ECUADOR

“AN ACTION PACKED MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE PROVIDING UNIQUE ACCESS TO THE REAL ECUADOR”

 

ROUTE

Quito to Quito (14 days, 300 km) -MAP-

DATES

August 19 to September 1 (2 weeks)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hike to the first refuge of Cotopaxi (4800m above sea level) and an epic mountain bike trek down!
  • Our day in Banos – includes hot-springs, cycling, zip-lining, whitewater rafting, dancing, and more!
  • Tour of the historic and culturally rich capital Quito, hosted by local Ecuadorian students.
  • Our day in Puerto Lopez – includes whale watching, snorkeling, surfing, and a night spent in an amazing tree house.

FEES

$1750 (includes the $200 non-refundable deposit)

What’s Included: All accommodations, bike rentals, support vehicle and driver, local guide, group activities (whitewater rafting, surfing, whale watching, some museums, etc…), breakfasts, and one lunch or dinner each day.

What’s Not Included: Riders are responsible for transportation to and from Ecuador, personal travel insurance, entrance and exit fees, one lunch or dinner each day.

* Keep in mind that trip fees go towards covering the complete operations of the program so that we can direct 100% of the fundraising towards the projects we support.

YOUR IMPACT

Each participant on Ecuador 2012 will be responsible for raising a minimum of $250. We set this minimum at a very achievable number, but we hope that $250 will only be the beginning for you. Our team goal will be $7500, and we hope that each participant will be able to raise at least $500.

For those of you that are a little bit more timid of fundraising, we promise you it is totally doable and we are here to support you. Check out the RTBTC Fundraising Guide for tips on how riders usually raise the funds. In the past riders have raised as much as $2000, so $500 should be a breeze, and at the end of the day it is a very rewarding experience.

Funds from the 2012 tour will be going to support Education Generation.

Who We Are

Education Generation is re-imagining the role of education in developing a generation with the confidence, capacity, and determination to help shape their local and global communities. We work together, $20 at a time, to fund scholarships for young leaders to participate in some the world’s most forward-thinking education programs.

How We Work

We partner with high caliber institutions and community organizations to manage scholarships and student relationships. These organizations are deeply rooted in their communities, and typically emphasize leadership development, creative thinking, entrepreneurial skills and market relevant training, while working to influence their education system as a whole.

MORE INFORMATION?

  • FAQ – Check out the Ecuador FAQ for common questions and answers.
  • Fitness – Worried about your fitness level? Have no fear, we’ve got your back! Even the newest of newest cyclists can train to get ready. The Ecuador tour isn’t that physically intensive, but check out our Training Manual.
  • Fundraising – $250 is super easy to fundraising so you should have no problems or worries. Check out of Fundraising Guide for tips and our FAQ section for why we fundraise.
  • Gear – Here is a sample list of the potential gear you will need for the trip: Gear for Ecuador
  • Itinerary - Here is the current itinerary for the 2012 tour: Ecuador Itinerary. Changes may be made.
  • Past Blog - read blogs from our inaugural Ecuador tour at www.ecuadoragents.posterous.com
  • Want to speak to an Ecuador alumni? Feel free to contact Sharif Entezari at sharif.entezari@gmail.com

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