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View ALL 2010 GTD Events
GRUNGE Caving Trip (Feb 13)
PADDLE PROWL Canoe (Mar 27-28)
LIQUID Canoe Day Trip (Apr 03)
SMILEY'S WATERSKI DAY (May 2)
DRIFTERS Inner Tubing (May 08)
Costa Rica Banquet (Jun 01)
CR2010 Mission Trip (Jun 12-19)
SLAMMED Adv Trip (Jul 01-05)
9th ANNUAL BANQUET (Oct 26)
IGNITE Camping Retreat (Nov 05-07)
 
 
 
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Phone: 727.394.9483
Toll Free: 1-888-697-2479
Fax: 727.230.4760
 
GTD Participation Since 1996
Events: 263
Participants: 5948
1) MISSIONS Program

 

MISSION PROGRAM SUMMARY

GTD's Mission Program is made up of short term mission trips focused on reaching out with the love of Christ to those less fortunate. Each trip lasts 3-14 days and is centered around community outreach & service projects. Currently GTD offers domestic mission trips to hurricane affected areas and international mission trips to Costa Rica. Our Costa Rica project is an exciting multiyear endeavor highlighted by our construction projects that will eventually include an orphanage, medical center, fish farm, distribution center, and GTD's MOAB (Mission & Outdoor Adventure Base). And, of course, it wouldn't be a GTD event without thrilling adventures during your free time. Sign up today to be a part of GTD's missions program. Please check our ADOPT-A-NEED list for current supply needs.


MISSION PROGRAM SEASON & LOCATION
GTD's Mission Program runs throughout the entire year and is most popular during the spring & summer months. Since Costa Rica is close to the equator it stays warm year round allowing for work projects even during Christmas vacation. September thru November is considered our Costa Rica Mission Trip off season.
 

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PUBLIC MISSION TRIPS

Throughout the year GTD provides 2-3 PUBLIC Mission Trips that are open to the general public. PUBLIC Mission Trips are a great way for individuals or small groups (less than 15) to experience a life changing mission trip at an affordable rate. PUBLIC Mission Trips allow for individuals to participate without needing a sponsoring organization to reserve a trip. You can find an amazing PUBLIC Mission Trip by clicking onto our PUBLIC EVENTS link.

    


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GTD PUBLIC EVENTS

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[MOGUL]   [HYDRO]   [SPLASH]   [X-FL]   [GRUNGE]   [GO VERTICAL]   [CRANK]   [THE ISLANDER]   [NOMAD]
[COSTA RICA]  [THE DRIFTERS]  [IGNITE]  [SLAMMED]  [SURGE]  [LIQUID]  [SWAMP THING]  [SUMMER CAMP]

 
MISSION TRIPS - IMPORTANT LINKS
 
(Everyone interested in participating in our Costa Rica Mission Trip must complete the Individual Missions Application)
 
 
 
PRIVATE GROUP MISSION TRIPS
- GENERAL INFORMATION -
Your can reserve a GTD Mission Trip for your group of 10 or more participants. GTD will plan, prepare, and provide a custom made short term mission trip that God will use to work in & through your group!
 
INCLUDED: Full time GTD mission guides; local guides; translators (if necessary); accommodations during trip; all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in Costa Rica (except at airports) as well as some snacks; mission projects & included activities; ground transportation & fuel within Costa Rica; GTD Missions t-shirt; travel medical insurance, devotionals; optional activities booked in advance; and the trip of a lifetime!
  
NOT INCLUDED: Air travel arrangements, airfare, transportation to/from home airport, meals at airports, Costa Rica airport exit tax, trip cancellation insurance, any gratuities for local guides, unscheduled snacks, souvenirs, optional activities not booked in advance and any costs incurred by lost or stolen passports.

GROUP TYPES:

GTD offers Short Term Mission Trips to all types of groups such as: Middle School, High School, College, Young Adults, Couples, Men's, Women's, Leadership, Business, Sports Teams, Families & More

GENERAL MISSION PROJECTS TO CHOOSE FROM:

Construction Projects, Physical Labor, Community Service, Evangelism, Church Service, Discipleship, Sports Outreach, Language Training

COSTA RICA ADVENTURES TO CHOOSE FROM:

Canopy Zipline, Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding, River Float Tour and Big Cat Sanctuary Visit, Surfing/Boogie/Skim Boarding (Pacific), Snorkeling/Swimming/Shell Collecting (Pacific). 

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AND BEGIN CUSTOM BUILDING A MISSION TRIP TO COSTA RICA FOR YOUR GROUP GO TO STEP 2 ON OUR GROUP EVENTS LINK.
 
