Our journey starts at 'Mitad del Mundo', just 30 minutes from Quito, marking the equator's closest point. We explore the Pululahua volcanic crater before visiting 'Ciudad Mitad del Mundo' and the Ethnographic Museum, straddling two hemispheres. Returning to Quito, we tour the UNESCO colonial center and enjoy a chocolate tasting. Finally, leisure time awaits at the hotel.

Take a scenic 4-hour bus ride to Riobamba after breakfast. Explore a remote mountain region known for indigenous communities and Tigua paintings. Marvel at Quilotoa Crater Lake inside an extinct volcano and visit Tigua's vibrant art galleries. Enjoy free time in Riobamba's main square before an evening orientation.

Embark on a full-day Reality Tour to explore the region's geographical, political, and social realities. Visit historical sites like Iglesia de Balbanera and Hacienda Totorillas for insights into Ecuador's past. Explore Feria de Guamote, a traditional Andean market, and visit a local hospital and cheese factory to understand local healthcare and entrepreneurship. Engage in an Educated Roundtable Discussion to address community challenges.

Wake up bright and early for your first day of volunteering on a Mobile Clinic! Staffed by local practitioners, our clinics offer basic medical treatment and preventative screenings to low-income patients.

After returning to the hotel in the afternoon, we will hold our second Engaged Education Roundtable Discussion, focusing on the relationship between poverty and healthcare.

Help MEDLIFE bring free healthcare to low-income communities with another day of volunteering at a Mobile Clinic. Upon arrival, we will work together to set up each station. Volunteers will spend the morning shadowing medical professionals as they provide treatment and identify patients in need of follow-up care.

After two busy days in the field, you will have the chance to relax and enjoy a documentary movie night later today.

Today, you'll work with locals to build a sanitary bathroom facility, improving children's quality of life. After inaugurating the project, we'll head to Baños, a vibrant city at the foot of the Tungurahua Volcano, for a three-hour bus ride from Riobamba.

Explore Baños de Agua Santa, nestled amidst the Andes and Amazon, renowned for its natural hot springs and breathtaking scenery. Embark on the Route of the Waterfalls aboard a colorful Chiva bus, offering spectacular views of volcanoes and cascading waterfalls along the way. Experience adrenaline-pumping adventures, including a ride on the Swing at the End of the World, Casa del Arbol, where adventurers of all ages can enjoy stunning mountain vistas while soaring over the cliff's edge.

Depart Quito anytime from 10 pm on Saturday to 12 pm on Sunday.

Be aware checkout time is at 11:00hrs