Head deep into the Amazon Rainforest to the “non-touristy” areas to experience one of the most biodiverse – and threatened – spots on earth. Explore the rainforest, guided by Siona shaman Delio; see monkeys, birds, pink dolphins, the ceiba tree (“Spirit Tree”)—maybe even a jaguar; observe the impacts of oil drilling and ranching; visit indigenous Cofan, Siona, Shuar, and Secopai native communities and NCP forest preservation efforts; accommodations in comfortable native-owned lodges while in the forest. Leaders: Delio, David Radcliff Cost: $975 ($900: student) (plus airfare to and from Quito)