Women’s Junglekeepers Amazon Rainforest Tour
June 12-19, 2027
Ecotour supporting junglekeepers in amazon rainforest!
This adventure is rated 3 out of 5 as it includes activities such as a guided jungle walking tours and short hikes up to 5 miles. Some trails have little slopes to navigate, small streams to cross using log bridges, and it is 140 stairs up to the treehouse for sunset. Please remember you will be participating in these activities in the heart and heat of the Amazon jungle.
This trip may also include an intro to new skill/activity that is guided by 3rd party like kayaking, packrafting, fishing etc.). Activities are included, but optional if outside of your comfort zone.
Join Women Who Explore for a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of the Peruvian rainforest. This isn't just a vacation, it’s an immersive conservation expedition where you’ll go behind the scenes with the legendary Junglekeepers to help protect one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Why This Trip is Different
Unlike standard eco-tours, this expedition is a hands-on contribution to the Amazon. You’ll learn about the delicate ecosystem from those who live there, spend time with rangers who are protecting the area, and witness the magic of the jungle after dark.
Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or a first-time explorer, the Amazon Junglekeepers trip is your chance to step out of your comfort zone and into a role that truly matters. Pack your boots, bring your curiosity, and get ready to leave a positive footprint on the world’s greatest rainforest.
Trip Highlights & Fast Facts
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Location: Madre de Dios Region, Peru (Base: Puerto Maldonado)
The Mission: Collaborate directly with Junglekeepers rangers on active patrols to prevent illegal logging and poaching.
Wildlife Encounters: Hike through primary rainforest to spot howler monkeys, macaws, and caimans in their natural, untouched habitat.
Remote Immersion: Experience "off-the-grid" living at a former biological research station turned eco-lodge, surrounded by towering Brazil nut trees and the sounds of the jungle. This is where the Junglekeepers story began.
Active Adventure: Days are filled with jungle trekking, river boating, night hikes, and swamp exploration.
Community & Connection: Join a small, supportive group of adventurous women who share a passion for conservation and sustainable travel.
Who Are The Junglekeepers
The Junglekeepers is a non-profit organization that is working on the front lines of protecting the Peruvian Amazon. They are a team of indigenous leaders and international experts who have been working for more than a decade on the ground, doing research and working to sustainably protect the land. They have been protecting the land by pushing back on to defend the forest against illegal logging and they are contributing to scientific research by documenting the species found, including new species reported for the area.
Their rangers patrol hundreds of kilometers per year. Within the Junglekeepers protected land, the animals are safe, the ancient trees are safe, and the forest is free to function as it has for millions of years. They are currently protecting 138,000 acres right now and have a goal/need to protect another 170,000 acres in the near future.
For each women who travels with Women Who Explore, a donation to Junglekeepers will be made on their behalf and will go to do the following:
60% will be directed towards land acquisition: the best way to guarantee the land is protected is to own it. This is the only way to fight against illegal logging and land grabs
34% will go towards the ranger program to pay for the salary of ranger and admin staff, buy food, equipment, maintain our boats, ranger stations and other operational expenses
4% will be directed to help pay for legal & administrative fees
2% will be directed to their science & research program
JUNGLE KEEPERS ITINERARY
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Welcome to the Amazon! Arrive at the Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) where you will be met by your where your driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Take the rest of the day to relax poolside, enjoy a nap after your travels or explore the beautiful property for wildlife.
Later in the evening, meet up with the group and our naturalist guide to enjoy a welcome dinner where we will get to know each other and go over the itinerary.
Meals: Dinner
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Enjoy breakfast before packing up and checking out. Today we head into the Amazon.
Our journey begins around 9 am. Drive time to the sanctuary will depend the weather and condition of the roads. The journey starts on a paved highway (~45 minutes) and then begin the real adventure with a stretch of ~50 kilometers of dirt road. This stretch of road can take 2+ hours depending on the condition of the road. The final segment of this transfer includes a 30 minute boat ride through the rainforest to reach our basecamp for the week.
A fresh cold juice and a Peruvian inspired lunch will be waiting to enjoy when we arrive.
Once we have eaten and are settled into our rooms, we will head out for a local stream hike where we will be introduced to the primary rainforest the surrounds the lodge and look for wildlife. There will be an option to enjoy a waterfall swim before making our way back.
In the evening, we will enjoy a candlelight dinner together.
After dinner our guide will share a presentation on the conservation work and scientific research they are doing in the are, the history of the lodge, and we’ll watch some footage captured on camera traps to get a glimpse into the more elusive wildlife that lives in the rainforest.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Wake up early with the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Our day begins with a morning boat ride to a nearby claylick to view macaws and parrots.
After a few hours, we’ll head back to our cabins for a little down time before lunch. There is plenty of opportunities to see wildlife around the sanctuary or you can also take a swim.
In the afternoon, half the group will head out on a pack rafting adventure or you’ll join a guided medicinal plant walk. Tomorrow you’ll have the opportunity to do the activity you didn’t do today.
