Recommended Age and Maturity Level
This program is specifically designed for middle-school and high school students. However workshop activities can be modified for college or adult participants. Maturity level should be considered when determining whether students are appropriate candidates for this program.
Group Sponsors and Group Size
Global Explorers includes one complimentary spot for every 10 full-paying participants. The complimentary spots are generally reserved for the educators who organize the group locally with Global Explorers’ support; they are referred to as Group Sponsors. Our minimum group size is 10 paying participants. Please contact us to discuss possibilities if you have a smaller group.
2008 Price = $2,290 *One teacher travels FREE for every 10 students
Included
All travel expenses within Peru, all meals, all lodging, all ground transfers, airport departure taxes, basic level of tips for guides and other services, a program t-shirt, workshop journal, textbook(s), curriculum and service project materials (for Group Sponsor), year-long support, guidance and mentoring for local Group Sponsor, an on-site Global Explorers Representative during workshop and travel insurance.
Not Included
Airfare between your home city and Lima, Peru, passport, immunizations (and any other medications recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, your county health department, and/or your family physician), any personal items.
Accommodations
Accommodations are rustic, cozy and comfortable. Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, linens, and lanterns. There is no electricity or hot water at Explorama, but there is plenty of water for washing and abundant purified water for drinking. Food is fresh, healthy and delicious.
Flexibility
We do everything we can to ensure a positive workshop experience. Because we can not control all aspects of our workshops (like when monkeys will choose to cross our path), we may need to slightly alter the workshop itinerary on-site. We reserve the right to make these changes in the interest of enjoyment, education, logistics or safety. In order to make these changes smooth, we rely on your cooperation and flexibility.
Safety
We take this topic seriously and ask that all workshop participants do the same. We take an enormous amount of care in preparing our workshops to minimize safety risks and we have created rules and regulations accordingly. It is very important that all travelers obey the rules and regulations set forth by Group Sponsors, on-site Global Explorers staff, guides and lodge managers.
Physical Fitness Level
All of our workshops are designed for adventurous participants! We suggest participants prepare both physically and mentally for their workshops in order to get the most out of the experience. While the hikes and excursions at Explorama are not strenuous, the heat and humidity may be taxing for some travelers. Please call us for more details and discuss any concerns with your physician.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We are able to refund a portion of your payments if cancellation becomes necessary. A withdrawal schedule will be made available with a payment schedule so you will know the details before you begin payment. We sincerely regret having to strictly adhere to this schedule but we begin sending non-refundable payments for lodging and transportation and incur other costs long before the workshop.