death of our great New Zealander, Sir Peter Blake.

We have now firmed up our itinerary- please see brochure containing itinerary information.

This journey is uncommon and has been specifically tailored to our requirements. There is a maximum limit of 12-14 spaces and it is intended that every one has an aim/project to complete whilst on the journey. Worldwise Expeditions will select companions for the available spaces based on sense of character, project/aim and commitment.
At this stage the itinerary is mildly flexible so we are open to looking at incorporating your project requirements and situation.

We are really excited about this one!!! Please pass on to any family or friends that you think may be interested.

It is the world’s largest river and the nine countries bordering it are the source of much fascination. It is said that for every five breaths we take, one of those breaths comes from the trees of this region.

The Amazon contains almost two million species of plants and animals. It comprises one-fifth of the fresh water on the planet, and about as many secrets and mysteries as there are stars in the sky. Its biggest city is Manaus, which holds 50% of Amazonas' 3 million inhabitants, with the majority or the remaining population living in small villages along the
river and throughout the forest We invite you to join us on a ‘once in a lifetime’ intrepid adventure travelling both river and jungle in this remote
location.

WORLDWISE Expeditions takes you on a month long expedition by riverboat and canoes from Brazil to Venezuela - to the meeting of two waters (Casiquiare and Orinoco) where a memorial to Sir Peter Blake was erected by the ‘jungle team’ of ‘Blake expeditions’ the day he was murdered. This moment will mark the 10th Anniversary of the death of this
great New Zealand adventurer.

Expedition leader, Associate Professor Marc Shaw was the expedition doctor on Blake’s final voyage.

“I was with Sir Peter Blake in 2001. I am going back to personally commemorate the journey I took with him 10 years ago. I hope that others will join me as I again explore the region and conduct various research and artistic endeavours on the journey.” - Marc Shaw

It is intended that all participants on this journey have a project or aim to complete whether it be Medical, Scientific, Research, Cultural or Artistic.

Marc is currently collaborating with the Tropical Medicine Institute in Manaus to design specific data gathering studies of the medical conditions amongst the local riverine population.

The group is limited to 12-14 people so you’ll have a more intimate travel experience and those participating will at times require both physical and mental strength as there are sections of the journey that are classed as true adventure...not sightseeing tours. WORLDWISE Expeditions seek easygoing companions that will fit in to this small group. We will explore extremely remote areas which have not often been explored, and some of which only recently discovered.

This is an exclusive adventure tailored specifically to our requirements and will never again be repeated!