Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Arrive before 4 p.m. on the first day of the VolunTour, if possible; and leave at any time on the last day of the VolunTour.

You are required to purchase travel insurance to participate in this trip (see more information under Policies).

We’ve got you covered when it comes to transfers between the airport and your hotel.

Your trip includes 2 airport transfers:*
November 20, timing based on arrival: From La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to the hotel.
November 26, timing based on departure: From the hotel to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to the hotel.

To get free access to airport transfers, you must submit your flight information here by October 31. Helpful reminder: Flights are not included in the price.

The distance from the airport to the hotel is approximately 39 km (24 miles).

*These transfers are available only for the airport(s) and dates listed above.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 28 days or more before departure, you will receive a 50 percent refund. If you cancel 27 days or less before departure, you will not receive a refund.

Name Change Policy: If you change any name(s) on your booking 7 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll be charged a fee of US$50 per name change. Name changes are not permitted within 7 days of the start date of your trip.

A signed WorldVentures Foundation Volunteer Waiver will be required to participate in this DreamTrip VolunTour. Please click here to download the waiver.

Children ages 8 and older, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, are welcome on this VolunTour DreamTrip. The child’s reservation must be booked, paid for and his/her name on the rooming list in order to be checked in. Regardless of age, all guests are charged the adult rate. If you would like to bring your child on a bottle-school trip and he/she is age 10 or younger, please contact adam@hugitforward.org to discuss additional considerations.

At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip. Another confirmation will not be sent.

Members booking this DreamTrip VolunTour are required to purchase insurance from the vendor of their choice. Proof of insurance must be received 4 weeks prior to travel. Please click here for more information.

This DreamTrip VolunTour is run in collaboration with and sponsored by Serve the World Today LLC and Hug It Forward. Participation on this VolunTour is subject to your acceptance of Serve the World’s terms and conditions: Please click here for more information.

Hug It Forward is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports and empowers communities in Guatemala by building bottle schools with trash-stuffed plastic soda bottles. Visit Hug It Forward or more information.

Please contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding rooming, bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

As always, make sure that your passport/visa is up-to-date before you leave! It’s very important to double check that you have all the necessary identification required for the specific country you’re traveling to. Keep in mind that many countries require passports and/or visas to be valid for a minimum of six months after the end date of the trip.

Please note: Due to contractual supplier policies, your DreamTrips Specialist may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from your DreamTrips Specialist.

SPECIAL DISCLAIMERS:

• If Hug It Forward determines that it is unsafe to go on this trip, for whatever reason, no refund will be offered, as all deposits in Guatemala will have already been paid. However, you will be given a credit and priority booking for another trip within 1 year. You will be responsible for any flight-change fees if a DreamTrips VolunTour is postponed for safety reasons.
• If, due to rain or other extreme conditions, it is impossible to work on a bottle-school site, the trip will still go ahead as scheduled and you will instead visit a community where a bottle school has already been built. Once there, you will interact with children and the community. For full Terms & Conditions, please visit Serve the World Today.
• Those traveling on this VolunTour should not have any serious health issues. Also, unfortunately, accommodation for those with handicaps is not available.
• Minimum number of people required for this DreamTrip VolunTour to travel is 15. If fewer than 15 people book this DreamTrip VolunTour, it may be cancelled. You will be notified if your trip is going to be cancelled.