The
group size for this trip will be 15 - 25 people.
We will be working with local people to build classrooms
for a new school in Caserio
Rosario, Lemoa. We will also be spending time
in activities with village children. Prior construction
experience is not essential.
Schedule (April 13 - 22, 2012)
Friday
Apr.
13
-
Fly to Guatemala City
- Drive to Antigua
- Check into lodging
Saturday
Apr.
14
-
Drive to Chichicastenango (~5 hours)
- Check into hotel
-
Visit Maryknoll Sisters
-
Visit orphanage
Sunday
Apr.
15
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday
Apr.
16
-
Work day
Tuesday
Apr.
17
-
Work day
Wednesday
Apr.
18
-
Work day
Thursday
Apr.
19
-
Work day
Friday
Apr.
20
-
Work day
Saturday
Apr.
21
-
Drive to Antigua (~4 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday
Apr.
22
-
Shuttle to airport (~1 hour)
- Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip is estimated at $1,700
per person; the final amount will depend on group
size and ticketed airfare. This amount will include
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
All
ground transportation
All
lodging:
Dormitory
lodging in Antigua (1 night)
Tourist
class lodging in Chichicastenango
and Antigua (8 nights; double or triple
occupancy)
Meals:
Breakfast
in Antigua (inbound)
Breakfasts
and dinners in Chichicastenango
Evacuation
insurance
Translators
Extra
airfare from cities other than Denver
Airline
baggage fees
Single
occupancy lodging
Meals
in Antigua (outbound)
Tips
Construction
materials & local foremen
Any
materials for planned interaction with
children
Beverages
other than purified water, coffee, and
tea
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Deposit
(non-refundable)
$250
November
1, 2011
Applications
due
Payment
1
$725
December
15, 2011
Payment
2
$725
(+/-)
March
1, 2012
Final
payment amount will vary according to group
size and ticketed airfare
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
Victor
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