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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez Guatemala

VolunTour: Build a Bottle School

Antigua Guatemala, SacatepequezGuatemala

7 Days / 6 Nights
for Member Pricing

VolunTour: Build a Bottle School

Improve the lives of Guatemalan village children by working to build a school out of repurposed plastic bottles.

About Your Trip

For years, Guatemala has been a contrast of natural beauty and socioeconomic disparity. Its diverse population has a long history and rich culture, but poverty is prevalent in all regions of the country. Since it was founded, the WorldVentures Foundation has partnered with Hug It Forward to make a difference in Guatemala and improve the quality of life for children and families in need by building Bottle Schools.

Work side by side with WorldVentures Foundation™, the local community and Guatemalan village children as you build a much-needed school that could change their lives — as well as your own. Using plastic bottles filled with nonorganic trash, you’ll form walls with chicken wire and cement, ultimately constructing classrooms where children will be able to learn and expand their horizons. But it won’t be all work and no play: You’ll also get to explore the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage City of Antigua, enjoy a community hike to learn more about the culture, visit ancient Mayan ruins and more.

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This trip will close by June 27.


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What's Included

• 7 days and 6 nights on a Bottle School VolunTour in Guatemala City. Price is per person and based on 2 adults per room.
• Stay in quaint, comfortable accommodations in Antigua and San Martin. Accommodations include private baths and are situated on lush grounds. Sharing a room may be necessary; roommate requests are accepted.
• If you would prefer single occupancy there is an additional US$100 charge, but we cannot guarantee availability.
• All meals.
• All ground transportation and bilingual guide.
• Welcome ceremony and an icebreaker to get everyone acquainted with each other and the community.
• Spend time working side by side with the village children to work on a bottle school.
• A community hike will give you an opportunity to see farms, family homes and places of worship, and allow you to learn more about the people you’re supporting.
• Visit the Mayan ruins in Chwa Nim Ab’äj.
• Spend time at a school for children with special needs in San Martin, learn about the school and interact with the children there.

  • Sightsee and shop for souvenirs in the picturesque colonial town of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage City.
  • This VolunTour will be hosted and led by Mike Robare.
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    For any questions regarding this trip, contact the DreamTrips specialist at DreamTrips@rovia.com.


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    Itinerary

    Please note that this is a sample itinerary only. The actual itinerary for your trip may vary slightly.

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with purified water, are provided every day of the trip.


    Day 1

    Arrive in Guatemala City, be met at the airport by a Hug It Forward representative and then escorted into Antigua.
    Lunch with the group.
    Spend the afternoon exploring Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage City.
    Orientation dinner.
    Overnight in Antigua.

    Day 2

    Transfer to San Martin.
    Welcome ceremony and begin work on the bottle-school project.
    Presentation from a community member about the Guatemalan Civil War.
    Community hike.
    Overnight in San Martin.

    Day 3


    Work on the bottle-school project.
    Presentation by a community member about migration.
    Overnight in San Martin.

    Day 4

    Tour the Mayan ruins of Chwa Nim Ab’äj with a guide who practices Mayan spirituality.
    Overnight in San Martin.

    Day 5

    Work on the bottle-school project.
    Closing ceremony by the community.
    Overnight in San Martin.

    Day 6

    Visit the school for children with special needs.
    Transfer to Antigua.
    Afternoon at your leisure.
    Overnight in Antigua.

    Day 7 

    Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the Guatemala City airport and returning home.
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    Transportation

    Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Arrive before 4 p.m. on the first day of the VolunTour, if possible; and leave at any time on the last day of the VolunTour. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.

    We’ve got you covered when it comes to transfers between the airport and your hotel. 

    Your trip includes 2 airport transfers:*
    July 27, timing based on arrival: From La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to the hotel.
    August 2, timing based on departure: From the hotel to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to the hotel.

    To get free access to airport transfers, you must submit your flight information here by July 5. Helpful reminder: Flights are not included in the price.

    The distance from the airport to the hotel is approximately 39 km (24 miles).

    *These transfers are available only for the airport(s) and dates listed above.

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    Terms and Conditions

    Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 28 days or more before departure, you will receive a 50 percent refund. If you cancel 27 days or less before departure, you will not receive a refund.

    Name Change Policy: If you change any name(s) on your booking 7 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll be charged a fee of US$50 per name change. Name changes are not permitted within 7 days of the start date of your trip.

    A signed WorldVentures Foundation Volunteer Waiver will be required to participate in this DreamTrip VolunTour. Please click here to download the waiver.

    Children ages 8 and older, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, are welcome on this VolunTour. The child’s reservation must be booked, paid for and his/her name on the rooming list to be checked in. Regardless of age, all guests are charged the adult rate.

    If you would like to bring your child on a bottle-school trip and he/she is age 10 or younger, please contact adam@hugitforward.org to discuss additional considerations. 

    At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip. Another confirmation will not be sent.

    Members booking this DreamTrip VolunTour are required to purchase insurance from the vendor of their choice. Proof of insurance must be received 4 weeks prior to travel. Please click here for more information. 

    This DreamTrip VolunTour is run in collaboration with and sponsored by Serve the World Today LLC and Hug It Forward. Participation on this VolunTour is subject to your acceptance of Serve the World’s terms and conditions: Please click here for more information.

    Hug It Forward is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports and empowers communities in Guatemala by building bottle schools with trash-stuffed plastic soda bottles. Visit Hug It Forward or more information.

    Please contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding rooming, bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

    At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

    Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure.

    In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

    As always, make sure that your passport/visa is up-to-date before you leave! It’s very important to double check that you have all the necessary identification required for the specific country you’re traveling to. Keep in mind that many countries require passports and/or visas to be valid for a minimum of six months after the end date of the trip. 

    Please note: Due to contractual supplier policies, your DreamTrips Specialist may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

    Members with additional people in room, not booked prior to travel, will be charged the hotel’s prevailing rate, not the DreamTrips™ price.

    Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on two people per room.

    Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from your DreamTrips Specialist.

    SPECIAL DISCLAIMERS: 

    • If Hug It Forward determines that it is unsafe to go on this trip, for whatever reason, no refund will be offered, as all deposits in Guatemala will have already been paid. However, you will be given a credit and priority booking for another trip within 1 year. You will be responsible for any flight change fees if a DreamTrip VolunTour is postponed for safety reasons.
    • If, due to rain or other extreme conditions, it is impossible to work on a bottle-school site, the trip will still go ahead as scheduled and you will instead visit a community where a bottle school has already been built. Once there, you will interact with children and the community. For full Terms & Conditions, please visit Serve the World Today. 
    • Those traveling on this VolunTour should not have any serious health issues. Unfortunately, accommodation for those with handicaps is not available. 
    • Minimum number of people required for this DreamTrip VolunTour to travel is 15. If fewer than 15 people book this DreamTrip VolunTour, it may be cancelled. You will be notified if your trip is going to be cancelled.
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