Guatemala Literacy Project Tour
This eight-day service trip offers you the chance to travel across the Western Highlands of Guatemala to visit schools to deliver school supplies, inaugurate brand new computer centers, and interact with students, teachers, and families who benefit from the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP)! You’ll learn about Guatemalan history and culture while sharing in the fellowship of other Rotarians from around the world.
Whether you are a solo traveler representing your Rotary Club/District or volunteering with friends and family, all are welcome! This project tour is a fun and unique opportunity to serve alongside other Rotary-connected individuals from around the world, seeing the communities in-person where Rotary dollars have impacted education, all while reinforcing the value of “Service Above Self.”
The GLP makes all arrangements for meals, lodging, security, and transportation.
Dates
February 2-9, 2025
Sign-up
This tour is at capacity and sign-up is now closed, as of the deadline on December 19, 2024.
Cost per Person
US $2250 for single room
US $2000 for double room
US $1850 for a triple+ room
*Airfare is not included in the price. Prices subject to change until deposit is made.
Details
Each tour is limited in size; acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
A non-refundable deposit of US $350 is required at the time of application.
Apply online by clicking the button above or by contacting tours@coeduc.org or (513) 661-7000.
“Visiting these remote areas of Guatemala was truly a humbling, absolutely life-changing experience for me.”
Sample Itinerary
*Note: This itinerary shows real experiences and approximate travel times, but is not the exact itinerary for this year’s trip.
Sunday:
Arrive in Guatemala City, transfer to Antigua
Monday: Panajachel
8:00 am Orientation meeting
9:00 am Depart for Panajachel
12:00 pm Lunch with Rise scholars
3:30 pm Arrive in Panajachel / free time
5:00 pm Sunset Cruise on Lake Atitlán
7:00 pm Dinner and free time
Tuesday: Quetzaltenango
9:15 am Inaugurate the new Textbook Project at Santa Lucía School
1:00 pm Lunch
2:30 pm Inaugurate the new Computer Center at Chitay Las Rosas School
7:00 pm Dinner and free time
Wednesday: Quetzaltenango
10:00 am Textbook Project Rededication at Tierra Blanca School
1:00 pm Picnic lunch
2:15 pm Computer Center Rededication at Tacajalvé School
6:30 pm Fiesta with Rotary Club of Quetzaltenango
Thursday: Antigua
8:00 am Depart for Chimazat
9:45 am Inaugurate the new Spark Reading Program at Cristobal Eduardo Primary School
12:30 pm Lunch
3:00 pm Inaugurate the new Textbook Program at San Lucas School and San Lucas Nocturno School
7:00 pm Dinner and free time
Friday: Antigua
9:45 am Inaugurate the new Spark Reading Program at La Trompeta Primary School
12:30 pm Picnic lunch
1:30 pm Inaugurate the new Textbook Project at Caquixajay School
5:45 pm Social hour
6:30 pm Dinner with local Rotarians
Saturday: Antigua
9-11:30am Activity with Rise scholars
12:00 pm Lunch on your own / free time in Antigua
5:30 pm Social hour
6:00 pm Final dinner and reception
Sunday
Depart Antigua for Guatemala City airport
Questions? Check out our
Guatemala Literacy Project Photos
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