Quito Language School

Highlights

• Arrival transfer
• 7 nights full board accommodation with local family
• 16 hours of tuition
• City orientation tour

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Quito
Private arrival transfer with a driver speaking the local language from Quito airport to the homestay where you will be shown to your private room. The first day of your trip (Sunday) is simply an arrival day, with no organised activities, so you will have some free time to relax or see some of the local sights.

Day 2 Orientation tour
Enjoy an orientation tour of Quito with staff and other students from the language school.

Days 3 - 7 Individual tuition 4 hours per day
Individual tuition at a reputable Spanish language school for four hours per day. Classes are given at beginner, intermediate and advanced level, covering conversation, comprehension and writing skills. The school will be walking distance or a short bus ride (not included) from the homestay.

Day 8 Depart Quito 
check out by 10am on Sunday.

Destination Information

Ecuador, the smallest of the Andean nations, stands out proudly against the others, and is an intriguing destination. The remarkable thing about Ecuador is that it is split into 3 regions, each of which has its own landscape, focus and distinct personality. This gives the visitor the chance to experience 3 different holidays in one – whether it’s climbing the highest peaks of the ice-capped Andes that divide the country, lounging on the tropical beaches of the sun-drenched Pacific to the west, or spotting one of the 4,500 species of butterfly in the tropical lowlands of the Amazon in the east, each adventure will be unique.

This diminutive country may only have a 2 per cent share of the Amazon rainforest, but it has one of the world’s best developed infrastructures for rainforest tourism, and most destinations are accessible within a day’s journey from the capital, Quito. The indigenous tribes that live in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest are the ancient keepers and guardians of the world’s biological heritage. Having lived there for more than 10,000 years, they know its trees, its animals, and its rhythms better than anyone.

Ecuador lies on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ – a ring of seismic activity in the Pacific. Of the 55 volcanoes on this tiny country, 8 of them are active, and as such it is one of the most volcanically active areas on the continent, with little eruptions every few months. It is also home to over 1,600 species of bird and 3,500 species of orchids – a greater number than any other country on earth.

The biodiversity present in this modest country combined with the stunning natural beauty, exciting volcanic activity and the friendliness of the poncho-wearing indígenas (locals) can promise the lucky visitor a unique 3-in-1 experience that few countries can claim.

Pricing

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For further information on any of our holidays and for a more extensive range of travel dates and prices, please contact one of our Adventure Specialists on 0800 707 6010.

• Availability: 01 Oct 10 - 30 Nov 10 Adult Price from £279