Rein Teen Tours Blog

Grade: 10

Project Costa Rica

Our teenagers spend 14 days living, volunteering, and experiencing all the Arenal area has to offer. Weekdays are spent volunteering each morning, participating in fun electives and local activities in the afternoons, and enjoying great evenings together. Our weekend is spent traveling to one of the most beautiful beach areas in Costa Rica.

Project Costa Rica is an incredible opportunity to experience a different world amidst the beautiful natural setting of this magnificent country. You should come to the program with an open mind and positive attitude, excited about new experiences, ready to fully participate in volunteer work and our exciting adventures, and willing to challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Each one of our teenagers is a partner in making our trip through Costa Rica a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Group Size
Project Costa Rica accommodates up to 40 participants, which fosters expanded social interactions and friendships within the group during volunteer projects and our fun activities.
Accommodation
Hotel Los Lagos is our home away from home in Costa Rica. All rooms are doubles and consist of private bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable television, refrigerators, and safety deposit boxes. The hotel provides amenities such as daily housekeeping, swimming pools, natural hot springs, full-service restaurant, hiking trails, gift shop, and laundry facilities. During the weekend excursion to Guanacaste, we stay at the beautiful Tamarindo Diria (for more information, see the Weekend Excursions page).
Meals
While staying at Hotel Los Lagos, our group eats most meals at the hotel. There is always a variety of choices at every meal, from American-style options to traditional Costa Rican cuisine. Occasionally we will dine in town, allowing our summer community service participants to enjoy local flavor. During our weekend excursion, 3 meals per day are provided at our hotel and in local restaurants. There is always something to eat for every type of diet.
Staff
Our summer community service staff members are teachers and graduate students who are committed to Project Cost Rica’s ideals of volunteering and giving back to the global community. Rein Community Service staff members are always present at each service site. All staff members attend our professional training workshops where the emphasis is placed on the safety and well being of our teenage volunteers. Program leaders are trained in Basic First Aid and CPR. Our bi-lingual volunteer coordinators additionally staff all service sites.
Transportation
Project Costa Rica Community Service uses professionally driven buses and vans to transfer our participants to their various projects and activities. For longer drives, we utilize professionally driven coach buses. There is no additional fee for transporting participants to and from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose.
Communication
The Rein Communication Center is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week throughout the program. Teenagers are permitted to bring cell phones and can use wifi when available.

Project Costa Rica

Project Costa Rica

Our teenagers spend the first 2 weeks of the program living, volunteering, and experiencing all the La Fortuna area has to offer. Weekdays are spent volunteering each morning, participating in fun local activities in the afternoons, and enjoying great evenings together. Our middle weekend while staying in La Fortuna is spent traveling to one of the most beautiful beach destinations in Costa Rica, Playa Herradura. During the 3rd week of the program our group will travel to 2 incredible destinations, Monteverde and Playa Carillo, to volunteer, explore, and go on amazing adventures together.

Project Costa Rica is an incredible opportunity to experience a different world amidst the beautiful natural setting of this magnificent country. You should come to the program with an open mind and positive attitude, excited about new experiences, ready to fully participate in volunteer work and our exciting adventures, and willing to challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Each one of our teenagers is a partner in making our trip through Costa Rica a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Group Size
Project Costa Rica accommodates up to 40 participants, which fosters expanded social interactions and friendships within the group during volunteer projects and our fun activities.
Accommodation
While in La Fortuna, Hotel Los Lagos is our home away from home. All rooms are doubles and consist of private bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable television, refrigerators, and safety deposit boxes. The hotel provides amenities such as daily housekeeping, swimming pools, natural hot springs, and full-service restaurant. While in Monteverde we stay at Hotel Heliconia, a cozy mountain lodge. All rooms are doubles and consist of private bathrooms, fans, wardrobes, and garden views. During our visit to Playa Carillo we call Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows our home, where each room consists of two beds, air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi.
Meals
While staying at Hotel Los Lagos, our group eats most meals at the hotel. There is always a variety of choices at every meal, from American-style options to traditional Costa Rican cuisine. Occasionally we will dine in town, allowing our summer community service participants to enjoy the local flavor. When our group travels to Playa Herradura, Monteverde, and Playa Carillo, 3 meals per day are provided at our hotels and in local restaurants. There is always something to eat for every type of diet.
Staff
Our summer community service staff members are teachers and graduate students who are committed to Project Cost Rica’s ideals of volunteering and giving back to the global community. Rein Community Service staff members are always present at each service site. All staff members attend our professional training workshops where the emphasis is placed on the safety and well being of our teenage volunteers. Program leaders are trained in Basic First Aid and CPR. Our bi-lingual volunteer coordinators additionally staff all service sites.
Transportation
Project Costa Rica Community Service uses professionally driven buses and vans to transfer our participants to their various projects and activities. For longer drives, we utilize professionally driven coach buses. There is no additional fee for transporting participants to and from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose.
Communication
The Rein Communication Center is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week throughout the program. Teenagers are permitted to bring cell phones and can use wifi when available.

