Trip to Guatemala
The trip will take place from Saturday March 4th to Friday March 10th 2023 from/to Guatemala City International Airport.
Tentative Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Guatemala city.
Day 2: Departure at 10am from Guatemala City. Head to Quetzaltenango through Lake Atitlan.
Day 3: Visit of school partners in Olintepeque.
Day 4: Visit of school partners in Cantel. Travel to Retalhuleu.
Day 5: Visit of graduated schools in Retalhuleu. Travel to Xela.
Day 6: Visit of FUNDAP and scholarship for girls program. Travel to Antigua.
Day 7: Discover Antigua and/or fly out.
Accommodations will be in clean and simple hotels/guesthouses, with Wifi. Double occupancy might be necessary in certain places.
Maximum of 9 people, 12yo or older.
Walks up to 2 miles on uneven terrain.
Travel on 12-seater non air conditioning van on bumpy roads for up to three hours at a time.
High humidity and temperature at times.
Cost of the trip: $1,600 per person.
The trip includes accommodation, most meals, transportation, volunteer travel insurance.
The trip does not include: Flight to Guatemala city, 2 to 3 meals, drinks, gifts, extra nights before or after (staying one or two extra days in Antigua is recommended).
A $500 deposit is asked to secure a spot (Check or Paypal through TINFA’s donation portal). Balance is due one month before the trip.