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...

DATES	DAY	ACTIVITIES OF THE DAY	LOCATION
7/1/2023	Saturday	Arrive to Quito (Mariscal Sucre Airport, code UIO) any time, Settle into Hotel	Airport Wyndham
7/2/2023	Sunday	Depart for Community, Mitad del mundo, etc. Village Welcome, Settle In, Orientation Dinner	Village Homes
7/3/2023	Monday	Project Work + Community Activities	Village Homes
7/4/2023	Tuesday	Project Work + Community Activities	Village Homes
7/5/2023	Wednesday	Project Work + Community Activities	Village Homes
7/6/2023	Thursday	Project Work + Community Activities	Village Homes
7/7/2023	Friday	AM: Otavalo market, lunch. PM: Waterfall hike, Lake Cuycocha, check into hotel, Farewell Dinner	Hotel Puerto Lago
7/8/2023	Saturday	Early departure for Quito, Quito Free Time - Return Flights Home (via Mariscal Sucre Airport, code UIO) or begin GPS tour	Flights/Tour begins

BEFORE YOU GO

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

WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY’S NEED?

Expeditioners will help community members with a locally-led project that has the potential to reduce the many dimensions of poverty.

Like all areas where CHOICE serves, poverty levels in rural Ecuador are high and income levels are low or nonexistent. CHOICE works with and through the communities to implement systemic changes that expand options and provide paths out of poverty for individuals and families.

More information regarding the project to come.

WHAT WILL I EXPLORE WHILE I’M THERE?

In addition to serving and working in the rural community, expeditioners will also have the opportunity to visit:

The historic colonial downtown of Quito. As the second-largest metropolis of Ecuador, Quito is also the highest capital of the world at 9350 feet above sea level. Following centuries of indigenous rulers and epic battles, colonial Quito was established in 1534. Its historic center is considered one of the best-preserved cities in all of Latin America.
A stop at “La Mitad del Mundo” will allow participants to walk along the equator!
There will be leisure time to explore Otavalo, a largely indigenous town in the Imbabura Province of Ecuador. The town boasts Ecuador’s most famous artisanal market and is surrounded by the peaks of Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes.

Expeditioners may be able to purchase additional trip add-ons to popular tourist destinations. Contact expeditions@choicehumanitarian.org for more information.

HOW MUCH DOES THE EXPEDITION COST?

INVESTING IN IMPACT

Your investment in an expedition is maximized to make a difference—it does good for both you and the community.

Around 50% goes towards the costs of running the trip. The remaining 50% goes towards CHOICE’s mission, its operations, and executing projects that address poverty like the one that you’ll be working on.

PRICING

Expedition fee: $2,395
Deposit: $300/person minimum deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Fee does not include airfare.

WHAT DOES IT COVER?

The expedition fee includes two nights’ hotel accommodations, village meals and lodging, local transportation, in-country preparation, certified Expedition leaders, and all project costs (including materials) to be used both during and following the expedition.
Expedition fee will not cover any additional accommodation needs if arriving before or after the expedition.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Expeditioners are responsible for booking and paying for their own air travel. The expedition fee does not cover airfare.

Arrival: Land in Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre (UIO) anytime on Saturday July 1, 2023.
Departure: Leave from Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre (UIO) anytime on Saturday July 8, 2023

CHOICE partners with CV Humanitarian travel, a trusted agency that specializes in humanitarian travel to the remote places where CHOICE works. Agent Blair Greene is standing by to assist you and can be reached at blair@cvtravel.com or by calling 1 (205) 484-2029.

All other transportation that is part of the expedition itinerary is arranged by CHOICE Humanitarian (not including trip add-ons).

WHO LEADS THE EXPEDITION?

WHAT IF I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?

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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