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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. 26 - Shuttle to airport
- Fly home

Cost

The total cost for this trip has been finalized at $1,525 per person. This amount includes 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)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Lemoa
  • Transportation to/from work site
  • 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 any activities with the children
  • Construction supplies ($3,000)

Payment Schedule

AmountDue DateNotes
Initial Deposit $225 April 6, 2008 Applications Due
Second deposit $600 June 1, 2008
Final payment $700 September 21, 2008  

Please make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund policy.

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