Trip Costs
Below is a breakout of your estimated costs for a trip to Agua Viva. Airfare is the biggest expense and is also subject to the most fluctuation. Most mission teams will budget around $1,300 per person for the week. Fixed costs are meals and lodging at the home, travel insurance, and airport departure fees.
| Expense | Cost per person for 7 days | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In-Country: Housing, meals, work project expenses, and tips for the Agua Viva staff* | $435 |
This fee is due at least one month prior to your arrival at Agua Viva.
*It is customary to leave tips for the cooks, drivers, guards, and other staff who work to make your stay pleasant and safe
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| Guatemala Airport Security Fee* | $3 |
Each person will need to pay this at the airport in order to get an exit stamp on your boarding pass.
*It is best to collect as a team before arriving in Guatemala and kept by one team member to then buy the exit stamps.
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| Travel Medical Insurance | $21 | This covers emergency medical needs and is purchased by the team through travel outlets. |
| Suggested spending money | $50 | Teams enjoy the opportunity to visit the markets of Guatemala and purchase gifts and souvenirs. |
| Estimated airfare | $800 | Air travel is arranged by the team leader. |
In-country costs are payable to Guatemala Children’s Missions Inc. The team is responsible for arranging its own air travel. You can arrange your travel through a trusted travel agent or independently.
Fund-raising Resources
Don’t be discouraged by the costs for a short-term ministry trip. There are many resources available to your group and ways to raise money for your team. A helpful manual for raising support for short term missions, entitled "Short Term Support Manual" can be obtained at www.peopleraising.com