Go Wild Peru Blog
Collecting with Ian Fuller - 18 November to 4 December 2017
26th September 2016
We had a cancelation due to medical conditions on the November 2017 collecting trip. Regretably, I can't take the open slot due to Thanksgiving in the United States.
This means there is an open slot on the trip for anyone interested in joining Ian for two plus weeks of very interesting collecting in the Madre de Dios with a trip into the Andean foothills to explore new areas.
Please send an email to Michael@GoWIldPeru.com if interested in special pricing for this last slot on this trip.
Written by Michael Barber
GoWildPeru Visits San Francisco and Sacramento - 2 & 3 September
1st September 2016
Really excited to travel to San Francisco and Sacramento California this weekend to speak.
Looking forward to sharing GoWildPeru with new friends.
Will share some pictures when I return.
Written by Michael Barber
2017 Tropical Fish Collecting Trips Announced
9th September 2016
GoWildPeru is thrilled to post the 2017 Calendar.
11 - 18 March - 8 day / 7 night package. Second Annual one week trip with focus on collecting Annual Killifish: Moema and Aphiolebias. We may also fit in collecting other target species if there is interest and collecting conditions permit. Cost $1,495.
8 - 22 April - 15 day / 14 night package. Collecting Moemi quiii with Ian Fuller. Cost $2,495.
7 - 13 May Collecting in Florida with GoWildPeru and the authors of the Florida Collecting Guide: A Guide to Collecting, Identification and Aquarium Maintenance of Florida's Non-Game Fishes . Cost TBD
July - open dates. Will select dates dependent on interest for a 11 day / 10 night package of collecting. Cost $1,995. Please contact Michael@GoWildPeru.com if interested.
August & September - Rain Forest to Cloud Forest collaboration with MT Amazon Expeditions.
Basic Package: 20-26 August boat based Rain Forest collecting trip out of Iquitos, Peru with option to add night Discus collecting on 18 & 19 August for an additional cost. 26 August - travel to Puerto Maldonado, Peru. 26 August - 2 September lodge based Cloud Forest collecting trip out of Puerto Maldonado. Peru. Cost $2,995 includes domestic airfare from Iquitos to Puerto Maldonado.
Gold package: add an additional week with either MT Amazon Expeditions 13 - 19 August or GoWildPeru 3-9 September.
Platinum package: two weeks with MT Amazon Expeditions 13 - 26 August and two weeks with GoWildPeru 26 August - 9 September.
If interest in premium package please email Michael@GoWildPeru.com.
4 - 18 November - end of dry season collecting trip. Cost $2,495.
GoWildPeru encourages Aquarium Society groups and others to charter open dates on the calendar. The advantage is that GWP can arrange shipping of fish collected to the nearest USF&WS port of entry for the entire group as opposed to trans-shipping through an east coast airport. A minimum of four participants is required for a charter.
Written by Michael Barber
GoWildPeru tropical fish collector visits Machu Picchu
17th September 2016
Irwin Phua, from Singapore, is posting his experiences visiting Cuzco and Machu Picchu on his Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/irwin.phua
Many really nice pictures of his trip are available for viewing.
He booked the five day/four night trip in three star hotels listed on the GoWildPeru website.
Written by Michael Barber