Details
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 12 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 12 paying participants.
Please contact us to discuss possibilities if you have a smaller
group.
2005 Price
12-15 Participants = $1,750; 16 or more = $1,720
One teacher travels FREE with every 12 paying participants!
Included
All travel expenses within Mexico, all meals
(unless specified), 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 Loreto,
Mexico, passport, immunizations, any personal
items.
Accommodations
Nestled on the quiet shores of the Sea of
Cortez, El Santuario is a simple and quiet lodge with basic accommodations.
Students sleep on single beds in beachside cabanas. His/her solar
showers and compost toilets are very comfortable. Students sleep
in tents on the kayak portion of the workshop.
Flexibility
We do everything we can to ensure a positive
workshop experience. Because we can not control all aspects of our
workshops (like when we happen to spot a whale), 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 included in this workshop
are not strenuous, the conditions 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.
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