The Ecuador Experience
Week One – Introduction to Ecuador
An introduction to Ecuadorian culture, the Spanish language, and your fellow participants. Based in the heart of Ecuador’s capital city Quito, within touching distance of markets, bars, museums and salsa clubs you will learn spanish and local culture.
Week Two – Andes Project and travel
The aim of the project is to help the people of the town of El Chaupi by contributing to the development of the community in areas such as teaching, reforestation and community and reconstruction work. You’ll get to know the townsfolk and play a key role in developing their skills and improving the infrastructure of the town.
Week Three – Amazon Project
From the Andes to the Amazon, in week three you’ll be living in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where you’ll be working on a conservation project aimed at preserving the jungle’s delicate ecosystem. The programme coordinators are reforesting an area of 20 hectares with native trees and medicinal plants and plan to expand this activity further into the forest.
Week Four – The best of Ecuador
The final week is your chance to experience some of Ecuador’s most celebrated attractions. From your base in Puerto Lopez, you’ll visit important archaeological sites, stunning beaches and vibrant towns. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the real Ecuador and marvel at its beauty.
What's Included in the Programme
- All activities except where stated
- All accommodation and most meals
- Five-day language school
- One week volunteering at Andes project
- One week volunteering at Amazon project
- All travel between projects
- Comprehensive orientation upon arrival
What's Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which must include cover for repatriation (i.e. flying you back to the UK in the case of an emergency)
- International flight to Ecuador
- Visas
- Lunch and dinner while in Quito
- Meals at beach (Puerto Lopez-Montanita)
- Meals during the activities and transition project
- Whale watching and additional Amazon and Andes tours
- Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
Prices and Durations
Ecuador Experience $2,099
