Ecuador + galapagos SUMMER 2020 - Moondance Adventures
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QUITO, ECUADOR
ecuador +
0.1807° S, 78.4678° W
galapagos
SUMMER 2020
trip
SERVICE ADVENTURES
overview
Right on the Equator, Ecuador sits, holding court as a
cultural mecca and natural wonder. Featuring lush jungles,
tropical waters, huge mountains and abundant wildlife, this
paradise also hosts some of the most vibrant history and
civilization on the planet. Right off its rugged coastline
sits the ecological wonders of the Galapagos Islands, a
place more unique in its biodiversity than anywhere else in
the world. This trip offers an exploration of both Ecuador
and Galapagos, featuring a white water expedition, cultural
immersion, service opportunities, snorkeling, and world
famous wildlife exploration. For those with a thirst for
adventure, travel, and a penchant for deep connection, this
trip delivers.
� MEET DEPART �
UIO
TRIP DATES
SUMMER 2020
JUNE 9 – JUNE 22, 2020
JUNE 24 – JULY 7, 2020
JULY 9 – JULY 22, 2020
QUITO, ECUADOR (UIO)
highlights
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DOLOMITES
• Ride through Cotopaxi National Park on
horseback
• Whitewater raft through the jungle on the
giant waves of the Jatunyacu River
• Visit the Shandia Village and earn
community service hours
• Snorkel among sea lions and explore the
exotic wildlife and ecosystems of the
Galapagos Islands
“My biggest take away was
experiencing the culture in
Shandia. Playing with the kids
and seeing the smiles on his
or her face was incredible, and
the whole situation was truly
humbling.”
Ben Burgess, 16, Charlotte, NC
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SUMMER 2018
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DEPART � DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3
Land in Quito and orient Today you’ll get to explore the lush landscapes Baños, is known for its beautiful waterfalls,
yourself to Ecuador. At of Equador from the back of horse. Take a ride geothermal landscapes, and being a gateway
day by day
9,350 feet, Quito sits through the mountains and orient yourself to the Amazon basin. Spend the day exploring
in the beautiful Andes to high altitude life. Travel south to the small this thriving jungle community through its lush
mountain range. You and town of Banos, known as a mystical destination trails and colorful marketplace.
your team will spend your at the foot of the Tungurahua volcano. Spend
first night in this vibrant the night in Banos.
city.
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*Itineraries and order of activities are subject to vairiation
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DAY 4-6 DAY 7-8 DAY 9-10
Travel deep into the rainforest to the Travel from the Shandia village to a Touch down in the most unique wildlife
Shandia village. This will be your home deeper part of the rainforest where refuge in the world, the Galapagos
day by day
for the next few days as you assist you and your team will take on a white Islands. Spend your first two days
this native community with various water rafting expedition. The Jatunyacu here exploring the island of Santa
service projects. Whether you are River is an exhilarating white water Cruz, and Tortuga Bay. Here, you’ll
building a community center, playing highway through the Amazon basin, and see spectacular wildlife, including
soccer with a local family or learning is known for its huge waves. Learn to giant tortoises, iguanas, blue footed
Ecuadorian dance, you will find this navigate the rapids with your team as boobies, and countless other species
experience illuminating and powerful. you carve your way through the jungle of animals unique to this place. Catch
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Immersing yourself in this unique and on this tropical waterway. Finish your a boat to San Cristobal where you’ll
inviting culture will be a highlight exhilarating cruise and travel back to visit a Giant Tortoise center and
of your trip, and one of the most Quito. witness how these gentle giants are
memorable parts of your time. raised and rehabilitated.
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DAY 11-12 DAY 13-14
Get ready for an incredible snorkeling safari Travel from the Galapagos islands back to
for the next two days. Explore the underwater Quito where you will celebrate all you’ve
day by day
forests and technicolor reefs, looking out experienced with your group at a final
for damselfish, pufferfish, manta rays and banquet. Say goodbye to your new friends
watching out for sea lions. Scan the coastline family, and to the incredible places you’ve
for great frigate birds puffing out their come to know in Ecuador and the Galapagos
bright red chests, and marine iguanas. Enjoy a as you fly with your group back to the United
different vantage of these incredible islands in States.
the underwater edition.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
trip details
COST $5795 • Two dynamic trip leaders • Airfare to and from gateway city
LENGTH 14 Days • Professionally outfitted activities • Baggage fees
CURRENT GRADES 9th-10th • Whitewater Rafting • Personal clothing + equipment (full clothing +
• Boat Tour + Snorkeling equipment list provided upon acceptance)
CHALLENGE LEVEL Moderate
• Community Service 1) Duffel bag
BEGINS/ENDS Quite, Ecuador (UIO) 2) School-sized day backpack
• Lodging
Group Flight Meets In Atlanta (ATL)
• Hotels 3) Rain jacket with hood
GROUP SIZE 12-13 Students 4) Water shoes
• Hostels
AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST $900 5) Passport
• Transportation
• Personal spending money (we recommend
• Private ground transportation
$150)
• In-country flight
EXPECTED WEATHER CONDITIONS • Trip insurance (highly recommended)
• All Meals
80˚
• Photos taken during your trip
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AVERAGE HIGHS
AVERAGE LOWS
60˚
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