Reforestation & Conservation in Ecuador
Experience how local communities benefit from their unique landscapes as you journey through Ecuador’s cloud forests, highlands, and rainforests.
Immerse yourself in meaningful service learning projects centered around reforestation and sustainability. You’ll also go whitewater rafting, chase waterfalls, and unwind in geothermal hot springs.
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Quito
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Day 2: Quito
Take an excursion to the Equatorial Line
Visit the Intinan Museum
Take a tour of Yunguilla
Participate in a service project
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Day 3: Quito • Riobamba
Travel to Riobamba
Participate in cultural immersion activities
Enjoy a ride on a traditional escalera bus
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Day 4: Riobamba • Tena
Travel to Tena
Enjoy an Amazon hike
Hike to an indigenous village to immerse yourself in local culture and customs
Take a whitewater rafting excursion
Hike to an indigenous Kichwa community
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Day 5: Tena • Baños
Visit the Pastaza River Canyon waterfalls
Take a cable car ride across the canyon
Enjoy free time in Baños
Travel to Quito
Take a walking tour of Banos
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Day 6: Baeza
Participate in reforestation project
Visit the Papallacta hot springs
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Day 7: Baeza
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Day 8: Depart for home
*Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Quito
Take an excursion to Otavalo market
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
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Day 9: Wakiri Sapoparque
Take a short hike at Quilotoa Volcano
Take a tour of Quito
With your tour director you will see:- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
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Day 10: Quito
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Day 11: Arrive home
*Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Quito
-
Day 2: Quito
Take an excursion to the Equatorial Line
Visit the Intinan Museum
Take a tour of Yunguilla
Participate in a service project
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Day 3: Quito • Riobamba
Travel to Riobamba
Participate in cultural immersion activities
Enjoy a ride on a traditional escalera bus
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Day 4: Riobamba • Tena
Travel to Tena
Enjoy an Amazon hike
Hike to an indigenous village to immerse yourself in local culture and customs
Take a whitewater rafting excursion
Hike to an indigenous Kichwa community
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Day 5: Tena • Baños
Visit the Pastaza River Canyon waterfalls
Take a cable car ride across the canyon
Enjoy free time in Baños
Travel to Quito
Take a walking tour of Banos
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Day 6: Baeza
Participate in reforestation project
Visit the Papallacta hot springs
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Day 7: Baeza
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Day 8: Depart for home
*Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Quito
Take an excursion to Otavalo market
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
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Day 9: Wakiri Sapoparque
Take a short hike at Quilotoa Volcano
Take a tour of Quito
With your tour director you will see:- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
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Day 10: Quito
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Day 11: Arrive home
*Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfast and dinner and 6 lunches featuring regional cuisine; dinner on arrival day if groups arrive by 8pm
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Guided sightseeing
2 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations (6 with extension)
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Entrances
Nature hike; jam and dairy farm; sensory dinner experience; pampa mesa lunch; artisan activity; Devil’s Cauldron waterfall; whitewater rafting; dairy farming activity; Papallacta hot springs; Papallacta River hike (with extension: Wikiri Sapoparque; Church of the Society of Jesus; salsa-dancing lesson; Quitsato Sundial)
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8–10 Service Hours
Earn up to 10 service hours that count toward academic credit and the presidential award.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.