Kim, Linda, and Lisa Bottle School Trip: July 23 -29, 2026
We are beyond excited to be traveling to Guatemala again with Hug it Forward. We have had the amazing privilege of leading teams to Guatemala since 2013. Guatemala has our hearts!
This will be Kim’s 9th, Lisa’s 7 th , and Linda’s 7 th time traveling to Guatemala to help build Bottle Schools. We would love to have you join us for this incredible week-long adventure July 23 – 29, 2026.
Hug it Forward has partnered with Serve the World Today to offer a vacation of a lifetime. The experience will be transformative – immersing yourself in a vibrant culture, forging new and lifetime friendships, learning invaluable lessons, and most importantly, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of children and their communities in Guatemala. By joining us, you can be a part of something huge – truly meaningful and significant! The Hug it Forward team takes very good care of us by providing exceptional care during our week in Guatemala. They will make you feel right at home with safety as their top priority. The week of serving, giving, and connecting is well-organized with scheduled events and activities to warm your heart. A Bottle School trip is a vacation about service, connecting, and participating in a truly unique, life-changing experience. From working at the school, playing with the children, touring the village, visiting the Mayan Ruins, and spending quality time with others, you’ll be glad you decided to join us. Come along and see!
Kim, Lisa, and Linda
How kids and communities build bottle schools
Pictures from our previous bottle school trips
Want to know more?
Visit the Hug It Forward web site to find out all about bottle schools.
Information about your trip
Please make sure you read all the information on this web site, including the Information section and the FAQ.
Book now by PayPal, check or Zelle
Book today to reserve your spot on our bottle school trip from March 16-22, 2026.
The cost of the bottle school trip is $1,499 per person.
You can reserve your spot by paying a $750 non-refundable deposit by December 15, 2025, and the balance ($749) payable in full by February 16, 2026.
Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions before booking.
Have you read the Terms and Conditions? After reading the Terms and Conditions, please click the “Yes” button to view the booking options.
Available booking options below…
Option 1: Mail us a check (fees do not apply)
- Mail a check payable to “Serve The World Today” to:
Serve The World Today
5810 Long Prairie Rd.
Suite 700 PMB 179
Flower Mound, TX 75028 - Please write on the memo line of the check which trip you are attending
- Send us an email to adam@hugitforward.org – please tell us:
- That you sent a check and what the amount was ($1,499 per person, or $750 if you are just paying a deposit now)
- Which trip the check is for
- The name on the check
Option 2: Pay using Zelle – please check with your bank to see if they offer Zelle as an option for transferring money (fees do not apply)
- Log into your online banking
- Choose to transfer money using the “Zelle” option
- Enter our email address info@hugitforward.org and the amount $1,499 (or $750 if you are just paying a deposit now)
- In the “Message” box, please enter which trip you are booking!
- Send us an email to adam@hugitforward.org telling us that payment has been sent via Zelle
Option 3: Paying by PayPal (fees apply)
Click the “Buy Now” button on the right to pay the $1,499 cost of your voluntourism trip (plus $52.81 in PayPal fees).
Click the “Buy Now” button on the left to pay the $750 cost of your voluntourism trip (plus $26.67 in PayPal fees).
Please read the Terms and Conditions!
Have you read the Terms and Conditions? After reading the Terms and Conditions, please click the “Yes” button to view the booking options.
Fundraising for bottle schools
You might also like to fundraise for Hug It Forward bottle schools. Fundraising for bottle schools is optional – it is not a requirement of participating in a bottle school trip.
If you choose to fundraise, we suggest a $250 fundraising goal, but some people choose to do more or less than this. It’s really up to you – how much you think your friends and families can give, how creative you can be, and how much time you’re prepared to put into it.