Voluntourism with Planeterra


 

New! Project Peru Amazon

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Travel by motorized canoe up the Tambopata River to our jungle lodge.

Spend three days in the rainforest learning about traditional medicinal plants, spotting birds, cayman and monkeys!

Next, spend five days volunteering at a center 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.


Trip Highlights:

Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Amazon Rainforest, Volunteer Project

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TRIP LENGTH: 10 days
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Light walking and hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels.
PRICE: FROM USD $1099

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Day 1

 Arrive Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.

Day 2-4

 Puerto Maldonado/Jungle Lodge
Take a morning flight into the Amazon lowlands and the town of Puerto Maldonado. Travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the Tambopata Rainforest Area. Spend 3 days exploring the jungle with local guides in an area that holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area and participate in a variety of optional activities including piranha fishing, jungle hikes, cayman spotting and more.

Day 5-9

 Amazon Volunteer Project
In the morning on Day 5 you will be transferred to a project where you will spend five days volunteering at a center 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.



Day 10

 Depart Puerto Maldonado airport

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