We’ll all meet for dinner followed by a bonfire in the jungle.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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This morning, we are up early for a sunrise boat ride and breakfast. This is the ideal time for wildlife viewing so come prepared with your camera!
Once back at the accommodation, you have some time to relax or go swimming. Lunch will be ready at 1pm.
Today our afternoon includes the opportunity to go packrafting or join a guided medicinal plant walk. If you are looking for more time on the water, you can enjoy some time solo kayaking later in the afternoon.
We’ll enjoy a candlelight dinner together. The evening ends with a jungle night hike in search of wildlife not commonly seen during the day.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Wake up early for an optional nature walk in search of wildlife before we sit down to enjoy breakfast.
We’ll enjoy a slow morning at the lodge. Just after lunch we will head out to the local Ranger Station to meet the local female rangers that work in the area.
In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a stream walk searching for wildlife. Our destination is a local waterfall where we will enjoy some swimming to work up an appetite for dinner.
Back at the lodge we’ll enjoy a candlelight dinner.
Tonight we’ll embark on an exciting Caiman safari!!
We’ll enjoy a beachside campfire and stargazing if weather permits before heading back to the lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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It’s an early morning start with a boat ride to see the macaws and parrots at the claylick. We’ll search for other wildlife along the way.
After, we’ll enjoy breakfast together and then head out for a nature walk to a local swimming hole for a refreshing swim.
Lunch will be enjoyed back at the lodge at 1pm.
This afternoon you have the option to go fishing with a local guide or stay back at the lodge to relax with a book and enjoy nature from a hammock.
We want to enjoy sunset above the treetops so we’ll either head to the treehouse or cliffside for guided meditation.
After sunset, we’ll enjoy dinner together and then head out for a nighttime jungle walk.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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After an early nature walk and breakfast, it is sadly time to pack up and check out.
We’ll enjoy lunch on the way and should arrive back to Puerto Maldonado around 3pm.
We will check back into our hotel and then the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the hotel pool.
Tonight celebrate your adventure and new friends with a farewell dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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After breakfast at the hotel, it is time for us to check out and say good-bye!
We will have a group transfer to the airport.
We hope to see you again soon on another epic adventure!
Meals included: Breakfast
Junglekeeper Accommodations
You’ll spend 5 nights in a renovated biodiversity research station located in one of the most abundant and lively ecosystems in the world - the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
Accommodations are modest, yet comfortable blending into their surroundings and offering an immersive and sustainable retreat. Please note that while every effort is made to make the accommodations as comfortable as possible, this is a stay at a rustic accommodations in the Amazon Rainforest. There is no air conditioning or electricity on site. Buildings are open air and mosquito nets are used over beds in the sleeping areas.
CABINS
The cabin features a cozy bedroom with a comfortable bed topped with a mosquito net that hangs gracefully, offering both practicality and a touch of elegance. Each cabin can be set up with one or two beds. Each cabin has an entire wall opened toward the jungle allowing the sounds of the rainforest create a soothing ambiance, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. Gentle, ambient candlelight enriches the overall ambiance with the rustic charm of the setting.
The renovated station shared bathrooms underscore a dedication to sustainability with its rainwater harvesting system and eco-friendly sewage system. From the bathroom windows, you can enjoy a refreshing cleanse while admiring the pristine surroundings.
BUNGALOW
The bungalow features a roomy, open-concept design similar to the cabin. The bungalow can accommodate up to 3 adults in one queen bed with two additional single beds added. The bungalow includes a private enclosed bathroom designed to let in the natural light while ensuring complete privacy.
TREEHOUSE overnight + Sunrise above the amazon
Spend one night in a magnificent treehouse situated 110 feet above the rainforest canopy where you'll sleep to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a magical sunrise above the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
What sets this experience apart is its unique 360 viewpoint, allowing you to witness the intricate web of life that unfolds below. The canopy's bustling metropolis of birds, primates, and other creatures creates a symphony of sights and sounds that serenades you to sleep and greets you at dawn.
The treehouse is a shared experience with up to 4 other guests. It includes two twin beds in the treehouse and three single mattresses on the treehouse deck. Each bed is equipped with proper bug nets and repellants. It also includes solar power electricity, a shower with hot and cold water, air conditioning, and a mini-fridge.
PLEASE NOTE: The treehouse must be reached by climbing spiral staircase with 140 stairs. The sunset this evening will be enjoyed with the group, followed by dinner at camp. You will return to the treehouse after dinner and enjoy a magical sunrise the next morning.
Questions? Please reach out to us at info@womenwhoexplore.com
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$4,495 double occupancy in cabin
$5,495+ shared occupancy in bungalow
$6,695 single occupancy in cabin
$7,795 single occupancy in bungalow
$400 one overnight treehouse + sunrise experience
If you are traveling solo, you will be assigned roommates upon request.
