Group Semester in South America

"...a journey to new places in the physical world can encourage a journey within to places where that mind has not been before."
- Laurens van der Post

Ecuador:

Orientation to the South America group semester will begin in Ecuador’s capital city of Quito before traveling to the coast for the first two weeks of language classes. While attending language classes you’ll live and volunteer on a local organic farm and divide up your day between studying the language and participating with local service projects.

After the language classes in Ecuador, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and stay with local families in a Andean community.   This service project will be followed by a trip across the diverse country which can include a visit to the indigenous market of Otavalo or a trip to Isla de la Plata to enjoy some snorkeling and wildlife tours. Find your way to an indigenous community in the Amazon to explore to jungle, and learn sustainable methods to protect bio and cultural diversity and.

Peru:

Fly to Peru to explore the Andean regions and ancient Incan ruins.  In Peru you’ll live with local families and study for two weeks at a language school in the friendly mountain town of Arequipa.  Travel to Cusco to explore the Sacred Valley and hike the ancient Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.  While in Peru you’ll also participate in a week long spiritual retreat.

LEAPNOW reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary at any time in order to safeguard our students.

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