An Orientation and Question and Answer session will be held in late September, at St. Robert's Catholic Church. More details to follow.
United Flight to and From:
Tentative Flight Information
Flight times are subject to change according to airline schedule.
The participant is charged actual flight cost and could range from - $750.00 to $1,000.00. (Subject to change - you can see updated cost of flights on the United Website)
Departure from St. Robert's Catholic Church (El Campo) on Charter Bus at 5:00 a.m. Sunday, October 6, 2024 for Houston Intercontinental Airport for United Airlines Flight departing at approximately 9:45am.
Landing in Guatemala City at approximately 11:45am - and after gathering luggage and going through customs, will board a bus to Antigua, Guatemala, we will make a brief stop at the local Wal-Mart, then proceed for a one hour drive through scenic countryside.
Departure from Antigua, Guatemala at approximately 6:15am, Sunday, October 13, 2024 and travel by bus to Guatemala City Airport for United Airlines Flight departing for Houston.
Landing in Houston at approximately 10am and after gathering luggage and going through customs, will board a Charter Bus to St. Robert's Catholic Church, arrival in El Campo at approximately 1pm.
additional trip expenses:
Cost Approximately: $500.00 - $600.00
(Your $300 deposit will be applied to this cost)
Charter bus transportation to and from St. Robert's and Houston Intercontinental Airport.
Group bus transportation the entire week while in Guatemala, including the day trip to Lake Atitlan.
This does not include any personal taxi transportation in Guatemala that you may choose to take rather than walking.
Miscellaneous supplies for the trip.
Travel Insurance (Required):
It is required that you sign up for this FREE emergency evacuation coverage with the Catholic Mutual Group/Travel Guard insurance provided through the Diocese of Victoria.
Click on the link www.CatholicMutual.org to register. (The packet contains information on how to register online).
Travel Insurance (Optional):
It is recommended that you take out travel insurance. United Airlines recommends Allianz Travel Insurance.
The price ranges from $76.00 - $110.00 depending on the level of coverage you would like.
We will be housed at the beautiful Hotel Quinta De Las Flores - a 15-minute walk from the Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro. All members of the group MUST be housed at Hotel Quinta De Las Flores.
Cost of housing depends on your accommodation preference.
Room Options Include:
Corridor room cost for the week:
Single accommodation - $525.00 per person.
Double accommodations - $262.50 per person.
Garden Room cost for the week:
Single accommodation - $630.00 per person.
Double accommodations - $315.00 per person.
Casitas - a small house that will hold 4 maximum.
Single accommodation $1,190.00 per person.
Double accommodations $595.00 per person.
Triple accommodations, $397.00 per person.
Quad accommodations $297.50 per person.
PLEASE NOTE: The room charges along with any meals you eat at the hotel will be charged when you check out - you will be responsible for these charges. ***THEY ARE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP COSTS***
Meals:
Meals are not provided, please plan to bring approximately $25.00 - $30.00 a day for meals.
Breakfast Option - you will have the opportunity to eat at the hotel (at your own expense).
Lunch Option - sack lunches will be available to make for work days.
Dinner Option - hotel offers dinner or dine at a local restaurant (at your own expense).
Before you Register (PLEASE READ):
You must be 18 to attend the mission trip.
A copy of your passport, or proof that you have applied for your passport, is required when the deposit is paid. (Passport must be obtained before you register.)
Review documents before submitting.
A $300.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.