Social and Community Tourism in Ecuador and Galapagos


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A NEW WAY TO TRAVEL. A NEW WAY TO GIVE AND SHOW SUPPORT.

New TOURISM catch phrases like community tourism, geotourism and social tourism are starting to enter the realm of adventure travel.

Have you ever wanted to support a non-profit organization, but wanted to make sure that their efforts were truly creating a sustainable environment and a healthy local economy? Here’s an opportunity to travel and to really meet local residents, as well as find out what non-profit organizations and communities are doing to improve the lives of people and the environment.


	This month’s NGO spotlight is WORLD NEIGHBORS, an international development organization transforming the lives of families in Latin America, including Ecuador, Asia and Africa, through training programs that combine agriculture, literacy, health, water and environmental protection. If you are interested in the Guatemala Journey, please contact Gregg Biggs at gbiggs@wn.org for more information.

Date: September 8-15, 2008

Day 1 - Arrive in Guatemala City. Guests are met at airport. Orientation and cultural tour in Guatemala City.
Day 2 - Rabinal and Eastern Highlands.
Meet with World Neighbors partner organizations in the Rabinal area. Learn about how they are addressing health and hygiene issues. Meet with women leaders.
Day 3 - Purulha.
Meet with groups working in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.
Day 4 - San Cristobal Verapaz.
Community visits in the area to learn how farmers are using organic farming to improve crop produciton and income, meet local leaders.
Day 5 - Travel to western highlands and Chichicastenango. Shopat the market in Chichicastenango and tour the main cathedral before arriving in Santiago in the evening.
Day 6 - Santiago de Atitlan community visits. Meet women’s groups, coffee growers.
Day 7 - San Lucas de Toliman and Antigua.
Morning visit with more local partners adn travel to Antigua for an afternoon. Shopping.
Day 8 - Return flight.

**Itinerary subject to change.






	Ecuador has an excellent selection of reputable NGO and non-profit organizations. They are often looking for volunteers. Skilled volunteers are preferred. You should expect competition for these volunteer positions. Each organization has its minimum requirements and list of expectations for volunteers. Please visit their respective sites for more information: Fundacion Golondrinas Fundacion Jatun Sacha Ecuadorian Rivers Institute Fundacion Sinchi Sacha Charles Darwin Foundation WildAid Core Expeditions is now accepting applications for volunteer positions on the island of Isabela in the Galapagos for Campo Duro. 6 month commitment Minimum age: 25 Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree Spanish Language is an asset Biology or Zoology degree, an asset Permaculture experience, an asset


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