Immerse yourself in a variety of community-based volunteer activities that support both environmental conservation and direct community interest and need. Each activity offers you the opportunity to gain understanding about the environs and culture as we explore different indigenous communities and social issues facing Ecuadorian citizens today.

Highlights

Beautiful View in Ecuador

  • Enjoy Ecuador’s cultural diversity through a hands-on series of volunteer projects
  • Contribute to reforestation efforts with a Cloud Forest Conservation Project
  • Meet with local leaders for authentic community exchange
  • Work with school leaders on a school beautification project
  • Learn about plant diversity at the San Jorge Botanical Reserve
  • Observe the flora and fauna in the Subtropical Rainforest and learn about the rich geology of Ecuador
  • Participate in a mud brick activity to learn local methods of building
  • Discover the history of Baroque Colonial Art
  • Explore colonial Quito and visit the Middle of the World

Unique Aspects

This volunteer-based trip offers you a variety of opportunities to discover cultural and environmental aspects of Ecuador that are often overlooked by the common tourist. Learn medicinal attributes and usage of native plants in their raw state. Identify birds as you walk pristine trails. Experience a slice of 17th century life while riding mustang horses with traditional saddles in the high barren plains surrounding the capital city.

Best Time to Go

May – September

Accommodations

Comfortable and relaxing eco-resort atmosphere with exotic gardens and courtyards in a peaceful and rustic mountain setting. The facility has a tempered swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, game rooms, conference rooms, and a small museum.

Duration

8 Days

Sustainable Elements

  • Participation in a reforestation project
  • Interaction with local students and teachers
  • Local guides
  • Locally grown food products
  • Locally owned accommodations

Cost

For personal pricing to meet your budget needs, please e-mail Wiser World Travel, or call 303-443-0604, USA toll free 1-877-743-0604.

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