A true cultural immersion, this experience is comprised of a hands-on volunteer project in the coastal community of Rio Muchacho that is fun for the whole family.
Explore all this coastal community has to offer including wildlife,
canoeing, horseback riding and waterfalls with time spent volunteering
on an organic farm and at the environmental primary school. This tour
gives you the chance to experience rural Ecuador and share in a
different culture.
Trip Highlights:
Quito, Bahía de Caráquez,
Rio Muchacho Volunteer ProjectGet Trip Details!
TRIP LENGTH: 7 days
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Light walking and hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels.
PRICE: FROM USD $1049 / CAD $1139
Day 1 
Arrive QuitoArrive in Quito at any time.
Day 2
Bahía de Caráquez/Rio MuchachoMorning flight to the Ecuadorian coast and travel to Bahía de Caráquez, known as Ecuador’s eco-city. Enjoy an afternoon city tour including panoramic lookout points, the local market and Bahia’s oldest resident Miguelito, the 96 year old Galapagos turtle.
Day 3
Rio Muchacho FarmToday we get a tour of the farm with time to feed and visit the
animals. We'll try our hand at cutting down sugar cane to chew, and
visit a giant fig tree where we can swing like Tarzan. Enjoy an intro
to horseback riding, make key chains out of vegetable ivory and spend
the evening sipping hot chocolate over a wood fire.
Day 4
Rio Muchacho FarmToday we learn to make cheese on the farm, fish for shrimp, make rings
from palm seeds and go for a refreshing swim in the river. In the
afternoon, we will give a helping hand on the organic farm and in the
evening we relax around the campfire.
Day 5
Rio Muchacho FarmWe spend the morning visiting and helping out at the primary school. In
the afternoon, optional activities include a swim in the sea, a visit
to Saiananda Park, a visit to Ecopapel (a paper recycling project) or a
horse trek.
Day 6
Quito
Today we take a return flight to Quito and enjoy a free day exploring the city.
Day 7
Depart QuitoGet Trip Details!
