Alternative Break in Ecuador

Location

Ecuador
- Amazon
- Galapagos
- Quito

Length

1 to 12 weeks

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Program Details

Language

Spanish

Age Min.

Age Max

Housing

Guesthouse Host Family Hostel

Groups

Small Group (1-15)

Travel Type

Budget Family Older Travelers

Pricing

Starting Price

350

Price Details

The price variety according students needs and time of stay.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Domestic Airfare Equipment SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Jan 28, 2021

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About Program

The Alternative Break in Ecuador provides students the opportunity to volunteer in the magical country of Ecuador and experiment a real immersion with local people, helping the children, indigenous community, environment and animals. Projects are available in the Andes, Amazon, Mindo, Quito and Galapagos.
You are welcome to get experience volunteering in a field of your interest and give your effort to unprivileged people. Group of students will have the opportunity to make the real change.
Participants will share and meet people with an abundance of natural generosity, sense of community and family and you will gain a valuable life. This is your chance to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to lead safe, fulfilling, creative and rewarding lives.
Come with your group to benefit from volunteering in any of our Alternative Break trips and help us to make a better place to live.
You will expand your horizons learning Spanish, volunteer and travel around Ecuador.

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Experience the multiculturalism and diversity of the country.

Spend spring, summer, fall or winter break to make a difference and have fun.

Take the opportunity to enjoy two weeks of volunteering combined with one weekend excursions.

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Program Highlights

Affordable alternative break trip options
Opening to gain a new perspective and serve alongside in a new community in Ecuador.
We are specialist in trip that we will make your Alternative Break in Ecuador unique.
We will work with your group side by side to guarantee students will get the best experience in their life.
The program is adjusted according your group needs.

Program Impact

High school, universities and college students are welcome with a leader.

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Paula in Ecuador

Why did you decide to volunteer with Eco Volunteer UP in Ecuador?

Paula: Because I really wanted to volunteer so I started googling on internet and I found them by chance. A friend of my mother lives in Quito and checked everything for me. I liked all she told me so the decision was made.

Describe your day to day activities as a volunteer in Ecuador.

Paula: I did volunteering at two different places. My chores at the rescue centre (Amazon) were feeding the animals, cleaning the cages and working for the improvement of the center (making paths, planting plants, fixing things,..) I enjoyed it a lot, to be surrounded of wild animals and nature was the best!!

At the Galapagos centre I worked with children (we did horse therapy for disabled children, and educative activities and games for the summer camp). I also helped some villagers with this lands, but the main activity was replanting native plants and removing the invasives. Galapagos is really really awesome, but it was very tough work.

The free time was always good, whether if I stayed or if I went on a trip (both places have lot to see), the party was also great!!

What made this experience unique and special?

Paula: Many things - I wouldn't know from where to start. First of all, I had always dreamed with something like that, so for me I made my dream true. Besides that I learnt a lot, not only culture but life; it was food for thought as I realized of many things, for example: its much better rural and simple life there than in an European city where "you have everything". I can say my life now is totally different and me too.

How has this experience impacted your future?

Paula: In many ways too. I am much more open minded, independent, I have grown up a lot in two months!! Now, I know one has to fight for what they want and be brave in the life. I'm looking forward for my next travel and volunteering work and I would be very happy if I get a job that enables me to keep traveling. Now I feel like visiting any place at the world.

About Eco Volunteer UP

Eco Volunteer UP is an Ecuadorian organization recognized legally by the Ecuadorian Government. Eco Volunteer UP has opportunities to volunteer in different regions of Ecuador: Andes, Galapagos, Amazon, and Mindo. Projects involve with local indigenous culture, animals, help disadvantaged children, single mothers refuge, conservation- environment...