Location
  • Peru
    • Puerto Maldonado
Length
1 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Max
85
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Lodge
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)
Travel Type
Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
800
Price Details
Contact us directly at info@taricayaecoreserve.org for more information and special offers
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Jan 03, 2024
Feb 29, 2024
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About Program

Since 2001, we have been studying and monitoring the local plant and wildlife communities in our private reserve, including birds, mammals, herpetofauna, and insects. Identifying the species and their habitats is vital to understand and manage the forest effectively. Volunteers assist our research team with investigations, from bird banding to installing and monitoring trail cameras. These studies provide information on species diversity and population density and also allow us to identify possible release areas for mammals and birds from our wildlife rescue centre.
The rescue centre receives many species of animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, for rehabilitation and re-release into the forest away from the danger of human settlements.
Come and experience a unique way of life in the rainforest whilst helping care for our animals and learning about the ecosystem.
We welcome volunteers of any age and from all walks of life, no previous experience is necessary.

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Program Highlights

  • LEARN about the challenges and achievements in rewilding animals
  • EXPLORE the forest participating in wildlife monitoring and research
  • PARTICIPATE in long-term biological investigations
  • ENJOY floating in the river, biking along forest trails, and meeting people from all over the world
  • JOIN US at any time! The experience starts when you arrive....

Program Impact

By volunteering with Taricaya Ecoreserve in the Peruvian rainforest you will be supporting conservation efforts in a threatened part of one of the most biodiverse regions on earth!

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 11 reviews
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  • Impact 4.85
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.85
  • Value 4.65
  • Safety 4.9
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Cindy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great conservation experience in the rainforest of Peru

Taricaya is an amazing and magical place in the heart of the rainforest of Peru! I had a wonderful experience learning from team members and interacting with nature. I learned about the flora and fauna of the region as well as being involved in activities such as animal feeding, aspects of research of native species, observing animals in their natural habitat and tracking behaviour. The Taricaya team is great and always open to share knowledge and help. Loved the experience and fully recommend!!!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Nature never stops to surprise me
28 people found this review helpful.
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Maria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best time of my life

I had the best time at Taricaya. The wildlife, nature, the rainforest. It was all so beautiful, the staff was always so helpful, the food was great, wasn't expecting to see so many wild animals, it was just perfect. I think this is the best way to visit the jungle. Wouldn't do it any other way. Me encantó el lugar. Todo estuvo genial, el personal fue de mucha ayuda, siempre respondiendo las preguntas que tenianos, las intalaciones super cómodas. La comida muy rica, el viaje en el bite fue nuy fresco y rapido

What was your funniest moment?
When we hear howler monkeys and thought they were lions, there are no lions in SA xD
Pros
  • Connection to nature
  • Wildlife
  • Amazing experience
28 people found this review helpful.
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Julie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Once in a lifetime

Altijd al wilde ik zoiets doen, nooit kwam het er van en nu kwam ik hier terecht voor 4 weken. Eerlijk is eerlijk is moest ontzettend wennen in het begin maar bij aankomst werd is direct gewaarschuwd dat ik het tijd moest geven om te wennen. En wat ben ik blij dat ik dat gedaan heb! De mensen waren fijn, de ervaringen waren zo nieuw, ik heb mezelf echt zien ontwikkelen. Ik kan alleen maar zeggen bedankt! Bewijs dat je wilt helpen en er niet bent voor de grap, en je hebt de ervaring van je leven!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Please give yourself time to adjust. And go blanco to the place. Than you Will have an experience of a lifetime.
35 people found this review helpful.
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Nidhi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Impact experience

My experience in Taricaya in 2021 was nothing short of amazing!.

Being in the middle of the Amazon and working with the animals is a once in a lifetime experience that everyone should experience. It takes you away from your day to day rat race and experience nature in a very meaningful way.

The people were so kind, helpful and really passionate about the cause. Some of the activities I participated including prepping and feeding the animals, helping the team with camera traps, bird watching, turtle releasing back into the river, cayman watching at night, clearing pathways with machete :) and lot of other cool things

I would high recommend it to everybody.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Some rare species of animals and their love for the staff in Taricaya
39 people found this review helpful.
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Brooke
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Wonderful Experience

Spent 5 weeks at taricaya when I was 17, it was an amazing experience with lots of lovely people. There was so many different activities you could do, such as animal enrichment, biking in the forest, wood carving, and walks exploring the wildlife. When I visited we were also lucky enough to spend a couple of evenings looking for turtle egg nests in the sand which we would collect and record before burying them back at the reserve ready for them to hatch and be released after a few months. I also really enjoyed the food and the bungalows were nice and clean. I would definitely do it again!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Allow plenty of time at the reserve, I spent 5 weeks there and it was NOT enough!🤣
Pros
  • Big variety of amazing animals
  • Lots of fun activities such as animal enrichment and exploring the forest
38 people found this review helpful.
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Thomas
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Experience

I've been to Taricaya twice, in March 2020 and summer of 2022, and I enjoyed both of my visits despite the first time being when COVID-19 initially hit. The experience that I've had at Taricaya is very unique from anything I've done prior and done since. There are a variety of activities that volunteers will do during their time such as animal feeding, camera traps, cleaning the animal cages, and more. All the activities are interesting and there will be several that will be interesting for a variety of people Additionally, the staff is really supportive and nice. The first time I travelled to Taricaya, I was 16 during March 2020. With my age, the staff and other volunteers were all nice and treated me do different despite being quite a bit younger than the rest.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising things I saw were the wild animals I saw while doing/ walking to or from activities along the trail networks. I saw many groups of monkeys, a variety of birds, and a few large snakes alongside or crossing the trails.
Pros
  • People
  • Activities
Cons
  • The bugs (so be prepared to deal with them)
39 people found this review helpful.
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Dorine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Go for it

If you want adventure meeting great people and be in contact with animals go for it ! It's a amazing experience you're gonna remember it for ever... !!
You work by day but you have hugs from monkey get close to all the animals you're gonna take care of ..! I loved it 🙏 create beautiful memories and help them to continue their mission. Rain forest it's a quiet and great place, an experience you have to live once in your life
☀️☺️ Go without any doubt they gonna take care and help you if you need anything

41 people found this review helpful.
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Caitlin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Best Year of my Life

I came to Taricaya as a person ready to drop out of my course at university. I cannot even begin to explain how much it changed me. I met the most amazing people who inspired me, pushed me and made me realize what I can do if I apply myself. I have never met such inspiring people. Everyone from the vets ( who are amazing) to the zoologists/scientists (special mention to Rachel and Nando) to the cooks taught me something about the jungle and the beautiful ecosystem I had the pleasure of living in. Taricaya changed my life and I know it’ll change everyone’s if they let it. Being so close to the beautiful animals of the Amazon was a once in a lifetime experience and one I will never forget. I cannot express my thanks to Taricaya and the amazing experience they gave me.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
My most suprising moment was banding a species of bird that hadn't been banded before and being able to be a part of that amazing experience.
Pros
  • Culture
  • Meeting new people
  • Seeing the most amazing animals
Cons
  • None
47 people found this review helpful.

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