Project Guatemala

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Experience the real Guatemala on a journey of cultural immersion. Travel to a remote village in the eastern highlands and work alongside the community to help improve basic living conditions for local families. Spend the rest of your time strolling colonial Antigua, relaxing on the shores of Lake Atitlan and exploring the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal.

Trip Details

Duration: 13 day(s)
Visited Areas: Guatemala
Trip Type: Cultural Tour , Volunteer Vacations
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

USD	1165.00
CAD	1165.00
EUR	820.00
GBP	610.00
NZD	1635.00
AUD	1365.00
or call: 1-866-549-7614

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Antigua

Arrive in Antigua at any time.

Day 2-6 Clean Water Volunteer Project (4B,5L,5D)

Travel to the small friendly town of Jalapa and work alongside members of the community and international volunteers to participate in a clean drinking water project. Learn a little more about the local way of life in this Guatemalan community while you continue to help out. Possible activities include school construction, painting, teaching English and participating in village life.

Day 7-8 Panajachel (B)

Thank you for your hard work, now it's time to relax. Continue travelling westward to the town of Panajachel, on the shores of the breathtaking Lake Atitlán. Optional activities include a lake tour to some villages surrounding this spectacular lake or a visit to the world famous Chichicastenango market.

Day 9-10 Flores/ Tikal

Fly to the charming and historic island town of Flores, found on Lake Petén Itzá. Explore the mystical Mayan ruins of Tikal, an ancient city that flourished over 2,000 yrs ago with pyramids towering above the thick jungle canopy.

Day 11-12 Antigua

Fly back south to the colonial town of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Optional activities include climbing a nearby volcano, mountain bike through the countryside or simply shopping for unique Guatemalan souvenirs. A farewell dinner concludes the journey.

Trip Information

Accommodation	Simple hotels (7 nts), camping (5 nts).
Brochure Notes	1. Donation to be paid at time of booking.2. Antigua's nearest airport is 45 min away in Guatemala City.
Departure	Departs Sundays, twice a month (Feb and Apr)
DepEnd	Sun-Fri
Group Size	Min 4, Max 9, Avg 6
Included Highlights	- 5-day hands-on volunteer community development project- Visit the Mayan ruins of Tikal
Local Payment	USD250
Meals Included	All meals while participating in the volunteer project
StartFinish	ex Antigua, Guatemala
Transport	Public bus, private van, local flights.
Brochure Intro	Experience the real Guatemala on a journey of cultural immersion. Travel to a remote village in the eastern highlands and work alongside the community to help improve basic living conditions for local families. Spend the rest of your time strolling colonial Antigua, relaxing on the shores of Lake Atitlán and exploring the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal.