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Tour Information

Intrigued by CoEd's work in Guatemala? The best way to learn more is to sign up for a tour—you'll be happy you did!
Upcoming Tours
Snapshot Tour
Aug. 6-11, 2013
Feb. 18-23, 2014
Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Tour
Jan. 31-Feb. 9, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Snapshot Tour

CoEd’s Guatemala Snapshot Tour offers a five-day glimpse into the beautiful scenery of Guatemala and the indigenous culture of the Mayan people. You will meet the children who benefit from CoEd projects and witness the gratitude of their families and communities.

General Information

2013 Tour Dates

Aug. 6-11, 2013
Feb. 18-23, 2014

Participants should arrive in Guatemala on Tuesday. However, some exceptions can be made for a Wednesday arrival if absolutely necessary.

Cost

 

US$1,275 plus airfare for double occupancy*
US$1,375 plus airfare for single occupancy

*If you do not have a traveling companion, we will happily match you with a roommate in order to secure the Double Occupancy rate.

NOTE: Trip expenses may be tax deductible. Refer to IRS Publication 526 (PDF).
Details
  • The application deadline is July 1, 2013/Jan. 15, 2014.
  • The Snapshot Tour is limited to 25 participants.
  • The minimum age is 21, although individuals under the age of 21 will be considered after June 1/November 1.
  • A non-refundable deposit of US$200 is required at the time of application.
  • Apply online now or contact Jennifer Sands, Marketing Coordinator, jennifer@coeduc.org or 513-661-7000, x. 101.

 

Sample Itinerary

Note: This itinerary shows real experiences and approximate travel times, but is not the exact itinerary for this year's tours.

Guatemala City—the country's capital

TUESDAY
Guatemala City
Arrive in Guatemala city (GUA) on morning/early afternoon flight.

WEDNESDAY
Guatemala City / Antigua

10:00 am Guatemala City Tour
2:00 pm Lunch & Tour of CoEd Guatemala headquarters
4:00 pm Depart for Antigua
5:30 pm Check in at Porta Hotel Antigua
7:00 pm Dinner at Porta Hotel Antigua

Antigua—rated "Top City" by Wanderlust Travel Magazine

THURSDAY
Antigua / Tecpán
7:30 am Breakfast at Porta Hotel Antigua
8:30 am Walking Tour of Antigua
10:00 am Visit and Cultural Exchange with CoEd Scholarship Students
11:30 am Depart for Patzún, Chimaltenango
1:30 pm Lunch in Patzún
2:00 pm Site visit to CoEd Textbook & Computer Projects, Patzún Cooperative School
5:30 pm Check in at Hotel Albergues de Tecpán
7:00 pm Dinner at Hotel Albergues de Tecpán

Visiting CoEd's program schools is a highlight of the tour.

FRIDAY
Lake Atitlán
7:30 am Breakfast at Hotel Albergues de Tecpán
8:30 am Depart for Lake Atitlán
10:15 am Depart by boat for Santiago, Atitlán
11:15 am Supplies delivery at Santiago Primary School
1:00 pm Depart by boat for Santa María Visitación
1:15 pm Lunch & site visit to CoEd Textbook Project, Santa María Visitación School
3:15 pm Depart by boat for Santiago, Atitlán
4:15 pm Check in at Hotel Posada de Santiago
7:00 pm Dinner at Hotel Posada de Santiago

Aldous Huxley famously called Lake Atitlán "the most beautiful lake in the world."

SATURDAY
Lake Atitlán / Guatemala City
7:30 am Breakfast at Hotel Posada de Santiago
8:30 am Walking Tour & Shopping in Santiago Atitlán
12:00 pm Lunch at Hotel Posada de Santiago
1:30 pm Depart for Guatemala City
4:30 pm Check in at Hotel Radisson
6:00 pm Final dinner & reception at Hotel Radisson

SUNDAY
Depart Guatemala City on scheduled flights.

Guatemala Literacy Project Tour

Rotarians travel to Guatemala with CoEd on Guatemala Literacy Project Tours.

Members of Rotary International can travel to Guatemala with CoEd through the Guatemala Literacy Project, a partnership between North American and Guatemalan Rotary clubs and Cooperative for Education.

On a GLP Tour, you will: