Travelling Classes Experience Ecuador 19 Days- Chimborazo Option

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Looking to travel and study Spanish in Ecuador? We have the perfect program that combines travelling with classes. Your teacher is your guide. We will take you on the adventure of a lifetime, all in Spanish.

Monday

A trip to Ecuador is not complete without visiting Otavalo. A cultural hub, Otavaleños pride themselves in their heritage and artistic talents, they are famous for their weavings and textiles and host one of the biggest and best markets in Central and South America.

After arriving to Otavalo, refuel with lunch and then you will have your first Spanish class for the duration of the afternoon. Between classes and dinner you will have the opportunity to explore the colorful market.

Tuesday

Start with breakfast and then spend the morning in classes. Eat lunch and then head on an excursion to Peguche Falls, passing through a eucalypti grove. After the visiting the falls, continue to San Pablo Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Return to Otavalo for dinner and an evening stroll through the vibrant town.

Wednesday

After a good breakfast, it is off to Cuicocha Lake and Cotacachi. Follow the path around Cuicocha Lake, a beautifully scenic area with patchwork fields in the background. Eat a typical lunch and learn about the history of the lake and islands. Return to Cotachai, famous for leather goods, and have the opportunity to stroll the drag. Back in Otavalo, you will have Spanish classes for the afternoon and then dinner.

Thursday

Eat breakfast and then departure to Machachi. Located in the central highlands, Machachi sits among beautifully quilted farmland, surrounded by volcanic peaks. It is also possible to to see the jagged peaks of the Ilinizas, which sometimes are snow covered. After arriving, eat lunch and then study Spanish for the afternoon. Go for an afternoon walk in the stunning environment and later in the evening have dinner and relax for an adventurous day ahead.

Friday

Fuel up with a good breakfast and it is off to el Boliche Recreational Area, located adjacent to Cotopaxi National Park. Explore the Andean forest by path, observing different native plants. After your hike have lunch and spend the afternoon in class. In the evening, have dinner and rest.

Saturday

Start with breakfast and a short Spanish session before departing to Latacunga. In Latacunga, grab a bite to eat and board the bus to Chugchilán, passing through beautiful Andean country. Chugchilán is situation on the mountainside, overlooking the Rio Toachi Canyon, with a spectacular view. Have lunch and Spanish classes. In the evening, have dinner and get some rest for the day ahead.

Sunday
A good breakfast and it is off by horse to Laguna Quilotoa, the famous and stunning green crater lake. On a clear day it is possible to see the snowcapped peaks of Cotopaxi and Iliniza. Refuel with lunch and head back for an afternoon Spanish session. In the evening, have dinner and relax for departure in the morning.

Monday

After breakfast you will depart for Riobamba, closely located to Chimborazo, Ecuador's highest peak and the closet peak in the world to the sun. Fuel up with lunch and study Spanish for the afternoon. In the evening have dinner and rest.

Tuesday

Start with a good breakfast and then morning Spanish classes. After lunch, spend the afternoon exploring Riobamba. In the evening, have dinner and prepare for an exciting departure in the morning.

Wednesday

Start with breakfast and then adventure to the Volcán Chimborazo refuge. This spectacular volcano is the furthest point from the center of the earth, due to the earth's equatorial bulge. Making it technically taller than Everest. Return to Alausí for lunch and afternoon classes. In the evening, have dinner and relax for departure in the morning.

Thursday

After breakfast, depart for the next stop on your adventure, Baños. The gateway to the Amazon and an adventurers paradise, you will enjoy this vibrant environment located in the foothills of the active Volcán Tungurahua. After arriving in Baños, refuel with lunch and then you will have Spanish classes for the duration of the afternoon. In the evening, eat dinner, stroll the town, and enjoy the friendly vibe.

Friday

Start with a good breakfast and then visit the spectacular waterfalls of Baños. Ride in a cable car and cross the river. Hike to the Pailon del Diablo and be in for a splash. For the brave, there is even bungee jumping. Back in town, enjoy lunch and an afternoon of classes. In the evening, have dinner and relax.

Saturday

Fuel with breakfast and then spend the morning in Spanish classes. After classes, have lunch and then hike to the spectacular viewpoint. After returning, have dinner and relax.

Sunday

Free day. Enjoy the Baños thermal pools, a great way to spend the day relaxing and known for their rejuvenating powers.

Monday

After breakfast depart to Misahualli, located on the Rio Napo in the Amazon Jungle. After arriving you will have lunch, along with entertainment from the local monkeys, who hang out in the central park. Stroll back to the hotel, stopping along the beach, and study Spanish for the afternoon. In the evening, have dinner and relax for an exciting day ahead.

Tuesday

After a good breakfast, depart by motorized canoe down the Rio Napo. Your first stop, a jungle walk. Disembark and be guided through the jungle. Discover some of the many marvels of the jungle, including some survival tricks. Next, you will have the opportunity to tube down the Rio Napo, a refreshingly wonderful experience. After lunch on the Napo, you will visit a conservational zoo. Head back up river to town, eat dinner, and relax.

Wednesday

Start with breakfast and then visit a waterfall, located closely out of town. Hike through the jungle to the waterfall and take a refreshing dip. Back in Misahualli, get your bags and it is off to Tena. Have lunch and an afternoon of Spanish classes. In the evening, have dinner and relax.

Thursday

After eating breakfast, visit the caves of Jumandy. Named after a man who fought against the Spanish conquistadors, explore the caves and their wonders. Then you will return to Tena for lunch and afternoon classes. In the evening, stroll the town, eat dinner, and prepare for your final day.

Friday

Eat breakfast and then head back up the Sierra to Papallacta. Papallacta was a stopping point for Francisco Orellana, the Spanish conquistador who made the famous journey down the Amazon in 1541. Here you will find the thermal pools of Papallacta, a relaxing way to finish your trip. Refuel with a local trout lunch before heading back to Quito.