Join us for an otherworldly volunteer adventure in the Amazon of Peru! [Sign-ups close April 15th]

Led by seasoned traveler Calen Otto and hosted by Amozonas, this unruly group trip will take 8-16 participants on a hands-on journey where they'll immerse themselves in jungle living and Indigenous culture. 

Starting in Cusco, travelers will spend a night in the vibrant city bonding over a delicious vegan welcome dinner before heading out to the Amazon. There we'll spend our days taking care of rescued animals, supporting rewilding efforts, volunteering with the local Indigenous community, playing, swimming, hiking, and exploring.

Our days will end and begin with 100% plant-based meals by our private chef Alessandra Arce and local cooking team. Hand-made meals are prepared with flavor, nutrition, and traditional Peruvian culture in mind. When our time in the lush rainforest has come to an end, we'll come back to Cusco to spend a day in the city together.

This trip will encourage community-building, human & nonhuman connection, cultural immersion, play, joy, and eco-minded adventure. 

Trip details:

👉 Vegan-friendly

👉 Queer-friendly

👉 Volunteer trip

👉 Supports local, vegan, queer and Indigenous-owned businesses

*This is a queer and vegan-friendly trip, but participants do not need to be queer or vegan to participate. 

Don't see the room you're looking for below? Send us a message and we'll see what we can do!

This trip can be paid for upfront or in 3 installments. At least 25% of full trip price is due upfront. The last payment is due 2 months before the trip start date.  

Trip can be paid for by cash or check if coordinated with trip organizer first. Inquire about customized payment plans by hitting "ask a question" or emailing trip leader at calenotto@gmail.com.

SPOT PENDING:

25% Down Payment - REFUNDABLE

Additional Payments - REFUNDABLE

SPOT CONFIRMED:

25% Down Payment - NON-REFUNDABLE

Additional Payments - REFUNDABLE

90 DAYS PRE-TRIP:

25% Down Payment - NON-REFUNDABLE

Additional Payments - NON-REFUNDABLE

After confirming your spot a packing and trip recommendation list (that includes resources for travel insurance & how to find cheap flights) will be sent to you. You will be required to sign a liability waiver before attending this trip.

We will arrive to Cusco and make our way from the airport to our cozy accommodation in town. We'll have our special welcome dinner later in the evening to get our first taste of Peru.

After breakfast we'll travel like locals and make the scenic journey out to the Amazon rainforest. There our epic volunteer journey with Amazonas begins.

After a hearty breakfast at The Hive we'll gear up for a couple hours of animal introductions and play at the sanctuary. It's the moment that everyone looks forward to: meeting Amazonian rescues and survivors on their way to a re-wilded future.

Lunch at Hummingbird park before a special tour of the magical wildlife refuge. Dinner at to end the day at The Hive.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at The Hive, travelers will head back to the animal sanctuary to put in a full days work (I.e. making sure that Selva and other sanctuary residents have been properly pet, pampered, and given an endless amount of snacks.

A break for lunch before harvesting bananas, cleaning cages, and finishing up sanctuary work the day. Dinner back at The Hive with an optional game night.

After breakfast we'll journey to the Indigenous community. There we'll participate in community-building events, steep in the culture, play with the local children, and share lunch before taking a dip in the communal river swimming area.

The day is all about smiles, laughs, sharing, and learning. Before heading back to The Hive we'll visit the artisanal market for a chance to bring home truly one-of-a-kind gifts and support local Indigenous artists. Dinner back at The Hive.

After an award-winning breakfast we'll have a free day where the group will decide if they'd like to spend more time with the animals (probable), rest, or go on another jungle adventure.

After lunch we'll visit the biological research station before returning to the park for a special surprise. Dinner back at The Hive.

After breakfast we'll set out to Amozona's protected land for a hiking adventure through the jungle. There we'll learn about medicinal plants, meet local critters, and clear paths to support the protected area.

Our packed lunch will be enjoyed river-side where travelers can immerse in a refreshing swim. We'll hike back through the beautiful jungle and wind down with a hard-earned dinner at The Hive.

Welcome to free day number two. The group will decide what to do this day depending on energy levels and adventure interests. Options included a visit to the archeological site, boat trips, and more.

We'll enjoy our last breakfast at Amozonas with our new local friends before a teary departure back to Cusco. Dinner in town a few minutes away from our accommodation at a local vegan restaurant.

We'll wake up in the historical city of Cusco where travelers will have a free day to explore ruins, museums, churches, shops, and more. Trip leader will recommend activities and favorite local food spots. (This is a great time for a walking tour, massage, tattoo, etc.)

We'll close the trip by swapping favorite memories at our goodbye dinner. Our last meal will be shared at a special Indigenous-owned restaurant that supports local food. (Lunch will be up to participants that day and will not be included in price trip.)

Breakfast will be provided before participants disburse or depart for the Cusco airport.