10 days
Peru, Costa Rica

Step into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon—unrivaled as the most biodiverse ecosystem on Earth—and experience the astonishing abundance of life it sustains.

Spot piranhas and pink river dolphins on a river boat excursion, explore an ethnobotanical garden alongside a local shaman, and learn about manatee rehabilitation at a rescue center. You’ll discover the threats facing this ecological hotspot and see how we can protect the Amazon rainforest for generations to come. Then, end your trip in Costa Rica to further harness The Power of Environmental Stewardship at our inspiring leadership conference.

EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.
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  • Day 1: Fly to Peru

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Lima • Iquitos • Amazon Lodge

    Fly to Iquitos

    Travel by boat to a jungle lodge on the banks of the Amazon River 

    Take a lake trail walk and get your first glimpse at the region’s rich biodiversity 

  • Day 3: Amazon Lodge

    Enjoy a boating excursion on the Amazon River, where you will: 

    • Spot species such as the rare Amazon pink river dolphins 
    • Fish for piranhas and enjoy them for lunch 

    Visit an Indigenous village to learn about the customs and traditions of the Yagua tribe 

    Spot nocturnal wildlife during a guided night walk

  • Day 4: Amazon Lodge

    Enjoy a canopy walk and nature reserve visit to experience the unique ecology of the Peruvian Amazon 

    Visit an ethnobotanical garden, where a shaman will explain the medical and culinary uses of various plants 

  • Day 5: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima

    Travel by boat to Iquitos

    Visit the Amazon Rescue Center and learn about their work rehabilitating manatees  

    Fly to Lima 

  • Day 6: Lima • San José

    Fly to San José  

  • Day 7: San José • Leadership Conference

    Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship  

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 8: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 9: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly to Peru

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Lima • Iquitos • Amazon Lodge

    Fly to Iquitos

    Travel by boat to a jungle lodge on the banks of the Amazon River 

    Take a lake trail walk and get your first glimpse at the region’s rich biodiversity 

  • Day 3: Amazon Lodge

    Enjoy a boating excursion on the Amazon River, where you will: 

    • Spot species such as the rare Amazon pink river dolphins 
    • Fish for piranhas and enjoy them for lunch 

    Visit an Indigenous village to learn about the customs and traditions of the Yagua tribe 

    Spot nocturnal wildlife during a guided night walk

  • Day 4: Amazon Lodge

    Enjoy a canopy walk and nature reserve visit to experience the unique ecology of the Peruvian Amazon 

    Visit an ethnobotanical garden, where a shaman will explain the medical and culinary uses of various plants 

  • Day 5: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima

    Travel by boat to Iquitos

    Visit the Amazon Rescue Center and learn about their work rehabilitating manatees  

    Fly to Lima 

  • Day 6: Lima • San José

    Fly to San José  

  • Day 7: San José • Leadership Conference

    Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship  

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 8: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 9: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; boat rides; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the conference

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.

  • Student Leadership Conference

    Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.

  • Entrances

    Lake trail walk; boating excursion; Yagua village; guided night walk; canopy walk; nature reserve; ethnobotanical garden; Amazon Rescue Center; Summit-themed activity

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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