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Amazon Research Group Trip x Garden of Ganyah

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2 - 2 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Learn field biology inventory techniques in the most biosiverse ecosystem on earth!
  • Discover all about the Brazilian biodiversity from up close!
  • Taste regional food, learn the local dances and immerse yourself in indigenous culture and ways of living!

Highlights

  • Learn field biology inventory techniques in the most biosiverse ecosystem on earth!
  • Discover all about the Brazilian biodiversity from up close!
  • Taste regional food, learn the local dances and immerse yourself in indigenous culture and ways of living!
  • Explore the Amazon on weekend during our amazing boat tours!
  • See stunning landscapes the Amazon has to offer!
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    Leeftijd 18+
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    Over het programma

    Explore Amazonian Wildlife, Culture, and Natural Wonders through a Scientific Lens on a group trip hosted by wildlife biologist and content creator Garden of Ganyah.

    Dates: Tuesday, 1 Dec - Wednesday, 16 Dec

    Join a 2-week group expedition in the Brazilian Amazon, hosted by Volunteer World, Biodiversity Research Institute (IPBio) and wildlife biologist & creator Ganyah. This unique trip invites you to actively contribute to real biodiversity research while ...

    Over het programma

    Dates: Tuesday, 1 Dec - Wednesday, 16 Dec

    Join a 2-week group expedition in the Brazilian Amazon, hosted by Volunteer World, Biodiversity Research Institute (IPBio) and wildlife biologist & creator Ganyah. This unique trip invites you to actively contribute to real biodiversity research while exploring one of the most fascinating ecosystems on Earth.

    The Amazon is under growing pressure: climate change is altering rainfall patterns which affect amphibians ability to breed, habitat destruction is causing animal populations to decline and trees are dying as droughts and extreme weather events become more frequent. These changes make reforestation all the more critical. Protecting this ecosystem depends on consistent field research, reliable data and people on the ground who are ready to be part of the solution.

    What to expect

    During the trip, you’ll take on exactly that role. From setting camera traps and analyzing wildlife footage to conducting bird, fish, mushroom, arthropod and mammal inventories, you’ll work alongside experts and gain hands-on insight into conservation science in action. You’ll also learn about reforestation, habitat monitoring and modern research techniques, while building meaningful connections with like-minded travelers.

    You’ll be guided by Ganyah, a wildlife biologist and content creator behind Garden of Ganyah, who focuses on making conservation and biodiversity more accessible to a global audience. Through her work, she combines field research with storytelling to raise awareness about conservation challenges and inspire more people to care about the natural world. This trip is a reflection of that mission: bringing people directly into the field to experience conservation firsthand, understand the challenges and become part of the story. 

    Participants don’t need prior scientific experience, but should bring curiosity, adaptability and a genuine interest in conservation. You’ll be expected to actively take part in daily activities, work as a team and be comfortable in a remote, nature-based setting. In return, you’ll gain hands-on experience, new perspectives and a deeper understanding of one of the most important ecosystems on our planet.

    Beyond the research

    This trip is more than fieldwork. Picture sunrise boat rides through jungle waterways, swimming in rivers, spotting sloths on forest trails, hiking among Samaúma trees and experiencing local culture through music, dance and community visits. Designed for curious and adventurous minds, this trip blends impact, education and unforgettable moments. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience the Amazon in a deeper, more meaningful way.

    About the location

    The project is based in Alter do Chão, a small riverside town in northern Brazil, often referred to as the “Caribbean of the Amazon” due to its white-sand fresh water beaches. Located near the city of Santarém in the state of Pará, the area sits deep within the Amazon region, surrounded by rainforest, rivers and protected areas. Life is abundant with monkeys climbing in the trees and toucans flying overhead; here you are truly connected to nature. It offers a unique setting far from typical tourist routes, yet rich in biodiversity and local culture.


    ‼️ This Group trip is limited to 7 participants. First come, first served. 

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Tuesday, 1st of December 

    • Airport Pick Up RESTRICTED between 8am and 16pm and then rest from long travel

    Wednesday, 2nd of December

    • Ice-Breakers to Get to Know Everyone and Introduction to the Volunteer House 

    • 9:00am - 12am Introduction Presentation:

      • IPBio – Biodiversity Research Institute and the ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Tuesday, 1st of December 

    • Airport Pick Up RESTRICTED between 8am and 16pm and then rest from long travel

    Wednesday, 2nd of December

    • Ice-Breakers to Get to Know Everyone and Introduction to the Volunteer House 

    • 9:00am - 12am Introduction Presentation:

      • IPBio – Biodiversity Research Institute and the work conducted in the realms of biological field research, conservation and education.

