GoPhilanthropic

GoPhilanthropic is an innovative socially-conscious travel company committed to providing the highest quality, private tailor-made vacation packages to some of the world’s most inspiring destinations. We are also committed to leaving a positive footprint in each region—helping to preserve the past and enrich the future.

Ecuador

The Amazon, native markets and National Parks…Andes Mountains and the Galapagos. Ecuador is a must “once in a lifetime” place to visit. Straddling the equator, from which is gets its name, Ecuador is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the world according to Conservation International.. GoPhilanthropic will work with you in creating a unique experience in Ecuador based on your pace and interests. During your travel to Ecuador, contribute to the empowerment of communities by visiting and supporting their social, conservation, and economic development programs. Visit regions living and working in harmony with nature

Activities

• Hike, trek, canoe with native guides to rural villages and communities
• Simple to Luxury Amazon Lodge experiences –
• Journey into the Andes Mountains by train
• Experience the famous ride aboard the train to the Devil’s Nose sporting an impressive descent down a steep cliff, with a scenic view of the region and of the Chimborazo Volcano.
• Visit indigenous markets
• Birding safaris – (Island of Birds, Cerro Blanco, Isla de la Plata)
• Relax on beautiful protected white sand beaches and emerald lagoons
• Visit an Ecocity aimed at sustainable development

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• Adventure
• Yachana and Quito

Philanthropic Activities

Visit and support the activities of the Yachana Foundation Winners of the National Geographic and ASHOKA 2008 "Changemakers" competition. The YACHANA FOUNDATION and the Yachana Technical High School are providing young people from four Amazon provinces with the skills to be entrepreneurs and leaders in their communities. The School is also working toward the goal of being largely self-sufficient through its own micto-entrprises. One of those micro-enterprises is the assembly and sale of a very simple, low cost water filter that meets the needs of those living at the Base of the Economic Pyramid. You can be a part of this project by helping to support five of the water filters for one-room schools in the Amazon region. It only costs $250 to provide around 30 children in one of these schools safe drinking water.

Email or call us to plan your custom-made Ecuador Adventure. We plan trips for all budgets.

Travel Responsibly – We support Sustainable Tourism in Ecuador. Every tour package includes a contribution to offset the pollution created by your travel.

Travel gives us a unique chance to see the world from a different perspective… it opens the door for change…