A deposit is due at booking to hold your spot with regular monthly payments. Additional payments may be applied to the trip balance prior to payment due dates.
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• 2 nights in a local hotel/lodge located on the river’s edge with wildlife viewing opportunities, a refreshing pool and onsite restaurant. Double occupancy rooms with private bathroom.
• 5 nights stay in a renovated biodiversity research station in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. Double occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms. Please see below for more details on the accommodations.
• Transfer from PEM airport to your hotel in Puerto Maldonado and from your hotel back to the airport on the final day
• Fully guided experience led by a female, English-speaking Oxford scientist and a local team of indigenous forest rangers
• Activities include:
Daily nature walks including stream walks and night hikes
Take a boat ride to visit the Macaw and Parrot clay lick
Caiman safari
Sunrise boat ride with breakfast and wildlife viewing
Visit the ranger station to meet the local rangers and hear their stories
Sunset meditation overlooking the jungle canopy
Swimming under waterfalls
Pack rafting
Guided medicinal plant walk
Fishing
Stargazing
Night campfires
• Donation to Junglekeepers, a nonprofit organization working to protect the Amazon
• Local in country transportation from Puerto Maldonado to the sanctuary lodge
• Time to relax at the sanctuary and read a book or take a nap in the hammocks
• Welcome and farewell dinners, all breakfasts along with all meals while trekking; in total this includes 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners
• Trip checklists, detailed packing list, training guide, and pre-travel support provided in a private Facebook and/or WhatsApp group
• Pre-trip Q&A Zoom call to meet your fellow travelers, trip host and ask any questions
• WWE Swag to sport on your trip
• Small group; maximum of 9 women + your trip host and local guide
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International flights to/from Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) in Puerto Maldonado, Peru. We recommend flying roundtrip to Lima and purchasing a separate domestic flight to PEM
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff at the lodge
Airport transfers outside of designated arrival times and meeting location
Additional meals, beverages, alcohol, and snacks not included above
Any additional excursions or activities not included in the above itinearary
Visa if applicable and any pre-travel medical expenses such as vaccines, immunizations or required testing
Travel insurance to cover medical expenses an evacuation (required)
Personal expenses not included in the itinerary such as extra nights accommodations, transportation, souvenirs, etc.
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You’ll spend 5 nights in a renovated biodiversity research station located in one of the most abundant and lively ecosystems in the world - the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
Accommodations are modest, yet comfortable blending into their surroundings and offering an immersive and sustainable retreat. Please note that while every effort is made to make the accommodations as comfortable as possible, this is a stay at a rustic accommodations in the Amazon Rainforest. There is no air conditioning or electricity on site. Buildings are open air and mosquito nets are used over beds in the sleeping areas.
CABIN -The cabin features a cozy bedroom with a comfortable bed topped with a mosquito net that hangs gracefully, offering both practicality and a touch of elegance. Each cabin can be set up with one or two beds. Each cabin has an entire wall opened toward the jungle allowing the sounds of the rainforest create a soothing ambiance, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. Gentle, ambient candlelight enriches the overall ambiance with the rustic charm of the setting.
The renovated station shared bathrooms underscore a dedication to sustainability with its rainwater harvesting system and eco-friendly sewage system. From the bathroom windows, you can enjoy a refreshing cleanse while admiring the pristine surroundings.
BUNGALOW - The bungalow features a roomy, open-concept design similar to the cabin. The bungalow can accommodate up to 3 adults in one queen bed with two additional beds added. Each bungalow includes a private enclosed bathroom designed to let in the natural light while ensuring complete privacy.
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All meals will be provided as noted in the itinerary. Please reach out to the trip host after booking if you have any food allergies/sensitivities. We always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.
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This trip requires a minimum number of women to register in order for it to be confirmed. Once the trip reaches the minimum participant number, you will receive a trip confirmation email and a link to be added a private Facebook group just for trip guests. In this group further trip details will be provided along with pre-travel support. Please let us know if you do not have or use Facebook (see contact information below).
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Please see our Terms of Service.
All deposits are non-refundable at the time of booking, but may be transferable if done so within the timeframe outlined in the Terms of Service.
Once a trip has been confirmed (no matter the booking or trip timeline), the deposit is both non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make sure you are purchasing adequate travel insurance at the time of booking to ensure you are covered in case you need to cancel.Please note: some of our trips have a non-refundable fee that will be stated in the trip description. Please make sure to refer to the full Terms of Service to make sure you understand fully the Cancellation Policy of each trip.
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Travel (and medical) insurance is required for anyone traveling on a Women Who Explore adventure. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.
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Please note that the itinerary provided for your adventure is subject to change. While we strive to adhere to the proposed plan, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, safety concerns, or other factors beyond our control may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. We prioritize your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure, and any modifications made will be done with careful consideration. We will make every effort to inform you in advance of any changes and provide suitable alternatives to ensure a fulfilling experience.
