Where Ecuador
- The Sierra Region (Andes), Quito, The Inca Trail, Cuenca,
Tosagua
What Spanish
language immersion Backpack the
Inca Trail through the Andes Mountains Learn Spanish through instruction and cultural immersion Home stay with an Ecuadorian family for seven days Work on an Ecuadorian Habitat for Humanity project
Additional
activities include Horseback
riding Camping Visit the true equator Overnight
in an indigenous Quechua community —
learn
traditional weaving and customs
Credit
Earned High
school and/or three college academic credits through
Lesley University 40+ community service hours
Academic
Evaluation Short
papers, daily participation, final paper, reflective
journal
Experience
required 2
years of high school Spanish or the equivalent
Who Teens
finishing grades 10–12
When 30
day trips starting in June and July
Cost $5,580
Additional
Information This
Academic Treks program includes home stays and/or time
spent in cities. As with all Academic Treks programs,
our strict rules regarding maintaining a healthy atmosphere
apply. Conduct such as drinking or smoking is not permitted.
Ecuador
- The Sierra Region (Andes), Quito, The Inca Trail, Cuenca,
Tosagua
