The
group size for this trip will be 15 - 25 people.
We will be working with local people in a construction
project, and will also be spending time in activities
with village children. Prior construction experience
is not essential. Details will be forthcoming.
Schedule (March 25 - April 3, 2011)
Friday
Mar.
25
-
Fly to Guatemala City
- Check into hotel
Saturday
Mar.
26
-
Drive to Chichicastenango (~5 hours)
- Check into hotel
-
Visit Maryknoll Sisters
-
Visit orphanage
Sunday
Mar.
27
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday
Mar.
28
-
Work day
Tuesday
Mar.
29
-
Work day
Wednesday
Mar.
30
-
Work day
Thursday
Mar.
31
-
Work day
Friday
Apr.
1
-
Work day
Saturday
Apr.
2
-
Drive to Antigua (~4 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday
Apr.
3
-
Shuttle to airport (~1 hour)
- Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip has been finalized at $1,650
per person. This amount includes group
airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and
most meals during the trip. Here is a breakdown
of what is covered:
Costs
covered:
Costs
not covered:
Round-trip
airfare from Denver to Guatemala City
Tourist
class lodging in Chichicastenango and
Antigua (double or triple occupancy)
All
ground transportation
Meals:
Breakfast
in Guatemala City
Meals
in Chichicastenango
Evacuation
insurance
Translators
Extra
airfare from cities other than Denver
Airline
baggage fees
Single
occupancy lodging
Lunch
materials for weekdays
Meals
in Antigua
Tips
Construction
materials & local foremen ($3,000)
Any
materials for planned interaction with
children
Beverages
other than purified water, coffee, and
tea
Guatemala
City airport security fee ($3.00 or Q20-)
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Deposit
(non-refundable)
$250
September
24, 2010
Applications
Due
Payment
1
$700
December
5, 2010
Payment
2
$700
February
6, 2011
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
Esther
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