5 Days Solo Packrafting Expedition in the Amazon Jungle - Search for the Perfect Canal
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Video Summary:
This is a 6 day solo Amazon Rainforest journey about discovery and survival. I am on the search for the perfect canal for packrafting and for a new tour itinerary. Along the way I have to overcome various obstacles such as dangerous animals like caimans and piranhas, overgrown waterways, swamps, razor grass and deep mud. I also have to avoid Peruvian goldminers which have expanded to take up most of the Mother of God River. They are claiming plots and are now threatening any intruders with shotguns and wearing masks. For these reasons I have to choose my route carefully as my life depends on it. I'm also on the search for unspoiled wildlife and find it! I encounter various species most which are specific to lower jungle elevations such as tapirs, caimans, black skimmers, roseate spoonbills, kites, caracaras, parrots, kingfishers, taricaya turtles, squirrel monkeys, hoatzins, wattled jacanas and flycatchers.
To the tune of Man vs Wild, Alone and Naked and Afraid this is a movie I made alone without the aid of a camera crew or production. I set up the shots by myself and film as I go. There is no script and no planning beforehand. The animals show themselves when they feel like it and I try to capture it.
In addition to looking for and finding the perfect canal I find a lost oxbow lake! Oxbow lakes are the jungle's hotspots for wildlife where concentrations of animals prefer to live. Oxbow lakes are formed when a section of river becomes isolated after finding a new route around a bend of the river.
This is an educational adventure and survival video showing you that the Amazon is not as dangerous as the movies portray. Animals are scared of other animals and very scared of humans. This video shows you that a solo trip can be done and how to do it when dealing with other people, possible situations when one can get hurt, how to hammock camp and how to handle any wild animals and what the threats are.
In the style of the Discovery Channel I created this video to be more like a TV show with music and voice over techniques. There is also some scientific information about the forest animal species, river and weather characteristics. It also shows a little bit about the psychology and mindset of a person on a solo trip and mental state after a few days of being alone.
If you're looking for a true adventure through seemingly dangerous territory then this movie is for you.
The video begins in the gold mining town of Boca Colorado and continues down the Mother of God River to Pacal, CICRA (Los Amigos Biological Station) to Huitoto to J's Lake" and finally ends in another gold mining town called Laberinto.
Happy exploring and be safe!
0:00 - Intro
01:22 - Day 1: Boca Colorado - Hike Fail - First Canal - Pacal
06:57 - Day 2: Skimmers - Egrets - Monkeys - Los Amigos
10:02 - Day 3: Snails - Canals - Milbank - Ocelot - Madre de Dios
12:40 - Day 4: The Canal - Hidden Lakes - Baby Caiman - Monkeys
23:09 - Day 5: Big Caiman - Confluence - Gold Mining - Laberinto
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This is probably the best Amazon exploration video on YT. I've searched pretty long. Hard to believe that you carry so much equipment on your back.
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
I wasn't going far, believe me. I don't mind extra stuff when my raft is carrying it 95% of the time. Walking around the mountains is a different story.
@summerlakephotog8239
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. It takes a special kind of person to know what to show and tell their viewers. This fellow is a naturalist in the traditional sense. I really get a feel for the place.
Mate this is the best thing I've seen in ages. I've been looking for a video that perfectly encapsulates what I want to do in the future, so now I have a visual goal. I've just subscribed.
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
I took a look at your vids. Looks great! I haven't yet been to Iquitos, just Tarapoto and the Huallaga. Let me know when you're down in my area for the next trip. Cheers
@ImmortalExplorer
4 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions I certainly will do man. Thanks for checking out my vids. Seriously though, I've been searching Amazon exploration related vids for ages in search of the perfect one, and yours is the only one I've found.
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
@@ImmortalExplorer Yes, too much click bait BS.
@raph655
3 жыл бұрын
NAIL ON THE HEAD!
Words can't describe how wonderful this expedition was, Your narration and directing were great and I learned a lot of things . I hope in the future to travel through the great Amazon river .
