Ecuador -  Highland Villages and Galapagos Islands

Come experience the hauntingly beautiful Andean highland and its welcoming people. Live in and explore the world famous Galapagos Islands. This peaceful nation provides safe travel conditions and a consistently cool climate right on the Equator. Here are the ingredients we've combined to give you a profoundly memorable Latin American experience.

Service Projects
n Share in a village work day : a "minga"
n Help build a daycare center
n Restore school rooms
n Work in a cloud forest building a bridge

Language Immersion
n Experience a homestay in a small village
n Language teachers work alongside students on service projects
n Practice your Spanish & teach English as you work and play with Ecuadorean Students

Adventure and Cultural Activities
n Trek through cloud forests with knowledgeable guides
n Explore the Galapagos Preserve by boat
n Raft the Rio Blanco
n Visit artisans' homes and lively market towns
n Relax in the thermal baths of active volcanoes

Few countries are able to boast of the geographic and cultural diversity that Ecuador holds. Join us for a spectacular journey!

Ecuador- Click here to see a  Language Immersion - program overview and our Ecuador slide show