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Aboard a riverboat deep in the heart of Peru’s flooded Amazon region, you’ll help conserve river dolphins and monkeys and protect the fragile South American wilderness.

The vast, pristine Amazonian forests of northeastern Peru are home to an incredible array of wildlife. As you travel along the winding Yarapa River, you’ll spot pink river dolphins and caimans swimming through the waters while monkeys and extraordinary birds move through the canopy overhead. In the lakes, you can find a vast array of fish; sometimes, you can even spot rare giant river otters hunting and playing.

But this spectacular diversity is declining due to recent intense climate fluctuations that have caused floods and droughts. By tracking wildlife populations and assessing the impacts of these changes, volunteers will gather key data on the sustainability of traditional hunting and fishing. Working alongside local communities, this research will support conservation strategies that protect both the rainforest and the people who rely on its resources—helping to ensure a sustainable future for this delicate environment.

You’ll sleep aboard a restored, 100-year-old vessel from the Rubber Boom era, moored in the heart of the Yarapa River within the Samiria-Yavari protected areas. Each morning, the sounds of howler monkeys and tropical birds will echo through the misty rainforest as you set out to explore this extraordinary ecosystem. Winding through the flooded forest, you’ll track elusive wildlife, collect critical data, and witness the delicate balance of life in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. You’ll also have the rare opportunity to be part of a community, working alongside the Cocama people, whose deep knowledge of the land is essential to its protection. Together, you’ll help shape conservation plans that safeguard the region’s incredible biodiversity and the livelihoods of those who call it home.