Ecuador

Explore Ecuador from the Amazon Jungle to the Andes Mountains and Pacific coast and help communities reach their goals and wildlife to thrive.

Optional Activity Package (OAP)

Each year, 95% of our participants purchase the OAP. Enhance your tour experience by including the Optional Activity Package, which includes even more action-packed activities to make this the best adventure of your life! Here's WHY:

You can't afford not to! ISV negotiates prices to ensure even the most budget-minded participants get an incredible deal. We've chosen a diversity of fun and challenging activities to complement the Tour's included activities that keep you busy enough, yet relaxed enough with free time.

We make it easy and take care of it for you! No hassles wasting precious time researching and booking your own activities. No risks missing out due to limited availability - ISV secures your spot through this package- don’t miss out. Join the group!

Whale Watching trip at Machalilla Nat'l Park (M.N.P)
Whale Watching trip at Machalilla Nat'l Park (M.N.P)

Rock Climbing in Sigsipamba ?

Rock Climbing in Sigsipamba Photo

Learn how to rock climb and/or challenge your abilities at the beautiful local crag in Sigsipamba valley. Professional guides will have climbs of various difficulties set up and will teach beginners the basics of movement on rock, safety and belaying techniques.

Puenting in Baños ?

Puenting in Baños Photo

Jump into a unique adrenaline filled activity- Puenting will involve jumping off an anchored rope from one side of a 100 ft (30 m) bridge! After a short freefall, participants will swing in a pendulum above a beautiful Andean Cloud forest stream.

Canyoning ?

Canyoning Photo

Spent half a day full of adrenaline, exploration, and team building! Participants will climb down narrow canyons and rappel off waterfalls up to 60 ft (18 m) tall, while exploring the remote Rio Blanco canyon.

Spa in Baños ?

Spa in Baños Photo

Spend part of your day in therapeutic steam boxes that the Tungurahua region is famous for! Get a full body mud treatment and walk the "path of health" for a relaxing end to your adventure activities in Baños.

Whale Watching trip at Machalilla Nat'l Park (M.N.P) ?

Whale Watching trip at Machalilla Nat'l Park (M.N.P) Photo

Each year, from June to September, Humpback Whales come into the bay off Puerto Lopez. Here, Whales' can be seen breaching, leaping, flippers lapping out of the water and making huge splashes upon landing! In 1990, Ecuadorian territorial waters were declared a "Whale Natural Shelter." Now, whaling watching boats follow strict international regulations to decrease human impact while allowing passengers to marvel at these magnificent creatures.

Surf II ?

Surf II Photo

Perfect your new surfing techniques at a different location! Instruction will include how to read and time waves and improving your longboarding skills.

How do I sign up?

To reserve your package, please check the box on your ISV Flight/Options Form indicating you would like to participate in the Ecuador Optional Activities. If you have already submitted your Flight/Options Form, please send an email to info@isvolunteers.org indicating your desire to purchase the OAP package. The cost will be added to your invoice. Full payment is due to ISV prior to departure.

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