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. If you're ever in Cusco please stop by our office. If you'd like to do this same trip in the future here are a couple links incanexpeditions.com/rafting/boca-colorado-to-laberinto-rafting-and-camping-expedition-8-days and incanexpeditions.com/rafting/laberinto-oxbow-lake-creek-rafting-with-hammock-camping-expedition-6-days Thank you for watching!
Wow this is awesome, thank you for video taping this adventure. Great up close look at the Amazon. This is what's so cool about the internet that let's people share their awesome videos
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
You should make more these kinds of videos! It’s like a TV show
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
I will. Thank you for watching!
Such a cool video! So hard to find good videos of people exploring the amazon that arent overly produced. This is a great representation!
@IncanExpeditions
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, it's just me and my Fuji. Thanks for watching!
SO incredible! As a canadian birder from the temperate rainforest of Vancouver Island, this place looks like heaven on earth! Can't wait to visit the western amazon one day!
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Janel, I feel the same way about Vancouver Island. I can't wait to do some drizzly weather packrafting searching the shores for bears! Thanks for watching and when you're ready to do some birding down here check out what we offer at incanexpeditions.com
no bug net on your hat seems absolutely wild to me! thanks for sharing!
@IncanExpeditions
11 ай бұрын
They tend to get in the way more than they help but light enough to always bring along.
You are one very brave hombre!!!
You're insane! I freaking love this! I mean, I love watching this type of video, you sir, are a legend.
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for watching.
What amazing adventure!
This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.
@IncanExpeditions
Ай бұрын
This is my favorite.
@IncanExpeditions
Ай бұрын
Me too
just thank u ! authentic explorer filming how to survive in the Amazonas , gold content!
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for sharing this with us !!!
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Awesome video! I really enjoyed watching it. Thanks for making this content man
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Please keep the content coming! Great Job
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
I will. Thanks!
In preparation of our birding trip to Peru starting next week, I came across your video’s. Beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for making and sharing.
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great time! Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Great video of authentic exploration.
@IncanExpeditions
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
The best man i have ever seen!
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
Lol! I bet you're not too shabby yourself. Thank you for watching!
@RJ-ow4po
3 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions hahaha but really i was having dinner and scrolling youtube and got your video! Then i left the dinner and watch the whole video! Interesting especially when caiman comes up at the end!🙌 im dead!
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
@@RJ-ow4po Fantastic, please stay tuned. Since our tourism is not likely to resume this year I will be doing more solo trips, so there will be more to come.
@RJ-ow4po
3 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions yeah sure! I'v subscribed the chanel already! Gonna watch all the videos tonight and thanks for replying! 👍
Insane, amazing.
Awesome trip man!
Awesome video
Amazing vid. always been curious about the amazon jungle
Wow, awesome video. This is the true sense of adventure. finding a nook and taking a look inside, in the Amazon no less! What a trip the Amazon would be, thanks for sharing!
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned! In about a month I'll have a new video up of the Tambopata R. going up a creek with Tapir, bird's nest of algae and freshwater stingray. Thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked it.
@escapewithjay
Жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions cant wait! take care out there
nice trip
Superb and interesting
Wow wow wow💗👍👍
Awesome man this VDO meant to me much. Thanks from Thailand, Stay safe sir.
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your comment. You stay safe too.
this is awesome!
Amazing
Great stuff man 👍
Well, this pretty much quells my doubts about using a packraft in Florida…. Awesome! Keep up the great work!
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thank you for watching. Now you're ready so go get'em!
Wow this is really amazing ! Thanks for sharing this with us !!
This is how amazon was shown in the movies but when i search videos of amazon in YT it shows craps but this one is Awesome......
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, and I'm about to do something similar on the Tambopata River so stay tuned.
i wish i watched this before and did it many countries ive been to missed alotof things obviously. your video is just amazing loved it
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
this was so cool
That was dope
I am from India and I loved your video
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Thank you for watching it. I'm glad you liked it.
Thanku for Showing Amazon
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
You are awesome sir... I appreciate you. No one like you.
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that! You've made my day. Thanks for watching too.
love the video. love the exploring .most times im hiking i wanna see whats off the trail . maybe find a small pond or creek and lake no one knows about. i can relate.
