GUATEMALA SPANISH IMMERSION
Gilbert Christian High School
March 8-14, 2026 (+/- 1 Day)
Service || Adventure || Culture
Often described as Central America's most diverse country, Guatemala offers landscapes and experiences that have captivated travelers for centuries. Guatemala is remarkable: a prospering indigenous culture, a devout faith, and impeccable historic preservation. Simply Venture helps you travel here with purpose: interact with locals, participate in their culture and connect with nature.
What You'll See: Foreign culture, active volcanoes, historic architecture, indigenous craft markets, a coffee plantation and the gorgeous Lake Atitlan.
What You'll Do: Serve the extremely impoverished community living around a municipal landfill in Escuintla, Guatemala. Volunteer at a local school. Practice conversational Spanish. Zipline through the cloud forest. Climb a volcano. Tour charming Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience Mayan culture.
Duration: 7 Days
Cost: $3,149/person for registration by 6/1 || $3,399/person after 6/1.
Includes: Roundtrip airfare from Phoenix; all other transportation; room and board; guides; all activities, excursions and fees
Deposit: $999/person (non-refundable) due with registration
TRIP PREPARATION
Light of the World Christian School — Service Learning Partner & Guest House Host
Answers to FAQs
Trip does not include airport parking fees, airline baggage fees, meals at airports, or passport fees.
Balance must be paid in full prior to trip departure, or you will not be permitted to travel with the group.
Payment Deadlines
November 1: $1,150
January 15: $1,000
Please note our payment policies:
1. A $50 late fee will be imposed to each person's payment not received by the payment deadline.
2. The balance must be paid in full prior to the trip departure, otherwise you will not be permitted to participate.
Please review our cancellation policy here.