Ecuador Andes & Amazon
Highland volcanoes such as Cotopaxi can anchor a program that also reaches the Amazon.
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South America
Student Trips to Ecuador & Galápagos
The Andes, the Amazon, and the Galápagos in one educational destination.
About the Destination
Ecuador gives students access to an extraordinary range of environments and cultures within one country. Groups can experience Quito and the Andes, the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous communities, the Pacific region, and the Galápagos Islands.
It is especially well suited for biology, ecology, conservation, sustainability, geography, Spanish, history, and service learning. Programs may highlight the Andes, the Amazon, the Galápagos, biodiversity, conservation, Indigenous cultures, history, sustainability, community interaction, and academic and cultural themes.
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Every program is customized for your school.
Galápagos Science & Conservation
Giant tortoises can frame a biology and conservation program in the Galápagos.
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Galápagos Ecology & Wildlife
Marine iguanas and other island species can show students evolution and island ecology up close.
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Ecuador Culture & Spanish Immersion
The market at Otavalo can introduce Indigenous cultures, Spanish, and life in the Andes.
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Ecuador + Galápagos Educational Expedition
A program can combine mainland Ecuador with the volcanic landscapes of the Galápagos.
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Standard International Package Inclusions
International packages can be customized to include:
- Roundtrip airfare
- Hotel accommodations
- Private ground transportation and airport transfers
- Daily breakfast and selected group meals
- Local guides and destination coordinators
- Attraction and museum admissions
- Educational and cultural experiences
- Customized daily itinerary
- Group reservation coordination
- Applicable taxes and gratuities
- Richmond Tours trip planning and support
- On-ground destination support
- Required liability insurance
- Complimentary chaperone accommodations when applicable
Every international program is customized based on group size, travel dates, academic interests, trip length, and budget.
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