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Guatemala Work Trip - October, 2008
(First UMC of Fort Collins, CO)

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

AmountDue DateNotes
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.

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