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We specialize
in customized learning adventures
for high school and university groups
from the U.S. and Canada. Together
with North American educators, we
design unique, 2-3 week travel programs
in Ecuador and Peru that complement
classroom studies, and allow students
to use and expand their skills in
the field.
Core Content
Our educational journeys challenge
students intellectually, and enlighten
them through first-hand encounters
with local people and natural environments
of Ecuador
and Peru.
Although we tailor each educational
journey to a particular group’s
specific needs and interests, most
adventures include the following core
components:
- Rural school visit and interaction
with local students and teachers
- Tour of a farm and discussion
with local farmers
- Exploration of nature reserves
and discussion about ecological
challenges
- Lectures and seminars with local
guides, naturalists, and professors
- Visits to major historical and
archeological sites
- Workshops at fair trade or local
artisan cooperatives
Your educational journey may also
include Spanish language study, a
native homestay, or short service
projects.
Multidisciplinary
programs
We offer broad learning adventures
that incorporate travel to several
of our destinations,
and provide academic content relevant
to many disciplines of study:
- George Mason University
offers a 3-credit Ecuador program
with Andean Discovery that is open
to students of any academic discipline
and includes travel throughout the
Andes Mountains and Galápagos
Islands.
- The Bronx Lab High School
offers an Ecuador program with Andean
Discovery that includes village
homestays in the Andes Mountains
and wildlife observation in the
Amazon rainforest at an international
research station.
Intradisciplinary
programs
Our programs can be tailored for a
particular discipline and geographic
region. Some examples include:
- Biology in the Galápagos
and Amazon
- Geology near active volcanoes
in the Andes
- Sociology of indigenous communities
viewed through village homestays
Andean Discovery strives to accommodate
the academic needs and requirements
of every institution.
Community Tourism and Service
Our community service projects allow
student travelers the opportunity
to enter rural communities and participate
in activities such as teaching English,
building or painting a school, and
helping to harvest and plant native
crops. These projects are rewarding
experiences that promote direct interaction
with community members and encourage
participants to practice and enhance
their Spanish language skills.
What’s Included
- U.S. and Ecuadorian staff based in Quito, Ecuador
that will help you design your itinerary
and oversee your trip from start
to finish
- A uniquely designed program that
meets your needs and interests
- Welcome orientation in Quito
or Cusco
- Andean Discovery guides: bilingual,
experienced, friendly
- Insightful preparatory materials
including political and historical
background information, reading
suggestions, logistical information
- Socially responsible tours that
engage local specialists as your
teachers
- All-inclusive package with meals,
accommodations, private transportation,
excursions, and more
- A seamless experience in which
you don’t have to worry about
any logistics
Call us today in Quito, Ecuador
by dialing toll free from the US at 888-679-3792, or
e-mail
us for more information
about our Educational Journeys.
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