ECUADOR

Travel with purpose to rural Ecuador and work together with the local people on a community-led project to reduce global poverty.

TRIP DATE: jULY 1-8, 2023

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PROJECT: COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVE TO REDUCE GLOBAL POVERTY

Limited to 30 expeditioners:

The charming nation of Ecuador is located in northwestern South America along the Pacific Ocean. CHOICE expeditions focus on the indigenous communities of the temperate Imbabura Province up north, amidst lush hillsides, volcanoes, and endless fields of quinoa.

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Enjoy an incredible opportunity to learn about rural Ecuadorian culture while also experiencing international development and humanitarian work firsthand. Along with your fellow expeditioners...

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DATES DAY ACTIVITIES OF THE DAY LOCATION
7/1/2023SaturdayArrive to Quito (Mariscal Sucre Airport, code UIO) any time, Settle into HotelAirport Wyndham
7/2/2023SundayDepart for Community, Mitad del mundo, etc. Village Welcome, Settle In, Orientation DinnerVillage Homes
7/3/2023MondayProject Work + Community ActivitiesVillage Homes
7/4/2023TuesdayProject Work + Community ActivitiesVillage Homes
7/5/2023WednesdayProject Work + Community ActivitiesVillage Homes
7/6/2023ThursdayProject Work + Community ActivitiesVillage Homes
7/7/2023FridayAM: Otavalo market, lunch. PM: Waterfall hike, Lake Cuycocha, check into hotel, Farewell DinnerHotel Puerto Lago
7/8/2023SaturdayEarly departure for Quito, Quito Free Time - Return Flights Home (via Mariscal Sucre Airport, code UIO) or begin GPS tourFlights/Tour begins

BEFORE YOU GO

Everything you need to know before booking your life-changing adventure.

WHAT MAKES CHOICE EXPEDITIONS DIFFERENT?

With a CHOICE expedition, you’re investing in an experience that is meaningful and responsible. Our country teams and Certified Expedition Leaders (CEL) work together to make each part of your trip intentional and valuable.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

We prioritize meaningful interactions, increased empathy, and connection between expeditioners and community members.

SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS

We only support ethical projects which are needed by the community and provide sustainable, long-term poverty solutions.

EXPERIENCED TRIP LEADERS

We are led by Certified Expedition Leaders (CEL) who coordinate extensively with CHOICE local country directors and staff.

CONSCIOUSNESS OF IMPACT

We are intentional about the impact of our expeditions to ensure  trips infuse beneficial resources into the community.

MAXIMIZED IMPACT

About 50% of your expedition investment goes to CHOICE’s mission to help execute projects that address poverty like the one that you’ll be working on.

Explore all of our available expeditions, or contact us to arrange a custom expedition to one of the areas we serve.

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