 
PRIVATE GROUP MISSION TRIPS
- RATES -
- 2009 DOMESTIC MISSION TRIP RATES -

DOMESTIC MISSION TRIPS

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY and RATE QUOTE

- 2009 COSTA RICA RATES AND POLICIES-
Rates subject to change without notice - RESERVE NOW!
All Private Mission Trips require a $250 Registration Fee & Contract.
7 DAY BASIC PACKAGE:
"MISSIONS ONLY"
$575 + airfare*
7 Days: 2 Travel / 5 Mission Days / 0 Adventures
(add $75/day for more missions-only days)
8 DAY PACKAGE
$700 + airfare*
8 Days: 2 Travel / 5 Mission Days / 1 Adventure activity

9 DAY PACKAGE

$775 + airfare*
9 Days: 2 Travel / 6 Mission Days / 1 Adventure activity

10 DAY PACKAGE
$850 + airfare*
10 Days: 2 Travel / 7 Mission Days / 1 Adventure activity

12 DAY PACKAGE
$1000 + airfare*
12 Days: 2 Travel / 9 Mission Days / 1 Adventure activity

14 DAY PACKAGE
$1150 + airfare*
14 Days: 2 Travel / 11 Mission Days / 1 Adventure days
*Note: GTD does not reserve or plan air travel.  All air travel must be arranged by your Group Leader.  We have listed air travel information, suggestions & tips below.
 
 
 
 
PRIVATE GROUP MISSION TRIPS
- REGISTRATION FEE, DEPOSITS, PAYMENTS, 
PENALTY FEES & CANCELLATION POLICIES -
Registration Fee Policies
$250 Group Registration Fee must accompany your signed Event Contract (One time fee per group per event; Non-Refundable)
Deposits & Payment Policies
25% Intial Deposit per person is due by the terms listed in your Event Contract (Usually within 45 days of your Reservation Date)
75% Remaining Balance will be seperated into 3 evenly spaced Payments of 25% (Final Payments are always due 1 month or more prior to Start Date)
Penalty Fees Policies
If your group falls below 10 participants then your organization is committing to compensate for those vacant spots
10% Late Charge per person will be added for each late Deposit/Payment past scheduled date
$250 Admin Fee for Late Bookings (Less than 6 Months prior to Start Date) for groups under 20 participants
$450 Admin Fee for Late Bookings (Less than 6 Months prior to Start Date) for groups with 20+ participants
Cancellation & Transfer Policies
1. Registration Fees and Intial Deposits are Non-Refundable
2. Deposits may be transferred to another person for same trip (check your airline agreement to see their transfer policy)
3. Cancellations 270-365 days prior to trip GTD retains 30% of trip price.
4. Cancellations 180-269 days prior to trip GTD retains 50% of trip price.
5. Cancellations 000-179 days prior to trip GTD retains 100% of trip price.
Also: Trip cancellation insurance is available through most travel agencies and online. Please investigate your options and purchase insurance if desired.

GENERAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Our Administration Director will set up your payment schedule so that it is evenly spaced between each payment with as much time between each payment as possible. We require 4 equal payments of 25% of the total amount (does not include airfare). The intial 25% Deposit is Non-Refundable and is usually due within 45 days of the Reservation Date. The final 25% Payment is always due 1 month (or more) prior to the Start Date. See General Payment Schedule below:
 
Mission Trips (9 Months or MORE prior to Start Date)
$250 Group Registration Fee due within 2 weeks of Reservation
          (One time fee per event per group; Non-Refundable)
25% Deposit due per person 9 months prior to Start Date
          (25% of Total Amount; Does Not Include Airfare)
25% Deposit due per person 6 months prior to Start Date
          (25% of Total Amount; Does Not Include Airfare)
25% Deposit due per person 3 months prior to Start Date
          (25% of Total Amount; Does Not Include Airfare)
25% Payment due per person 1 month prior to Start Date
          (Final Payment = Remaining Balance; Does Not Include Airfare)
 
Mission Trips (8 Months or LESS prior to Start Date)
$250 Group Registration Fee due within 2 weeks of Reservation
          (One time fee per event per group; Non-Refundable)
25% Deposit due per person 6-7 months prior to Start Date
          (25% of Total Amount; Does Not Include Airfare; Non-Refundable)
25% Deposit due per person 4-5 months prior to Start Date
          (25% of Total Amount; Does Not Include Airfare)
25% Deposit due per person 2-3 months prior to Start Date
          (25% of Total Amount; Does Not Include Airfare)
25% Payment due per person 1 month prior to Start Date
          (Final Payment = Remaining Balance; Does Not Include Airfare)
 
 
TO REGISTER
ONLINE
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AND BEGIN CUSTOM BUILDING A MISSION TRIP TO COSTA RICA FOR YOUR GROUP GO TO STEP 2 ON OUR GROUP EVENTS LINK.
GTD ADVENTURE HOTLINE:
1.888.697.2479
(727) FYI-9-GTD = 727!394!9483!

