Biologists refer to this region as the “green paradise” of the Amazon forest. Within this region there exist exceptional national parks and reserves that contain the best wildlife viewing experiences to be found in the Amazon.

Amazonia Expeditions has operated fine natural history and adventure trips in the western Amazon since 1981. They are the only licensed tour operator with access to Peru’s Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve, famed for its diversity of wildlife. Their jungle lodge is located on the Tahuayo River is open every day of the year. It is a small lodge, with only fifteen cabins, keeping the rainforest experience personalized, intimate and manageable from an eco-tour perspective. Sufficient English speaking men and women guides are available so that every guest can have an itinerary customized to their needs and interests.

Web site: www.perujungle.com

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Backcountry Snowcats is a Cat Skiing and Snowboarding operation hidden in British Columbia’s South Chilcotin Mountains just to the north of Whistler.

The weather here is colder and drier than nearby Whistler (30 kms away) but gets all of the same storm cycles. It snows on average 10m (32ft) of cold dry snow per season accumulating up to 3.5m (11.5ft) base, making the terrain prime for skiing and riding.

Backcountry Snowcats Jan. 2010 Promo from Backcountry Snowcats on Vimeo.

Web site: www.snowcats.ca