Lima, Amazon & Leadership Conference
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
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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
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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
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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
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Day 6: Lima • San José
Fly to San José
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Day 7: San José • Leadership Conference
Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 8: San José • Leadership Conference
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Day 9: San José • Leadership Conference
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Day 10: Depart for home
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Day 6: Lima • San José
Fly to San José
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Day 7: San José • Leadership Conference
Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 8: San José • Leadership Conference
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Day 9: San José • Leadership Conference
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; boat rides; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the conference
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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.
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Student Leadership Conference
Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.
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Entrances
Lake trail walk; boating excursion; Yagua village; guided night walk; canopy walk; nature reserve; ethnobotanical garden; Amazon Rescue Center; Summit-themed activity
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.