Our unique Traveling Classroom program is perfect for learning and studying Spanish while you discover the natural wonders of Ecuador.
Departing from the school in Quito, students' travel with experienced and qualified teachers who also act as guides on the daily excursions. Since its inception in 1998, this program has won great acceptance with our students who feel more comfortable exploring the country with a knowledgeable and trusted guide at their side whilst learning Spanish.
The travelling classroom option offers itineraries of 1-2 weeks. Each day students´ will receive 4 hours of classes combined with free time spent enjoying a variety of activities (biking, hiking, bathing in waterfalls and hot baths, visiting markets, etc.) and traveling from place to place on public transport. Popular itineraries combine the attractions of the Sierra (Andean highlands) and the Oriente (Amazon rainforest).
All practical details (e.g. hostel bookings, timetables, etc.) are taken care of by the teacher allowing the students to relax and fully enjoy the sights when they are not studying! The day before departure, students and teachers meet at the school in Quito to acquaint themselves and to go over the trip plans.
For the active tourists this program is a must, packed with fun, adventure and of course lots of time to practice Spanish with your personal Spanish teacher and guide.
We have 5 options for you to choose from:
. Basic (1 week): for the traveller with less time this is a great way to see a part of the highlands and the lush green of the Amazon. Highlights include mountain biking (Baños), jungle treks (Misahualli) and bathing in thermal springs Papallacta (map of Basic program). |
Cost: US$599 per person |
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. Basic (2 weeks): this option allows the student more time in each of the locations, allowing more opportunities to explore and enjoy the attractions of each site including some impressive caves at Jumandy in the jungle. (map of Basic program). |
Cost: US$1050 per person |
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. Sierra (1 and 2 weeks): this is a great program for seeing the attractions of the Sierra. Highlights include trekking around Cotopaxi National Park, visiting the wondrous Laguna Quilatoa, the breathtaking train ride down the Devils Nose and the pre-Incan ruins at Ingapirca. Just a few of the exciting activity options during this 12 day program! (map of Sierra program). |
Cost (1 week): US$599 per person |
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. Deluxe (2 weeks): Delux because you get to wind down and enjoy the sites at a comfortable pace, from a train ride to Alausi down into the jungle to relax on river beaches. You will have time to soak in hot springs in both Baños and Papallacta and to relax with the bird song of the jungle; nice and “tranquilo”. (map of Deluxe program) |
Cost: US$1100 per person |
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. Superior (16 days): A combination of Sierra 2 weeks and Delux, seeing the attractions of the Sierra. Highlights include trekking around Cotopaxi National Park, visiting the wondrous Laguna Quilatoa, enjoy the sites at a comfortable pace, from a train ride to Alausi down into the jungle to relax on river beaches. You will have time to soak in hot springs in both Baños and Papallacta and to relax with the bird song of the jungle; nice and “tranquilo”. |
Cost: US$1599 per person |
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Included:
1) 20 hours of group Spanish Classes per week
2) Transportation by public buses
3) Overnight stays in a hotels or families indicated in the itinerary
4) Excursions indicated in the itinerary
NOT Included:
1) All the meals
2) All the beverages
3) Personal expenses
For further details about these programs and specific itineraries please Email: superior[at]ecnet.ec or arrange a Skype™ date with us.
Click here to register for one of our Traveling Programs.
Student COMMENTS
Estimado Eugenio,
Finalmente volví a Inglaterra. Le agradezco por haber organizado mis viajes y mis estudios con mucha paciencia. Las 6 semanas en Ecuador
fueron unas de las más interesantes de mi vida.
I can whole heartedly recommend your language school Instituto Superior de Español. The concept of learning Spanish while travelling
is superb and your organizational talent in working out individual itineraries is admirable! For some spoilt visitors from rich countries
it might be hard to fit in with an Ecuadorian family, but it gives a unique opportunity to learn more about the country than the superficial impressions usually granted to tourists.
Many thanks to you, your team and the host families for the courtesy, patience and good humor which made my trip so enjoyable!
I can also recommend the very friendly and comfortable jungle lodge and rafting or kayaking excursions who's safety standards were better
than some European organizations I have encountered.
Monika Lloyd-Burton
Poole England
monikarcadia@ntlworld.com
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