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Program Overview

IPBio is launching a 15-day, all-inclusive expedition that combines biological research and conservation volunteering with a truly immersive experience of Brazilian culture, history, and Amazonian traditions. By exploring the region through both scientific and cultural perspectives, participants gain a deeper understanding of Amazonian ecology and the complex relationships between people, nature, and conservation. Although the expedition focuses on biology and environmental conservation, it welcomes people from all backgrounds and fields of study who are eager to learn and contribute. Our program is engaging, educational, and highly dynamic. In a single day, participants might conduct field research on fungi, take part in an Amazonian cooking class, attend a lecture on the benefits of reforestation, and finish the afternoon with a boat tour for birdwatching. Each day is filled with meaningful conservation and research activities while also showcasing the rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty of the Amazon beyond the scientific perspective, creating an experience that is both impactful and unforgettable.

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Program Highlights

Reforest the Amazon to preserve and protect wildlife!
Support IPBio in researching a wide range of groups of the animal kingdom from birds, to fungi to insects
Learn about Brazilian culture and Amazonia indigenous traditions!
Explore the nature wonders of the Amazon and the wildlife it is home to!
Conduct research that leads to scientific discoveries and is also used for local conservation initiatives!

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Some Equipment
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Training
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Academic Credit
Letter of Recommendation
Internship Placement

Exclusions

Travel Insurance
Visa Fees
International SIM Card
International Airfare
Vaccination Costs

Quick Details

Location
Santarem, Brazil
Starts At$3,000 for 2 weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Birdwatching
  • Cooking
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Nature Tours
  • Photography
  • Rainforest Tours
Subjects & Courses:
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Culture
  • Ecology
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Photography
  • Wildlife
Types:
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Study Abroad
  • Volunteering
  • Wilderness
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Updated Jul 27, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Santarem, Brazil

Fields & Subjects

  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Culture
  • Ecology
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 1-2 Weeks
  • Terms Available: Academic Year, Fall, May Term, Spring, Spring Break, Summer, Throughout the Year, Trimester, Winter
  • Gap Year Timing: After College, Career Break / Mid-Career, During College, Post High School

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Written Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

1-2 Weeks

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $3,000

Refund Policy

Non-refundable

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Universidade de Sãu Paulo
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