SPANISH LESSONS ARE COMPLEMENTED WITH SALSA DANCE, PLAYING ANDEAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & POTTERY MAKING CLASSES, VISIT TO CULTURAL SITES AND SOCIAL COMMUNITARY ACTIVITIES.

Day 1 THURSDAY - Quito
Transfer from Airport to Hotel Overnight.

Day 2 FRIDAY - Quito
City tour Quito visiting main colonial buildings, squares and churches. Enjoy lunch at a typical restaurant. Afternoon departure to the middle of the world complex and ethnographical museum or visit to the cable car located at Pichincha Volcano Return to Quito and overnight.

Day 3 SATURDAY - Otavalo
Otavalo Market tour, visiting Calderón village, Cotacachi valley & Cuicocha Lake. Lunch at a typical hacienda. Return to Quito and overnight.

Day 4 SUNDAY - Cuenca
Free morning to discover some more of Quito and interact with the locals. Afternoon transfer to the airport, flight to Cuenca. Transfer in and accommodation at local family or hotel.

Day 5 MONDAY - Day 6 TUESDAY - Cuenca
Evaluations & Spanish lessons.  Afternoon complimentary activities. Accommodation at local family.

Day 7 WEDNESDAY - Cuenca
Spanish lessons. Excursion to Baños in Cuenca, a natural hot springs area for relaxing Accommodation at local family.

Day 8 THURSDAY - Cuenca
Spanish lessons. Snack at Hacienda Horse back riding in Hacienda Totorillas and surroundings. Return to Cuenca Accommodation at local family.

Day 9 FRIDAY - Cuenca
Spanish lessons.  Afternoon transfer to the airport, flight to Cuenca and Accommodation at local family.

Day 10 SATURDAY - Cajas N.P & Guayaquil
Transfer Cuenca - Guayaquil, visiting on the way either El Cajas National Park (moorlands with 235 lakes) or a Tropical Hacienda. Arrival to Guayaquil and accommodation.

Day 11 SUNDAY - Transfer out for international flight
Transfer out Hotel - Airport

Day 11 SUNDAY - Day 15 THURSDAY - Galapagos
Optional Extension Galapagos 5D/4N

Day 15 THURSDAY - Galapagos & Quito
Flight Galapagos - Guayaquil / Quito Transfer from Airport to Hotel

Day 16 FRIDAY - Transfer out for International flight
Transfer out Hotel - Airport