One of the jungle activities some folks partake is the Black Hole Drop. You're dropped in the jungle with a pack and two guides. A 45 minute hike weaving in and out of the jungle canopy lands you at the top of the ridge and above the caving system you're about to see first hand. The guides explain the belay system and show you how the harnesses and helmets work. There are three people on the belays, two at the top and one on the bottom. Your guides put on your harness and shows you how to belay yourself down. This was the first time I'd ever done something and to be honest, I was nervous. Luckily, we were in a small group so my partner and I were able to head down together. For the first fifteen feet we had our feet against the wall and lowered ourselves down, then came the dangling feet and 360 views of the surrounding jungle and ground, about 300 feet below. The beauty of belaying is the ability to go at your own pace, if you feel like free falling quickly then have at it, but if you're more the slow and steady type then you can do just that. I chose the dangling route and took my time repelling down. At the bottom, guides prepared a tortilla lunch and after that, we made our way back up to the jungle and spent the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring Ian Anderson's Cave Branch, sipping Belikin beer and talking with the other adventurers about their days' journey.
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner