Learning Spanish Tour
Take your Spanish learning on the road with you in this 21- day tour of Ecuador. With traditional school-based classes in Quito and Cuenca, and a tour of the highlands in between to put your new phrases into practice. What better place to do your homework than whilst hiking in Cotopaxi National Park, ordering a hot chocolate at Quilotoa or walking in the steps of the Inca at Ingapirca… experience the authentic!
- Transfer to hotel and introduction to tour
Activity length: Approx 2 hrs
Overnight: Quito
- Select either morning or afternoon classes
- A choice of optional activities to during the week, including; city tour, cooking classes and dance classes
Highlights # language, history, architecture, shopping, culture#
Activity length: depending on optional activities
Overnight: Quito
- Visit to Cotopaxi National Park
- Hike to first refuge, depending on weather conditions, and visit to Limpiopungo Lake
Highlights # scenery, hiking, nature, photography #
Activity length: Approx 6 hrs
Overnight: Cotopaxi area
- Visit to the stunning Quilotoa crater lake
- Hike down into the crater/around the crater
- Visit to local Tigua art galleries
Highlights # scenery, culture, hiking, art #
Activity length: Approx 8 hrs
Overnight: Latacunga area
- Visit to Pailon Del Diablo waterfalls & Machay Butterfly Centre
- Free time to explore the town of Baños, or simply relax
Highlights # waterfall views, shopping, crafts, thermal baths, relax, bungee#
Activity length: Approx 8 hrs
Overnight: Baños
- A free day to enjoy the delights of Baños, from adrenaline sports to pure relaxation
Highlights # waterfall views, shopping, crafts, thermal baths, relax, bungee#
Activity length: Depending on your chosen activities
Overnight: Baños
- Visit to Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest peak
- Walk to first refuge, depending on weather conditions
- Cycle down the mountain with wonderful snow-capped backdrop
Highlights # mountain scenery, walking, history, culture, vicuñas, cycling #
Activity length: Approx 8 hrs
Overnight: Alausi area
- Ride the famous Devil’s Nose train
- Visit to the Cañari and Incan archaeological complex of Ingaprica
Highlights # scenery, zigzag train track, archaeology, history, culture#
Activity length: Approx 10 hrs
Overnight: Cuenca
- Morning – city tour – Cuenca, UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site
- Afternoon – free time to explore the city a little more
Highlights # archaeology, history, culture, relax #
Activity length: Approx 4 hrs
Overnight: Cuenca
- Morning – horseback riding
- Afternoon – cooking class
Highlights # scenery, horses, organic goodies #
Activity length: Approx 8 hrs
Overnight: Cuenca
- A free day to relax or study before classes begin!
Highlights # thermal baths, shopping, study #
Activity length: depending on activities chosen
Overnight: Cuenca
- Select either morning or afternoon classes
- A choice of optional activities during the week, including; city tour, cooking classes and dance classes
Highlights # language, history, architecture, shopping, culture#
Activity length: depending on optional activities
Overnight: Cuenca
- Visit to El Cajas National Park, including hike
- Visit to cacao plantation
- Short City Tour – Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city.
Highlights # scenery, hiking, agriculture, architecture #
Activity length: Approx 8 hrs
Overnight: Guayaquil
- Transfer to Guayaquil airport for connections home, or Galapagos or Amazon extension tour (please ask for details)
Activity length: Approx 1 hr
This tour is also possible in the reverse direction – Guayaquil to Quito.
We keep our itinerary pages short and sweet, please contact us for the full detailed version or with any questions you may have.
* Tailor-made itineraries are also available*
Price: from $2600 p/p
Min: 2 people /Max: 16 people
INCLUDED
- Private transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Accommodation based on double occupancy
- Spanish lessons and excursions detailed in the itinerary
- Breakfast is included in all packages
- Other meals may be included, depending on your choice of package
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Soft & Alcoholic drinks
- Additional activities
- Meals (other than breakfast), depending on your choice of package
- Tips