New Years in Ecuador!
Ecuador
- Quito:
Quito
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Otavalo,
Rural Areas
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: December 28-January 10
Description:
Join a group of travelers for an incredible cultural experience in Ecuador during winter break from December 28 to January 10! This program combines the excitement of New Year's in Quito, Inca traditions in Otavalo, volunteer work in Portoviejo, and a day on a tropical white sand beach outside Manta. This program has no language requirement other than English, but some Spanish knowledge is useful.
Highlights:
Ecuador's diverse landscapes and cultures inspire visitors from around the globe. The small country is tucked into the northwestern corner of South America, straddling the Andes. The mountains run north to south dividing the country into three distinct regions and hundreds of microclimates. Quito, the capital, lies in the heart of the highlands in a valley surrounded by glacier topped peaks. The city was founded by the Spanish conquistadores in 1534, but according to the old legends, Quito had been a capital for centuries before the arrival of the Spanish. To the west of Quito, the Andes drop into coastal forests and white sand beaches of the Pacific.
Qualifications:
Participants in this program should be in good health and ready to experience Ecuadorian culture. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, but it is useful.
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Travel Types :
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- BackPacking Abroad
- Hiking
- Homestay
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- Native Culture Studies
- Student Tours
- Tours
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- Vacation Packages
- Volunteering
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Cost in US$: USD 700
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Cost Includes :
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- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Registration fees
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- Travel while in host country
- Written materials pre-departure
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Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- building maintenance
- building schools
- digging
- English teaching
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- fixing fences
- painting
- planting
- playgrounds
- renovation
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- repairs
- volunteering
- youth
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Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.
Age Range: 18 and older
This Program is open to
American,
Asian,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Written Application
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.
Year Founded: 2001
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