Conservation work in Ecuador

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Conservation work in Ecuador

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Want to protect some of the most beautiful environment in the world?

Despite being the smallest country in the Andean highlands, Ecuador is certainly making the most of the space it has. If it’s not covered by dense jungle, then it’s jam-packed full of wildlife reserves, unexpectedly beautiful beaches, swarms of indigenous animals or picture-perfect colonial architecture. This leading conservation project works hard to preserve the tropical forest and wildlife in the beautiful cloud forest. Conservation work in Ecuador involves a variety of activities, including jungle hikes, reforestation activities and weekend visits to local villages. If you get a taste for the country you can stay longer than four weeks and enjoy rotations among a variety of reserves, one of which is on the Galapagos Islands!

 

Fast Facts

Project Information

  • Project Duration: Min 1 week - Max 8 weeks
  • Project Costs: US$ 1260.00 for 1 week, US$ 220.00 for every week thereafter
  • Location of project:Several reserves across Ecuador: two in the cloud forest on the mainland and one on San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands
  • Arrival Airport:Quito (airport code UIO). For the Galapagos project a flight on to San Cristobal will be arranged for you and added on to your statement (budget approximately US$550)
  • Activities:Various types of conservation work, including planting, surveys and data collection, path clearance and facilities maintenance. You may also get involved with community education and marketing activities
  • Working Hours:Flexible; usually 7 hours a day with 8 days off per month, all other time is free
  • Getting to the project:On site
  • Requirements:Minimum Age 17
  • Other:Semana Santa (Latin America Holy week) will be from April 3rd to 12th 2009 and March 26th to April 4th 2010, you may have some disruptions to the placement during this time

What's Included

  • Accommodation:Shared rooms in cabins or guesthouses.
  • Food:All meals (not included at weekends, budget approximately US$20 per week)
  • Airport Pickup:Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
  • Training:In-country orientation
  • Support:Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

What's not included

  • Flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer, Local Transport, Food (at weekends)

We work in partnership with hundreds of established projects that are run by local communities. The information on our website comes directly from the projects and we work with them to ensure this information is as accurate as possible. However, due to the very nature of the projects themselves the exact details of what happens on a daily basis can change with little or no notice. If you have travelled with us and have any updates to this information, please let us know.