Travel Done Right - Amazon Conservation Adventure

{ Real Life + Real Conservation }
Experience real life in the Amazon. This is not a fancy "eco-lodge" vacation. This is the real deal for the adventurer interested in a true cultural immersion experience. You will work alongside members of indigenous communities and SELVA scientists in conserving endangered species. Your volunteer trip will directly support the people you will work and live with.

Travel Details for 21, 15, and 10 Day Options

21 Day Itinerary Includes:

· 1 day in Santa Cruz de la Sierra- the fastest growing city in the Amazon basin, which has retained its frontier town feel while becoming a major hub of modern Amazonian life (artisan crafts, city tour, local restaurants)

· 2 days in San Ignacio de Velasco and/or Concepcion- quaint, sleepy Jesuit towns with early colonial architecture, and an old-town feel (tour of church, artisan crafts, local cuisine)

· Overnight stays in indigenous communities of Florida, Porvenir, Piso Firme, and Bella Vista (in Parque Nacional Noel Kempff Mercado (PNNKM)) - including indigenous groups from the southern Chiquitania and Guarasu'we, a people now considered to be extinct, but still lingering near PNNKM

· 3 night trip in PNNKM to climb the world famous Meseta Caparu and visit El Encanto waterfall (*Expect hiking up to 8 hours per day. Elevated fitness level recommended.) OR 3 night boat trip in PNNKM to visit water falls Ahlfeld and Arco Iris (depending on the season)

• Orientation and training in PNNKM, by Ph.D. ecologist, in turtle research and conservation methods

• Wildlife trips on rivers to see caimans, pink river dolphins, birds, and other native fauna

• Visits to see native pictographs

• Horseback ride through pampas

• Participate in daily village activities, and learn to prepare and enjoy local cuisines

• Fish for piranha and other tasty river fishes

• 4 nights living on beaches, working with nesting turtles OR 4 nights living on beaches working with turtle hatchlings (*Although the chances of working with turtles are high, we cannot guarantee that all tourists will get to see/work with turtles.)

• Final night at Los Tajibos, a 5 star tropical hotel/resort, includes 5 star buffet of local foods and access to spa, pool, and beautiful grounds

15 Day Itinerary Includes:

· 1 day in Santa Cruz de la Sierra- the fastest growing city in the Amazon basin, which has retained its frontier town feel while becoming a major hub of modern Amazonian life (artisan crafts, city tour, local restaurants)

• Direct round trip flights between Santa Cruz and Parque Nacional Noel Kempff Mercado (PNNKM)

· Overnight stays in indigenous communities of Florida, Porvenir, Piso Firme, and Bella Vista (in PNNKM) - including indigenous groups from the southern Chiquitania and Guarasu'we, a people now considered to be extinct, but still lingering near PNNKM

· 3 night trip in PNNKM to climb the world famous Meseta Caparu and visit El Encanto waterfall (*Expect hiking up to 8 hours per day. Elevated fitness level recommended.) OR 3 night boat trip in PNNKM to visit water falls Ahlfeld and Arco Iris (depending on the season)

• Orientation and training in PNNKM, by Ph.D. ecologist, in turtle research and conservation methods

• Wildlife trips on rivers to see caimans, pink river dolphins, birds, and other native fauna

• Visits to see native pictographs

• Horseback ride through pampas

• Participate in daily village activities, and learn to prepare and enjoy local cuisines

• Fish for piranha and other tasty river fishes

• 4 nights living on beaches, working with nesting turtles OR 4 nights living on beaches working with turtle hatchlings (*Although the chances of working with turtles are high, we cannot guarantee that all tourists will get to see/work with turtles.)

• Final night at Los Tajibos, a 5 star tropical hotel/resort, includes 5 star buffet of local foods and access to spa, pool, and beautiful grounds

10 Day (Option 1) Itinerary Includes:

· 1 day in Santa Cruz de la Sierra- the fastest growing city in the Amazon basin, which has retained its frontier town feel while becoming a major hub of modern Amazonian life (artisan crafts, city tour, local restaurants)

• Direct round trip flights between Santa Cruz and Parque Nacional Noel Kempff Mercado (PNNKM)

· Overnight stays in indigenous communities of Florida, Porvenir, and Piso Firme (in PNNKM) - including indigenous groups from the southern Chiquitania and Guarasu'we, a people now considered to be extinct, but still lingering near PNNKM

· 3 night trip in PNNKM to climb the world famous Meseta Caparu and visit El Encanto waterfall (*Expect hiking up to 8 hours per day. Elevated fitness level recommended.) OR 3 night boat trip in PNNKM to visit water falls Ahlfeld and Arco Iris (depending on the season)

• Orientation and training in PNNKM, by Ph.D. ecologist, in turtle research and conservation methods

• Wildlife trips on rivers to see caimans, pink river dolphins, birds, and other native fauna

• Visits to see native pictographs

• Horseback ride through pampas

• Participate in daily village activities, and learn to prepare and enjoy local cuisines

• Fish for piranha and other tasty river fishes

• 2 nights living on beaches, working with nesting turtles OR 2 nights living on beaches working with turtle hatchlings (*Although the chances of working with turtles are high, we cannot guarantee that all tourists will get to see/work with turtles.)

• Final night at Los Tajibos, a 5 star tropical hotel/resort, includes 5 star buffet of local foods and access to spa, pool, and beautiful grounds

10 Day (Option 2) Itinerary Includes:

· 1 day in Santa Cruz de la Sierra- the fastest growing city in the Amazon basin, which has retained its frontier town feel while becoming a major hub of modern Amazonian life (artisan crafts, city tour, local restaurants)

• Direct round trip flights between Santa Cruz and Parque Nacional Noel Kempff Mercado (PNNKM)

· Overnight stays in indigenous communities of Porvenir, Piso Firme, and Bella Vista (in PNNKM) - including indigenous groups from the southern Chiquitania and Guarasu'we, a people now considered to be extinct, but still lingering near PNNKM

• Orientation and training in PNNKM, by Ph.D. ecologist, in turtle research and conservation methods

• Wildlife trips on rivers to see caimans, pink river dolphins, birds, and other native fauna

• Visits to see native pictographs

• Horseback ride through pampas

• Participate in daily village activities, and learn to prepare and enjoy local cuisines

• Fish for piranha and other tasty river fishes

• 4 nights living on beaches, working with nesting turtles OR 4 nights living on beaches working with turtle hatchlings (*Although the chances of working with turtles are high, we cannot guarantee that all tourists will get to see/work with turtles.)

• Final night at Los Tajibos, a 5 star tropical hotel/resort, includes 5 star buffet of local foods and access to spa, pool, and beautiful ground

All Packages include:

• Transportation to and from Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia to hotel
• Transportation by chartered airplane (for 15 and 10 day options only)
• Transportation in bus, 4x4 jeep, and motor boat
• All lodging and hotel
• One night at 5 star resort in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
• Meals
• Filtered drinking water
• Bilingual guide
• First aiders trained in wilderness first aid
• Cooks to prepare local meals
• Training and guidance by American Ph.D. ecologist
• Taxes and travel insurance in Bolivia
• Equipment (e.g., tents, mosquito nets) for camping at field sites
• Trips to tourist sites in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and local towns and villages

Note:
This adventurous experience involves travel to and living in remote areas where there may be little to no running water or electricity. Some activities (which may be opted out) may require an elevated level of fitness, such as hiking for up to 8 hours a day. Lodging inside the park and local communities includes rustic accommodations and tents. City accommodations are in upper scale hotels.

***Due to the specialized nature of this trip, we have limited spaces available. Book early for a large discount! For more travel information, contact us.

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