2019 Alma College Guatemala Program
| Deadline(s): | Enrollment deadline forthcoming |
Guatemala
Imagine watching the sunset melt into the teeming jungle from atop the mighty ruins of Tikal, kayaking through the blue waters of Lake Atitlán, helping Mayan families with critical community service, and examining the market in Chichicastenango. You can do all of this and more in Guatemala! From the colonial streets of Antigua to the bustling markets of the highlands, Guatemala is a traveler’s paradise and an obvious choice for students interested in learning Spanish through meaningful community service. Get excited for the rich culture and natural beauty Guatemala has to offer and join us on this memorable adventure!
Service Adventures
Service Adventures can combine rural homestays, adventure travel, and meaningful service projects which are guided by our community partners. Living in these small communities provides the opportunity to engage the language and culture from a uniquely advantageous position.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Immerse yourself in the local language and culture by staying with a host family
Soar through the jungle canopy on a zip line adventure
Swim and kayak through the bright blue waters of Lake Atitlán
Enjoy delicious Guatemalan cuisine in a cooking class
Learn about Mayan cultural traditions
Hike the Pacaya volcano outside of Antigua
Tour the Mayan metropolis of Tikal with a local guide
Visit a primate sanctuary
Contribute to a local community by working on a service project
Learn about the history (and eat your fill!) of chocolate in Antigua
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to run safe, engaging, and immersive programs for our travelers, but given the unpredictable nature of international travel we must remain flexible in our planning. Changes to a schedule are uncommon but if inclement weather pushes us off course or an unexpected opportunity arises which travelers are excited about, we reserve the right to adjust programming in the best interest of the group.
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EXPERT LEADERSHIP
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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
We wanted our 16 year old son’s first experience traveling without the family to be a positive one. We wanted a true quality program and are so glad his school chose Walking Tree. Everything went absolutely smoothly on the trip. Our son has told us again and again how wonderful, informed, friendly, and absolutely critical to the success of the trip the Walking Tree staff was.
Tina
Parent of Leo Narbonne, traveler on Peru Service Adventure
Your Adventure Includes
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on the itinerary.
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Resource Center
Why should high school students travel abroad? What happens if a participant gets sick? How quickly do we need to enroll? We’re sure you have plenty of questions and we’ve got you covered! Visit our Resource Center to discover the answers to your most pressing questions and contact us anytime with additional questions.