Volunteering in the Amazon with the rehabilitation and conservation of animals, exploring the jungle and searching for wildlife.
Experience the Peruvian Amazon on this exciting and hands-on jungle adventure. Travel by motorized canoe up the Tambopata River to our jungle lodge. Spend five days volunteering at a centre for the rehabilitation and conservation of wild animals. Work alongside staff to feed and take care of animals so they can be successfully released back to their natural habitats. Next, spend two days in the rainforest learning about traditional medicinal plants, spotting birds, cayman and monkeys.
What's Included
- Arrival transfer, 5 days volunteering at an animal rehabilitation center in the Amazon, Guided hikes and excursions to spot wildlife and learn about the Amazon Jungle from a jungle lodge.
- 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners. (Allow USD20-25 for meals not included.)
- Hotel in Lima (1nt), jungle lodge (2 nts), twin share bungalows at volunteer project (5 nts)
- Plane, boat, canoes, walking.
- Local naturalist guides while at the jungle lodge, project coordinator at the volunteer project.
Places Visited
- Amazon
- Peru
Day 1 Lima
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2-6 Puerto Maldonado / Amazon Volunteer project (4B,5L,5D)
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the volunteer project. Spend 5 days volunteering at a centre for the rehabilitation and conservation of wild animals. Work alongside staff to feed and take care of animals so they can be successfully released back to their natural habitats. Other activities may include assisting with maintenance of an interpretive trail, construction of animal enclosures and interaction with the local community.
Days 7-8 Jungle Lodge (2B,2L,2D)
Transfer by fast motorized canoe to the comfortable 'G Tambopata Ecolodge,' which boasts sustainable operational initiatives like solar panels, a recycling program and rechargeable flashlights. Guided excursions by expert naturalists to spot wildlife and learn more about the jungle. Included rubber boots while at the lodge.
Day 9 Puerto Maldonado (B)
Transfer by motorized canoe to the airport for departure.
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