Travel Ecuador
Despite its relatively small size (Ecuador is about the same size as the UK), travel in Ecuador offers many opportunities for the modern traveller. Because of its remarkable diversity of wildlife and habitats, many people see travel in Ecuador as the perfect introduction to travel in Latin America. Whether you want to climb the peaks of the Andes, explore the vast jungles of the Amazon or you would like to get involved in conservation in the Galapagos, we can help you find rewarding and worthwhile volunteering projects that will help you get more out of your travel in Ecuador.
Volunteer Travel in Ecuador
By choosing to volunteer in Ecuador, you choose to help make a difference to the lives and futures of others. Ecuador is not a rich country and the work of international volunteers helps the many grass-roots projects we work with continue their good work. We work with many volunteer projects in Ecuador, some of our most popular projects are: Conservation work on the Galapagos Islands, Animal wildlife rescue centre in Guayaquil, and Community work with children in rural Ecuador.
To find out more about travel in Ecuador take a look at the projects and resources below or follow the links to find out more about volunteering in Ecuador and Ecuador gap years.
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Conservation work on the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands boast one of the world's most incredible natural habitats and amongst the lagoons, forests and beaches you'll be right at the heart of the fight to protect it.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 10 weeks
Latest trip review:
Sea lions and machete's are a perfect match! ;)...
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Cloud Forest Conservation with 'Rainforest Concern' in Ecuador
Join this project and travel to the heart of the rainforest where the Amazon and the Andes, two of the world's great natural phenomena meet in spectacular style.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Great people, great time....
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Amazon rainforest preservation in Ecuador
Work with a community based conservation project in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes on Earth and see for yourself why protecting this habitat is so important.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A chance of a lifetime...
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Animal wildlife rescue in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Join this important rescue centre and help animals like monkeys, crocodiles and macaws as well as gaining a comprehensive education in wildlife rehabilitation.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An experience that made me fall in love with ecuador....
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Ecuador Team Challenges
There are two amazing challenges in Ecuador. The first is paying homage to the beautiful orchid by building a dedicated garden to help preserve this rare species. The second challenge is creating a trail to protect the nature reserve from the dreaded effects of trampling tourists.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Challenges
- Duration: 2 weeks
Conservation work in Ecuador
Throw on your hiking boots and join this project deep in the breathtaking rain forest and help protect this fragile natural habitat.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
Diverse culture, people and countryside, an eye-opening experience....
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Community work with children in the Galapagos Islands
The phrase 'small but beautiful' could have been written for these amazing islands which are teaming with animal and plant life. Learn more about the island from its youngest inhabitants and play a part in the continuing preservation and development of one of the world's natural wonders.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
This experience change your way to see to the world.if...
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Teach English in Ecuador
Teaching in rural Ecuador allows you to get fully involved in the youngsters' education from teaching English to playing games and with full TEFL training before you leave you'll know just what to expect.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 2 to 24 weeks
Latest trip review:
Completely life changing!...
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Community work with children in Quito, Ecuador
'There was nothing I would change about my Ecuadorian experience, so much so that I'm already planning my return'. Join this project and see what all the fuss is about!
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 8 to 24 weeks
Latest trip review:
All the hugs made me feel right at home!...
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Health work experience in Quito, Ecuador
Work in a vitally important health clinic for some of the poorest Quito residents and see Ecuadorian life close up in the busy capital.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Internships
- Duration: 6 to 16 weeks
Latest trip review:
In addition to the great work experience i gained, i...
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