Tour Description

Natural Wonders & Voluntourism Coast to Coast in South America
Created by Stephanie Diehl

Countries visited: Equador, Brazil and Argentina

Tour duration: 16 days

From city highlights, relaxation, natural wonders and voluntourism, everything is included in this coast to coast South American adventure. Voluntourism doesnt mean you have to sacrifice the comforts and conveniences or free time with this tour!

Day 1: City tour of Quito on arrival

Day 2(B,L,D): Planeterra Project in Quito: Your time will be spent helping children with their studies and they help you understand their daily lives.

Evening: dinner & folklore show

Day 3(B,L): 1/2 day Planeterra Volunteering
1/2 day Shopping & Spa
Evening is free to explore dining and nightlife on your own.

Day 4-8 Isabela Island -the largest island of the Galapagos, yet the least visited!
Day 4(B,D)
Day 5-7(B,L,D)
Day 8(B)
Nature awaits you with visits including:

*Flamingo Lagoon-the breeding ground of the flamingos
*Sierra Negra Volcano-by horseback- *Concha Perla-snorkeling
*Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
*The Wall of Tears-a former penal colony
*Islote Tintoreras-snorkeling with white tipped sharks
*Penguins, sea lions, marine iguana, many exotic colored fish
*Beach time

Day 8(B): Isabela to Rio de Janeiro

Day 9: Arrive Rio de Janeiro from overnight flight- city tour on arrival - free afternoon and evening to rest or explore on your own

Day 10-12(B,L): Volunteer at Planeterra's project -Favela Roupa Suja -learn about day to day living by helping with a 50 child full service day care. No special skills required-just the willingness to open your heart to help these children.

Evenings and free time in Rio are yours to explore the culinary delights and this magnificent city's treasures.

Day 13-16(B) Iguassu Falls -a UNESCO world heritage site!
Includes:
*1/2 day tour of the Argentinean Iguasso Falls
*1/2 day tour of the Brazilian Iguasso Falls
*zodiac tour-Argentian side
*helicopter tour-Brazillian side
*nature-bird park
*Evenings at your leisure

daily breakfast
all meals on Isabela Island
lunch on volunteer days
Dinner with the folklore show in Quito