Travel to the foothills of the Andes and into the pristine Amazon rain forest on this unforgettable two-week service adventure. Start in the Lunahuana Valley where you will live and work at a rural school. Tourists rarely make it to this off-the-map location. From here, travel to a remote jungle lodge along the Tambopata River to discover the Amazon rain forest. Get up close and personal with animals as you help at an animal rehabilitation center and then explore indigenous communities.

Highlights

  • Drive to Lunahuana, tucked in the Mountains
  • Live and work at Huayllampi a small rural Village 
  • Work with Local Students on Community Projects and cool off in the river that runs along the schools. 
  • Explore the nearby Ruins and learn about the Inca Empire 
  • Hike to Tupe Village nestled in the Andes and learn about their culture 
  • White Water Rafting in the Grade II/III rapids of Canete River 
  • Ziplining on South America's single longest Zip Line Visit Lima 
  • Travel to Puerto Maldonado the gateway to the Amazon 
  • Visit an Animal Rehab Center preparing animals to be released into the Wild 
  • Visit Jungle Lodge in the Buffer Zone of Tambopata National Reserve 
  • Hike into the Amazon Jungle watching Flora and Fauna of the Mighty Amazon River System 
  • Camp in the Heart of Amazon Jungle absorbing the sight the smells and the Sounds of the Jungles

The YOLA Promise

YOLA will tie in with the best-in-class youth travel and education providers that follow rigorous safety and health standards.

YOLA will promote only those travel and education programs that are committed to the highest environmental, fair trade and human rights standards.

YOLA will create ethical experiences designed to have maximum, long-term impact on the communities we partner with.

YOLA and its partners are committed to travel to locations where tourists rarely go, buy goods from locally-owned businesses, and respect local cultures and customs. Our programs provide direct support for education, infrastructure development, conservation, and other community projects.

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Program Profile

Countries

  • Peru

Duration

15 Days

Ages

14 - 18 Years

Community service hours

20

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Destination Details

Clean accommodation in Villages and Jungle Lodge is provided with very helpful Staff

PLEASE REQUEST FOR THE TUITION FEE

Tuition includes all in-country expenses including: All educational materials Lodging 3 meals per day. All in-country transportation. Airport pick-up/drop-off. Professional full-time staff and experts from the USA/Europe/India. 24/7 Parent Support Hotline during the program. Secondary medical and travel insurance. All cultural activities, lectures and weekend excursions. Pre-departure materials and support.

VISA Charges, International Travel charges, Insurance and out of pocket expenses are NOT INCLUDED in the Tariff

Carry-On
  • A school backpack is ideal as it will be used for day trips.
  • Passport
  • Photocopy of passport
  • Wallet/money
  • Book and/or journal and Pen
  • Phone
  • Camera
  • Chargers
  • Ear plugs
  • Change of clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Medication
  • Additional community service forms
  • Visa documentation (if applicable)
  • Consent to Travel form
  • YOLA emergency contacts
Checked Luggage
  • A 50-70 Liter duffel bag or backpack is ideal.
  • Clothes Socks (14) Including a couple longer pairs.
  • Underwear (14) Shorts (1-3)
  • Loose pants/capris (2-3)
  • Jeans (1) T-shirt (5-7)
  • Long sleeve shirt (5-7)
  • Pajamas
  • Swimsuit
  • Rain jacket
  • Fleece/hoodie
  • Strappy sandals (like Tevas or Chacos)
  • Sneakers/Hiking boots
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Quick dry towel
  • Headlamp/flashlight
Toiletries 

Travel size bottles in Ziploc bags including  Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash, Face wash, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Sunscreen, Lip balm with sunscreen, Bug spray, Feminine hygiene products, Contacts Contact solution, Foam earplugs, Personal med kit, Deodorant, Hand Sanitizer, Wet wipes, Small packs of tissues, Razor / shaving cream.

Optional

Light sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner

Dates

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Jun 9, 2020

Jun 23, 2020
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Jun 23, 2020

Jul 7, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020

Jul 21, 2020
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Jul 21, 2020

Aug 4, 2020
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You can choose to add days and programs as well as destinations to derive greater exposure and value-for-money. We offer tailor-made programs for groups of 12 or more, with customizable dates and itineraries.

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