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
You may look into something like a cheaper Sevylor HUI 100 1 person or more expensive Alpacka Scout boat. Both are about half the weight of a regular packraft. Off the trail is where it's at. Thanks for watching.
Underrated channel wow
@IncanExpeditions
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found it.
I'm searching KZread like hell for this kind of video. Perfectly done. Have seen all fo your video. Now I'm missing it. Craving for more
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
I don't how I missed your comment! I must have been filming this other video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIuFw7yekazRprw.html Thank you for watching and I'm happy you found me.
I love your video
This guy is a beast 💯😎 I've been looking for an Amazon exploration video and this is the only one I've seen worth watching
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I hope to do another jungle video in a few months.
@Yo-DieselUNL
2 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions man you made the Amazon look like it was your back yard man that was beautiful like it was Louisiana or something 😤💪🏾💯 YOU THE FIRST PERSON IN HISTORY TO MAKE THAT LIGHT OF THE AMAZON 💯🤣
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
@@Yo-DieselUNL Backyard Bayou - Thanks for the awesome comment!
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
@@Yo-DieselUNL I can't take too much credit though. It basically is in my backyard, about a day to get there from Cusco. I also have a few years experience taking tour groups.
Very well done.. felt like I was there, thank you
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it.
You a brave man...
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
The caimans and I will get along just fine.
This is awesome!
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
@keithdouglas9848
2 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions thanks for reply.your video is amazing and wow what a genuine adventure
best Amazon exploration video i have ever seen bro u belong to nature
holy shit this is gold. keep it up! i love stuff like this man, i grew up watching les stroud and cody lundin! huge idols!
@IncanExpeditions
2 ай бұрын
I'm watching Dual Survival right now. Thanks for watching and for the comments!
I know I'm late, but thank you for this video. I was looking for something similar to this, basically kayak or canoe thru the Amazon River with some crowded water ways, with maybe some bits of jungle exploration. This video did it for me this evening 😁👍
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this is what you were looking for. I also look for similar videos but have not found any. I guess I'll have to make another one soon. Thanks for watching!
@garvvarshney4171
Жыл бұрын
Same here buddy
Great video you have inspired me to go here
@IncanExpeditions
7 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I hope to see you soon..
Awesome video! Keep going!
Very cool. I used to live in Lago Inambarilo which is at the boca de Inambari about 20 miles upriver from Laberinto and that guy is brave going alone. The Pirahnas will take a chunk out if you if you have some blood coming out of you.
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
I will try to stop by when I am in your area.
so cool wish i was there
@IncanExpeditions
26 күн бұрын
You can! Let me know when you can make it down here: incanexpeditions.com/rafting/laberinto-oxbow-lake-creek-rafting-with-hammock-camping-expedition-6-days
awesome! another great adventure!
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
wow its a great expidition by soloing . this was amazing with your courage
Wow, That's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Kamsahamnida!
Incredible trip!
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian
Hey good stuff man
@IncanExpeditions
26 күн бұрын
Thanks!
10x better than a tv show
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
You takes me to a great journey! TQ!
Wow
Hats off to u brother That's exactly what I was looking for I had great adrenaline rush while watching this Great job 👍
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Right on. Yeah, it can get weird when it gets weird. I had an adrenaline rush during my last tour group on Lake Huitoto when a 4 meter caiman came out of nowhere. He didn't even care who we were while all the others were submerged and making bubbles.
@garvvarshney4171
Жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions ohhh😯 Don't mind but, do share that exploration with us on this channel if possible ✌
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
@@garvvarshney4171 I'll do a Huitoto Lake revisit video in the future and I'll try to find that caiman.
This video is such a gem!! Really great work sir!
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching sir!
I lived I Peru jungles and had a home there for many years keep up the good work ! Travel without fear enjoy life. 🤗 from a 60+ Shaman / medicine woman or to some people a Which doctor it a great life.
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
And I thought our 3 day group trip down the Delaware River was cool!!
Mesmerizing! is all I can say. if i was thirty years younger i would join you on your next adventure :-)
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
No, it's never too late. I'll pencil you in..