      • Safety Presentation & signing of paperwork including volunteer contract and liability waiver

      • Reading research Protocols

    • 13:30 – 14:30 – Presentation on “IPBio and the Use of Cameratraps for Mammal Inventories”, explain consistent mammal inventory throughout their trip

    • 14:30 - 15:00 – Set Up Camera Trap on Reserve with Bait 

    • 15:00 – 17:30 – Visit Alter to Chão walking and optional swimming of Island

    • 18:30 - Dinner Provided

    Thursday, 3rd December

    • 7.30am - 12am – Reforestation on the Island “Ilha do Amor”

    • 12:00 – 13:30 - Lunch 

    • 13:30 – 14:30 – Presentation and Group Discussion about the Importance of Reforestation and History of Carimbó Dance

    • 18:30 – Dinner

    • Optional: 21pm every Thursday there is a live music where locals dance Carimbó

    Friday, 4th December

    • 7.30am - 11am – Bird Inventory by Boat to Canal do Jari

    • 11am to 12am – Visit Sloth trail

    • 12:00 – 14:30 - Lunch on the beach and swim in the river

    • 15.30 - Return to the Volunteer house

    • 18.30 – Dinner

    Saturday, 5th December

    • Tour of Flona National Park - Hike to see enormous Samauma trees (kapok tree) and learn about native flora as well as the rubber trade and history of Henry Ford in the Amazon

    • Boat Tour and lunch at local community

    Sunday, 6th December

    • Day OFF

    • Optional: Lunch at Restaurante do Lago where the lake has 3-meter arapaima fish and large turtles

    Monday, 7th December

    • 7:30 – 12:00 – Mushroom and Arthropod Inventory

    • 12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch

    • 13.30 – until done – Data processing for Bird/Mushroom/Arthropod Inventory

    • 18:00 – Dinner

    • 19:00 – 21.30 - Nocturnal Activity - research amphibians, arthropods, bioluminescence and fluorescence

    Tuesday, 8th December

    • 7:30 – 12:00 – Fish Inventory

    • 12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch

    • 13:30 – until finished Fish Inventory & Nocturnal data input

    • Dinner

    Wednesday, 9th December

    • 7:30 – 12:00 – Habitat Monitoring

    • 12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch

    • 13:30 – OFF

    • Dinner

    Thursday, 10th December

    • 7:30 – 12:00 – Seedling preparation for reforestation

    • 12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch

    • No data Input – Afternoon Off

    • Dinner

    Friday, 11th December

    • 7.30am - 12am – Bird Inventory at Carlos Site

    • 12:00 – 13:30 - Lunch 

    • 13.30 – until finished Bird Data Input

    • Dinner

    Saturday, 12th December

    • HALF DAY: Visit Santarem City Fish, Local Vegetable and Oil Market

    • Visit the Manatee Rehab Center

    Sunday, 13th December

    • Visit Beaches of Arapiuns; Trails for Wildlife Watching; Visit Comunidade de Coroca Bee Production/Artisanal Handicrafts/Turtle Conservation

    • Boat Tour and lunch at local community

    Monday, 14th December

    • 7:30 – 12:00 – Mushroom and Arthropod Inventory

    • 12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch

    • 13.30 – 16.30 – Data processing for Mushroom/Arthropod Inventory

    • 18:00 - Dinner

    • 19:00 – 21.30 - Nocturnal Activity - research amphibians, arthropods, bioluminescence and fluorescence

    Tuesday, 15th December

    • 7:30 to 10:00 – Collect Cameratrap and Volunteer Sort Through Cameratrap footage 

    • 10:00 - 12:00 Recap Data Presentation and Roundtable Discussion

    • 12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch

    • 13:30 to 15:00 - Nocturnal data input

    • 15.00 – 20.00 – Closing Ceremony BBQ on the beach at sunset

    Wednesday, 16th December

    • Airport Drop-Off

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Make the most of your time in the Amazon with a mix of nature, culture and unforgettable moments beyond the research activities:

    • Explore the laid-back charm of Alter do Chão, wander through the village and take a refreshing swim at its famous river beaches.

    • On Thursday nights, experience local ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Make the most of your time in the Amazon with a mix of nature, culture and unforgettable moments beyond the research activities:

    • Explore the laid-back charm of Alter do Chão, wander through the village and take a refreshing swim at its famous river beaches.