Project Costa Rica

Hawaiian / Alaskan Adventure

Hawaiian / Alaskan Adventure is the ultimate summer teen tour adventure. Our journey to the Lands of Ice and Tropical Paradise begins as we jet to San Francisco. In San Francisco it’s cable car rides, Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street and Ghirardelli ice cream sundaes.

The action continues as summer teen tour travelers enjoy action-packed days water-skiing and tubing in Lake Tahoe. Next, we’ll visit the beautiful campus of the University of Oregon, take an outrageous Sandrail Dune Buggy Ride across the sand dunes of Oregon, and share a thrilling jet boat trip down the Rogue River.

Next, your teen tour adventure heads to Seattle for Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the Museum of Pop Culture. From there we take in the sights of Vancouver and Whistler, including the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Granville, and a high-speed Zipline Canopy tour in the mountains.

After several power-packed days on the Pacific Coast, our teen tour flies to Alaska where we’ll enjoy the beauty, grandeur, and excitement of the 49th state. Our time in the “land of the midnight sun” includes Fairbanks, Denali National Park, and Anchorage. In Denali National Park and Fairbanks, we’ll raft the most popular whitewater river in Alaska, visit a dogsledding base camp, and find gold on our gold panning adventure. In Anchorage we’ll see glaciers and icebergs up close on our glacier boat trip, kayak on a stunning turquoise lake, reach new heights at the top of Mt. Alyeska, and tour a wildlife conservation center. During our time in Alaska, we’ll be mesmerized by the abundant beauty and wildlife all around us, including bear, moose, caribou, dall sheep, and whales.

Our Hawaiian/Alaskan Adventure tour finally heads to the land of paradise as we jet to Maui to begin the Hawaiian leg of our summer teen tour adventure. A great day of snorkeling awaits us as our 65-foot catamaran sails to the Molokini Crater. We’ll enjoy a fun waterslide and superb snorkeling amongst colorful tropical fish and giant sea turtles.

Our short jet flight takes us to the “Big Island” where we will soak up the sun at our outrageous resort. We’ll tour the Big Island, visit Volcanoes National Park and run barefoot on the Black Sand Beaches.

The last five nights of your summer teen paradise are spent on the island of Oahu with two great hotel stops on both the North Shore and Waikiki Beach. Visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center and enjoy the view from the top of Diamond Head. Dive 100 feet below the ocean’s surface on our out-of-this-world Submarine Trip. Professional Surfing lessons on Waikiki Beach will make the final day of our summer teen tour unforgettable!

You’ll board our regularly scheduled jet for our flight home with your new teen tour friends and unbelievable memories of your summer teen tour adventure to the 49th and 50th states.

Italy and The Greek Islands

Our 22-day tour through Italy and the Greek Islands begins as we travel with our new friends to Milan, epicenter of fashion and one of the most visited cities in the world. We’ll climb to the rooftops of the iconic Duomo di Milano, visit the historic Sforza Castle, and pass by historic bridges and colorful buildings on our bike ride along the Naviglio Grande canal. Our next stop is breathtaking Venice, a city covering 118 islands connected by over 400 bridges. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime moonlit gondola ride along Venice’s canals, visit St. Mark’s Basilica, marvel at Doge’s Palace, and enjoy a late-night gelato in the famous Piazza San Marco.

