Program Reviews

It was amazing! I was there for 3 weeks and was able to see all types of animals - a puma and jaguar included! We were very lucky! You would probably want to stay a minimum of 2 weeks to feel that you've experienced it properly. The first week you need just to adjust to the climate and way of life as it us so different. There was no pressure to do anything you didnt want to, and Adriana (the director) and Magno were always there - it was more like we were just friends exploring the jungle together. I'll definitely go back one day!

Translation by the Go Overseas Team

We started our adventure with my friend .. From the first contact with Adriana and the Staff we felt that human warmth so necessary to feel comfortable, like being at home ..
If you are a nature lover, this project is definitely for you! The sensations that we feel when we are walking through the Amazon are incomparable, the different diurnal and nocturnal sounds, the sightings, the traces of felines as well as the Jaguar, every meter the jungle awaited us with a different surprise!
We also had the beautiful experience of harvesting cocoa, and then participate in the preparation of chocolate, pure, natural and delicious!
Magno, the person in charge of the place, impossible to avoid naming him, a `so good and healthy person, he has taught us so much, we will thank him forever ..
A trip where very nice friendships are generated with people from other countries, and there are moments that will never be forgotten!
Thank you very much EcoDecision for making us live an unforgettable experience!

Original Review
Comenzamos nuestra aventura junto a mi amiga.. Desde el primer contacto con Adriana y el Staff sentimos esa calidez humana tan necesaria para sentirse cómodos, como estar en casa..
Si sos amante de la naturaleza, definitivamente este proyecto es para vos!! Las sensaciones que se sienten cuando estamos caminando por el Amazonas son incomparables, los diferentes sonidos diurnos y nocturnos, los avistamientos, las huellas de felinos com o el Jaguar, a cada metro la selva nos esperaba con una sorpresa diferente!
También tuvimos la hermosa experiencia de cosechar cacao, y luego participar en la elaboracion de chocolate, puro, natural y delicioso!
Magno, el encargado del lugar, imposible evitar nombrarlo, una `persona tan buena y sana, nos ha enseñado tanto, se le agradecerá por siempre..
Un viaje donde se generan muy lindas amistades con personas de otros países, y se viven momentos que no se olvidarán jamás!
Muchas gracias EcoDecision por hacernos vivir una experiencia inolvidable!

Translation:
Living this experience, it was really incredible. The direct contact with nature, the connection you feel is priceless.
The ability to learn new things, perform actions that contribute to the environment, and enjoy at the same time.
With ecodesision we had the opportunity to really be a contribution to the environment, plant trees, observe flora and fauna, harvest fruits and know the processes of cultivation. Learn about birds and their identification. We really live a unique experience in the middle of the Peruvian jungle.
Having contact with people from other countries and cultures, practicing another language, working as a team and above all learning, is what made the difference.
Very good experience, I recommend it and I would live it again without any doubt.

Original:
Vivir esta experiencia, fue realmente increible. El contacto directo con la naturaleza, la conexion que se siente es impagable.
El poder aprender cosas nuevas, realizar acciones que aporten al medioambiente, y disfrutar al mismo tiempo.
Con ecodesision tuvimos la oportunidad de ser realmente un aporte al medio ambiente, plantar arboles, observar flora y fauna, cosechar frutos y conocer los procesos de cultivo. Aprender sobre aves y su identificación. Realmente vivimos una experiencia unica en medio de la selva peruana.
Tener contacto con personas de otros paises y cuturas, practicar otro idioma, trabajar en equipo y por sobretodo aprender, es lo que marcó la diferencia.
Muy buena experiencia, lo recomiendo y volveria a vivirla sin duda alguna.

This NGO/Project offers a way to get an authentic experience of the peruvian jungle while helping with reforestation and animal welfare! I really enjoyed my time there! All the accomodations were right in the jungle, super comfortable and absolutely stunning!!! Both were right by a river where you could swim, watch Macows and other animals and just relax after work.
The other volunteers were all just amazing and inspiring people and we had a great group, energy and a lot of love.
Adriana and her boyfriend who "lead" the project are amazing people with a lot of knowledge That they want to share and nothing but love for nature and the environment!
Great project, great vision, great people!!!
Dont matter if you already are in Peru and look for a nice experience in the jungle, if you want to do an internship or just look for a useful and beautiful way to spend vacations :)
10/10
One of the best experiences I had :)

Translation:
I'm Marcos, a biology student in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I was a volunteer of Ecodecision in Wasaí for two months and it was a unique experience.
From the attention received to the activities carried out, all excellent.
I met the majority of the staff, amazing people who made me feel at home from the moment I arrived.
All the activities I did were very interesting and productive! Monitoring of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Support in guided excursions. We put trap cameras and review the recordings to complete a form to register and collect data. In all these activities I was aided by Adriana, biologist and coordinator of the volunteer program. Always very attentive and dedicated.

I am very grateful to Ecodecision! A totally recommendable experience for anyone who wants to learn and know about the jungle, its fauna, flora and culture!
I will be back!!

Original:
Soy Marcos, estudiante de biología en Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Fuí voluntario de Ecodecision en Wasaí por dos meses y fue una experiencía unica.
Desde la atención recibida hasta las actividades realizadas, todo excelente.
Pude conocer a la mayoría del staff, personas increibles que me hicieron sentir como en casa desde el momento en que llegué.
Todas las actividades que hice fueron muy interesantes y productivas! Monitoreos de mamiferos, reptiles y anfibios. Apoyo en las excursiones guiadas. Colocamos camaras trampa y revisamos las grabaciones para completar una planilla a modo registro y recaudacion de datos. En todas estas actividades fuí acesorado por Adriana, biologa y coordinadora del programa voluntariado. Siempre muy atenta y dedicada.

Estoy muy agradecido con Ecodecision! Una experiencía totalmente recomendable para cualquiera que quiera aprender y conocer sobre la selva, su fauna, flora y cultura!
Volveré!!

Of many visits to the Peruvian Jungle, the volunteer program at Wasai Lodge was by far the most complete and unforgettable experience I have had. Not only did I get to participate in as many, if not more tours than most tourists, but helped a biologist with her research into the mammals of the area. This included monitoring motion activated cameras, going on primate monitoring expeditions and a night spent monitoring a macaw population in the Venado station. Everyone really went out of their way to make me feel at home and comfortable! Nothing was too much trouble. The cook prepared special vegetarian meals just for me -even when there were no other vegetarians. (In fact, the lovely staff and getting to talk to them and hear their stories was one of my highlights). I feel I had every opportunity I could ask for, from the twice-daily jungle walks to monitor monkeys, to collecting seeds and planting trees. The activities you do will of course depend on the timing of the volunteer programs they are running, but I know Adriana (volunteer coordinator) went out of her way to make sure I had an interesting, varied and unforgettable experience. Would also like to mention that Adriana and the other staff went above and beyond to make sure I was safe and comfortable. When my flight got cancelled they supported me when the airline wouldn't in making sure I was okay until I managed to get an alternative flight. The tourist tours you get to join in on will, of course, depend on timings and what groups are there. I got to go on 2 night walks, 2 caiman searches, made my own cocoa, a botanical walk and a visit to the Sandoval lake!
I could go on and on! I would recommend at least a basic level of spanish- although Adriana is fluent in English so this is perhaps not necessary.