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Best of Ecuador

Overview

Experience the best Ecuador has to offer on our Best of Ecuador experience! Be on two continents at once at the Middle of the World Monument, soak up local culture in Quito’s Historical district, enjoy the thermal Hot Springs in Banos, get a closer look at snow-capped volcanoes on an Ice Train Tour in Riobamba, and more! Your group will be amazed at all Ecuador has to offer.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Explore Historical City of Quito / Teleferico / Middle of the World Monument

Day 3 - Cotopaxi National Park / Banos Downtown / Hot Springs

Day 4 - Zip Line / Waterfall

Day 5 & 6 - Ministry

Day 7 - Travel Day

OPTIONAL: Day 8 - Chimborazo National Park

Itinerary

  • Travel to Ecuador and met your JE tour director at the airport.
  • Your group will then transfer by bus to the Hotel.
  • Check-in, and then have a brief orientation before lights out. (Most of the flights arrived late at night)
  • Breakfast and devotions
  • A morning of sightseeing at the Historical Centre of Quito!
  • Take a sky tram “Teleferico,” up the mountain to over 12,000 ft. to have an amazing view of Quito, and enjoy some hiking before returning.
  • Lunch
  • Visit the Middle of the World monument and the local marketplace for some shopping.
  • Dinner in town will conclude the day.
  • Breakfast and devotions
  • This morning, your group will be exploring the highest active volcano on earth, when you visit Cotopaxi National Park! There are a variety of vegetation zones within the park, with around 200 plant species and abundance of animal life.
  • After an amazing hike at the base of this unique snow-capped volcano, your group will transfer to Banos; a charming City, south of Quito.
  • Check in into your hotel.
  • Enjoy the Thermal Hot Springs at sunset.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast and devotions
  • After breakfast, you’ll start a unique, unforgettable experience by zip lining through different canyons and beautiful foliage.
  • Lunch
  • Later that afternoon, take a slight hike to the spectacular, La Virgen waterfall!
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast and devotions
  • The following days are part of a great ministry opportunity to serve the needs of the people of Cajabamba. Each morning there will be different works projects at the villages for your group
  • Lunch
  • In the afternoons, your group will provide a VBS program for the children in the community.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast and Devotions
  • Today, it will be time to catch your flight home.
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Take the Ice Tour Train to get closer to this magnificent snow-capped volcano (*This excursion is offered only on the weekend – Sat/Sun*)
  • Chimborazo’s peak is the farthest point on the Earth’s surface from the Earth’s core.
  • Your group will have lunch in the community of La Moya
  • Then return back to the city of Riobamba before departing for Quito

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

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