Rafting and kayaking in the Futaleufu Valley with Bio Bio Expeditions

Multi-Sport Rafting and Cultural Tour of India

Bio Bio Expeditions is happy to announce an amazing adventure into the heart of India!

Visit to the Taj Mahal

Rafting expedition on the Alaknanda, an upper section of the sacred river Ganges - perfect for first timers or experienced paddlers!

Cycling through remote villages

Visit to Corbett National Park, famous for its elephants, tigers, and macaques!

Riverside camping at our beautiful base camps - Leopard beach camp and Camp Tusker

The trip includes camping, luxury hotels, and beautiful riverside lodges.

This trip is designed for the active traveler looking for a combination of adventure, expedition, fun and culture!

Dates:
November 5th - November 19th, 2007
March 9th - November 22nd, 2008

Call 1-800-246-7238 for more information or a detailed itinerary.

Zambezi Video

Report from the Zambezi trip September 2006

Laurence and i were sitting above rapid number 5 on the Zambezi just last week and realized its been 17 years since we first guided on the Zambezi and here we are again dropping into the best rapids in the world. We thanked the Zambezi river god Nyami Nyami for all the safe passages,we peeled out of the eddy, and dropped into number 5 with huge smiles! We co-trip lead our September 16th Zambezi trip and lead 22 people down the mighty Zambezi. The trip went off without a hitch and everyone had a great time.

I realize there has been alot of bad news coming out of Zimbabwe but the country is still safe as ever, the people are some of the friendliest and most helpful in the world and this is still a great time to visit Zimbabwe. Tourism has dropped off because of all the bad economic news, but there is no resistance movement in Zimbabwe and the locals are depending more than ever on the tourist dollar.In fact this is even a better time to go because it is less crowded and you get more personal service. We have considered moving our base to Zambia on the other side of the river but for now everything is still a go in Zimbabwe! In many ways it is like returning home for us because we have made so many good friends and contacts in Zimbabwe.

Bio Bio Expeditions along with the help of a few clients brought over a handful of kayaks and all the necessary gear and started a free kayak school for any local that wants to learn to kayak. This will provide a fresh stream of new talented kayakers able to work and provide safety for future rafting expeditions.

Our trips are planned for September 2007 and we hope that if you have ever dreamed of rafting and going on safari in Africa you will join us in 2007!

Warmest regards,
Marc Goddard

Bio Bio Expeditions Zambezi Trip featured in Condé Nast Traveler website

Forget the dog days of August: The dry season hits southern Africa in September, when elephants, zebras, impalas, and baboons lumber down to the 1,650-mile Zambezi River for a drink of water. The best way to get a look at all that wild game? From the river itself. Sign on with the expert guides from Bio Bio Expeditions, whose Zambezi Explorer trip departs only in September. READ FULL ARTICLE>>

Cotahuasi 2006

We are back from another great adventure in Peru. We ran another safe and fun trip thorugh the Cotahuasi canyon. Water levels were perfect as was the weather. A few of the rapids that we have portaged in years past became runnable due to a shift in some of the boulders. One of our guests Adam Dawson ran all of the rapids while others choose to walk around a few. We are looking forward to two trips in 2007. This was our 6th year running the Cotahuasi and each year we figure out how to run a smoother trip. We have big plans for 2007!

Please click below for a few sample shots of the 2006 Cotahuasi trip.
Thanks to everyone for making this a memorable trip.

http://blog.biobioexpeditions.com/cotahuasi.html

Saludos,
Marc Goddard

Marc and Laurence turn 40!

Laurence Alvarez and Marc Goddard both turned 40 last week. Laurence and Marc met when they were 13 and have been running rivers ever since! At 40 they are still at it and plan to run the Middle Fork of the Feather this weekend. Marc plans to guide the Cotahuasi on July 3rd. Please click on the link below to see a fun slide show on the history of the friendship of Marc and Laurence and friends along the way!

Bio Bio Expeditions featured on MSNBC.com!

Bio Bio Expeditions was recently featured on MSNBC.com!

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http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13559899/

Tour de Nez hits Truckee

Since we all can and should bike more, Bio Bio Expeditions was proud to field three volunteers for the Tour de Nez bike race in down town Truckee!

Marc and Damara brought their new son Quinn and black lab Mosi down on two Xtracycles with Mr. Quinn in the Chariot trailer. Lars rode down into town on his 70’s something beach cruiser which he recently acquired at a garage sale for $10.

Lars entered his cruiser into the “one lap” sprint race called the “Clunker Classic.”
Rule 1: Bikes 32 lbs and over
Rule 2: Cheat

Well, Lars came in second, right behind a guy on a brand new tandem 24 speed Cannondale. Apparently, clunkers do not have gears, so in all reality Lars won!!! But, Mr. 1st place did abide by rule 1 and 2 so his win stands…..

Second place prize was a New Belgium Brewing company “Fat Tire ” biking shirt!!!!

And remember, when racing, peddle like you stole it!

See you out on the trail and on your bike!

Check out a new slideshow of the Futaleufu from Bio Bio!

Check out a slideshow by Bio Bio Expeditions at this link:
http://blog.biobioexpeditions.com/futaleufu.html

Bio Bio Blog is up and running!

The Bio Bio Blog is up and running. Enjoy stories, last minute trip specials and stay in the Bio Bio loop! Check for weekly updates, exciting photos, expedition news and whats new with the Bio Bio family and friends!

Bio Bio Expeditions featured on CNN.com!

Bio Bio Expeditions Kilimanjaro trip was recently featured on CNN.com!

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Why Bio Bio Expeditions?

Bio Bio Expeditions was created by Marc Goddard and Laurence Alvarez-Roos, both from California, as a way to bring people to their favorite rivers in the world. They have been international guides since 1988 and were both members of World Champion rafting Team California. It is their passion to lead people to some of the world’s most wild and beautiful places. They accomplish this safely and with the input from and respect for the local cultures. They introduce different parts of the world to their guests and impart a love of adventure, travel, culture, and the environment. Marc or Laurence is on every trip because this is what they love to do.

Bio Bio’s signature trip is in Chile on the Futaleufu river. The Patagonia region of southern Chile is like the Montana of the 1920’s. The Futaleufu River valley is in the heart of this rugged setting where the families live a traditional ranching lifestyle. Bio Bio Expeditions has created their own retreat in this inspiring setting with the goal of bringing the adventure traveler to the heart of Patagonia. The base camp created, with the assistance of our Chilean neighbors, is a place where the active traveler can get their fill of adrenaline sports and relaxation. The Futaleufu River is world renowned as one of the best whitewater rivers in the world and was the site of the 2000 International Whitewater Championships. The guests spend their summer day rafting spectacular, big whitewater and evenings in the outdoor hot tub watching the river drift by or sipping Chilean wine in the sunset bar. They can enjoy Yerba Mate tea with a Patagonian family after a morning of fly-fishing and mountain biking and have our massage therapist soothe their sore muscles after a hot, relaxing sauna. This is paradise for the adventure traveler who loves to enjoy many different sports in a remote and pristine wilderness setting, but you do not have to compromise on comforts or amenities.

Besides Chile, Bio Bio Expeditions runs trips on the Zambezi River in Africa, the Katun in Siberia, Cal Salmon in northern California, and the Apurimac and Cotahuasi Rivers in Peru. Furthermore, they have expanded to a limited number of trekking trips including Kilimanjaro and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. For more information, contact Marc Goddard at marc@bbxrafting.com