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Ecuador Experience
 

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Ecuador Experience

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Based in the magnificent city of Quito, you’ll kick off your adventure with a 5-day Spanish course before volunteering at projects in both the Andes mountain range and Amazon rainforest, where you’ll marvel at some of the continent’s most sublime landscapes and magnificent animal species.

Your final week will be spent scuba diving, surfing and partying in the towns and villages that have shaped Ecuador’s reputation as an outstanding travel destination. Click here for the full itinerary.

Programme Highlights

  • Visit the Middle of the World monument located at 0°0°0° latitude 
  • Take a trip up Quito’s teleferico for stunning views across the city 
  • Climb Cotopaxi, the highest active snow capped volcano in the world
  • Ride the rapids of the Jatunyacu River on a white water rafting trip
  • Experience the thrill of horseback riding in the Andes
  • Scuba dive off the Pacific coast

Location

Quito, the capital city of Ecuador

Accommodation and Meals

Week One:  Spanish Language School in Quito
Your will be staying in a hostel/hotel in the centre of Quito, with breakfast included. You will be responsible for buying your other meals but these can be bought very cheaply in local shops and restaurants.

Week Two: Andes Project
You will be staying on a farm, situated 20 minutes outside the town of El Chaupi. All meals will be provided.

Week Three: Amazon Project
The Amazon Project Lodge will be your base during the third week. This is an exclusive complex of bungalows and all meals are provided.

Week Four:
Accommodation will be in a hostel in the beach town of Puerto Lopez. Only breakfast will be provided.
 
 

Programme Overview


Durations & Prices: 
4 weeks £1499

How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.


What is included?
Accommodation
Five-day language school
1 week volunteering in the Andes
1 week volunteering in the Amazon
Travel between projects
Comprehensive orientation 
Most meals
What is not included?
International flights
Travel insurance
Visas
Personal items
Lunch and dinner (in Quito & Puerto Lopez)
Whale watching and additional Amazon and Andes tours

Programme Summary:
From whale watching to horseback riding, volcano climbing to salsa dancing this is an extraordinary trip in an extraordinary country.
Other Ecuador volunteer work
 
Arrival dates:
First Monday of each month (aim to arrive into Quito Airport the Sunday before)

Ecuador Travel Advice:
Visit our Ecuador Travel Advice page for useful travel information.
 
 
 
 

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