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  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Offered twice a month. Please get in touch with us for updated dates.

Description: Too many options & choices out there? Too much information that looks unclear? Unsure of making the right choice? Wouldn't it make sense to have a taste of the country before choosing a placement?

Choose LEAD Adventures 3 day Intercultural South American training + Volunteer/Travel consultation services to shape your experience of a lifetime.

You will literally save hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars, pounds, etc. and additionally get the best preparation and consultation to make the best of your South American Experience.

What is this program?
During your 3 days with us you will receive the best local advise on places to visit, volunteer projects to choose and pay directly to them to save money, survival Spanish and local culture, accommodation options at the best rates, local transportation, airfares, buses. In other words you will be ready to shape the best experience for you. You will always have our coordination and in country support available 24/7.

How it works?
Twice a month we have set dates to run this program. Get in touch with us to reserve your space.

Why choose this program?
There are tons of reasons but basically you will never get such expert advise, local support, flexibility, and savings using traditional packages from overseas agencies.

What is included?
- Accommodation and some meals.
- Intensive seminars about the different topics outlined above.
- One week travel, emergency, and medical insurance at no cost.
- Survival Spanish and culture lessons.
- 24/7 Support and coordination even after the 3 days seminar is over.

What is not included?
- Insurance after your first week.
- International airfares.
- Personal expenses.

Highlights: Get advise to choose your volunteer options from:
- Social projects with children in Quito.
- Sports development projects in Ecuador.
- Marine conservation, shark monitoring, and turtle tagging in Ecuador's coast.
- Animal Rescue Centers in Ecuador.
- Galapagos Tortoise projects in Ecuador.

Please note that you will have to check for availability and sometimes this projects are well booked in advance. The advantage is that you will have a clear knowledge of each project before joining and will pay directly to the project saving hundreds of dollars, pounds, etc. literally!

Get advise to choose your travel options from:
- Bus passes to visit Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.
- Galapass to visit Galapagos independently.
- Boats and cruises to explore Galapagos.
- Climbing tours, etc.

Qualifications: Open to anybody with a young mindset and desire to do something meaningful!

Cost in US$: From 360 USD. Please send us email for more info!

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Young minded people with a desire to have and create meaningful experiences!

Age Range: 16+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

LEAD Adventures Ecuador's Mission Statement: Since its creation in 2004 LEAD Adventures has been extremely successful launching programs in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships abroad. Up to date we have efficiently managed over 2,000 inbound participants individually and in-group programs. Our programs are targeted to young minded people from all over the world that want to experience the great destinations Ecuador and South America have to offer. Our programs are targeted to young minded people from all over the world that want to experience the great destinations Ecuador and South America have to offer. Why choose our programs? In country support: As a South American based company we have the local contacts and resources to offer superb and efficient services to our participants. Our bilingual, experienced, and young minded in country staff are here to help you get the most of your time here. Security and Experience: We have the local knowledge and contacts to offer the safest and fastest security and emergency procedures. Additionally we are in close contact with the local Foreign Commonwealth Office UK , US Embassies and the like. Several US, European, and other companies choose us a destination management company for their programs. Value: Our administrative costs are much lower than agencies in Europe or US for example. So we can offer low and more reasonable prices for our programs compared to some agencies abroad. Additionally we are the operators of these programs so we can guarantee cost efficiency. True local Impact: As a South American (Ecuadorian based) company we have the local knowledge and capacity to choose the best managed projects and ensure a degree of sustainability to them. We support them and provide valuable resources that help continue their work.

Year Founded: 2004