Itinerary
Learn Spanish while Traveling in Ecuador. Our country has it all: the Andes Highlands, the Amazon Jungle, the Galapagos Islands. We have developed and perfected our unique Traveling Classroom programs which allow you to learn Spanish while interacting with local culture and see the most beautiful and natural places of Ecuador.
Stop At:
• Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
• Otavalo, Otavalo, Imbabura Province
• Otavalo Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador
• Banos, Banos, Tungurahua Province
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Traveler pickup is offered
We offer a complimentary pick up to our Spanish students upon arrival to Ecuador.
Airports
08:00 AM
7 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Danke5
I’ve just finished 3 weeks with this school. A week in Quito,week in Otolavo and a week with the travelling classroom. It was superb from start to finish. Eugenio picked us up from the airport and took us to our homestay. We were taken to the school on the first morning by our host so we knew the way. After lessons there were cultural visits in the afternoon. All the staff at the school were helpful and engaging giving me lots of time to practice my Spanish. Eugenio took us to the bus station at the end of the week to go to Otavalo which was about 2 hours away where we were met by our next host. We had afternoons free to explore the local area with help from Bebina our host. She took us to the station at the end of the week to get back to Quito to start our travelling classroom Adriana had been our teacher and she was again for this part so we had great consistency. This part was a fantastic blend of teaching, conversation and cultural learning. It’s a full on week, each place different from the last one. We traveled on buses with the locals for a full immersion. The accommodation was excellent and we ate in local restaurants. The week finished with a walk in Papallacta Wood and then a relaxing dip in the thermal spa. A fantastic finish to a fantastic trip. If you are thinking about this trip but worried about safety , don’t be. Quito is the same as any other large city but people are friendly and obliging. The locals were warm and welcoming in the other towns Eugenio and his team run an exceptional school with professional teaching. I wouldn’t hesitate to to recommend this school/trip and having found out from Eugenio on the way to our hotel for the final night that he also has a school in Colombia guess where I’ll be going to learn Spanish next!
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : aodc100
I did the 12 day traveling classroom “walking through the Andes “. It was a fantastic experience! I ended up being the only student in my tour, and Eugenio created a wonderful schedule for me. I had a combination of classroom instruction and sightseeing. All of the prepared travel arrangements were great! The lodging was a combination of a home stay, hostels, and hotels. I felt safe and so immersed in the culture. The instructors were very good and knowledgeable. It was a truly fabulous experience! I learned a lot and I have so many beautiful pictures of Ecuador! Thank you Eugenio!
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Posted On : 2024-01-02
Posted By : Q3502JVkarene
I had two weeks of wonderful experiences while studying Spanish in the Galápagos Islands, after a 3 day stay in Quito. It was the trip of a lifetime for me! Although I was traveling alone, I always felt that Eugenio and my teacher Adriana were available for me 24/7. My classes with Adriana were excellent. She is a kind, talented teacher with lots of patience when I couldn't remember things she had just taught me. Adriana encouraged me to speak Spanish during our entire time together. I stayed on San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Isabella Islands. All accommodations were nice, very clean, and included breakfast. (Although the wifi was sporadic in Galapagos, I suspect that's just the remote nature of the experience.) Eugenio had scheduled many excursions for me. Some activities, such as visits to parks, hikes, shopping, etc. were with Adriana and some were boating excursions or trips to volcanoes, which I did with a group. All in all, it was a very full schedule, with many experiences. I met many people from worldwide and was pleasantly exhausted when I returned home.
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Posted On : 2023-09-06
Posted By : Allie B
I just returned from a week of ISE's traveling classroom in the Galapagos -- it was spectacular from start to finish.
Eugenio was excellent and organized an absolutely perfect trip, and every detail was included. Somehow, he ensured the trip went smoothly, coordinating remotely from Quito! He made me feel incredibly welcome in Quito and offered support and advice at every turn.
Vanessa is an incredible teacher, one of the best I've had in any Spanish class. The intensive week with her helped me more deeply understand nuances in the usage of the tenses. She built my confidence while setting high expectations and holding me to them, a difficult balance to strike, but she did so with ease and empathy. She was also constantly teaching; at every meal and every outing, she made interactive lessons for us that I forgot were lessons. If you are lucky enough to have Vanessa as a teacher, you will learn a lot more than Spanish; you will learn empathy, life lessons, and the beauty and strength of human character.
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Posted On : 2023-01-26
Posted By : NicoleShab
Walking through the Andes was the experience of a lifetime. Eugenio and the teachers were with us every step of the way and definitely made the journey memorable. Met some new friends along the way. Highly recommended!!!!
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Posted On : 2021-07-17
