Description

Experience the world of the Maya

* Volunteer to help orphans at a local Mayan school
* Shop at the largest indigenous craft market in the hemisphere
* Explore ancient archeological ruins
* Take your Spanish to the next level
* Meet a traditional Mayan shaman
* Hike to the crater of a dormant volcano

Step directly into the 4,000 year old world of the Maya: a civilization rich with history art, culture, and breathtaking mountain scenery.

You'll learn first-hand about how Mayan traditions have both evolved and been preserved through a combination of globalization, civil wars, and peace accords.

See how grassroots community leaders are working to preserve Mayan culture.

Based in San Diego, CA, Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) offers community service trips to Africa, Asia and Latin America. Programs are only for high schools students and focus on community service, hands-on learning, and adventure. On the weekends, students engage in exciting excursions to places of cultural and historical significance.

Click on the link to learn more about this life-changing experience and request your free catalog!

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion
• Student Tours

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,995- 4,395

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of (25 students)

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Global Leadership Adventures's Mission Statement

To inspire the next generation, to realize their potential to transform the world and their role in it.

Year Founded

2004