Teen Summers

Wildlife & Conservation Focus (10–14 days)

Perfect for budding biologists. Students split time between an Amazon research lodge and a live-aboard or island-hopping base in the Galápagos. Expect hands-on projects like replanting mangroves, monitoring tortoise hatchlings, and snorkeling with reef sharks while logging species counts.

Community Service & Spanish Immersion (14–21 days)

For teens eager to give back, these itineraries center on Kichwa villages or highland farming communities. Mornings might involve working on water-filtration systems or tutoring local kids; afternoons are for language practice, soccer matches, and weekend cloud-forest zip-lines. A shorter, celebratory stint in the islands usually caps things off.

Andes-to-Islands Adventure Sampler (12–18 days)

Think of this as the highlight reel: Quito city quest, trek around Cotopaxi’s volcanic crater lake, white-water rafting near Baños, and a finale of snorkeling alongside playful sea lions. Great for teens who crave variety but still want meaningful cultural exchanges along the way.

Semester Add-Ons & Gap Blocks (3–6 weeks)

Older teens can weave Ecuador into a longer semester abroad. After a deep dive into Andean culture and Amazon ecology, they transition seamlessly to Galápagos fieldwork—perfect for students gathering service hours or environmental science credit.