2012 Summer Scholarships!

Looking for a way to fund your Ecuadorian adventure?
For Summer 2012 we are offering three scholarship categories (language and culture, internship, and media correspondent); two scholarships will be awarded in each.




Travel With El Nomad

“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” - Miriam Beard

Let El Nomad guide you in your exploration Ecuador’s diverse regions. El Nomad provides private full and half-day tours for up to 4 people in and around Cuenca. These tours are designed to be easily added to your independent travel experience or you can book them in addition to a volunteer vacation experience through El Nomad. To learn more about our alternative vacation options visit our programs page.


Cajas National Park- Full Day
Come explore the pristine beauty and serenity of El Cajas National Park. In Cajas you will be surrounded by the natural beauty of 250 lakes, unique landscapes of a high grassland ecosystem, and numerous outdoor opportunities; all only an hour outside of Cuenca. This tour is for those looking to immerse themselves the natural beauty that lies within the country of Ecuador and those ready to explore its outdoor opportunities. From flora and fauna, striking photography, renowned bird watching, hiking, and its overall pristine natural beauty-you will experience it all in this full day tour to El Cajas National Park.

Tour Includes:

  • Transportation to/from hotel in a private vehicle
  • A bilingual driver and guide
  • Cajas National Park entrance fee
  • A several hour hike Visits to lakes in the national park
  • Lunch

Prices (per person):
1 pax $119.00
2 pax $90.00
3 pax $80.00
4 pax $75.00


Community Tourism

Ecuador is one of the world’s leaders in community tourism. El Nomad supports this effort by providing program participants the option of traveling to rural communities throughout Ecuador that most visitors to Ecuador miss. While in these communities, students will stay with local families, share local foods, and learn about local customs and ways of life. Multi-day excursions are available to various communities throughout the jungle, Andean, and coastal regions. For information on communities and program options please contact us

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