GROUP PROGRAM

This impactful group program allows the participants to explore the geographical and cultural diversity of Bolivia! It is designed for students to immerse themselves in local communities while contributing directly to meaningful projects. Students will experience two distinct environments: The bustling city of Cochabamba and the rural side of Bolivia. Through a combination of hands-on volunteer work and cultural immersion, participants will gain new perspectives and create lasting memories.

Please select your activities of interest from the list below. To create a customized group program, kindly provide us with the duration of your trip, proposed travel dates, approximate group size, further interests, and the age of participants and we will be happy to draft a custom group program for you. To make your group trip to Bolivia complete, you can also add a day or more with engaging activities in destinations further away from Cochabamba.

Sociology, Social Work, Education, Geography, Intercultural Communication, Latin American Studies, Development Studies

Location:

Cochabamba and the nearby village of Kayarani, Bolivia

Duration (in days):

7-21

• Community & Education Volunteering:

• Work at local schools in Cochabamba and the village of Kayarani, painting and improving gardens to create safe and clean spaces for children

• Engage with school children through games and other prepared activities

• Organize and participate in social activities for children from difficult backgrounds, such as swimming trips and recreational games

• Freetime activities:

• Explore local museums

• Enjoy sightseeing tours of Cochabamba, such as to La Cancha Market or Cristo de la Concordia

• Optional longer Excursions:

  • Trips to iconic Bolivian landmarks such as Lake Titicaca, Torotoro National Park, the Salar de Uyuni Salt Lake, or Laguna Colorada

  • Excursions to La Paz, Oruro, Sucre or Potosí

• Intercultural Coaching:

  • Daily group meetings with an experienced intercultural coach to reflect on experiences and deepen your understanding of Bolivia.

Knowledgeable Guide, Translator, Intercultural Coach

High School Students, College Students, University Students, Professionals

6-32 PAX

Throughout the year

Accommodation with local host families or in a shared apartment

For shared apartment accommodation: meals will be eaten together at local restaurants.

For host family accommodation: some meals will be provided by and eaten with the family, during excursions/activities at local restaurants

By chartered bus

Cochabamba Airport

8 days/7 nights (based on 10 students): 555 USD per person

15 days/14 nights (based on 10 students): 950 USD per person

Included: accommodation as described, all meals as describes, activities as described, transportation, knowledgeable guide and translator, Cochabamba area activities over the weekend

Not included: flight from/to Cochabamba, Bolivia; insurance; personal expenses; extra costs that apply for optional excursions to destinations further away

International flight to Cochabamba

A comprehensive risk assessment and emergency management plan is available

That sounds great, but what about my carbon footprint?

Your long-haul flight in economy class emits CO2 into the atmosphere, roughly in the following quantities (according to myclimate.org):