Day 1 Arrive in Quito

Flight to Quito. You will be met at Quito International Airport by our friendly VESA staff member who will be easily recognisable in their VESA t-shirt and will be holding a sign. Please ensure that whatever your flight arrangements, you will be at the international arrivals hall at the time of the group flight arrival. We will be transported by private coach to Misahualli where you will enjoy a light meal.

Day 2 Meet the monkeys

Take a day for acclimatisation and a full briefing from our Ecuador staff on your upcoming volunteer work and jungle trek. Enjoy a free day – meet the monkeys, get to know your fellow volunteers and hang out in the town square.

Day 3-7 or
Day 8-12 Volunteer schedule

You will be split into small groups to undertake the following;

• Construction and installation of eco-friendly bathroom/toilet blocks for families in the village community
• Working with children in the village school teaching English and basic sanitation
• Renovating and revitalising the school facilities with fresh coats of paint and installing

Day 13-14 Andes Adventure

You will be transported high into the Andes Mountains to cool off in the beautiful town of Bańos. Catch up on that last minute shopping, grab a massage and visit their relaxing hot springs.

• Take a Chiva party bus up to 3600 metres to see Tungurahua’s volcanic activity
• Go ziplining or dare try the famous tree swing at the end of the world
• Buy some local handicrafts – perfect for gifts back home
• Grab a massage or visit the relaxing hot springs
• Horseback riding

Overnight transfer by bus to Quito Airport or beginning of the Road Less Travelled Ecuador tour.

Day 15 Quito and your flight home

Early morning flight departure for home.