Field trips may include visits to Quito, the historic capital; the Andean mountain towns, including Otavalo (world-famous for its handcrafts market); the Cotopaxi Volcano; the line marking the equator; Cuenca, the capital of the Azuay province; El Cajas National Park; and local NGOs. A four-day trip to the headwaters of the Amazon River and/or a trip to the Galápagos Islands may be available for an additional cost. Specific field trips depend on conditions and events in Ecuador at the time of the program.