Spanish and eco-tourism in the Amazon

Discover the Amazon with this exciting eco-tourism program! IH Bogotá now offers the opportunity to combine an Intensive Spanish course (minimum 2 weeks) with an unforgettable 5-day eco-adventure in the Amazon rainforest, on the border of Colombia, Brazil and Peru.

Along with expert local guides, you'll explore the natural beauty and rich culture that the Amazon and its indigenous people have to offer. Hike through nature reserves and canoe down rivers, see pink dolphins and meet people from the local communities - all while exploring the stunning ecological diversity of the rainforest.

Students can start their Intensive Spanish course any Monday (except beginners who can start every two weeks).

Minimum stay: 2 weeks

The departure dates for the Amazon adventure are as follows:

2012

• January: 15
• February: 12
• March: 11
• April: 22
• May: 20
• June: 17
• July: 15
• August: 12
• September: 23
• October: 21
• November: 4
• December: 2

Course summary

• All levels
• Minimum stay: 2 weeks (Intensive Spanish) + Amazon Adventure
• Included: Return airfare Bogotá-Leticia-Bogotá, 4 nights accommodation (1 night in a hotel in Leticia, 1 night in the Marasha Nature Reserve and 2 nights in the Amacayacu Park). Full board on the second, third and fourth days, dinner on the first day, and breakfast on the fifth day. All local transport, guide and activities.
• Not included: Entrance fee to Leticia and the nature reserve to be paid at the airport by the student (approx. 11 US$), fuel tax*, personal expenses, drinks, phone calls, laundry, any other expenses not explicitly listed above.
  *The fuel tax will vary each month. In the first semester of 2011, the average amount paid for this tax was 80 US$ and the maximum charge was 115 US$.
  Students may choose to reserve a single room at the Amacayacu Park. The supplement for a single room is about 40 US$ per night

Prices

2012: 5 days $US 1490; 5 days High Season $US 1540 (Easter and from 1st July toth 20 January)

Please note that these prices do not include the Spanish course. Students can study Spanish for as many weeks as they want (minimum 2)