Peruvian Amazon Rainforest - Field Orientation - January 2018

Iquitos, Loreto, Peru

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James Sarria
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Jan 2 - 6, 2018
Group size: 4 - 10
Peruvian Amazon Rainforest - Field Orientation - January 2018
Iquitos, Loreto, Peru

James Sarria
  • Email address verified

Jan 2 - 6, 2018
Group size: 4 - 10

About this trip

Orientation to travel in Peru with the Perucano Institute through the lens of the United National Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Global goals.  After arriving, you'll spend the first night in Lima near the Plaza Mayor, and then travel off to Iquitos, Peru for a four night orientation.  The program includes an an overview to the history of Peru, current events, and workshops on  traveling in the region.  Field visits will highlight initiatives and organizations that are working towards the Agenda 2030 Global goals in Iquitos, and within the region of Loreto, Peru.  You will leave the orientation ready to network and confidently travel  in Peru, and beyond.

What’s included

  • Orientation Program
    Any program lead during orientation, including space rental, field visits and excursions fees.
  • Pre-Trip Planning
    We meet with you individually to plan out the trip, including: flight purchasing, post orientation travel & connecting you with other travelers
  • Housing for five nights
    One night in Lima, near the Plaza de Armas, and four nights in Iquitos, an urban jungle city in NorthEastern Peru
  • Food
    For duration of the orientation. The evening of the 26th through the evening of the 30th of December.
  • Transportation
    Airport pick-up with local transportation to the historic district in downtown lima, one-way flight to Iquitos, and local travel around Iquitos
  • Post-Orientation Support
    We provide post-orientation field advising & logistics support during the remainder of your travels in Peru & Beyond

What’s not included

  • Passport
    There is no visa required for the majority of global citizens.
  • Flight
    International Flight to Lima, Peru
  • Travel Insurance
    Required to join trip, but very reasonable to purchase for the five night orientation. Generally encouraged for duration of personal trip, post orientation.
  • Personal Money
    Whatever you need for your personal needs outside of program
  • Travel Post Orientation
    Travel costs post orientation in Iquitos.

Available Packages

Trip Price
$700
Deposit: $150

Itinerary

Night 1 - Historic Lima
Arrive & Explore historic downtown Lima - Plaza de Armas

You will be met upon arrival to Lima, Peru and travel by local transportation to the historic downtown neighborhood, and spend the night next to the Plaza de Armas.  Check out the "Barrio Chino" and get a good night rest before you head out to Iquitos, Peru the next morning!

Your Organizer


JS
James Sarria
Traveling is a way of life as I have family on three continents (North America, South America and Europe), and I take advantage of every opportunity to visit them. In the meantime I love adventuring around San Francisco where I live and experiencing the many dance, culinary and cultural events.