Want to venture into the heart of the canopy? Observe wildlife in its natural state, undisturbed? Then a canoe expedition is perfect for you!

From wetland to wetland, navigating the Rapti and Seti rivers within Chitwan National Park, we invite you on a leisurely adventure to discover the region's fauna and flora across a multitude of ecosystems as rich as they are diverse.

Your journey will be guided by one of our regional specialists. Throughout your expedition, you'll have the opportunity to observe magnificent aquatic birds during their mating displays, dozens of crocodiles and gharials, and perhaps the last remaining Asian freshwater dolphin species, the Ganges dolphin.

« Our canoe glides across the calm waters of the Rapti River. To our right, a cattle egret stands motionless, waiting intently for the slightest movement in the water. It spots prey. In a fraction of a second, it emerges with a fish in its beak, leaving the aquatic creature no chance of escape. To our left, a barking deer quenches its thirst, soon joined by a young gaur. Calm, almost naive, the two herbivores remain unaware that across from them, the yellowish eyes of a crocodile have just broken the surface. Slowly but steadily, the reptile inches toward the gaur, drawing within mere centimeters of the bovine.

It strikes; the crocodile's jaws close around one of the gaur's hind legs. We watch the scene unfold, some of us shocked, others captivated. Its fate seems sealed. Suddenly, in a final act of desperation, the gaur delivers a violent blow with its powerful horns, sending its aggressor flying through the air. Even young, one must remember that the gaur remains Asia's largest bovid species. Marked for life by the crocodile's bite scars on its leg, the animal flees toward the forest, and we are relieved to see it still alive. »

For your information: Since the disappearance of the Chinese river dolphin in 2007, the Ganges dolphin is the last surviving Asian freshwater dolphin species. With its population scattered across India and Népal, its future remains uncertain.