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GYC1062 - Amazon Andes plus Spanish Country: Ecuador Cost: £2400.00 Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 10 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7580 or

 

	This placement would suit... anyone wanting a complete South American experience. Spanish Classes, Amazon and Coastal Conservation and Red Cross Humanitarian Aid For its size, Ecuador is the most diverse country in the world: with the Andes, rainforest, coast and the famous Galapagos Islands it has something for everyone. The Ecuador expedition mirrors this diversity with four elements, covering many parts of the country. Ease yourself into Latin American life with two weeks of fun and interactive one-to-one Spanish classes in Quito. Classes involve visiting markets and local museums and learning Spanish in practical situations. During the first fortnight you will also have a half day city tour of Quito, as well as salsa classes and plenty of time to explore the city with the group. Rising up to 3,500 metres from Quito you then descend, first through the cloud forest, and finally into the Amazon. On arrival at Jatun Sacha, your home for the next four weeks, you will meet the forest guards and staff who will oversee your work in their reforestation programme, organic garden and forest patrol that you will be a part of. Watch out for the monkeys in the trees as you head down to the River Napa where you will have the opportunity to go rafting or head out to one of the local Quichua communities for a friendly game of Amazon football. From the Amazon you will travel to Puerto Lopez on the coast where forest conservation work will continue during the week. At the weekends volunteers travel to a beachside Eco Lodge where they will help out, as well as enjoy the stunning beach location. For the final two weeks volunteers return to Quito to work for the Red Cross in Andean mountain schools just outside the city. Work typically includes building resources, playgrounds or gardens, plus teaching some English or PE. Extension options 1) Galapagos Islands 2) Two weeks ice climbing: No experience required, learn at the Glacier School. Includes all kit and support climbing the world's highest volcano and also a sunrise summit of the furthest point from the earth's core! £1,400. 3) Four weeks Football: Become one of our football coaches assisting with football training to over 120 children in our four schools around Quito. Includes visit to national football matches and your home stay. £990. If you like the sound of any of these extension options, feel free to talk them over with us! 0845 344 7580 Greenforce: As one of the leading and most respected UK non-profit expedition organisations, Greenforce offers you a location on every tropical continent. Working with organisations such as the WWF, Wildlife Conservation Society and the Red Cross, our adventurers have the opportunity to work in remote areas that are inaccessible to the standard traveller and live in communities untouched by today's western world.