Named after female warriors of Greek mythology, the Amazon is indeed a place of mythical status. What traveler hasn't imagined a trip to admire this incredible rainforest, teeming with wildlife? Surprisingly, it’s actually the little things that make it special: Being surrounded by rainforest foliage, cooking food over a bonfire, waking to the sounds of howler monkeys. You’ll also experience spectacular Rio de Janeiro as well, exploring its world famous beachfront and seeing its landmark Christ the Redeemer statue up close.

Highlights

  • Shadow conservationists on an endangered jaguar conservation project.
  • Live in a jungle eco-lodge overlooking the rainforest.
  • Spend a night in the rainforest, sleeping in a hammock.
  • Swim in a waterfall and climb Amazon trees.
  • Explore Rio de Janeiro, known as the “Marvelous City”.
  • Work on urban community development projects with youth.

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

  • Brazil

Duration

21 Days

Ages

13 - 18 Years

Community service hours

6o

Student/Staff Ratio

6 to 1

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Destination Details

Home Base in the Amazon is an eco-lodge situated deep within a private conservation area. The lodge is owned and operated by a family for whom preserving wild places is a way of life! Home Base is constructed from traditional materials and inspired by traditional Amazon design. For the Rio de Janeiro portion of the program, the home base will be a hostel in Copacabana that is exclusively reserved for YOLA students and staff. Accommodations are simple, but clean, safe and incredibly scenic. Students will live with roommates and have access to shared bathrooms.

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

CUSTOMIZE MY PROGRAM

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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