ACS Hillingdon Guatemala Expedition

More details coming soon!

Activities in the village:

Gain an in-depth understanding on the role and value of the Sikaab'e Vocational Center, including connection with past and current local students, its role in the community, outcomes related to their self-sustaining farm programs, etc.

Participate in meaningful construction work hand-in-hand with community members, including work on a new employee housing unit onsite at the vocational school, school repair/reconstruction in the communities, and stove repair/reconstruction. This would involve cement work, brick moving/laying, digging, etc. (Specific details coming soon pending 2020 project finalization.)

Participate in focused trainings, including Days for Girls & Men Who Know (the men's equivalent of the Days for Girls training), peer-to-peer exchanges and classes with local high school students

Build relationships through intercultural exchange with community members through the various activities listed above.

Coming soon!

Incorporating the additional hotel nights, regular student discount from CHOICE and the responsibilities the teacher chaperones provide, we have settled on a rate for students of £3700. That fee is all-inclusive and covers all of the in-country transportation, lodging, meals, project support, expedition leadership, the additional tour component, the at-cost component and stipends of the staff travelling with the students and sundry expenses, etc.

Payment should be made on Parent Pay https://www.parentpay.com/ with an initial deposit of £400 due by February 14th 2020 to secure each place. Full payment must be made by May 1st 2020.

ARRIVAL: *Saturday, June 27* Arrive at La Aurora International Airport (GUA) before 1pm (the earlier the better).

DEPARTURE: *Tuesday, July 7*  Leisure time to explore Guatemala is possible (depending on flight departures). Transportation will be provided to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) for flight departures. 

Be sure to check/purchase international flights as soon as possible. It is strongly recommended that all travelers arrive on the designated expedition start date and reserve personal travel for after scheduled activities.

CHOICE partners with CV Travel, a Humanitarian Travel subsidiary of Christopherson Business Travel. They have helped thousands of humanitarian travelers across the globe. For those looking to travel with fellow participants on pre-approved itineraries, please contact our trusted travel agent for this trip, or book your own ticket on one of the attached itinerary suggestions. CV Travel also provides affordable and comprehensive travel insurance as well as special humanitarian rates and provisions, such as extra baggage, etc…

Blair Greene
1(205)-484-2029
[email protected]

• Application Form
• Detailed Trip Itinerary (coming soon!)
• Information about Community and Project Details (coming soon!)
• Expedition Manual
• Guatemala Packing and Travel Information (Read all info! Includes details in vaccines, visas, and country details)

• Complete and submit your registration for all participants. (ASAP)
• Upload a copy of your passport
• Coordinate/book flight
• Secure Travel/Evac Insurance - Send in a copy and confirmation. You will find info regarding this on page 9-10 of the Expedition Manual.
• Attend trip orientation! This is usually held 6 - 8 weeks before the start of the expedition. Details to follow.