The
group size for this trip will be 15 - 20 people.
We will be working with local people in a construction
project, and will also be spending time each day
with children in a Bible school program. Prior construction
experience is desirable, but not essential. Details
will be forthcoming.
Schedule (October 17 - 26, 2008)
Friday
Oct.
17
-
Fly to Guatemala City - Check into hotel
Saturday
Oct.
18
-
Drive to Lemoa (~3 hours)
- Settle into Methodist Camp
- Inspect work site
-
Visit orphanage
Sunday
Oct.
19
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday
Oct.
20
-
Work day
Tuesday
Oct.
21
-
Work day
Wednesday
Oct.
22
-
Work day
Thursday
Oct.
23
-
Work day
Friday
Oct.
24
-
Work day
Saturday
Oct.
25
-
Drive to Antigua (~3hrs) - Check into hotel - Free time in Antigua
Sunday
Oct.
36
-
Shuttle to airport - Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip is estimated to be $1,425
per person. The final amount will depend on the
negotiated airfare. This amount will include all
airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and most
meals during the trip. Below is the breakdown of
what is covered by this amount:
Costs
covered:
Costs
not covered:
Round-trip airfare
to Guatemala City
All
lodging (double or triple occupancy)
Meals
in Guatemala City and Chichicastenango
Transportation
to/from work site
Construction
supplies
Evacuation
insurance
Guatemala
City departure tax
Meals
in Antigua
Single
Occupancy lodging
Guatemala
City airport security fee ($3.00 or Q20)
Dinner
beverages other than purified water
Materials
for activities with the children
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Initial
Deposit
$225
April
6, 2007
Applications
Due
Second
deposit
$600
June
1, 2007
Final
payment
$600
August
3, 2007
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.