2025 Lunenburg Spain Cultural Journey
Travel Dates: | April 18, 2025 - April 26, 2025 |
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Program Tuition: |
$3,190 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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Estimated Airfare: | $900 |
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What to Expect
Please read through all of the information below. More details will be added as your departure draws closer.
Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teachers that we must flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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Apr 15 | USA - Barcelona | Today the group will travel from USA to Barcelona, Spain, arriving the following day. | Airplane |
Apr 16 | Barcelona | Today the group will arrive to Spain and transfer to our hotel. After settling in, we'll explore the neighborhood and have our first meal of Spanish tapas together. ¿Que guay, no? Tonight we will host our Big Orientation meeting to discuss details of the days ahead. | Hotel htop BCN City or similar |
Apr 17 | Barcelona - Figueres | Today we will go on a day trip to Figueres, Salvador Dali's hometown. After breakfast, we will take a train to Figueres where we will visit Dali Museum, designed by the man himself. This museum is described as “the world's largest Surrealist object” and showcases all aspects of its subject's eccentric and brilliant art. It includes some of the painter’s greatest masterpieces and spans the entirety of his career. After lunch, it's time to go back to Barcelona. After freshening up at the hotel, we will visit the world-famous Sagrada Familia. We will have a tour of the interior of this architectural masterpiece designed by Gaudí, do some souvenir shopping at Las Ramblas and visit La Boquería. If time allows, we will continue exploring the surrounding neighborhoods before having dinner at a local restaurant. | Hotel htop BCN City or similar |
Apr 18 | Barcelona - Valencia | After breakfast, we explore Parque Güell, also desiged by Gaudí. The park is named after Eusebi Güell, a wealthy entrepreneur and aristocrat who had a great passion for Gaudi’s work and became his patron. After lunch, we will say goodbye to Barcelona and head south to out next destination, Valencia. We'll arrive in the afternoon and explore our neighborhood on out way to another delicious Spanish dinner. | Valencia Hotel |
Apr 19 | Valencia - Granada | Today we will explore this charming city. The group will visit the City of Arts and Sciences, an architectural, cultural and entertainment complex in the city. After lunch, we will leave Valencia, taking in the beautiful countryside as we drive through the Andalusia region of Southern Spain. Upon arrival we will get settled into our hotel for tonight. After dinner we will rest up for a full day of exploration in Granada tomorrow. | Monasterio de los Basilios Hotel or similar |
Apr 20 | Granada | We'll begin out day with a guided tour of Alhambra, one of the most picturesque places in Spain. After lunch, we'll have time to wander through the old quarter, visit a traditional Moroccan tea house, and attend a flamenco performance in a cave above town this evening. After dinner, we will head back to out hotel to pack up for out next destination. | Monasterio de los Basilios Hotel or similar |
Apr 21 | Granada - Sevilla | Today we will depart to Sevilla, stopping along the way at an olive farm where some of the finest organic olive oil in the world is produced. After having a tour of the farm and having lunch, we will continue making out way to Sevilla. We'll arrive in the afternoon to the city and check into our hotel. Once we are settle we will head out to explore the city and have another Spanish dinner. | Sevilla Hotel |
Apr 22 | Sevilla | This morning we'll tour the city, including a visit of the impressive cathedral where Christopher Columbus is buried. After a lunch of tapas, we'll go on a cruise along the Guadalquivir river, one the most important river of this region. We will get a panoramic view of the city and will be able to see the famous Torre de Oro and catch sight of the Plaza de Toros de La Maestranza bullring. In the evening, we'll prepare our own authentic Spanish dinner in a cooking class! | Sevilla Hotel |
Apr 23 | Sevilla - USA | Today we will head to the airport to catch our international flight home. ¡Hasta luego! | Your own bed eventually! |
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Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Group Flight
Once your flight schedule has been confirmed, the itinerary will appear here.
Walking Tree will secure a seat on the group flight for each participant unless otherwise instructed.
Travelers are responsible for checked baggage fees. Please visit the airline’s baggage webpage to learn if you should expect to pay anything.
We will provide a group manifest – complete with reservation codes and ticket numbers – to the Group Organizer/s before departure, and travelers will need to check in at the airport in order to receive their boarding pass and have documents verified. We recommend arriving no later than three hours prior to the scheduled departure, but contact your Group Organizer for specific details on exactly where and when to meet on the day of departure.
FLIGHT INTERRUPTION, DELAY OR CANCELLATION
Air travel can be unpredictable. Regardless of proper planning, there may still be instances when a flight is delayed or cancelled due to staffing shortages, weather, mechanical problems, etc. Please note that in such an event, Walking Tree Travel (WTT) is not financially responsible for unanticipated costs incurred by travelers en route. Our programs officially begin and end in the destination country, and because our staff doesn’t fly with the group, Group Organizers (the traveling faculty member/s) become the front-line advocate for the group in the event of a delay. In most cases of cancellations or delays, the airline will be the one who re-books travel or possibly arranges a hotel and food the night. Our primary role will be to keep families updated and provide support to the Group Organizer to reach a quick and effective resolution.
Host Community and Project Details
Packing List
Support Team
At a minimum, one experienced Program Leader will travel on every trip. In addition to this full time leadership presence, Walking Tree has additional staff in all destinations and 24/7 support from our headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Below you’ll find the the team members involved in the preparation, planning and execution of your program.
