• Room, board and local transportation fee: $250 per person (non-refundable)*
• Project fee: $2,500 USD per team*
• Roundtrip airfare can range from $600-$1,200 depending on dates of travel and departure city.
• Discretionary funds (about $50-100) is recommended per person

*These items should be paid either online or by cheque to our Woburn office prior to the trip

• The ideal size of a team is 10-12 people
• The maximum size is 14 people for transportation purposes
• Any teams less than 10 people or more than 14 people are encouraged to contact the Coordinator of North American Relations, Erika Skafel, at [email protected]

The minimum age is 15.

Contact the Coordinator of North American Relations, Erika Skafel, at [email protected] with any questions, or simply submit an application, found at the bottom of this webpage.

Immersion teams stay for one week.  They typically travel from Saturday to Saturday, but exceptions can be made due to scheduling and flight availability.  This should be coordinated with the Coordinator of North American Relations ([email protected]) with as much notice as possible.

The whole team should plan to arrive in Tegucigalpa around the same time to facilitate transportation as a group to El Hogar.  However, if exceptions need to be made due to flight availability this should be discussed with the Coordinator of North American Relations ([email protected]) with as much notice as possible.

Immersion Teams can visit El Hogar from February through October, with a few blackout dates for Honduran holidays.

Immersion Teams will stay in a comfortable visitor house on our high school campus.

Immersion Teams will be provided with three meals a day that consist of traditional Honduran food.  This includes beans, rice, eggs, chicken, corn tortillas and seasonal fruits and vegetables.  Some of the produce and dairy products are produced at our farm in Talanga.  Occasionally there may be an opportunity to eat a meal off campus, and teams are also welcome to bring snacks to keep in the visitor house.  Purified drinking water will be provided.

It is ideal if someone on your team speaks at least conversational Spanish.  Although it is not necessary for everyone to speak Spanish, team members are encouraged to learn some basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary to help with communication and to enhance your experience.

You will be met at the airport by El Hogar staff who will orient you, help you change money and will drive you to El Hogar.

The temperatures are generally the highest during the end of the dry season (January – April), and a bit cooler during the rainy season (May – October), but the average daily high sits between about 77 – 86^o F (25-30^o C) most of the year.  While the temperature may be hot, the humidity is relatively low due to the high elevation of Tegucigalpa and surrounding areas.

• The non-refundable Room and Board fee of $250 is due six months ahead of your trip.
• The project fee of $2,500 is due two months ahead of your trip.
• Payments can be made via check or online.

There is some risk associated with travel to a developing country, but El Hogar makes the safety of Immersion teams their utmost priority.  Please review the Immersion Team Handbook for guidelines for your safety and security.  It is essential that all team members follow these guidelines to ensure their safety, that of the team and of the organization.

Team preparation is essential for an impactful and valuable experience in Honduras.  We recommend that you book your trip with at least six months lead time to give your team an adequate time to prepare.  Preparation materials will be provided to the team leader once you have booked your trip.

United States and Canadian Citizens do not require a visa to travel to Honduras, however they require a valid passport with an expiration of at least six months after the date your trip begins.  If you are travelling from another country, please check current travel requirements.

There are no immunization requirements for travel to Honduras from Canada or the United States, however if you are travelling from another country, please check current travel requirements.  You should check with your family doctor and/or a travel clinic for recommended immunizations.