    • On Thursday nights, experience local culture firsthand at a live Carimbó dance event, where music and community come together.

    • Head out on scenic trails to spot sloths, relax with lunch on the beach, and swim in the river surrounded by rainforest.

    • Discover the region on a guided visit to Flona National Park, where you’ll hike among enormous Samaúma trees and learn about native flora and history, including the rubber trade and Henry Ford’s legacy.

    • Optional: Enjoy a meal at Restaurante do Lago, a lakeside restaurant, known for its 3-meter arapaima fish and large turtles.

    • Visit local fish, vegetable and oil markets in Santarém

    • Visit the Manatee Rehabilitation Center

    • Explore the remote Arapiuns region, with its beautiful beaches, wildlife trails and community visits focused on bee production, handicrafts and turtle conservation.

    • To wrap it all up, celebrate your experience with a sunset BBQ on the beach — the perfect ending to an unforgettable journey in the Amazon.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    You don't need scientific experience, but should bring curiosity, adaptability and a genuine interest in conservation.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    This fee covers the volunteer’s accommodation, airport pickup, breakfast for 10 days, plus lunch and dinner for 9 days, internet access, project costs and free time activities listed in the Program Description (excluding optional activities).

    You will need to pay: £1799

    • £745 to reserve your spot (after your application has been confirmed)

    • 1st installment: R$6061 (approx. £877 or $1173) via PayPal directly to the Project until 1st of August

    • 2nd installment: R$1200 (approx. £177 or $232) in cash, which you can retrieve from the local ATM on your first day

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Santarem-Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport

    Airport Pickup is on Tuesday, 1st of December:

    • Airport Pick Up RESTRICTED between 8am and 16pm.

    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the first day are not included as it will vary depending on people’s arrival but restaurants and home cooking options are available and more information can be provided.


    If a flight arrives before our restricted pick-up times, you must get a hotel for your first night. We can provide more information and recommendations on request but ideally all applicants should arrive between 8am and 16pm. Flights arriving after the 16pm on the 1st of December are not allowed.

    Accomodatie

    Volunteers will stay at Casa da Lagartixa, located just 3 km from Alter do Chão. The house accommodates up to 8 people across two shared rooms, creating a social and community-oriented living environment. All rooms are air-conditioned, and the house features three bathrooms, two of which have hot showers.

    The property is fully equipped for a comfortable stay, including a kitchen for preparing your own meals, a washing machine, and a relaxing outdoor area with a swimming pool and poolside BBQ. Just perfect for unwinding after a day in the field. Shower towels are provided and you’ll receive a packing list after applying.

    Volunteers are responsible for keeping the house tidy as part of shared living, but a cleaner comes once a week to take care of common areas and provide fresh bed linen.

    Within walking distance, you’ll find everything you need for daily life, including a kiosk, ATM, restaurants and fruit & vegetable stands.

    Eten & Drank

    Breakfast is included on 10 days, while lunch and dinner are provided on 9 days (including many of the scheduled activities and a BBQ dinner on the final day — see program description for details).

    Meals are simple, fresh and locally inspired. Examples include:

    • Breakfast: Fruit board, egg sandwich

    • Lunch: Amazonian fresh fish with rice, beans and salad / Vegetarian or vegan lasagna

    • Dinner: Beef stew with rice, cassava root, beans and salad / Vegetable loaded beans with rice and salad

    Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets can be accommodated.

    On days where meals are not included, participants are free to cook at the house or eat out. Shops, restaurants and markets are located in Alter do Chão (3 km away), easily reachable by foot or taxi, where you’ll find everything you need.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site
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    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Santarem-Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) in Santarem. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Brazilië. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Brazilië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Brazilië dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Brazilië. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    You should arrive at Santarém Airport (Maestro Wilson Fonseca) on Tuesday, December 1st, between 08:00 AM and 16:00 PM local time. We will request your flight details to set up a pick up schedule and you will be collected directly at the airport arrivals.

    From there, you’ll transfer to the project site in Alter do Chão by vehicle. The journey takes around 40 minutes to the volunteer house and you will be offered a lift into town for some basic shopping if you need. Throughout the day all our participants will arrive at the volunteer house to settle in, get to know each other and start your Amazon adventure.

    You will be transfered back to the airport on December 16th.

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    Programmakosten

    $993 per week 2 - 2 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 2 weken

    Aanbetaling

    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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