Customized Groups

We are specialists in creating faculty-led short-term and customized programs in Ecuador, having experienced on-site staff that will provide local expertise. We will work closely with you to create and develop the perfect program according to your needs, including not only academic activities but also excursions and cultural events to complement your program goals.

Below you will find examples of some of the groups that have trusted us to provide them with the best experience.

Objectives

Explore the field collecting and observing insects
Watch the diversity of insects in a few different habitats
Try different sampling techniques
Get cultural immersion time besides the academic activities

Highlights

City tour
Waterfall hike
Traditional lunch (fish maito)

Itinerary

B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
WL: Welcome lunch
FW: Farewall dinner

DAY 0: (-/-/-) Arrival to UIO. Transfer in airport – hostel (only one group arrival) Overnight in UIO at local hostel

DAY 1: (B/WL/D) Short visit to the Artisanal Market in Quito and Middle of the World. Transfer to Cloud Forest reserve. Overnight at the project

DAY 2-4: (B/L/D) Project work – Cloud forest. It includes access to canopying and a cooking class with non-conventional plants. Talk with local specialist. Overnight at the project

DAY 5: (B/L/D) Breakfast at the project. Transfer to the second project at the rainforest. Lunch on the way. Overnight at the project

DAY 6 – 9: (B/L/FD) Project work – Rainforest. It includes visit to a local community and chocolate making process. Talk with local specialist. Overnight at the project

DAY 10: (B/L/-) Early breakfast at the project. Transfer to Papallacta Thermal Springs. Lunch. Transfer to the international flight (only one group departure).