Environmental science: Iquitos, Peru

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Overview

Gain a unique scientific insight into Peru’s Amazon rainforest, and the remarkable ecosystems within, during this transformative journey to Iquitos.

Take part in essential scientific research and field work among native flora and fauna in the Amazon while also discovering the unique culture of native communities.

You’ll stay in a jungle-embedded eco lodge and enjoy activities like hiking, canoeing, spear throwing and blow darts, and witness wildlife like monkeys, clay licking parrots and pink dolphins.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Impacted

Trip highlights

Experience life in the Amazon

Hands-on science work

Witness pink dolphins

Canoe and swim along the Amazon river

Amazon indigenous cultural immersion

Experience Amazon animal rescue center

Price from $799 per person

Stay in 3* hotel and Amazon eco lodge

All on-ground logistics

Example Itinerary

Day 1: Arrivals

Your dedicated Kagumu tour guides will meet you at Iquito’s airport and take you directly to your accommodation. Students enjoy an orientation tour in the city and an intro to the program.

Day 2: Rescue Center & Market Challenge

In the morning students visit a local market, taking part in our unique Kagumu Market Challenge before they experience how a rescue center is helping to resorte certain animal populations in the Amazon. Overnight in Iquitos.

Day 3: Transfer to Amazon rainforest eco lodge

Students journey deep into the Amazon and to their stunning eco lodge, where they will stay for the next few days. Along the way the group will witness pink dolphins and enjoy a jungle walk. Overnight in Amazon eco lodge.

Day 4: Science work in the Amazon

Under the guidance of a local scientist, students will take part in an investigative project work that will explore the essential science work done to conserve the native flora and fauna species. This hands-on experience will be followed by an expert-led workshop that explores the role the Amazon has is maintaining life on earth. Overnight in ecolodge.

Day 5: Cultural immersion

Today students will experience what human life is when living in the Amazon. We join our partners in a local native reserve as they teach the group about their way of life, how they hunt, what they believe in, and how they live in harmony with nature. Overnight in ecolodge.

Day 6: Monkey island visit

Before heading back to Iquitos, students visit Monkey Island where they will witness monkeys in the wild. They will also get to swim in the river for one last time! Overnight in Iquitos.

Day 7: Departures

We take students back to the airport in plenty of time for their flight back to their home country.

Essential information

“This is an extremely valid experiential trip which will impact the students throughout their life. Seeing the lungs of the earth is a worthwhile use of money and the associated carbon footprint,”  Justin Gibbs, teacher at Nido International School.

“Excellent science component including the enthusiastic professor, fascinating experiences every day, good cultural introductions and experiences as well as good forest experiences, lodge was well suited for activities in the rainforest,” Chris Roules, Science teacher at Nido International School.

  • Locations visited: Iquitos (Peruvian Amazon)
  • Cost: From $799 per person (price depends on group size)
  • Teachers: Teachers travel for free
  • Accommodation: Hotel / eco lodge
  • Other locations: Colombia, Peru

  • All meals (we chose varied dishes to give a real taste of Peru)
  • Accommodation (rooms are shared but privates are available on request and at an extra cost)
  • Transport – private buses
  • All scheduled excursions, activities, visits
  • Local guides and translators
  • Safety documents – risk assessment, safety protocols
  • One Kagumu guide for every 8 students
  • Sustainability impact report
  • 24/7 emergency assistance

  • International flights
  • Travel or medical insurance
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Iquitos: While in Iquitos the group will stay in a comfortable and secure hostel, 3 blocks from the main square in Iquitos. The size of the group will determine which of our selected hotels or hostels we use.

Amazon: You and your students will get the chance to immerse into Amazonian life by enjoying a three-night stay in Amak Lodge along the Amazon River. Students and teachers will stay in shared cabins or bungalows with private bathrooms, shower, and mosquito nets.

Fully Customizable

Remember we customize every itinerary to your curriculum. If you have a specifc academic focus in mind, allow us to tailor a trip for you.

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