May Panama Trip

Parents, here are a few tentative details about the trip planned for May to Panamá.  Please refer questions to Jen or Nina!  Thank you.

Price includes:

  • Roundtrip airfare for the routing Anchorage Panama City // Panama City  Anchorage. (Travel dates are subject to airline confirmation.)
  • Airport transfers
  • Land transportation by bus and/or boat as noted on the itinerary
  • All tours and excursions listed on the itinerary
  • Immersion activity T.B.D. (visit to school or community center)
  • Hotel accommodations in triples
  • Entrance fees for listed activities
  • Insurance (trip cancellation and medical) as specified on ISE website
  • Liability insurance for leaders
  • All current applicable taxes (9/9/10)
  • Student preparation materials

Not included:

  • Fuel surcharges are determined at the time of final billing.  (Current fuel surcharges are $240 (5/12/10).)
  • Tourist card purchased upon departure from US or arrival in Panama. (Price is $5 per card as of  November 2009)
  • Airline baggage fees
  • Tips for guides and drivers

Price Estimate**:
$2,735 – $2,835 per student based on 10-14 students + 1 leader
$2,975 – $3,075 per student based on 10-14 students + 2 leaders
$2,795 – $2,895 per student based on 15-19 students + 2 leaders
**Estimate is based on current airfares; significant changes in the airline industry may affect the final cost.
Deposit:   $350 ( $100 is non-refundable)