Learning Journey

Take a Learning Journey through Guatemala

Spend a week enjoying the richness of Guatemalan culture, history and landscape.

Share experiences with Maya Indians in cultural exchange, and give of yourself to support our children's literacy programs. 

You'll return with a new perspective.


The next trip is scheduled for November 20-28, 2010 (travel days included)

Mail in your deposit today to reserve your place! 

(Download FAQs and Registration Form below.)


Sample Itinerary


6a00d8345242ab69e201156f2ac783970c Day One

Begin in charming Antigua with an historical, social and political overview of Guatemala. Travel to Lake Atitlan and tour Maya ruins en route.

 


6a00d8345242ab69e20115702143ba970bDay Two

Visit the traditional Maya community of Concepcion and get acquainted with our teen reading promoters and our community-based approach to fostering literacy.



6a00d8345242ab69e201156f2ad9d6970cDay Three

Participate with local families in activities central to daily life. Join our reading promoters in a community service project.




6a00d8345242ab69e2011570215f81970bDay Four

Boat across Lake Atitlan to visit a variety of model projects, some of which are beneficiaries of Reading Village. Sightseeing.



6a00d8345242ab69e201156f2c9ea7970cDay Five

Shop at the market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala's largest and most colorful indigenous market.
 



6a00d8345242ab69e2011570232dc9970bDay Six

Visit Casa de Libro an urban home-based reading center founded by one of Guatemala's most innovative literacy champions.
 



6a00d8345242ab69e201156f2f77fd970cDay Seven

Sightseeing in Antigua, a colonial city declared by the United Nations as a World Heritage city.


 


Price of the Journey

  • $1,600 per person 
  • $800 deposit to be paid by September 1, 2010, with registration form. 
  • Remainder of payment to be made by October 15, 2010. Checks payable to Reading Village, 3210 15th St, Boulder, CO 80304. 
Fees Include 

  • Pre-trip briefing packet including background on Guatemala, suggested packing list and logistical information
  • Comfortable hotel accommodations in Antigua and Panajachel (price assumes two people per room) 
  • All breakfasts and lunches
  • All ground and lake transportation (airfare is not included) 
  • All briefings and accompaniment to destinations on the itinerary. Insights from Reading Village founders.
  • Donation to Reading Village 
Questions?  Download Learning Journey FAQs or call our trip coordinator, Larry, at 303-506-3127.

Download Registration Form.

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