ANDES HIGHLANDS & AMAZON JUNGLE - 7 Days

Have a wonderful experience in only one week; learning Spanish and visiting some of the most beautiful places in our country. We’re sure your experience will be unforgettable. Begin your journey by visiting the exotic city of Baños, its surroundings and walking with us along the route of the waterfalls. As we venture into the jungle, feel as the temperature changes from a climate of 23 Celsius degrees to 27-34 Celsius degrees. Watch as the vegetation changes from mountainous to the lush vegetation of the Amazon Jungle. Give pleasure to your senses and enjoy watching the wonders of the unique Amazon jungle. Sail with us on the Napo River in an indigenous canoe, walk through the jungle and learn a little bit more about the nature and biodiversity. Tube down this great river, enter the prehistoric caves and finally enjoy the thermal hot springs of Papallacta at 3200 meters above sea level.

Every week, students will have 20 hours of Spanish classes. 15 hours will be spent in formal face-to-face classes and 5 hours will be spent practicing Spanish while traveling with the Spanish teacher. Formal classes will take place in a comfortable area and will either be held in the morning or the afternoon, depending on the travel schedule and planned excursions. Traveling with your teacher and companions will give you the opportunity to practice Spanish in a natural environment, as well as immersing you in Ecuadorian culture.

Unless arranged otherwise, the structure of our Traveling Classroom is designed to be in group lessons. Group size depends on the number of students participating with a maximum of 4 students. For individual classes, please add 25% to the price.

Spanish courses will be focused to develop everything you already know and everything you will be learning with us every single day and concentrated in your personal interests and needs.

With the exception of our Traveling Classroom, the Instituto Superior de Español offers three different types of classes: individual, group, or a combination course with 4 hours of group classes + 2 or 3 hours of individual teaching. We arrange classes to fit the needs of our students.

Day 1
Saturday

The first stop on your adventure is Baños, an adventurers paradise and the gateway to the Amazon. You are going to enjoy this vibrant environment located in the foothills of the active Volcán Tungurahua.

You will depart from Quito Saturday morning. After arriving in Baños, refuel with lunch and have your first Spanish class for the duration of the afternoon. In the evening, eat dinner, stroll the town, and enjoy the friendly vibe.

Day 2
Sunday

Start with breakfast and then visit the spectacular waterfalls of Baños. Hike to the Pailon del Diablo and be in for a splash. Back in town, enjoy lunch and an afternoon of classes. In the evening, have dinner, relax, and prepare for departure in the morning to Misahualli.

Day 3
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.

Day 4
Tuesday

After a good breakfast and a short Spanish session, depart by motorized canoe down the Rio Napo. Your first stop, a jungle walk. Disembark and be guided through the jungle. Discover 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.

Day 5
Wednesday

Start with breakfast and then visit a waterfall, located just outside 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. Grab lunch and an afternoon of Spanish classes. In the evening, have dinner and relax.

Day 6
Thursday

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

Day 7
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.

This Program Includes

  • Complimentary Airport Pick Up
  • Transportation

This Program Does Not Include

  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Travel or Medical Insurance
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary

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Price From USD $ 999/person
999
Total $ 999 USD

Trip Facts

  • 1 - 6 people
  • Ecuador: Andes & Amazon Jungle
  • Quito - Ecuador
  • Breakfast as per itinerary
  • According to itinerary