Who am I?

Teaching experience– Teacher in Mahopac for 23 years

• Teach AP Biology, AP Environmental, Biology and SUPA Forensics, Project Adventure

– Adjunct professor of Biology at Marist College

– Adjunct professor for Syracuse University

– NYS Master Teacher-Mid Hudson Region

Travel and Guiding Experience

• We have organized and run student and teacher trips for over 20 years.

• Trips we have organized

– Traveled to Costa Rica, Ireland, Iceland, Alaska, Belize, Croatia, American Southwest, Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, Spain, Cuba, Yellowstone, Washington D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Spain, Peru, Australia, Fiji, Greece, etc.

• Started with 1 trip and 12 students

• 1000’s of participants since then!

• We receive a large number of return students

• Work with local schools and schools from across the country

Life Changing

• Introduces students to new cultures through first hand experiences

• It will help students develop skills and provide experiences a classroom setting will never provide.

• Independence

• Confidence

• Maturity

• Problem solving

• Cooperation

• Study abroad enhances college and employment opportunities.

The Trip!

• Exploration of the Amazon rainforest

• Visit to Cusco-ancient capital of the Inca

• Hike the famous Inca Trail

• Discover Machu Picchu

• Trip Dates are July 14th to July 23rd

Day 1

• Flight to Lima

• Overnight in Lima

Days 2, 3 and 4• Morning flight to Puerto Maldanado

• Wildlife boat cruise to Jungle Lodge

• Nature walk

Night Boat tour

• Nature hike

• Canopy Tower

• Lake tour

Night Walk

Day 5

• Arrive in Cusco

• Free day to explore the central plaza

Cusco City Tour

• Ancient ruins

Day 6

Inca Trail Hike

Day 7

• Machu Picchu

Day 8:

Departure

CostThe overall trip is $3695

• Includes:– Roundtrip airfare– All transportation in Peru – Hotels (Triple Occupancy)– Most meals – All activities listed in itinerary– Tips for guides– Roundtrip airport transfer in New York

• Small upfront down payment to secure spot

• Travel Insurance is available

Deposit Information

• Fill out forms in folder

• Hand deposit to the lead chaperone

• Mail it to the address on form

• Visit website and pay deposit by credit card

• Due in two weeks