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WORKING HOLIDAY
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Program is open all year round: acceptance to the
program depends on availability. Program Duration: Depends on the placement (Min 1 month - Max 3 months)
LEAD
Adventures gives you the opportunity to take be part on our WORKING HOLIDAY PROGRAM. So you're done with school or have been off work for
sometime and everybody is asking you what you are going to do now? No
answers. What about taking some time off? Just leave your worries behind
and travel to the far end of the world to find inspiration! Ecuador is
the perfect country to find what you are looking for. Get a taste of
Ecuadorian culture, its people and its regions! Be part of Spanish
Lessons, spend time at a beautiful beach and get to experience the
Amazon Jungle! During you time in Ecuador you will not only have the
chance visit the Old Historic Town in Quito where colonial churches and
plazas are found but also experience breathtaking Andean and Amazonian
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In your free time you can enjoy many different activities that Ecuador has to offer:
*Enjoy exploring Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. This beautiful city will take you back through 500 years of history, cultural sites and places you will never forget. Quito has colonial churches, structures and historical sites hundred of years old such as La Iglesia de San Francisco, La Plaza de la Independencia, the mighty Basilica and more.
* The Teleferico takes visitors almost to the top of the Volcano Pichincha in a sky tram. It is worth putting aside a few hours for the trip, and a trip by day or at nighttime is equally interesting. The cable cars will take you up to almost 14,000 feet and the views are stunning.
* Adjacent to the Old City in Quito, El Panecillo is a large hill on top of which a large statue of the Virgin of Quito which is visible from miles around. From the top there are marvelous views of the whole city and the volcanoes.
* Visit the "Middle of the World City" in Quito where the monument that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern is located. You must also straddle the line dividing the north and south hemispheres, with one foot in each. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. The Ethnographic Museum can be also be visited here.
*Take a weekend tour to and hike the Cotopaxi volcano. The Cotopaxi National Park is located in the “Avenue of the Volcanoes” a breathtaking place of rare natural beauty. Hike to the glaciers and enjoy the spectacular view!
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We have some job offers all over Ecuador and Galapagos, that are name below: - Lodge at the Andes
foothills close to Cotopaxi (two at a time) |
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Participants have the
option to live at a home stay, residence, apartment or hostel. Meals will be included in each placement.
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Applicants must send and update resume (including picture) to our email address. Qualifications & Requirements: - Recent Graduates |
To learn more about our Pricing Policy and Insurance Servicies please refer to the About Us section in the main menu of this site.
It is our desire to make these programs available for most people taking into consideration the various needs, budgets, and expectations different people have, therefore below are the pricing options we offer:
Package Pricing: We
can take care of all of your details on your behalf.
One-time Fee Only: 550 USD
Includes:
· Transfer on arrival from Quito Airport to hostel in Quito
· Comprehensive Orientation in Quito at Lead Adventures Office
· Two days of accommodation in Quito to help you settle down until you move to your employer housing.
· Job
placement at one of our Hostel, that includes accommodation and meals
· 2 weeks of traveler’s insurance (only for direct bookings with Lead Adventures; not through agencies)
· 24-hour emergency contact number
Does not include:
· International flights
· Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement
(for volunteers who registered for this program through an agency)
· Personal travel insurance for volunteers who register directly with Lead Adventures after the second week
· All items of a personal nature
· Any activities beyond your planned itinerary
Spanish Lessons: You
can add Spanish classes (recommended) in Quito prior to your program. The
classes include host
family accommodation and 20 hours per week of Spanish Lessons for a cost of 230 USD per week.
Note: UK and other country participants can get the pricing in their own currency by using this easy calculator at: www.xe.com/ucc










