Quetzal Trekkers

  Guatemala

Xela

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Min. 3 monthes

Description: We have 5 treks between one and five days that we offer around throughout the highlands of Guatemala. The proceeds from these treks provide the main source of funding for our programs.

Highlights: Hikes to Tajamulco, Santiaguito, Santa Maria, Xela-Lago, Nebaj to Todos Santos.

Qualifications:
* Be able to commit for three months
* Have previous trekking experience
* Speak basic Spanish
* Enjoy working as a team member
* Eager to help with fund raising events
* First aid experience
* Experience working with people
* People who take on projects on their own initiative

Cost in US$: 0

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Quetzaltrekker Guides and office staff are all working as volunteers. We have a minimum of three months commitment to the project, most people stay with us for far longer and often return to their homelands and continue to fund raise for us. Where possible, we employ local Guatemalan labor to complete our team. Each hike is guided by a qualified tour leader, a second guide and often a local guide to compliment our services. This provides added factors of safety and expertise with respect to our routes (in the case of Todos Santos for example). In addition it brings welcome income to local economies and is a source of sustainable non-destructive income in remote communities (one of the best forms of ecotourism presently known).

Age Range: 18 and older

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1995