Ecuador

Highlands of Ecuador
Apr 1 - Apr 8, 2017

Group Leader:
Cynthia Santana
Group ID:
242202
Depart From:
Atlanta
whats included
our promise
Round-Trip Flights
Daily Breakfast and Dinner

(unless otherwise noted)
Centrally Located Hotels
24-Hour Tour Manager
Quito Tour with Guide

Otavalo Crafts Market
Laguna Cuicocha
Baos Walking Tour with Guide
Devils Nose Scenic Train Ride

Ingapirca Ruins
Cuenca Tour with Guide
El Cajas National Park
Double Occupancy
In educational travel, every moment matters. Pushing the

experience from good enough to exceptional is what we do
every day. Our mission is to empower educators to introduce
their students to the world beyond the classroom and inspire
the next generation of global citizens. Travel changes lives.
Our tour guide was phenomenal;

he went above and beyond my
expectations. His knowledge of the
area and the history behind it was
most impressive.
Matthew L. Participant
www.acis.com | [email protected] | 1-877-795-0813
trip itinerary - 8 days

Apr 1, 2017: Quito
Depart from the USA. Arrive in Quito, Ecuadors capital city, and
meet your tour manager.
Apr 2, 2017: Otavalo

Todays full day of sightseeing in Quito with a local guide shows
you Itchimbias scenic views, Independence Square, and the
church of La Compaia. Then travel to the Mitad del Mundo, just
north of Quito, to view the world from the equator. Depart Quito,
passing picturesque Lago San Pablo at the foot of Imbabura
volcano on the way to Otavalo. (B,D)
Apr 3, 2017: Cotopaxi

Begin your day by discovering the sights and sounds of the
Otavalo Crafts Market as you interact with the local vendors and
perhaps purchase some of their handicrafts as souvenirs. Then
visit the Laguna Cuicocha, a crater lake 10,000 feet above sealevel. In the afternoon travel southwards along the Avenue of
the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi. (B,D)
Apr 4, 2017: Riobamba

Experience the changing landscape from mountains to volcanos
to rainforests as you drive to the tropical-feeling Baos. A
guided walking tour shows you the citys cathedral, shops and
cafs. Then see some of the wonderful cascades that can be
found along the Highway of Waterfalls. In the evening journey
to Riobamba, a town located near Ecuadors highest mountain,
Chimborazo. (B,D)
Apr 5, 2017: Cuenca

Start this morning in Alaus to board one of Ecuadors most
famous attractions, the Devils Nose scenic train ride. Enjoy the
landscape of the Andes in a dramatic new way as you zig-zag up
and down steep slopes and along river valleysa route that was
a feat of railroad engineering when it was completed in the early
1900s. Next drive to the city of Cuenca, stopping en route at the
Incan ruins of Ingapirca. Learn more about the Incan lifestyle,
beliefs and ceremonies as you explore.(B,L)
Apr 6, 2017: Cuenca

Today breathe in the colonial air of Ecuadorian history on your
guided sightseeing tour of beautiful Cuenca, including the
Todos los Santos ruins, the flowers market and the old and new
cathedrals at the citys heart. Youll also visit a Panama Hat
factory to see how these famous hats are made. A center for art,
ceramics, gold and silver, enjoy a free afternoon to explore more
of the citys artistic merits at your own pace. (B,D)
Apr 7, 2017: Guayaquil

Start your day by visiting the beautiful El Cajas National Park.
The high-altitude grasslands of the parks glacial landscape are
home to a unique array of flora and fauna. Then continue to the
thriving commercial center of Guayaquil on the shores of the
Pacific Ocean. (B,D)
Apr 8, 2017: Departure

Depart for the USA. (B)
This is a preliminary itinerary for your group.
learning objectives
1. At the Mitad del Mundo students will learn about the geographical
significance of the equator.
2. In the markets of Otavalo students will learn how the Otavalo
Indians have used their traditional craft of textile weaving to
successfully adapt to the modern world while still preserving much of
their historic culture.
3. Students will experience a range of Ecuadors diverse natural
features, including mountains, rainforests, volcanoes, grassy
highlands and coastline.
tour cost
Participant Fees
Program Fee
Early Registration Discount
Weekend Surcharge
$2923
$-300
$80
Total Participant Fees2
$2703
Valid through 09/01/16 with $200 deposit.

Additional Fees (as applicable)
Single Room Supplement
Ultimate Protection Plan
Comprehensive Protection Plan
$665
$240
$200
notes from acis

The recommended tipping amounts are as follows: $6 per day for
your Tour Manager and $4 per day for your Bus Driver.
Adult travelers age 24 and older should add in the Adult Surcharge
and Double or Single Room Supplement to calculate their Total Group
Fees.
All registered participants can enjoy the convenience, security
and savings of having payments automatically withdrawn from a
checking account by enrolling in an Automatic Payments plan within
My Account (www.acis.com/accounts). To learn more, visit www.
acis.com/studentsparents/autopay
This educational travel program is not school or district sponsored
unless expressly stated by the Group Leader.
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Can travel make a difference in students futures? It certainly can and does every single day. In fact,
we surveyed 930 former ACIS travelers to see how their tours abroad as young adults influenced their
choices in education and paved a way for future careers. Many of them credit travel as a defining
moment in their adolescence, and below is a recap of our findings.
education
81%
of those that traveled in middle school or high

school continued their studies at the college level
compared to the national average of 68%.
37%
of travelers
,who went on to
college said their
travel experience
influenced their
field of study.
language skills
73%
67%
57%
of respondents
were motivated
to study abroad
during college.
of ACIS travelers say they speak

one foreign language fairly well
compared with 18% of the American
population.
of students continued to study

foreign language in college.
personal development
94%
felt more independent

after their trip.
78%
saw an increase in their

problem solving skills.
92%
noted improvement in their

interpersonal skills.
65%
have traveled overseas again since

their ACIS trip.
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Highlands of Ecuador

Apr 1 - Apr 8, 2017

Daily Breakfast and Dinner

Centrally Located Hotels

24-Hour Tour Manager

Quito Tour with Guide

Devils Nose Scenic Train Ride

In educational travel, every moment matters. Pushing the

Our tour guide was phenomenal;

www.acis.com | [email protected] | 1-877-795-0813

trip itinerary - 8 days

Apr 2, 2017: Otavalo

Apr 3, 2017: Cotopaxi

Apr 4, 2017: Riobamba

Apr 5, 2017: Cuenca

Apr 6, 2017: Cuenca

Apr 7, 2017: Guayaquil

Apr 8, 2017: Departure

Total Participant Fees2

Valid through 09/01/16 with $200 deposit.

notes from acis

The Most Recommended

Travel Changes Lives

To learn more, we invite you to read our free

of those that traveled in middle school or high

of ACIS travelers say they speak

of students continued to study

felt more independent

saw an increase in their

noted improvement in their

have traveled overseas again since

Get Started Today

Find Your Trip at: www.acis.com

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