Ecuador en Acción is a 10-day educational travel experience centered on meaningful engagement and reflection. Designed for student groups seeking purpose-driven travel, this program incorporates cultural exploration with hands-on service, offering structured volunteer opportunities in Ecuador that encourage connection, responsibility, and global awareness.
At the heart of the experience is sustained volunteer work in Ecuador at the Center for Working Families, where students support community initiatives focused on education, financial literacy, and empowerment. This service component is balanced with guided cultural activities that introduce students to Ecuador’s history, traditions, and everyday life.
From the historic streets of Quito to the cloud forests of Mindo, Students will engage actively with both people and place, returning home with new perspectives and a deeper sense of global responsibility.
*Travelers do not need to arrange their own air. Air travel is included in the program, but the cost will be added once the group air contract is confirmed. Price is valid for 2027
10 days
Programs are led by experienced, local guides with deep cultural knowledge. The role of guides is as follows:
Day 1 | Quito
Arrive in Quito, meet your in-country guide, and transfer to your hotel.
Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Quito
Begin your immersion with volunteer work at the Center for Working Families, supporting programs focused on education and empowerment.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 | Quito
Continue service learning activities and build meaningful connections with the local community.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 | Quito
Ride the Teleférico for panoramic city views, then visit the Mitad del Mundo to explore the cultural and scientific significance of the equator.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 | Quito
Visit a local market, take part in a salsa dance class, prepare a traditional meal during a cooking class, and explore the Museo Guayasamín.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 | Quito
Travel north to Otavalo to explore the renowned artisan market. Visit a weaving workshop in Peguche, Cascada de Peguche, enjoy an Andean music demonstration, and stop in Cotacachi.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 | Mindo
Journey to Mindo for a zipline experience through the cloud forest, followed by leisure time and a nocturnal nature hike featuring the famous “frog concert.”
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 | Mindo
Hike to scenic waterfalls in the morning and enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 | En Route
Visit the butterfly garden, return to Quito, and depart late evening for your overnight flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 | Return
Arrive in the United States.
Meals Included: None
Prices are based on a minimum group size of 10 students. If the minimum is not met and your group cannot be combined, a small-group supplement will apply. Final pricing is determined by confirmed dates, air arrangements, family stay communities, program components, group size, and number of leaders at final billing.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.
The order of itinerary items may change due to unforeseen circumstances prior to or during the program.
The partners in Costa Rica are fabulous! Everything was well-organized, and kids were always engaged. Our guide, Jimmy, truly is an educator and ambassador of his country. All of the students and leaders really enjoyed his personality, love of his country and knowledge. The Family Stay Experience was also very wonderful!
Immersing students in the language and culture are keys to a successful trip overseas with students, and I can always count on our in-country Xperitas guides to communicate exclusively in the target language with our students while showing them a new culture.
The focus on language and personalized touch sets this program apart from the rest.
Know that your child will grow in so many ways from this experience. The program has just the right amount of structure and freedom for the kids to explore in a safe and enjoyable manner. The family stay, while intimidating at first glance, is a unique and amazing opportunity for the kids to really experience the culture that they are being immersed in.
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