Amazon River Cruise Travelers Enjoy Exclusive Opportunity to Hear Pink River Dolphins

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- International Expeditions, the world leader in nature travel, is offering travelers on its Amazon River cruises an exclusive opportunity to listen to the river's famed pink river dolphins using hydrophones.  

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Travelers on the 10-day Amazon riverboat cruise use hydrophones to listen to the high-pitched calls of the pink river dolphins, while knowledgeable naturalists explain how the dolphins use these sounds to stun fish as they hunt.  

"Guests love listening to the pink dolphins while they try to capture these unique creatures on film," said Jorge Salas, International Expeditions' Amazon Expedition Leader. "What they may not realize is that while they're listening to the dolphins, we are recording those sounds to share with local universities and interested groups. Science still has so much to learn about these freshwater dolphins."

Daily outings on this small-ship adventure into the Peruvian Amazon take travelers deep into the pristine Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve for explorations on small excursion boats to spot diverse wildlife, hikes deep into the rainforest, and even piranha fishing. Guests also spend time with riberenos in their remote river villages, handing out school supplies to children and meeting with a local shaman.  

During their Amazon cruise, guests travel in comfort aboard the 28-passenger La Amatista riverboat. When not in their spacious air-conditioned cabins, guests can relax in the dining parlor which boasts floor to ceiling windows, stargaze on the open-air top deck, or sip cocktails while enjoying the evening entertainment, courtesy of the ship's local crew.

Prices for the 10-day Amazon River tours start at $3,148 per person, and include accommodations, daily excursions, complimentary laundry aboard La Amatista, most meals, local transportation, guides, transfers and tips to porters and waiters for included meals. International and in-country flights are not included, though arrangements can be made through IE.

Celebrating 30 years of engaging nature travel, International Expeditions specializes in small-group journeys to Earth's most exhilarating destinations. A pioneer of environmentally responsible travel, IE is committed to preserving natural habitats and improving the welfare of the people and communities it visits.

For more information or a brochure on the Amazon River Cruise, call International Expeditions at 1-800-633-4734, e-mail [email protected], or visit http://www.IEtravel.com.

SOURCE International Expeditions