amazonas 2010 - en
DESCRIPTION
Program overview of classes in the Amazonas, Ecuador.TRANSCRIPT
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The Spanish course takes place near the village of Coca. To get to the school you take
a 45-minute boat trip on the river Rio Napo.
PROGRAMME
Day 1 Departure from Quito to Coca by bus (9.00 pm)
Day 2
Arrival in Coca (6.30 am); breakfast; departure from Coca towards the school (10.00 am); lunch (12.30 pm); Spanish lessons (1.30 pm – 5.30 pm), dinner; excursion: Night trip with canoe – observation of caimans, reptiles and nocturnal birds
Day 4
Breakfast (6.30), Spanish lessons (8.00 am – 12.00 pm); lunch; excursion: hiking
through the jungle (giant trees, medicinal plants used by the indigenous people); dinner
Day 5
Breakfast (6.30); Spanish lessons (8.00 am – 12.00 pm); lunch; excursion: visit of an
indigenous community – Samona Yuturi – (learning about traditions and customs); dinner
Day 6
Breakfast (6.30 am); Spanish lessons (8.00 am – 12.00 pm); lunch; excursion:
natives demonstrate how to use the blowpipe (hunting weapon of the indigenous people); return to Coca; dinner (7.30 pm); return to Quito by bus (9.30 pm)
Day 7
Arrival in Quito (6.30 am)
Note: in order to guarantee the security of the participants, the programme can be
subject to alterations due to weather conditions. The hours can differ slightly
(approximate times given).
Day 3
Breakfast (6.30 am); Spanish lessons (8.00 am – 12.00 pm); lunch; excursion (2.30
pm): tour through the swamp, climbing onto the birdwatching tower (32 meters); dinner
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Prices 2010
Group classes
Price for one week: USD 830
Price for two weeks: USD 1660
Private classes
Price for one week: USD 920 Price for two weeks: USD 1840
The price for the “Amazonas-Programme” includes the following:
- Return ticket for bus ride Quita-Coca
- Canoe ride Coca-jungle-Coca
- 3 meals per day - Local tour guide attending excursions
- 20 hours Spanish lessons (group or private classes)
- Excursions included in the programme
- Potable water during excursions
- Rubber boots for excursions through the jungle (up to size 43)
- Accommodation: double rooms in bungalows with private bathroom
Price does not include: - Additional food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
You should not forget:
- Passport
- Headwear
- Sunscreen and insect repellent - Long trousers
- Shirts made from cotton
- Sweater and jacket
- Flashlight - Waterproof clothing (e.g. rain coat)