Next up is fabulous Florence, bustling with industry, commerce, culture, and art. Marvel at the famous David at Galleria dell’ Academia, wander through the serene Boboli Gardens, learn to cook like a pro at our Italian cooking class, and enjoy the sunset views from Piazza Michelangelo. We’ll spend a relaxing day in the Tuscan countryside touring the quaint streets of Siena and the beautiful medieval village of San Gimignano. Our final stop in Italy is the Eternal City of Rome, home to unparalleled history and a treasure trove of amazing sites. We’ll check out the Colosseum where the gladiators once fought, stroll down the ancient Roman Forum, step inside the Pantheon, tour St. Peter’s Basilica, and watch the world go by as we spend time together on the Spanish Steps.

Onward to the fabled Greek Islands, a diverse and enchanting collection of unique islands scattered throughout the Aegean Sea. Our first stop is Santorini, famous for its caldera and considered one of the most stunning and iconic of the Greek islands. You’ll never forget the views of the whitewashed buildings and blue domes of Fira and Oia, two awe-inspiring towns perched along the cliffs of the caldera. Visit the black sand beaches of Kamari, relax at our resort’s pools, and get ready for a most beautiful evening during our sunset catamaran cruise. We’ll board our ferry for our next stop, the lush island of Naxos, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and stunning natural beauty. Enjoy sunning on postcard perfect Agios Prokopios Beach, stroll through the perfect whitewashed alleyways of the old town, visit bucolic mountain towns, learn how to make delicious local dishes at our Greek cooking class, and enjoy the sunset from the ancient Temple of Apollo.

Across the sea we go to our final island, picture-perfect Paros, known for its picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage. We’ll relax on the soothing white-sand beaches, learn to ride the waves during our awesome wind-surfing lessons, walk through charming mountain villages, and enjoy time in the cosmopolitan towns of Parikia and Naoussa. The final stop on our incredible journey is the vibrant and bustling capital of Greece, ancient Athens. We’ll visit the awe-inspiring Acropolis, tour the ancient Agora, check out the hip and happening Plaka neighborhood, and stroll through Monastiraki Square.

We’ll enjoy our farewell dinner as we reminisce with our new friends about our amazing summer exploring Italy and the Greek Islands.

Discover Costa Rica

Our 21-day program in Costa Rica introduces our teenagers to the people and cultures of this incredible country through travel, community service, and cultural exploration. You should come to this program with an open mind and positive attitude, excited about new experiences, ready to fully participate in cultural activities and community service, and willing to challenge yourself to step outside of your comfort zone. Each one of our teenagers is a partner in making Discover Costa Rica a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Our adventure begins as we travel to San Jose, the exciting capital of Costa Rica. After fun introductions and a good night’s rest, we head to Turrialba, a hidden gem surrounded by lush hills and majestic volcanoes. We’ll do meaningful community service with CATIE, a non-profit organization that empowers local women to become entrepreneurs, and we’ll visit a local community and help with the guyaba and sugarcane harvest. Take in the views as we hike to the top of the incredible Irazu Volcano and take an exhilarating bike ride through the beautiful Costa Rican countryside.

Our next stop is Sarapiqui, known for its tropical rainforest, exotic wildlife, and exciting outdoor activities. We’ll spend time with the Sarapiqui Conservation and Learning Center, getting to know the local community through volunteering and cultural activities. Get ready for an exhilarating white-water rafting trip on the Pacuare River, learn how to make chocolate during our rainforest hike, and get up close and personal with different species of bats at Tirimbina Rainforest Center.

Onward to the adventure capital of Costa Rica – Arenal! The fun continues as we go waterfall rappelling, hike the Volcano View Lava Trail, and view the amazing wildlife on our walk through Hanging Bridges Adventure Park. Next, we head to Monteverde, a dynamic destination located in the heart of the tropical cloud forest. Spend time volunteering with Bosque Eterno de Los Ninos, an incredible organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the rainforest, soar high above the trees on our thrilling zip-line adventure tour, and view nocturnal wildlife on our guided night hike.

Next our journey takes us to Guanacaste province, and to magical Rincon de la Vieja National Park, where we’ll experience the giant jungle waterslide, take an exciting river tubing adventure, and soak in the relaxing hot springs. Our final stop is the hidden gem of Playa Carrillo, a picturesque piece of paradise surrounded by clear, aqua waters and quiet, gorgeous beaches. We’ll work with the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge to improve the local sea turtle habitats, hang ten during our surf lessons, and kayak to Isla Chora for an amazing sunset over this Pacific paradise.

