Adventure Education Programs in Ecuador, South America
Program Overview
There is no better teacher than the great outdoors! For many years, ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs has been coordinating and providing unique adventure education through its international service and experiential learning opportunities. Its student programs are designed to be more than just entertainment or recreation. They help students learn new concepts, develop interpersonal relationships, and gain personal growth, knowledge, skills, and educational experience through meaningful and rewarding outdoor settings. Past participants have described this journey as "challenging, inspiring, relaxing, exciting, and fun."
ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs work to foster an environment in which students can learn through experience. It specializes in designing educational community service experiences (childcare, healthcare, animal care, environmental conservation, teaching/education, veterinary service, human rights, legal aid, micro-enterprise, microfinance, elderly care, sports coaching, etc.) combined with fantastic cultural adventures for students from all over the world and ages. Programs are available year-round and start every Monday.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Climbing
- Eco Tours
- Ecology
- Homestay
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Rafting
- Rainforest Tours
- River Kayaking
- Sea Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Sports
- Student Tours
- Surfing
- Trekking
- Yoga
- Animal Welfare
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Dental
- Eco-Tourism
- Economic Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Medicine
- Microfinance
- Nursing
- Organic Farming
- Orphans
- Public Health
- Senior Citizens
- Small Business Development
- Special Needs
- Sports
- Street Children
- Teaching
- Veterinary Science
- Youth
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- Asian
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ambato, Ecuador
- Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
- Banos, Ecuador
- Ibarra, Ecuador
- La Libertad, Ecuador
- Latacunga, Ecuador
- Mindo, Ecuador
- Montanita, Ecuador
- Otavalo, Ecuador
- Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
- Quito, Ecuador
- Rural Areas, Ecuador
- Salinas, Ecuador
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- Asian
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Resume
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
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