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Volunteer

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What's Included

- 5-day hands-on volunteer community development project
- Visit the Mayan ruins of Tikal

Group Size

Min 4, Max 9, Avg 6

Group Leader

G.A.P Adventures leader throughout.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (7 nts), camping (5 nts).

Transport

Public bus, private van, local flights.

Meals Included

All meals while participating in the volunteer project

Meal Budget

Allow USD180 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.

Notes

1. Donation to be paid at time of booking.
2. Antigua's nearest airport is 45 min away in Guatemala City.

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Guatemala
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Trip Reviews

For anyone looking to combine a bit of adventure and touring with the opportunity to contribute by volunteering, I would highly reccommend this trip. I thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent sightseeing, climbing a volcano, and shopping (the textiles are to die for!), but the opportunity to participate in the volunteer portion was the highlight of this trip. We were well off the ... [more]

Donna Henrikson

Canada

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Small Group Adventure Travel - G.A.P Adventures

Project Guatemala

13 days ex Antigua, Guatemala

Trip Code: CGPJ

Hands-on volunteer project, Antigua, Panajachel, Flores, visit to the Mayan ruins of Tikal.

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.

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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.

Day 13 Depart Antigua

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