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Itinerary Map for Discover Costa Rica Community Service and Cultural Immersion Teen Tour Program

The goal of the Discover Costa Rica program is for our participants to not only help the local communities but to also learn about themselves and to grow through their experiences. Upon completion of Discover Costa Rica, each participant will receive a certificate recognizing 40 HOURS of SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE. Our volunteer projects and cultural experiences are designed to create meaningful bonds between our participants and the people they are working with throughout the experience.

Group Size
The Discover Costa Rica program accommodates up to 30 participants, which fosters expanded social interactions and friendships within the group during all our activities.
Accommodations
During the Discover Costa Rica program, our participants stay in safe, secure, and centrally located hotels and lodges that reflect the local character of each part of the country that we visit. All our accommodations provide amenities and facilities that allow for a comfortable stay and a good night’s sleep.
Meals
The group typically eats in local restaurants and in our hotels. No matter where we are, there is always an option for every type of diet.
Staff
Our staff members are teachers and graduate school students who are committed to our ideals of volunteering, exploring, and learning from different cultures. Rein staff members are always present at each service site and all activities. All staff members attend our professional training workshops where the emphasis is placed on the safety and well-being of our teenage participants. Program leaders are trained in Basic First Aid and CPR. All service sites are additionally staffed by local bi-lingual volunteer coordinators.
Transportation
We use professionally driven buses to transport our participants to their various volunteer projects and activities.

Eastern Europe Adventure

Our 20-day tour begins as we travel together to the fairytale city of Prague, Czech Republic.  Get your cameras ready as we explore the enchanting Prague Castle, walk across the famous Charles Bridge, participate in an awesome Graffiti Workshop, and explore the historical Jewish Quarter.  Next, we head to Krakow, the former royal capital of Poland. Marvel at the beautiful Town Square from your Horse Drawn Carriage. Get ready for a somber, emotional, and thought-provoking day as we take a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the WWII concentration camps.

Our next stop is Vienna, the magnificent Imperial City of Austria. Enjoy a fun-filled evening at Prater Amusement Park, take in the sites at the royal Schoenbrunn Palace, and learn the art of cooking at our private Viennese Cooking Class. Next up – bustling Budapest. We’ll enjoy a thrilling Monsteroller Tour, go Caving Under Budapest, and tour the amazing Castle District and energetic Jewish Quarter. Our journey continues to the awe-inspiring alpine beauty of the outdoor capital of Lake Bled, Slovenia. After a visit to the imposing Bled Castle, the adrenaline will be pumping as you tackle a thrilling Canyoning Adventure and the fun-filled Dolinka Zip-line.

The excitement builds as we head to one of the most popular destinations in the world, Croatia! After a stop in Zagreb, it is on to one of the most beautiful parks in Europe, Plitvice Lakes National Park. We’ll hike over the boardwalks as we take in the amazing views of gurgling streams, teeming waterfalls, and unspoiled nature. Next up is the Dalmatian Coast and the charming seaside city of Split. Wander the ancient alleyways of Diocletian’s Palace, get soaked during our Cetina Canyon Whitewater Raft Adventure, and enjoy the street musicians along the Split Waterfront. Our final stop is the famous Walled City of Dubrovnik. Take in the views during a sea kayaking adventure in the emerald, blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, relax on Dubrovnik’s beautiful beaches, and walk the City Walls surrounding the ancient Old Town.

We’ll enjoy our farewell dinner as we reminisce with our new friends about our amazing summer exploring Eastern Europe.

Western Skies

Western Skies will begin by flying to Phoenix. It’s a fabulous stay at our spectacular resort in Scottsdale, while we start making friends that will last a lifetime. Time to get the action started as we head to the Grand Canyon, hike along the rim to view this massive National Park. Next visit is to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Sedona where we will enjoy the rugged Pink Jeep Off-Road Adventure. After that it’s Las Vegas for two days of exploring everything it has to offer.

Next we head to Sunny California for 6 days of fabulous teen tour adventure. Stay at our spectacular resort in San Diego, where we enjoy professional surfing lessons and visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo. When your teen tour hits Los Angeles, get ready for Hollywood excitement at Universal Studios and the fantasy of Disneyland. After an exciting farewell party, board our regularly scheduled jet for our flight home with your new teen tour friends and memories of the greatest summer imaginable.

