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 Trip Highlights

 

Your "Taste of Volunteering" Project

In the remote Rio Colorado community there is a local school and a modest interactive library for the inhabitants of the highlands. Their dream is to build their own boarding school, so the children can acquire knowledge about agricultural techniques. In order to directly support the local communities, a volunteer project has been implemented. Designed to help the local people read English, support them in mathematics and teach them computer skills. 

Trip Summary

Your adventure starts with a tour in Quito and then Cotopaxi National Park, followed by the famous indigenous market-town – Otavalo, and Peguche, an Indian village with home-based artisans where you can learn about their culture and beliefs.

On the 4th day you fly into the Amazon for your incredible 4 day jungle adventure at Napo Wildlife Centre - a joint venture with the local community. After that board the Chiva Express railway, bound for Riobamba via the extraordinary Cotopaxi National Park.

The highlight of your trip will be the four days of teaching volunteering in the Rio Colorado community. Get to know and understand the local Ecuadorian people, and help them with the education they very much desire.

Re-board the Chiva Express train for marvelous Cuenca and then to Guayaquil, stopping off at the breathtaking El Cajas National Park en route.

*Activity Level: Basic Fitness Required
*Comfort Level: Accommodation is in comfortable 4* hotels for 12 nights

For more information please contact us.

If you like this trip, you may also be interested in:
Argentina - Northern Explorer in Style
Ecuador - Galapagos & Volcanoes
Peru - Incas & Amazon   

 

 

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Info
Tour Code:
EC002
Length:
15 Days
Activity Level:
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Comfort Level:
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Projects:
Teaching
Police Check:
Required
Guest Numbers:
2 - 12

Price from
US$3,800

Approximately:
NZ$ 4,600
GB£ 2,400
AU$ 3,700
CA$ 3,800
EUR€ 2,800
Extra charge for solo travelers:
US$ 1,140

(Flights not included)
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The price is per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. We can tailor-make a trip to meet your exact requirements.
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Dates

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Suggested Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Quito (No meals included this day)
Day 2: Quito tour half day (B)
Day 3: Otavalo Indian Market (B,L)
Day 4: Fly to Coca, Amazonia, transfer to Napo Wildlife Centre (B,L,D)
Days 5-7: Napo Wildlife Centre – parrot clay licks, hiking (B,L,D)
Day 7: Return from Amazonia to Quito (B)
Day 8: Chiva Express program via Cotopaxi National Park Overnight in Riobamba (B,L,D)
Day 9: Drive to Rio Colorado for volunteering staying in Chimborazo Faunistic Reserve (B,L,D)
Day 10-13: Volunteering in Rio Colorado, staying in Chimborazo Faunistic Reserve (B,L,D)
Day 13: Chiva Express via Devil´s Nose to Cuenca tour Overnight in Cuenca (B,L, D)
Day 14: Cuenca tour day (B,L)
Day 15: Drive to Guayaquil via Cajas National Park Overnight in Guayaquil (B,L)
Day 16: Tour of Guayaquil (B)
Day 17: Fly out of Guayaquil or stay for Galapagos Extension
Trip ends (B)

B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner

Other trips of interest:
Argentina - Northern Explorer
Ecuador - Galapagos
Peru - Incas &  Amazon  


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