manu, peru - gap year

conserve

wildlife, forests and people - we've got to work out how to live together!

A mere eight hours from Cuzco through windy jungle roads and we get to the crossing of two rivers. Another 30 minutes by dugout canoe and we arrive in the Mascoitania reserve, right on the border of the Manu National Park. Something quite so remote shouldn't be at too much risk you would think, but sadly it is being attacked from all sides. Indigenous communities in the national park, settlers coming along the road, tourist "ecolodges" appearing all the time and of course the wildlife and forests suffering more than anyone else. Bringing sustainable forestry practises to the communities, reforesting damaged areas of jungle, improving the facilities for the communities so they don't have to move on elsewhere will make up your time, never a dull moment for sure!

where: the Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peruvian Amazon

what: conservation and community development

how long: 4 weeks

manu, peru - gap year

explore

Cuzco to BA!

Starting in the Inca capital of Cuzco, we start our adrenaline fuelled adventure taking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, but not before white water rafting down the mighty Urubamba river. Then, once our legs are stretched, we make our way though the mind blowing landscapes of Peru, Bolivia and Argentina until we make our way to Buenos Aires. Kayaking on Lake Titicaca, climbing Andean peaks in Bolivia, 4x4 ing across the Uyuni salt flats, horse trekking in the footsteps of the notorious bandits Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, bungee jumping over the vineyards of Argentina, the awesome Iguazu Falls, the list goes on. You'll probably be ready for a break by the time we reach the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, or maybe you'll be ready for more...

where: Peru, Bolivia and Argentina 

what: adventure, trekking, culture, adrenaline, tango

how long: 6 weeks

manu, peru - gap year

in a nutshell

trip summary

Head into the Amazon basin for a month working with local communities in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Finally, spend six weeks exploring this fantastic continent, from the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Cuzco, to the Iguazu Falls in Argentina, and everything inbetween.

where: Peru , Bolivia, Argentina

what: Work in the amazon, explore Cuzco to Buenos Aires

when: late April (10 weeks)

how much: £3400 plus project donation of £750

where does the money go?

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