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  • Life On Land

Amazon Survival Tour Guide

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2 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Educate tourist and locals about the importance to sustain the Amazon Jungle!
  • Teach English to the guides.
  • Learn how to survive in the Amazon Jungle and assist with guiding jungle survival courses

Highlights

  • Educate tourist and locals about the importance to sustain the Amazon Jungle!
  • Teach English to the guides.
  • Learn how to survive in the Amazon Jungle and assist with guiding jungle survival courses
  • Sleep overnight in hammocks in the Jungle under the light of a thousand stars!
  • Wake up to the sounds of hundreds of birds and other animals!
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
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    About the program

    Learn Portuguese, Teach the staff English, educate the public about the importance to sustain the Amazon Jungle & assist as a guide in exciting overnight survival trips!

    Travel to Brazil one of the world’s largest countries in to the heart of the worlds largest jungle. Learn Portuguese, Teach the staff English, educate the public about the importance to sustain the Amazon Jungle and assist as a guide in exiting overnight survival trips!

    The Amazon jungle, one the ...

    About the program

    Travel to Brazil one of the world’s largest countries in to the heart of the worlds largest jungle. Learn Portuguese, Teach the staff English, educate the public about the importance to sustain the Amazon Jungle and assist as a guide in exiting overnight survival trips!

    The Amazon jungle, one the last great wildernesses left in this world is getting cut down day by day at an alarming rate! By giving the jungle a value through sustainable eco-tourism and education more land can be protected to preserve this beautiful and amazing place! How can you help? By joining this project and educating tourist and locals about the importance of the Amazon Jungle! How will you do this? Through volunteering at an eco-tourism organization who educates through overnight survival trips in the Amazing Amazon Jungle! Are you up to the adventure then sign up now for this amazing volunteer abroad project!

    Typical day

    With this volunteer project you get the opportunity to get involved with a local small eco-tourism organization whose home base is located in Manaus a city which with its 1.7 Million inhabitants is an island in the immense Amazon Jungle. The organization is run by current and former members of the ...

    Typical day

    With this volunteer project you get the opportunity to get involved with a local small eco-tourism organization whose home base is located in Manaus a city which with its 1.7 Million inhabitants is an island in the immense Amazon Jungle. The organization is run by current and former members of the military Jungle rescue division led by a Lieutenant and his familiy who will be your host during your stay In the Amazon.  
    Projects you will mainly be involved in: 

    • Learn how to survive in the Amazon jungle
    • Assist with 2 days and overnight jungle survival trips
    • Train with local military survival experts
    • Teach English
    • Learn Portuguese
    • Educate locals and tourist about the importance to sustain the environment
    • And many other projects!

    Organizations like these give the jungle a long term sustainable financial value to the country opposed to the short term gain of logging this precious ecosystem.

    Free-time activities

    When in Manaus Volunteers will have the opportunity to go shopping, check out the night life, city tours, and so much more! When on the Amazon, there will be lots of sightseeing and wildlife viewing, you can also enjoy a fresh dip in the rivers. Please take into consideration that any leisure time ...

    Free-time activities

    When in Manaus Volunteers will have the opportunity to go shopping, check out the night life, city tours, and so much more! When on the Amazon, there will be lots of sightseeing and wildlife viewing, you can also enjoy a fresh dip in the rivers. Please take into consideration that any leisure time activity will be covered by the volunteer themselves.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level)

    Required Documents

    CV, Resume, Letter of Motivation, Two pics and Signed Policies and Liability form

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 - 16:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The Fees include:


    • Accommodation - Private room Manaus, when on a trip; your own private Hammock!
    • Meals - 3 meals a day Included
    • Airport Pick up and Transfer - You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation
    • In-country Transfers - All tranfers related to your volunteer internship included
    • Portugese tutoring - Your host family will teach you Portuguese through private tutoring on your days off and on your convenience.
    • Tours included - You will go on the following tours: Manaus City tour, Visit to Monkey Island Sanctuary, Visit a Amerindian village, Fish for Piranhas and Visit the meeting of the waters
    • Ongoing Service and 24/7 Emergency Contact

    Airport Pickup at Eduardo Gomes International Airport

    You will arrive in the capital of the Amazon Jungle where you will be met and travel directly to your homestay where you will start adjusting for your upcoming adventure.

    Accommodation

    When in Manaus you will stay at a Brazilian host family where you will have your own room. When on trip you will sleep mostly in a hammock in the jungle. Meals will be provided in both the jungle by the organization and in Manaus by your host family. Linen and towels will be provided by the homestay.

    Food & Beverages

    Included 3 meals a day and will be provided by the homestay familiy and the project.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) in Manaus. We assist you to find cheap flights to Brazil. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Brazil provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Brazil you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Brazil. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    There are no specific dates however, the project starts on a Monday therefore we receommend that volunteers arrive on a Sunday.


    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $1,098 per week 2 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 4 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Location

    Americas > South America > Brazil > Manaus

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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