GTD MISSIONS ADVENTURE eMAIL:
 
 
PRIVATE GROUP MISSION TRIPS
- AIR TRAVEL -
WHY DOESN'T GTD PROVIDE AIR TRAVEL SERVICE?
We used to reserve airline tickets for groups, but eventually found that group fares are actually much more expensive than individual fares - sometimes $200-$300 more. And some less expensive airlines don't offer group tickets. In addition, the amount of time, expense, and resources that go into reserving group airfare for several groups per year actually required us to shift our focus from the event itself to air travel.
 
When reserving air travel for one group of people, it's pretty simple and you can actually save more money than we could if we handled it for you. The information and tips below will assist you in acquiring the best travel arrangements at the best price.
WHERE IS COSTA RICA?
Costa Rica is in Central America
located between the countries of Nicaragua (north) and Panama (south)
and between the Pacific Ocean (west) and the Atlantic Ocean / Caribbean Sea (east)
WHERE ARE THE AIRPORTS IN COSTA RICA?
There are 2 international airport options for your mission trip:
LIR AIRPORT (Liberia, CR)     -OR-     SJO AIRPORT (San Jose, CR)
WHICH AIRPORT SHOULD I FLY INTO?
We will meet you at either airport with transportation for your group, but you can not split your group between both airports. You must select one airport and one pick-up date & time (the pick-up date & time refers to when you want GTD to pick-up your group).
 
Which airport you choose really depends on a few factors such as the location of your group's mission project, the amount of time you want to spend traveling on the road, the amount of money you are willing to spend on airfare, how comfortable you are traveling in busy airports and the amount of Costa Rican landscape you desire to see. The following comparison is based on your group doing its mission project at the GTD Mission & Outdoor Adventure Base (M.O.A.B.) in Guayabo, CR
 
PROS: Usually least expensive airfare (can be up to $200 less per round trip ticket than LIR); more airlines to choose from; more restaurants & shops in airport; overall more amenities; completely "indoor" airport (no exposure to foul weather); air conditioned; see more of Costa Rica while traveling to your destination.
CONS: Larger airport (can be more confusing than small airports); more travelers; more traffic; 4-5 hour drive to GTD M.O.A.B.
 
PROS: 1 hour drive to GTD M.O.A.B.; smaller airport (very simple; easy to find your way around; can't get lost!); less travelers; less traffic.
CONS: Usually more expensive airfare (can be up to $200 more per round trip ticket than SJO); less airlines to choose from; less restaurants & shops in airport; overall less amenities; outdoor walk from plane to terminal (this is only a con during foul weather); no air conditioning; see less of Costa Rica while traveling to your destination.
WHERE DO I GO TO FIND AIRLINE TICKETS?
You have 2 options: (1) Use a Travel Agent or (2) Do-It-Yourself
 
1) TRAVEL AGENT: You will have to find a Travel Agent or you can try the Travel Agent we've used for several trips. Over the past 3 years we have used Betty's Tours and been extremely pleased. Betty operates out of her home/office in Tampa and has a high level of integrity and great work ethic. She'll work hard to find you the best deals around. Because she is a busy one-woman operation you have to proactively follow-up with her. Don't wait for her to call you back, just keep calling her back until you get the information and reservations you need. She knows what she's doing and because she is a small operation she will invest time in getting great deals in hard to find places that larger travel agencies won't. And since she is from Costa Rica she has built a great network of people & resources with many Central American airlines.
 
BETTY'S TOURS: 813.908.1400 (fax: 813.960.8062)... no website
 
2) DO-IT-YOURSELF: The other option is to find the deals you want on your own. You can do this either directly with the airlines or through online travel businesses. Below you will find links to each airline that we've used in the past as well as popular online travel businesses (many of which we've never used and can't comment on their reliability or core values).
AIRLINES TO SJO
TACA          Spirit Airlines
Copa           American Airlines
Martinair      Delta
AIRLINES TO LIR
ONLINE TRAVEL BUSINESSES
Orbitz          CheapTickets
Expedia       Travel.Yahoo
There are dozens more on the internet

AIR TRAVEL TIPS

 iFly
 
 
TO REGISTER
ONLINE
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AND BEGIN CUSTOM BUILDING A MISSION TRIP TO COSTA RICA FOR YOUR GROUP GO TO STEP 2 ON OUR GROUP EVENTS LINK.
GTD ADVENTURE HOTLINE:
1.888.697.2479
(727) FYI-9-GTD = 727!394!9483!

GTD MISSIONS ADVENTURE eMAIL:
 




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