Study abroad group program Ecuador
FOUNDATION LOCAL DREAMERS – BIENVENIDO GAPYEAR
Based on 2 weeks
PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
We create a lasting bond between different worlds, cultures and people. During the trip you broaden your view of the world and simultaneously contribute to small-scale local initiatives.
SHORTLY
– 4 challenging projects – Airport pick-up and drop-off
– 3 tours (4 days in total) – Accommodation, meals and transport included
– 4×2 hours Spanish class – Extensive introduction and final evaluation
Spanish course
Did you know that according to experts Ecuador is the most suitable country to learn Spanish? During the trip you will follow a course in Spanish (6 classes of 2 hours each), taught by experienced teacher Mónica. You learn the basics in small groups of max. 6 students per group. This way, you learn to handle yourself well during the volunteer work, daily life and during the trips.
More hours are optional.
Projects
During the trip you will participate in four different projects; the English school, the football school, the swimming school and the coast project. In the English school you prepare an English lesson together with your fellow travelers and you execute it. Either for the age group 8-10 years, or 10-12 years. In the football and swimming school you give a training of an hour to children between 6-12 years. In the coastal project we carry out an interactive activity which benefits the local community. In all projects you will be assisted by local coordinators who speak Dutch, English and Spanish fluently. You will be provided with all the necessary materials and will be thoroughly prepared on location.
TOURS
Quito Citytour + equator (1 day)
Guided tour through the historical center of Quito and to the equator.
Baños de Agua Santa (2 days)
Rafting, biking, waterfalls, swing in the clouds, thermal baths and more.
National park Cotopaxi (1 day)
Horseriding and/or biking on de highest active volcano in the world, the Cotopaxi. We go up to 5000 meters.
All tours include transport, entrance fees, accommodation (if needed) and meals.
ACCOMODATION
We spend the nights in Quito in the volunteer house of Local Dreamers, just next to the office of the foundation (double rooms).
At the coast we stay in a local hostel near the school we work. The hostel is run by Maartje (Dutch) and her husband.
TRANSPORT
During the whole 2 weeks we make use of private transport. Driver José Luis has space for many people in his bus and is a very reliable driver who has been working for the foundation for many years.
COSTS
Based on 3 weeks
PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
We create a lasting bond between different worlds, cultures and people. During the trip you broaden your view of the world and simultaneously contribute to small-scale local initiatives.
SHORTLY
– 4 challenging projects – Airport pick-up and drop-off
– 5 tours (6 days in total) – Accommodation, meals and transport included
– 6×2 hours Spanish class – Extensive introduction and final evaluation
Spanish course
Did you know that according to experts Ecuador is the most suitable country to learn Spanish? During the trip you will follow a course in Spanish (6 classes of 2 hours each), taught by experienced teacher Mónica. You learn the basics in small groups of max. 6 students per group. This way, you learn to handle yourself well during the volunteer work, daily life and during the trips.
More hours are optional.
Projects
During the trip you will participate in four different projects; the English school, the football school, the swimming school and the coast project. In the English school you prepare an English lesson together with your fellow travelers and you execute it. Either for the age group 8-10 years, or 10-12 years. In the football and swimming school you give a training of an hour to children between 6-12 years. In the coastal project we carry out an interactive activity which benefits the local community. In all projects you will be assisted by local coordinators who speak Dutch, English and Spanish fluently. You will be provided with all the necessary materials and will be thoroughly prepared on location.
TOURS
Quito Citytour + equator (1 day)
Guided tour through the historical center of Quito and to the equator.
Baños de Agua Santa (2 days)
Rafting, biking, waterfalls, swing in the clouds, thermal baths and more.
Indian market Otavalo (1 day)
A visit to the most legendary Indian market in Latin America and the nearby Cuicocha lake.
National park Cotopaxi (1 day)
Horseriding and/or biking on de highest active volcano in the world, the Cotopaxi. We go up to 5000 meters.
Quilotoa (1 day)
A relaxing day at the crater lake Quilotoa. Hiking is optional.
All tours include transport, entrance fees, accommodation (if needed) and meals.
ACCOMODATION
We spend the nights in Quito in the volunteer house of Local Dreamers, just next to the office of the foundation (double rooms).
At the coast we stay in a local hostel near the school we work. The hostel is run by Maartje (Dutch) and her husband.
TRANSPORT
During the whole 3 weeks we make use of private transport. Driver José Luis has space for many people in his bus and is a very reliable driver who has been working for the foundation for many years.
COSTS