Hillary Mora
Spain Country Director
Gabriel Duncan
Co-Founder of Walking Tree Travel and Business Lead - Denver, CO
Colby College – B.A. International Relations and Government
While at Colby, Gabriel spent a semester in Spain at the University of Salamanca studying contemporary Spanish politics and Spanish language. He also lettered for four-years on Colby’s lacrosse team and earned All-American honors. After graduating, Gabriel hit the road. He fished commercially in Alaska, taught in Chile and China, led programs for students in Spain and Costa Rica, and traveled to over 50 countries and all 50 states in the USA. Regardless of where Gabriel is located, he is constantly haunted by his naive faith and unconditional love for Denver sports teams.
Group Roster
Below is a list of the travelers enrolled on the program.
- 1 Audrey Stokes
- 2 Ava Kelly
- 3 Elena Maillet
- 4 Kendra Eberhardt
- 5 Lara Stokes
- 6 Leah Harrington
- 7 Lisa D'Elia
- 8 Lisa Maillet
- 9 Lucy DellaValle
- 10 Lynn Radford
- 11 Madison Landine
- 12 Margo Martell
- 13 McKenna Cool
- 14 Natalie Baxter
- 15 Norah Cohen
- 16 Peyton Lyons
- 17 Pressley Lashua
- 18 Riley Boivin
- 19 Shelby Bosworth
Blog and Communication
During travel we work hard to keep families updated as frequently as possible with blog posts and photos, giving you peace of mind that your traveler is safe and thriving on their program. Students regularly contribute to these posts, providing families bak home a great way to vicariously track the progress of the trip. You will be notified when the first update is posted, after which we recommend checking in regularly via the black “Program Blog” button at the top of this webpage.
Assuming your school allows the use of cell phones, most destinations are wired enough to allow participants access WiFi at different moments in the program, allowing them to communicate directly with home. Ask your Walking Tree representative about the degree of connectivity on your program.
GLC Curriculum
Walking Tree has developed a curriculum of activities meant to help travelers get the most out of their trip before departure, during travel and after they return home. These simple and engaging activities are meant to spark discussion, frame experiences, and prepare participants to travel ethically and effectively both on this trip and on future adventures.For more information about student learning objectives and the format of the curriculum, click on the ‘learn more’ button below.
To view and complete the Pre-Program Activities, visit our online portal at the button below.
Standards of Behavior
In order to run a safe and successful program, it is vital that travelers are prepared to be on their best behavior and bring enthusiasm and interest to each and every day. A communal atmosphere of trust and mutual respect is the foundational. As such, all individuals participating on a Walking Tree program are required to take responsibility for their actions and adhere to a high standard of personal conduct.
IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL
- Possessing, consuming or distributing alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Associating with participants while they are in possession of alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Behaving in a way that consistently damages the group dynamic or jeopardizes personal or group safety. This includes consistently displaying a negative attitude, intimidating or excluding other participants, sneaking out, disobeying group leaders, and any other behavior that is not conducive to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL OR IN-COUNTRY CONSEQUENCE
- Getting a piercing or tattoo.
- Stealing, or deliberately damaging or defacing any personal property, buildings or materials.
- Threatening physical or emotional harm, or brandishing a weapon.
- Possessing, consuming, or distributing tobacco or nicotine, including vape pens.
- Riding mopeds, motorcycles, or any other type of unauthorized vehicle.
- Being out of designated area or accommodations after curfew.
- Breaking group rules.
These standards of behavior are essential for the successful completion of your program. Please take the time to review these as a family and make sure everyone understands and agrees to them.
Health and Safety
We strongly recommend visiting the CDC Spain website to get the most updated information on health and vaccination considerations in your destination country. In addition, we encourage you to consult with your personal family physician so you can be as informed as possible when making important decisions about vaccinations and other necessary health-related preparations before travel.
Our in-country staff prepare meticulously for all programs. Walking Tree will register our programs and travelers with the U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in case of emergency. In country staff also verify the safety records of our partner organizations, vendors, and transportation providers, thoroughly vet homestay families via in depth interviews and home visits, and keep up on important current events in the region.
Program Leaders are seasoned travelers who are CPR and First Aid certified, undergo thorough training in crisis management, and participate in a multi-day leadership training retreat. We do our best to prepare for any eventuality and have detailed emergency protocols for our leaders, in-country staff and U.S.-based staff.
We receive medical disclosures from all participants to ensure we are able to meet every students’ needs during the program. Please inform us immediately of any additional health issues that you did not list during your initial registration process. Program Leaders will also hold an online information session before your departure, as well as an arrival orientation in-country, in order to give participants important instructions on food safety, hygiene and preventing injury and illness. Leaders and in-country staff always respond immediately to any mental, physical or emotional health issues and follow comprehensive emergency protocols.
Insurance
While we work hard to ensure the safest experience possible for our travelers on program, experience teaches that travel is never without risk. For this reason, we recommend that all travelers consider a travel insurance policy with two additional provisions: Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) and Bed Rest. Detailed explanations of both provisions can be found on the link below.
To provide travelers and families with a quality option, Walking Tree has partnered with Travel Insured International, one of the most respected providers in the industry. Begin by getting a quote here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: in order to secure coverage with CFAR included, you must purchase the plan within 21 days of your deposit/first payment. You must also insure 100% of your trip cost, so program tuition + flight.