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Opportunity International | Explore Columbia
November 3, 2019 @ 8:00 am - November 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Explore Colombia
November 3-9, 2019
Join us for a week of adventure and inspiration in Colombia!
When you go on an Opportunity Insight Trip, you are much more than a tourist. You are an explorer. A student of the world. Expect to return home inspired, encouraged and forever changed.
SUMMARY OF COSTS
$3,842 per person (single occupancy) $2,835 per person (double occupancy)
Includes: all meals and beverages, gratuity, local transportation, airport transfers, hotel accommodations (excluding incidentals), emergency evacuation insurance, and partner and staff costs.
Does NOT include: US-Colombia airfare, vaccines, incidentals, passports, visas, or souvenirs.
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AGENDA
Sunday, November 3
Arrive in vibrant Bogota. Local staff will meet you at the airport and travel with you to your hotel. Rest and relax in preparation for an exciting week!
Monday, November 4
In the morning, spend time exploring Bogota or hiking Mount Monserrate for the incredible views. After lunch, visit a school to meet with women proprietors and engage with students. Enjoydinner in downtown Bogota.
Tuesday, November 5
Spend the day with inspiring clients as they proudly demonstrate their work and share their life stories. In the afternoon, depart to the airport for your flight to beautiful Cartagena. Dinner in downtownCartagena.
Wednesday, November 6
Attend an engagement session where you will see firsthand the challenges of extreme poverty and connect with those who have risen above it. Visit Sunset Community, home to a school, a woman- owned grocery store, and learn about their water filtration business.
Thursday, November 7
Depart in the morning by boat to Islas del Rosario, flush with natural landscapes, crystal clear water, and coral formations. The reefs boast a great variety of sea fauna and flora, with an abundance of colorful fish and plantlife.
Friday, November 8
In the afternoon return back to Cartagena from Islas del Rosario Excursion. Stay one night in Cartagena, or fly back home late Fridayafternoon/evening.
Saturday, November 9
Depart back home encouraged, challenged, and inspired as you reflect on your role in Opportunity’s work to end poverty.
REGISTER NOW
Reserve your spot at nawbo-2019.eventbrite.com with a $250 contribution to our program partners. A member of Opportunity’s Insight Trip team will contact you for the remaining balance, which is due 30 days prior to departure.
Questions? Please contact Susana Georgescu [email protected] or 312-487-5027.
*Prepare for departure. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after your intended departure date. Visit www.vp2go.com for assistance in obtaining a passport.
*Consult your doctor for any necessary vaccines. For a traveler’s health clinic near you, go to www.cdc.gov/travel.