Thailand
Thailand Wheelchair Distribution Trip Agenda
May 2012 - Agenda to be Announced
Would you like to experience a Wheelchair Distribution first hand? You are cordially invited to participate in an experience of a lifetime. Join Jeff Behring and Josh Burroughs with Wine for Wheels and Tom and Malissa Behring with Forever Love Foundation in celebrating the gift of mobility to hundreds of impoverished Thai who need a wheelchair but cannot afford one. This eight day adventure to Thailand has been organized to demonstrate first-hand the immense impact your generous donations have in the lives of the individuals who receive your aid.
For the current itinerary and hotel booking instructions refer to the Thailand Wheelchair Distribuion Agenda
Agenda
Arrival to Bangkok, Thailand (BKK - Suvarnabhumi Airport)
Flight Info: Each participant must book their own travel from their current location. The most common airlines used to fly into Bangkok are Korean Air (connection in Seoul), Delta Airlines (connection in ?) or ? Airlines (connection in ?)
Korean Air: www.koreanair.com
Delta Airlines: www.delta.com
? Airlines: www.?.com
Hotel Info: We have arranged for a group discount at the ? Hotel in Bangkok and will only be staying ? night at this hotel in Bangkok. Please see Hotel Booking Information sheet at the end of the Adobe PDF file above or call ? at ? for more booking preferenceds and payment details. Intercontinental Hotel - http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/guatemalacity (Room rate: $? per night approx.)
Activity Info: There will not be any scheduled activity for Thursday evening.
Please use this time to charge your batteries and get ready for the wonderful events to come.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Wheelchair Delivery Ceremony # 1 in Guatemala City
8:00am: Wheelchair Delivery Ceremony #1
Activity Info: Participants will be picked up at the hotel and transported to the distribution ceremony location. This will be your first of two distribution ceremonies. Participants will be able to take pictures and witness the gift of mobility first hand!
12:00pm-2:00pm: Lunch
Hotel Check-Out: Participants will check out of the Intercontinental Hotel and will be transported to Antigua, Guatemala via private bus. This is will a 45 minute bus ride.
Note: All private bus transportation during your entire trip will be provided courtesy of Advance Guatemala.
2:00pm-3:00pm: Private Bus Ride to Antigua
Hotel Check-In: We have arranged for a group discount at the Casa Santo Doming Hotel in Antigua. You will be given plenty of time to relax and settle in. Please see the Hotel Booking Information sheet at the end of the Adobe PDF file above or call J.P. Dahdah at (602) 326-3393 for more booking preferenceds and payment details. A representative at Advance Guatemala will contact you to coordinate all of your hotel accommodations.
Casa Santo Domingo Hotel - Antigua: http://www.casasantodomingo.com.gt (Room Tate: $100 per night approx.)
4:00pm-10:00pm: Free Time to Enjoy Antigua
Activity Info: Participants are encouraged to walk around Antigua and explore its beauty. There are tons of local markets featured hand made textiles and art galleries. Enjoy the wonderful local Guatemalan cuisine at an array of restaurants around the central plaza. To learn more about tourist information in Antigua,
please visit www.antiguatours.net.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Wheelchair Distribution Ceremony #2 - Chimaltenango
8:00-9:00am: Private Bus Ride to Chimaltenango.
Activity Info: Upon arrival to Chimaltenango, participants will be asked to volunteer to assist in preparing for the delivery of more wheelchairs.
10:00am-12:00pm: Wheelchair Distribution Ceremony #2 12:00-2:00pm: Lunch
2:00-3:00pm: Cultural Event - Traditional Mayan Ceremony
3:00-4:00pm: Private Bus Ride to Antigua
7:00-10:00pm: Advance Guatemala Cocktail Reception
Monday, December 5, 2011
Free Day in Antigua
Activity Info: There are plenty of activities in Antigua to enjoy. We suggest two primary activities. Please ask your host for more details.
1) 2 hour walking tour of Antigua offered by Elizabeth Bell of Antigua Tours (English)
2) Finca Filadelfia Coffee Plantation Tour (English)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Depart Guatemala City
Hotel Check Out: Participants will check out of the Casa Santo Domingo Hotel and will be transported to the Guatemala City International Airport to catch their flights home.
Feel free to contact J.P. Dahdah at any time to answer any additional questions you may have. Email: jp@advanceguatemala.org or call (602) 326-3393
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