Biology in Ecuador & The Galapagos
Due to the constantly evolving situation with the pandemic, programs will be flexible and may be subject to potential modification.
COURSE OVERVIEW
It was an experience I will never forget.
Your adventure begins in Ecuador’s Amazon jungle, one of the most accessible and traveler-friendly areas of the upper Amazon basin and the biologically richest area anywhere on earth. Discover the unlimited varieties of flora, including many of Ecuador’s 4,500 species of orchids, and many plants with medicinal value. Wildlife such as butterflies, bats, monkeys, sloths, parrots, macaws, river dolphins and caimans are all relatively easy to view.
Enjoy the grand Cotopaxi volcano (5.897 meters.), one of the highest active volcanoes in the world! Then follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin as you experience San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos archipelago, home to the oldest permanent settlement of the islands and the island where Darwin first went ashore in 1835.
ACTIVITIES
Here are some of the exciting experiences included in the program.
COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK
Students visit and explore the park.
EQUATOR LINE
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere!
WATERFALL ROUTES
Explore and see beautiful waterfalls.
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND
Visit the easternmost island in the Galapagos.
UNIVERSITY LECTURE
Lecture at Universidad San Francisco.
PRICES & DATES
Travel Dates:
August 6 – August 20
Price:
$5990
Course:
Biology, Grade 11, University (SBI3U)
Prerequisite:
Science, Grade 10, Academic
Availability:
Travel Dates:
August 6 – August 20
Price:
$5990
Course:
Biology, Grade 12, University (SBI4U)
Prerequisite:
Science, Grade 11, University Preparation
Availability:
Program Fees
Program Fee
All-Inclusive Price $5,990.00.
Insurance
Deluxe medical and cancellation insurance (mandatory) $390.00.
Registration Deadline
Contact info@edutravel.com for availability
MANDATORY DATES
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Online Access
Students receive access to the online learning platform and will begin working on their introductory assignments.
Saturday, June 25
Orientation and First Class
Parents, students and teachers meet in the morning to review travel expectations and the itinerary. Teachers and students meet in the afternoon for their first class and to work on introductory assignments.
June 27 – August 1
Introductory Independent Learning Online
Students will work independently to complete and submit assignments. Teachers will be available to answer questions through the online platform.
Tuesday, August 2 to Friday, August 5
Pre-trip Online Classes (Synchronous and Asynchronous)
Teachers and students will interact online as students participate in direct teaching, group activities, discussions and presentations.
Monday, August 22 to Wednesday, August 24
Post-Trip Online Classes
Teachers and students will interact online as students participate in direct teaching, group activities, discussions and present assessments.
ALL INCLUSIVE
Each program covers all essential costs and all excursions, whether educational or leisure. We believe that each group should share the same experience.
Teachers and Administrators
Airfare and Transport
Hotels and Accommodations
Breakfasts and Dinners
Excursions and Sightseeing
EduTravel Course Book
Experiential Learning Experience
EduTravel Education Guide
All Gratuities and Applicable Taxes
Professional Tour Guides
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Each day is thoughtfully planned to provide an unforgettable adventure that will teach lessons about the course, individuals and the world around.
MORNING ROUTINE
Students gather for breakfast and to
review the day’s itinerary.
MORNING EXCURSION
The group visits the Charles Darwin Station and Tortuga Bay.
LUNCH & FREE TIME
Students break for lunch and free time in town.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITY
Students further explore Tortuga Bay.
LATE AFTERNOON
The group enjoys time to relax at the beach and swim.
DINNER
Local cuisine in town.
EVENING
Students return to the hotel for the evening.