The
group size for this trip will be 15 - 25 people.
We will be working with local people in a excavating
the site 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 (March 9 - 18, 2012)
Friday
Mar.
9
-
Fly to Guatemala City
- Drive to Antigua
- Check into lodging
Saturday
Mar.
10
-
Drive to Chichicastenango (~5 hours)
- Check into hotel
-
Visit Maryknoll Sisters
-
Visit orphanage
Sunday
Mar.
11
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday
Mar.
12
-
Work day
Tuesday
Mar.
13
-
Work day
Wednesday
Mar.
14
-
Work day
Thursday
Mar.
15
-
Work day
Friday
Mar.
16
-
Work day
Saturday
Mar.
17
-
Drive to Antigua (~4 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday
Mar.
18
-
Shuttle to airport (~1 hour)
- Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip is estimated at $1,670
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
Dormitory
lodging in Lemoa
Tourist
class lodging in Antigua (double or triple
occupancy)
All
ground transportation
Meals:
Breakfast
in Guatemala City
All
meals in Lemoa
Evacuation
insurance
Translators
Extra
airfare from cities other than Denver
Airline
baggage fees
Single
occupancy lodging
Meals
in Antigua
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
September
15, 2011
Applications
due
Payment
1
$650
December
1, 2011
Payment
2
$770
(+/-)
February
15, 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.
Lucinda
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