Tour & Service

Tour & Service is an exciting HYBRID option that gives our summer teen participants the best of both worlds – 15 action packed teen tour days out west visiting our beautiful national parks and exciting cities, PLUS 10 meaningful volunteer days giving back at our community service projects, while living at the University of California in Santa Barbara. The goal of Tour & Service is not only for our participants to see new and beautiful parts of the country, but to learn about themselves through their experiences and give back to the global community.

We will begin our exciting teen tour itinerary in the southwest, where we will ride zip lines in Park City, experience the natural beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park, gaze at the size of the Grand Canyon, and ride the Pink Jeep Tours in Sedona, Arizona. Next, after an exciting stay in Las Vegas, we will head to California, where we’ll enjoy a fun beach day full of water skiing and tubing on Lake Tahoe, and then ride the cable cars and walk down Lombard Street in San Francisco. Next, we will spend 11 meaningful days living in the dorms at the University of California in Santa Barbara, where we will volunteer at our summer community service projects. Here, during the weekdays, we will choose from volunteer projects that help children, the environment, and underserved communities. On the weekend, we will enjoy fun in the sun on our awesome trip to Los Angeles, where we will walk down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, do a behind-the-scenes tour of Warner Bros Studios, explore the rides at Hollywood’s Universal Studios and enjoy a night of comedy at the Improv Comedy Club.

Upon completion of Tour & Service, each participant will receive a certificate recognizing his or her 40 hours of summer community service. Participants volunteer with the same community service volunteer project for the length of the program, in order to create more meaningful bonds between our volunteers and those they are helping. Participants volunteer Monday through Friday, four hours per day, for the duration of the volunteer portion of the program.

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Project Hawaii

Project Hawaii is a 20 day summer community service program for high school students. Our teen participants volunteer on weekdays, earning a total of 60 hours of summer community service. They work on the same project for the duration of the program in order to create a more meaningful bond with those they are helping.

Enjoy amazing weekend excursions. Learn about an authentic Hawaiian community through our cultural immersion program.

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Project Hawaii

Choose one of the following Community Service Programs:

Volunteer with Children
Volunteer with Animals
Group Size
The Project Hawaii summer community service program accommodates 20-25 participants, which fosters expanded social interactions and friendships within the group during evening activities and weekend excursions. Depending on the specific site, each service project will consist of 10-20 participants. This enables our teenagers to benefit from small group and one-on-one interaction at the service project.
Accommodations
During the week, the Doubletree Grand Naniloa Hotel is our home away from home. Enjoy the beautiful banyan tree grounds and the relaxing bay-front views of our hotel, the nearby zen pathways at Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens, and views of Mauna Kea standing in the distance. All rooms are doubles and have private bathrooms, air-conditioning and flat screen tvs with cable-television. Our participants enjoy hotel amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, full service restaurant, free wifi, gift shop and more.

During the week, our group eats breakfast and dinner together at our hotel. Lunch is provided at the various service projects.

After volunteering each day, we will enjoy many different late afternoon options. Some late afternoons will include relaxing at the hotel pool, exercising at the hotel gym, walking or running along the trails of Liliuokalani Gardens, or using the hotel wifi to catch up with family and friends. Other late afternoons will include field trips to exciting local sites such as: Volcanoes National Park, the local Farmers Market, hikes in the rainforest to see beautiful waterfalls, etc. Every evening, enjoy various group activities, including authentic Hawaiian Cultural Activities, nights at the movies, etc.

Meals
During the week, our group eats breakfast and dinner together at our hotel’s restaurant. Lunch is provided at the various service projects. While traveling on weekends, breakfast and dinner are provided in various local restaurants and food establishments at our hotels. On occasion we divide into smaller groups allowing teenagers to choose from a greater variety of restaurants.
Staff
Our summer community staff members are teachers and graduate students who are committed to Project Hawaii’s ideals of volunteering and giving back to the community. Rein staff members are always present at each service project. All staff members attend our professional training workshops where the emphasis is placed on the safety and well being of our teenagers. All staff are certified in Basic First Aid and CPR.
Transportation
Rein Project Hawaii uses bus transportation with professional drivers to transfer our participants to their various projects, activities, and weekend excursions.
Activities
After volunteering each day, enjoy different late afternoon activities including relaxing at the hotel pool, walking or jogging along the trails of nearby Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens, or using the wifi in the lobby to catch up with family and friends. Afternoon fun also includes local field trips to the rainforest where we hike to beautiful waterfalls, exciting trips to Volcanoes National Park and Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and the local Farmers Market. The group will enjoy a fun evening activity every night, including: our authentic cultural immersion program two nights each week, a night at the movies, Rein’s famous Minute to Win It competition, and lots of other fun local evening activities. On our weekend excursions, activities include snorkeling, surfing lessons, trips to Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head, etc.
Communication
The Rein Communication Center is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week throughout the program. Teenagers are permitted to bring cell phones and the lobby of our hotel is equipped with wifi.

