Peru Amazon Rainforest Conservation

Your trip to Peru

Programme type: Conservation & Environment

Duration: 14 Days

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge

Transport: Private Bus, Minivan, Boat, Train

Sustainable Development Goals: 13. Climate Action, 14. Life Below Water, 15. Life on Land

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Trip highlights

Amazon conservation work – Conduct biodiversity surveys, and help restore rainforest habitats.
Support wildlife rehabilitation – Play a vital role in maintaining a rehabilitation centre - home to spectacled bears, parrots, bats, spider monkeys, and crocodiles.
Explore Machu Picchu and sacred sites – Discover Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu.
Learn new skills – Develop your confidence, independence, and global mindset as you are introduced to new ecosystems and lifestyles.

What you can expect

You’ll begin your journey deep in the Peruvian Amazon, where you’ll live and work at a conservation reserve. Every day you’ll be getting stuck into vital wildlife conservation activities, such as feeding and caring for rescued animals, maintaining trails, or providing enrichment for species under rehabilitation. Under the guidance of local experts, you’ll also learn to conduct animal surveys, climb South America’s tallest canopy walkway to survey birds, and help to monitor wildlife such as parrots, bats, monkeys, and crocodiles.

Beyond conservation, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the heart of Peruvian culture and explore its world-famous sites. After leaving the rainforest, you’ll explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley, visiting bustling markets, Inca ruins, and the awe-inspiring ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. With a balance of conservation service, cultural immersion, and adventure, you’ll experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey that teaches you as much about yourself as it does the world around you.

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Why choose Peru for your Conservation and Environment programme?

Home to the Amazon rainforest and known for being one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, Peru makes an exceptional classroom for conservation education. In the Amazon, students work directly on projects that protect endangered species and restore ecosystems, gaining practical skills in animal care, biodiversity monitoring, and sustainable farming. Few locations offer such a powerful real-world setting to study ecology and conservation biology.

Beyond conservation work, Peru’s cultural heritage – from the ancient Inca capital of Cusco to the world-famous Machu Picchu – provides an excellent opportunity to link environmental studies with history, anthropology, and global citizenship. This unique combination of service work, cultural exploration, and natural wonder enables students to build resilience, teamwork, and critical thinking while seeing how conservation connects with wider social and cultural contexts.

What's included?

We handle all the essentials, so you can focus on the experience

Included

Accommodation – Clean, safe and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.
Meals and drinking water – All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, and always fresh drinking water.
Transportation – To and from the airport, plus everything in between.
24/7 Support – Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 backup from our global teams.
Free teacher places – One free staff place for every nine students that travel
Travel and medical insurance – Provided by our trusted insurance partners.
Activities – All excursions, cultural activities, and social events.
Project training and materials – All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.
Projects Abroad T-shirt – A free t-shirt for every traveller.
Dedicated pre-departure support – Your group’s own contact to support with everything from application to departure.
Presentations for students, parents, and teachers – Online or in-person presentations to answer all questions and help prepare travellers for their programme.
Fundraising advice – Support and resources to aid students’ fundraising journeys.

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Flights - We can arrange group flights for you to keep your booking simple.
Reflective journals - Custom-made journals to support student reflections and learning outcomes.
Courses with our school of record for additional pre-college credits (earn between 3 and 15 academic credits)  - Bolster your program's educational value with an online course developed specifically for Projects Abroad participants in collaboration with our official schools of record: Greensboro College (N. Carolina, USA) and Hartwick College (New York, USA).