I watched it with awe. What an amazing adventure you had. Thanks for filming it and sharing!
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. There will be more to come as soon as possible.
@endijeden5358
4 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions Can't wait!
Gotta come up here February, March, April or May for higher waters brother 🙏✌️👍💪❤️🌴
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I will someday and I'll let you know.
That was impressive! It is hard to imagine someone having such a lifetime trip and doing it solo 😮. I only wonder how much courage does it require and preparation. As well, raft looks solid if you managed to get through all the water flora, in the begging it seemed that it's not going to survive so many obstacles, but oh well my rookie misconception. All the respect, keep up the good content!👏 👍
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Although these rafts look like pool toys they are made for rivers, whitewater and scraping rocks etc. I would not attempt a multiple day solo trip if I wasn't familiar with what I was getting into. It is good to be a little scared to keep you on your toes. If you are not scared at all then there is something wrong. Thanks for watching!
@mt.sinairefuge3208
3 жыл бұрын
I have lived here in the area of the video for 15 years and even for a year right on one of those oxbow lakes he passed by. I can tell you the guy has brass B****. Those little canals and creeks and swampy areas on the edge of the lakes have anacondas 6" in diameter when their stomach is empty. Deeper in the woods they are bigger. Additionally there are many other things that can hurt or kill you (falling trees, stingrays, electric eels, ocelots, vipers and othe venomos snakes, getting lost, etc.) I have known or heard of people getting killed or injured by all of those things listed. Curiously, the ocelot is a much smaller cat than a jaguar or puma but I nave never heard of someone being attacked by the later but one neighbor had an ocelot attack their teenage child and it almost killed them. The kid had to kill the ocelot with his bare hands. My 13 year old at the time had a croc jump and bite at him at the edge of a lake but missed. Another child of a neighbor their child was killed by an electric eel. My cook got bitten by a viper and was in serious condition, I got hit by a tree in the head and now have a big scar, a couple months ago a younster was swiming with friends at a local place on the river and just disappeared and drowned right where they were without any struggle...probably was an eel or stingray. I watched as one of my workers had a tree fall on him and almost crushed him to death. I go places like that all the time...but never alone.
Increible el canal, veo que entiende un poco de español. Abrazo desde argentina!
@IncanExpeditions
4 жыл бұрын
Gracias por mirar. Saludos desde Peru!
Ésa es la mejor forma de conocer la Amazonia, voy tomando nota sobre el equipo a llevar... A esos canales me parece que les llaman "caños"... Me fascinan, son como túneles que se adentran en la selva
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Si y sabe que, ese pequeno lago esta preservada porque no se puede entrar un peque peque (bote motorizado). El tamano de ese canal es perfecto para mi bote, nada mas.
Man I envy your no fear attitude, how can people gain this skill?
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
I think you just have to jump into it but be a little fearful and overly cautious at times. With a little determination any nightmares will go away. Thanks for watching.
amazing video! same time you making me laugh haha thnx
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
That is what I hope to do. Thank you.
very good,no idiotic jokes,nor sick background pathetic music.
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing that. I know what you mean.
I'll go!! I'm Canadian so it would be different!
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Great! I can't wait to have you down!
Thank you for a great video, also you look like Tony Hawk.
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Tony Hawk huh? That's a first. Skate or die dude.
EXCELLENT ! thank-you for the quiet so I can hear as well as see the experience -! so many videos are ruined by horrible 'music'.
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
I know. People tend to put that loud digital crap so they think the video is 'modern'. No thanks.
Here I was as waiting for some exploratory mucking for gold & gems.you seemed in a hurry.like your main drive is just to get from a to b?and what you see initially is good anough.coarse I have no clue how long you've been bush babying it in the south America boon docks.dude a metal detector or at least a new fangle gold pan for a few scoops every now & again.juat to see what's under you.might come out of a canal one day looking like royalty.😂🤴😉
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
I've thought about this. I did get excited once over some pyrite once in the Yanatile Valley. If I do bring a pan it'll have to be plastic for the weight, but it's doable. I am more focused on getting from A to B because I'm looking for new tour routes. If you look at satellite images of this specific area in the video you can see how picked over it is compared to the reserve which is south of the Interoceanic Highway. Thank you for watching and for your suggestions. I could use a nice nug right now. :)
😱😱
Real deal
super cool. I'm not brave enough to do this kind of thing myself. But, I love the jungle and the rivers. I can practically smell them in your video. :p
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
I can still smell them too which is the best I have until they open up transportation :(
How can you be that close to the water in a small kayak, that’s scary 😰
Amazonas é gigante cheio de mistério
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Sim, e além do abismo oceânico inexplorado, é o último.
