Service Scholars Costa Rica 2015
Service Scholars 1
Day 1: June 29, 2015 Arrival in Costa Rica
Morning: Depart Bozeman, MT Afternoon: Travel to Costa Rica Evening: Introduction to your in-country coordinator and brief orientation Day 2: June 30, 2015 Orientation & Begin Homebuilding Morning: Travel to Rio Frio and the homebuilding site Afternoon: Meet the family and learn about the homebuilding process and site safety Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 3: July 1, 2015 Homebuilding Morning: Early departure to the home building site Afternoon: Continue the homebuilding work Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 4: July 2, 2015 Homebuilding & Home Dedication Morning: Early departure to the home building site Afternoon: Dedicate the home, and then zip-lining through the rainforest canopy Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 5: July 3, 2015 Cultural Exchange & Sustainable Farm Morning: Meet the students of the Leaf Cutter Project and learn about the work they are doing to improve their community Afternoon: Lunch and Tour at Aura’s Farm - one family's approach to sustainable living Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 6: July 4, 2015 Depart for the Pacific Side & Beach Morning: Early departure to the beach Afternoon: Scenic stops en-route and arrival on the Pacific side Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 7: July 5, 2015 Day at the Beach Morning: Relax on the beach Afternoon: Explore the area around Playa Bejuco Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 8: July 6, 2015 Return to Alajuela & Final Celebration Morning: Return to Alajuela near San Jose, Costa Rica Afternoon: Late afternoon arrival into Alajuela Evening: Final debrief and celebration Day 9: July 7, 2015 Departure Morning: Early departure from San Jose, Costa Rica Afternoon: Travel home Evening: Late arrival *Tentative itinerary dependent on dates of departure/arrival, inclement weather, and other events outside of the control of Global Travel Alliance, itinerary may be changed. Flight Information: MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015 DL 1203 Bozeman, MT Minneapolis, MN 0600A 0913A DL 2527 Minneapolis, MN Atlanta, GA 1110A 0239P DL 0901 Atlanta, GA San Jose, Costa Rica 0640P 0832P TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 DL 1396 San Jose, Costa Rica Los Angeles, CA 0845A 0145P DL 2004 Los Angeles, CA Salt Lake City, UT 0435P 0725P DL 1167 Salt Lake City, UT Bozeman, MT 0945P 1100P *Please check with the airlines and your group leader, as flight numbers and schedules are subject to change at any time. Hotel Accommodations: Villa San Ignacio http://villasanignacio.com/ 20802 Poas, Alajuela, Costa Rica 011-506-8492-1133 Sun Sun www.sunsunlodge.com Tel: 011-506-2764 7249 Hotel Playa Bejuco Esterillos, Costa Rica http://www.hotelplayabejuco.com/ Tel: 011-506-2779-2000 Meals: All meals will be included beginning with Dinner on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 9 EMERGENCY CONTACT: Global Travel Alliance Office: (406) 252-2577 or (866) 313-2577 OR 24-hour Emergency Hotline: (866) 837-7638 Guide Information: Daniel Granados, Latin American Program Director, 011 (506) 8844-1531 |
Service Scholars 2
Day 1: July 8, 2015 Arrival in Costa Rica
Morning: Depart Bozeman, MT Afternoon: Travel to Costa Rica Evening: Introduction to your in-country coordinator and brief orientation Day 2: July 9, 2015 Orientation & Begin Homebuilding Morning: Travel to Rio Frio and the homebuilding site Afternoon: Meet the family and learn about the homebuilding process and site safety Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 3: July 10, 2015 Homebuilding Morning: Early departure to the home building site Afternoon: Continue the homebuilding work Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 4: July 11, 2015 Homebuilding Morning: Early departure to the home building site Afternoon: Continue the homebuilding work Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 5: July 12, 2015 Cultural Exchange & Sustainable Farm Morning: Meet the students of the Leaf Cutter Project and learn about the work they are doing to improve their community Afternoon: Lunch and Tour at Aura’s Farm - one family's approach to sustainable living Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 6: July 13, 2015 Homebuilding Morning: Early departure to the home building site Afternoon: Continue the homebuilding work Evening: Evening discussion, debrief, and downtime Day 7: July 14, 2015 Home Dedication & Adventure Morning: Finish the home build and dedicate the home with the family Afternoon: Zipline adventure through the rainforest Evening: Final debrief and reflection Day 8: July 15, 2015 Departure Morning: Early departure from San Jose, Costa Rica Afternoon: Travel home Evening: Late arrival *Tentative itinerary dependent on dates of departure/arrival, inclement weather, and other events outside of the control of Global Travel Alliance, itinerary may be changed Flight Information: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 DL 1203 Bozeman, MT Minneapolis, MN 0600A 0913A DL 1975 Minneapolis, MN Atlanta, GA 1130A 0300P DL 0901 Atlanta, GA San Jose, Costa Rica 0600P 0801P WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015 DL 1396 San Jose, Costa Rica Los Angeles, CA 0845A 0145P DL 2004 Los Angeles, CA Salt Lake City, UT 0435P 0725P DL 1167 Salt Lake City, UT Bozeman, MT 0945P 1100P *Please check with the airlines and your school group leader, as flight numbers and schedules are subject to change at any time. Hotel Accommodations: Villa San Ignacio http://villasanignacio.com/ 20802 Poas, Alajuela, Costa Rica (506) 8492-1133 Sun Sun www.sunsunlodge.com Tel: 011-506-2764 7249 Meals: All meals will be included beginning with Dinner on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 8 EMERGENCY CONTACT: Global Travel Alliance Office: (406) 252-2577 or (866) 313-2577 OR 24-hour Emergency Hotline: (866) 837-7638 Guide Information: Daniel Granados, Latin American Program Director, 011 (506) 8844-1531 |
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