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        • James River Canoe Adventure
        • Kayaking Adventure for Middle School
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        • Digital Arts Camp
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        • James River Canoe
        • New River Canoe Trip
        • MBB Trip
        • BUMAT Trip
    • Trips and Skills Camps >
      • Backpacking Trip
      • Brethren United Mountain Adventure Trip
      • Digital Arts Camp
      • James River Canoe Adventure
      • Kayaking Adventure
      • Mountains to Beach to Bay Trip
      • New River Canoe Trip
      • Paddlesports Adventure
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        • HS Moonrise Adventure
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        • New River Canoe Trip for High School
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    • April 15 Spring Workday
    • Sept 22-Oct 6 Ecuador Trip
AMAZON TO THE COAST

ECUADOR

 Your Outdoor Classroom - Travel
"Ecuador: From the Amazon to the Coast"

September 22 - October 6, 2023

Trip Highlights:
  • See the whale migration at Puerto Lopez.
  • Explore the rich diversity of the land and waters of Isla de la Plata.
  • Vanilla farms, coffee farms, llama farms!
  • Explore the Ruta de las Cascadas (Waterfall Route) in Banos.
  • Swing out at the top of the world Casa del Arbol.
  • Learn about current research and conservation projects at the Sumak Kawsay in Situ (SKIS), a center for environmental education and research.
  • Visit the indigenous community of Guayusa Runa.
  • Learn about and tour coastal, jungle and highland ecosystems with their distinct flora and fauna.
  • Bathe in natural hot springs and heated mud baths.
  • Learn to make (and then get to eat) local foods.
  • Visit and explore 3 volcanos.
  • Visit Omaere Ethnobiological Park, Botanical Gardens, and National Parks.
  • UNESCO World Heritage site: Historic District in Quito.
  • Straddle the hemishperes in Quito.
ECUADOR TRAVEL INFO
DETAILED DAILY ITENERARY
Travel Map - Itinerary
Itinerary Outline:  SEE DETAILED DAILY ITINERARY.
Day 1: Arrive Guayaquil and transfer to Puerto Lopez
Day 2: Machalilla National Park and the fish market of Puerto Lopez
Day 3: Explore the waters and beaches of Isla de la Plata including a whale watching tour
Day 4: Travel to Chimborazo Volcano
Day 5: Explore highland ecosystem and llama farming
Day 6: Travel to and explore Banos.  Waterfall sightseeing and dinner at a popular waterfall
Day 7: Swing out over the world at Tungurahua volcano.  Range of activity options from ziplining to exploring Banos
Day 8: Travel to Mera and explore the river trails.  Visit the Waska Community and vanilla farm and the Butterfly Museum
Day 9: Travel to SKIS, a research facility in the Amazon Jungle.  Many available workshops exploring the varied life in and around the facility.
Day 10: Learn to cook (and then eat) traditional food, learn about the current research, newly identified species, and stop at the river swimming hole.
Day 11: Travel to Puyo. Explore the riverfront and tour the Ethnobotanical Park, including a medicinal plants tour.
Day 12: Learn indigenous games, be transported on the river in a traditional canoe, participate in ceremonies and dances with the Guayusa Runa community.
Day 13: Visit the Biopark ad riverfront district in Tena on our way to Quito.  Stop for dinner and relaxation at the hot springs in Papallaca.
Day 14: Ride up the side of Pichincha volcano, explore the National Botanical Garden and the artisan market in Quito
Day 15: Explore the Historic District and the Basilica Cathedral with possible stops for a chocolate workshop and the Natural History Museum (depending on your return flight).  Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
See ECUADOR TRAVEL INFORMATION for tips on pre-trip vaccination recommendations, medications you should bring, and more.

This trip is limited so register as soon as possible.  Registration open until July 15. 
Trip is brought to you by "Your Outdoor Classroom - Travel," a program of Camp Bethel led by Beth Wiegandt.

REQUISITES: You are responsible for your passport (valid at minimum through April 2024), your trip insurance, your flights to Guayaquil and from Quito, your packing and tips. This trip is moderately active with some hiking/walking over rough terrain. You know best about your ability. Options of varied activities geared towards different activity levels will be offered frequently. Check the detailed daily itinerary for details on fitness levels for activities. Contact Trip Leader Beth Wiegandt (YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com) for questions about daily activities and recommended physical ability. This trip is not guaranteed to be 100% accessible for those with mobility needs/aids.

TRIP PRICE & DEPOSITS: $3250 for double occupancy in hotels. (Limited single occupancy options for additional cost. Contact Beth Wiegandt.) Please see following for a list of what is included and exclusions in this price. $800 deposit is due ASAP and no later than July 15 to reserve your space, of which $300 is non-refundable at any time and the remaining $500 is non-refundable after July 22. Your balance is due no later than August 20. All deposits and payments count toward your total fee. NOTE: $300 of your initial deposit is non-refundable at any time, and the remaining $500 is non-refundable after July 22. NO REFUNDS AFTER JULY 22. (Trip insurance is strongly recommended.)


TRIP LEADERS: Beth Wiegandt is the Your Outdoor Classroom Instructor for Camp Bethel (Fincastle, VA).  Beth has traveled extensively, including wilderness trips. Contact Beth at YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com. Alex Bentley is a co-founder of the organization Waska Amazonia. Alex is a Salem, Virginia native who has lived in Ecuador for the last four years. He specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians, but works in various other projects of conservation and environmental education. Dione Fiallos is a co-founder of the organization Waska Amazonia and a business woman from Mera, Ecuador. She works with indigenous groups and local women to develop sustainable alternatives to destructive land-use practices. Dione also leads spiritual practices including yoga, meditations, and ceremonies.

Registration is open and is limited, so reserve your spot ASAP and before July 15.
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QUESTIONS: Contact Beth Wiegandt at YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com or 540-556-2594.
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Register in 4 steps NOW for this trip: 
1. You must understand the Requisites and Trip Price/Deposits information above. $300 of your initial deposit is non-refundable at any time, and the remaining $500 of your initial deposit is non-refundable after July 22, 2023. Total trip fee is $3,250.
2. Make your initial $800 deposit below through our secure "Register Now" PayPal button using any major credit card or a PayPal account.  You must pay your deposit to register on-line.  There are no additional fees or surcharges for on-line registration, and you will be able to review your fee prior to payment.  NOTE: $300 of your initial deposit is non-refundable at any time, and the remaining $500 of your initial deposit is non-refundable after July 22, 2023.  NO REFUNDS AFTER JULY 22, 2023. (We strongly recommend purchasing Trip Insurance from your preferred insurance carrier.)
3. Submit Data:  After successfully paying your initial deposit, PayPal will direct your browser to our secure Trip Registration Form (it's a Google Form).  Allow at least 10 minutes to complete, and be as thorough as possible before you SUBMIT the form.  If your browser does NOT redirect you to the registration form, scroll to the link below the payment button to complete your registration.
4. Get your Confirmation E-mail:  After submitting your Registration Form, instructor Beth Wiegandt will contact you via e-mail.  Add "YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com" to your contacts so that Beth can send you an e-mail with links to your course information, any additional payments due, and important information about your trip.
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"Our son and daughter have been coming to Camp Bethel since they were 5 years old--they are now 13 and 14 years old. We have found that your camp is one of the few that our kids continue to enjoy even as they are older. Other camps (sometimes a lot more expensive) are nice but for some reason the magic of Camp Bethel remains. We also really respect the way that your camp incorporates God and Bible study but in such a way that it is still cool--a rarity these days to find a place where kids can be kids and learn to love God and care for one another in God's creation. Thanks so much for the awesome experience for our kids and the ongoing magic that is Camp Bethel. Thanks, Gina and Chris Engel" 

CONTACT US  540.992.2940
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