Wooooow increíble 👏👏 me encanta la selva, pero dan miedito los caimanes
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Los caimanes tienen mas miedo. Gracias por mirar!
@mfernandasalinas477
2 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions siiiii, así ví pero estar ahí mismo es otra cosa! Hace unos años fui al Amazonas, experiencia increíble y ganas de repetir 💚 excelente vídeo
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
@@mfernandasalinas477 Gracias!
Sir na tatakot ako sa adventure mo sa mga ilog kasi hirap yan ang daming crocodile at Snake. Ingat po kayo lagi.
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Mag-iingat ako. Salamat
@Daniel.Enguana
Жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions sir na gulat ako marunong kang mag salita ng Philippines language. Salamat po. God bless us.
Hey man, I love the video. I'm planning to go on a similar trip but in Asia. Could you do a tutorial about must have things in the jungle? It would be very useful
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I've been wanting to do something like that for a while. I just wasn't sure if anyone would be interested. I'll try to do this over the next month or two. Thanks for the suggestion.
my favourite expedition on KZread by far! I hope to do this one day is my home town. koombooloomba state forest and make my way down to the coast whilst avoiding Estuarine Crocodiles. The tropics here are 226km away from the Daintree river with very similar vegetation. I love your knowledge and you're very inspirational. did you say that you're using a map, and a gps?
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I bring a GPS most of the time. The bad news is that Garmin discontinued "Birdseye" and is now calling it "Birdseye Direct" which means my device is now obsolete for getting new satellite imagery. For me this is key for an always changing river. This past year I just saw a new oxbow lake formed in this area! The good news is that the new Birdseye Direct doesn't require a yearly subscription which was $30 per year. I have a GPSMAP 78S marine but will now have to buy a new thing. Thanks for watching.
I actually would love to this in my lifetime. Unfortunately, my balls are not stee but merely a pair of shrunk prune. Awesome video dude!
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
It's not so crazy. I can take you there with or without balls.
Hi, nice video! May I ask what brand tarp and hammock you use and advise for a trip to the Amazon?
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
The majority of my tarps are just generic brands on Ebay and Amazon. A few are from "Blue Stone". Just make sure it's at least 3m (9-10ft), not too heavy and it has at least 8 loops for tying down. I use a Superlight DD tarp for hiking. For the hammock any nylon hammock is fine so buy a cheap one and see if you like it. Make sure it has two zippers on the door. Make sure it's not heavy. The Hennessey Hammock is way too heavy.
I wonder how your packraft keep up with all those branches and trees in the water! Nice video, thanks for sharing!
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
If you mean without getting a hole in the boat, they're very durable. If you mean maneuverability then they are smooth on all edges with completely flat bottoms. Thank you for watching.
@lost-storm
3 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions with other words, if you hit Something it does not really matter. What if I would take a dog inside, would it survive the Scratch from the claws? This is very interessting, I never thought a packraft or boat filled with air would survive Something like you do. Thank you very much for Sharing.
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
@@lost-storm Most things don't matter but I had one of my passengers drag an inflated boat through a bamboo thorn and it put a hole in it. The dog question is very common. No, their claws do not scratch or put holes in these boats. A cheap boat made from PVC is a different thing. Alpacka Raft actually has a yearly "Dogs of Packrafting" photo contest. You're welcome. Thanks for your comments.
@lost-storm
3 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions Thank you very much for your answer.
Oh wow this is incredible to watch! What an adventure!! I have a maybe stupid question but... how are you filming all this? I mean, every time you left the camera in one point, filmed yourself going, and then went back to take the camera and so on? Very cool also to know how you've been filtering the water!
