Immerse yourself in Latin American culture and learn Spanish through an immersion in Quito, Ecuador! Enjoy several days of cultural activities including a to a local school and salsa dance lessons.
Quito Homestay with classes
DAY 1: USA | QUITO
¡Bienvenidos a Ecuador! A Forum Tour Representative will greet you at the airport and help you transfer to your host families.
DAY 2-6: SPANISH CLASSES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
After breakfast at home, meet your group at school, located just 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from your host family.
On your first day, attend a welcome orientation, meet your teachers and learn how your classes will work.
Attend Spanish classes from 8am – 12pm.
Return to your host family for lunch.
In the afternoon, participate in a variety of cultural activities such as: a guided city tour, salsa dance lessons or a visit to a local high school.
Return to your host family for dinner and night accommodation.
DAY 7: OTAVALO
After breakfast, board your private bus to Otavalo. Practice your Spanish with local vendors at the Mercado de Ponchos, a traditional outdoor craft market filled with colorful tapestries, beautiful hand-knit sweaters, wood carvings, silver jewelry, panama hats, and more.
Stop for lunch at Cotacachi, a charming artisan town dedicated to the production of fine leather goods.
End the day with a visit to Cuicocha and admire the amazing crater lake.
Return to your host family for dinner and night accommodation.
DAY 8: MINDO CLOUD FOREST
After breakfast at home, meet your group for a day trip to Mindo, one of the most biologically diverse spots in Ecuador. Here, the eco-regions of the Tropical Andes and the Chocoan lowlands meet.
Visit a private 650-hectare cloud forest reserve, home to a multitude of epiphytes (air plants), including bromeliads, orchids, moss and ferns, as well as different species of brilliantly-colored hummingbirds
Continue to a butterfly farm where you’ll be immersed in an exhibition of 25 varieties of the vibrant, delicate creatures.
After lunch in the area, learn hands-on how to make chocolate from cocoa beans at a local chocolate factory.
Return to your host family for dinner and night accommodation.
DAY 9-13: SPANISH CLASSES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
After breakfast at home, attend Spanish classes (8am – 12pm).
Return to your host family for lunch.
In the afternoon, participate in a variety of cultural activities such as: an Ecuadorian cooking class, a soccer match or a visit to a local music school.
Dinner and night accommodation with your host family (on your last night, enjoy a farewell dinner with your group at a local restaurant).
DAY 14: DEPART
After breakfast, say a fond “hasta luego” to your host family and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
What’s included
All-inclusive pricing makes it easy for teachers,
parents, and students. This trip includes:
Private group tour
Expert local guides
24-hour
emergency support
Personalized itinerary
Family homestay
Comprehensive
Travel insurance
Tour Manager 100%
dedicated to your group
Authentic meals
Airfare & ground
transportation
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