Outside of costs covered on the sponsor tour, you will want to plan for the following expenses:
- gifts for your child(ren)
- arts and crafts or sports supplies to give to the child development centers that we visit
- passports fees
- visa (if needed)
- roundtrip airfare to the gateway city
- excess baggage charges (if your bags exceed the limits for weight or for number of pieces)
- cost of medical immunizations (consult your physician or www.CDC.gov)
- personal items (beverages, laundry, etc.)
AIRFARE AND SURCHARGES
Although we strive to negotiate competitive group airfare, we are encountering additional airline fuel surcharges applicable to each ticket and determined by the airline carrier at time of issuance. As fuel surcharges steadily increase, it is becoming difficult to estimate these costs so far in advance. Our commitment to financial stewardship and the children we serve prevents us from absorbing these additional costs. In the event these surcharges are increasingly higher than budget estimates, we may require additional funds strictly to cover these surcharges. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and will communicate any changes immediately.