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, solo filming takes some work. Here is a link to one of the shots in this video. I have to set the camera then walk or raft either towards or away from it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKKitbasgdHYcso.html Thanks for watching!
@valentinadannunzio
Жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions wow... this is another adventure in the same adventure AHAHAH solo filmmaking while going alone in the Amazon xD wow... a video I'll most certainly never forget!
Amazing ...loved watching this..something I’d loved to have done ...maybe on a smaller scale ..eeeerrr lot smaller ....very enjoyable to watch ..
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I also do some shorter trips in the Manu National Park area if you're ever down this way. Thanks for watching.
Amazing video! It seems you have great love to nature. I wish you have more and more advetures of such kind. Greetings from Far East Russia- Amur rives area.
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, nature is where it's at. I do plan on more adventures so stay tuned..
@time2see192
2 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions I love the way you think! Nature IS DEFINITLY where this woman's heart is, and my body much of my life! Keep doing what your doing. For now I can live vicariously through you and your videos! 😉
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
@@time2see192 Thanks! I will do more and I will try to make them longer. Thank you for watching.
I don’t know why but I laghfed so hard when u said that tree looks like the thing at the gas station
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! I know. I think the stick was long enough to get that bottom to top waving motion like when the thing at the gas station blows air in from the bottom which moves to the top of the doll. That's hilarious. Thanks for watching.
"Hey Boss? Yeah I can't come into today." "No I'm fine, I just found a new channel on You Tube."
@IncanExpeditions
2 жыл бұрын
I love that. I just wish I had more to give. If it ever becomes possible to do this full time I will definitely do it. Thank you keraptis.
A rubber boat does not seem to be a good idea for a lonely journey through the jungle. If some boughs or trunks in the water had torn its bottom the journey could have ended abruptly - and could turn into catastrophy. As for piranhas, I could read and watch some experience about them - and I am far from being an expert, but it seems that they are present only at some places (in a given river, for example) and their behaviour (whether it is calm or ferocious) might depend on the season (rainy or not - and perhaps on the exact geographic location, too). So, it does not seem to be that simple that "they did not bite me - it is just a Hollywood idea that they would attack you". It might be true that most wild animals are not dangerous most of the time, and even caymans will escape from you - well, if you are not in the water of a swamp in the middle of the night... Jaguars might be dangerous even if you sleep in your hammock in the jungle. So, building a fire for night and having a gun nearby might prove to be useful - even if he was lucky enough not to meet any jaguar during a few days. When on foot, venomous snakes are a threat, too. And having serums is advisable. He did not mention the problem of mosquitoes and malaria, etiher, which is very real, as far as I know.
@IncanExpeditions
Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the lengthy comment! These boats cost over $1K and they are not made of rubber. They are made specifically for rivers, rocks and branches. It is true that you can swim with piranhas and not get eaten alive. I've done it many times. There are lots of animals which can be dangerous if you provoke them but all would rather avoid you at all costs. I have also gone boating on lakes with caimans at night. Even then they will still avoid you unless stunned by your flashlight. There are very few snakes in this area unlike other areas of Peru but I always watch where I step. I did have a jaguar come into my camp a few years ago but it kept it's distance and left after I started making noise. You can look up cases of Malaria, Dengue and Yellow Fever for the area you visit beforehand. That's really how it is and I've been taking packrafting groups out to these areas for years now. Thanks again for your comment and thanks for watching.
“If someone says they’ve done it, I sure hope they have. Otherwise it can steer you in the wrong direction.” Wise words
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
It's happened before, sad to say. Thanks for watching.
@DJDavidShmosh
3 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions oh I believe you. Yossi’s story comes to mind. I appreciate your videos and experience. I’m definitely a new fan of your channel.
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
@@DJDavidShmosh I couldn't think of a better example. That was so tragic. Thanks for tuning in. I'll be back into the jungle in a few weeks.
@DJDavidShmosh
3 жыл бұрын
@@IncanExpeditions can’t wait to see it 😄
It deserves million of viewer than other videos w/ no efforts
@IncanExpeditions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Derrick. I appreciate that very much.