Ecuador Gap Year Programmes
Leap to Ecuador and spend 6 or 10 weeks volunteering in the Andes, in the tropical rainforests, at the balmy Pacific coast + at the famous Galapagos Islands. Tackle different projects in each location giving you variety in challenges, adventure + achievements - what's not too like!
One day you’ll pick through hand-woven wool sweaters at a chilly indigenous market in Otavalo; the next you’ll sweat all over your binoculars while spying on howler monkeys in the rainforest... before having a dip in the sea - the contrasts are huge.
For nature lovers Ecuador is a dream: exotic birds, bizarre jungle plants, strange insects, windswept grasslands, dripping tropical forests and the fearless animals that hop, wobble and swim around the unique, unforgettable Galapagos Islands – unbeatable.
Why so good?
Because you get to contribute in many different ways in many different places and your thirst to travel is quenched - perfect solution all round!
Travel as part of a Leap team
Volunteering for us is all about all about team work - we find that our leapers have more fun and are more effective when they travel as a group, who rally each other along and tackle the projects head on to complete in the time available.
We have 4 different teams departing to Ecuador each year: Jan, Apr, July + Sept, for 6 or 10 weeks. We put together the teams and hook you all up via Facebook before hand. All you have to do is apply and book your place!
Average team size is 12, mix girls + boys, from all walks of life, ages 18 - 25.
Experience 4 different locations
Quito
Your first 2 weeks will be spent in the historic capital of Quito: here you'll acclimatize to your new surroundings while learning spanish, the tango! + teaching local children.
+ Andes: Chilcabamba Village
The second phase will be in a small village high in the Andes, about 3 hours drive from Quito. Here you'll experience high-altitude living at nearly 14,000 feet, surrounded by spectacular rolling hills and snow capped volcanoes.
+ Rainforest - Bua Village
Third phase will be in the small village of traditional Taschilla families, accessible only by canoe through meandering rivers.
OR Galapagos Islands
3 weeks helping with conservation on these amazing islands.
+ Expedition through the volcanic region.
Time Out Surf, jungle trek, climb Cotapaxi volcano, white water raft.
Ecuador Gap Year Programmes
Ecuador: volunteering
Your first 2 weeks will be spent in Quito: learning Spanish and teaching local children.
+ 3 weeks living with the Tschila tribe deep in the rainforest: harvesting chocolate + building an ecotourism centre.
+ 1 week R&R at the beach: surfing and partying.
+ 3 weeks in the Andes: building community centres and helping famers in the Kayambi community.
OR + 3 weeks in the Galapagos Islands, helping with conservation.
+ 1 week expedition through Ecuador's volcanic region.
Time Out Surf, jungle trek, climb Cotapaxi volcano, white water raft.
Ecuador: summer volunteering
Your first 2.5 weeks will be spent in the Rainforest: building community centres and helping famers in the Kayambi community. You'll also receive Spanish lessons for 2 weeks here.
+ 2.5 weeks living with the Tschila tribe deep in the rainforest: harvesting chocolate + building an ecotourism centre.
+ 1 week R&R at the beach: surfing and partying.
Time Out Surf, jungle trek, climb Cotapaxi volcano, white water raft.
Ecuador: Intern
6 week internships available in care, teaching, business and medicine all based in the famous city of Quito.
+ option to add a further 4 weeks of volunteering in conservation + community projects based in the rainforest or on the Galapagos islands.
Weekends are free to travel and explore the Andes, rainforests, beaches and famous galapagos...
Time Out Surf, jungle trek, climb Cotapaxi volcano, white water raft.
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The Leap Overseas Ltd, 121 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1LZ Tel 01672 519922 Fax 01672 519944 Email info@theleap.co.uk
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