Project Ecuador, The Amazon & Galapagos Islands

Join us this summer for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on our Project Ecuador program. Experience the joy of volunteering your time while also traveling throughout this beautiful country, participating in fun adventures and exploring the rich, local culture. Our teen participants volunteer throughout their time in Quito and the Amazon Jungle, earning a total of 40 hours of community service. Our time in the Galapagos Islands is spent participating in exciting activities while exploring these unique islands.

The goal of our Project Ecuador program is for our participants to not only help the local communities but to also learn about themselves and to grow through their experiences. Upon completion of Project Ecuador, each participant will receive a certificate recognizing 40 HOURS of SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE. Our projects are designed to create meaningful bonds between our volunteers and those they are helping. Participants volunteer Monday – Friday while in Quito, and throughout their stay while in the Amazon.

Our first week in Ecuador is spent living, volunteering, and experiencing all the capital city of Quito has to offer. Weekdays are spent volunteering each morning, participating in fun local activities in the afternoons, and enjoying great evenings throughout this historic city. During our second week, we head into the exotic Amazon Jungle. Days are spent volunteering, participating in adventurous activities, and experiencing the local culture at night. Our third and final week is spent in the awe-inspiring Galapagos Islands, traveling throughout the islands learning about this most unique destination. Days are spent swimming, snorkeling, and hiking our way past exotic animals such as giant tortoises, Galapagos penguins, and Blue-footed Boobies.

Project Ecuador is an incredible opportunity to experience the different peoples and cultures of a unique part of the world. You should come to the program with an open mind and positive attitude, excited about new experiences, ready to fully participate in volunteer work and cultural exploration, and willing to challenge yourself to step outside of your comfort zone. Each one of our teenagers is a partner in making our trip through Ecuador a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Itinerary Map for Project Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Project

All of our teenagers participate in the following Community Service Projects:

Volunteer at a Pre-School in Quito
Volunteer with the Kichwa Tribe
Group Size
The Project Ecuador program accommodates up to 26 participants, which fosters expanded social interactions and friendships within the group during all of our activities.
Accommodations
During the Project Ecuador program, our participants stay in safe, secure, and centrally located hotels and lodges that reflect the local character of each part of the country that we visit. All of our accommodations provide amenities and facilities that allow for comfort and a good night’s sleep.
Meals
While in Quito, our group enjoys the great full breakfast buffet at the JW Marriott, and lunch and dinner are eaten at various restaurants throughout the city. While in the Amazon, we eat our meals in the lodges’ restaurants, with the option of always sampling the local cuisine. In the Galapagos Islands, we eat breakfast and dinner (served family-style) at our hotel, and lunch is enjoyed while on our daily excursions throughout the islands. No matter where we are, there is always an option for every type of diet.
Staff
Our staff members are teachers and graduate school students who are committed to Project Ecuador’s ideals of volunteering, exploring, and learning from different cultures. Rein Community Service staff members are always present at each service site. All staff members attend our professional training workshops where the emphasis is placed on the safety and well-being of our teenage participants. Program leaders are trained in Basic First Aid and CPR. All service sites are additionally staffed by local bi-lingual volunteer coordinators.
Transportation
While in Quito and the Amazon, Project Ecuador uses professionally driven buses and vans to transport our participants to their various projects and activities. The flights between Quito and the Galapagos Islands are on regularly scheduled, full-size jet planes. During the Galapagos Islands portion of the program, we utilize professionally captained charter boats to explore the islands.
Communication
The Rein Communication Center is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week throughout the program. Teenagers are permitted to bring their cell phones.
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