2009 LifeTree Adventrues
At last, a Christian vacation where you'll not only see God's world, but experience God working in it, through you! For individuals, families, and whole churches serving together.
When it comes to service, no special skills are needed - all you need is a willing heart. So, if you have a sense of adventure…the desire to experience exotic places on the globe…and you want to do something really good for God's people, join us on a Christian travel adventure.
PERU - 9 Days -- (Add a trip to Machu Picchu) -- $1,995
Without exageraton, this is truly an exotic, "trip of a lifetime" adventure where you'll travel and live on an Amazon Riverboat and serve in native settlements along the wide Ucayali River where personal transportation is still dugout canoe! SERVICE: (4 days) Education, relationships, construction, church activities, and micro-business development.
VANUATU - 13 Days -- $3,099
1,000 miles east of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean, these 83 islands mesmerize visitors with their white and black sandy beaches, crystal blue sea, active volcaoes, and friendly tribal cultures. See men and boys leap from towers on Pentecost Isalnd. SERVICE: (5 days) Help improve the facilities of a Christian boarding school that serves 300 teenagers.
AUSTRALIA - 10 Days -- (Add a trip to the outback) -- $3,995
Visit Australia's oldest and largest city, Sydney,where you will find an array of adventurous activities. Fly to Cairns to swim in the Great Barrier Reef, and take a train through tropical rainforests in Kuranda. SERVICE: (4 days) Maintenance an light construction in the Aboriginal reserve of Cherbourg in the morning and hold a mini Vacation Bible School when school gets out.
TANZANIA - 13 Days -- $4,899
Tanzania's wide-open plains overflow with the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Walk around Lake Manyara, take game drives through Tarangire national Park and visit Ngorongoro Crater. SERVICE: (5 Days) Help build a new schoo and fight poverty by creating a place where the physical and spiritual needs of local children can be met for years to come.
MAZATLAN - 8 Days -- $1,499
Mazatlan on the Pacific Ocean is a quick hop from most U.S. citeis, offering fun in the sun with gorgeous beaches, snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching. Spend a day at El Atrancon Ranch exploring the countryside on horseback or ATV. SERVICE: (3 Days) Make a real difference as you help build a home for well-desrving family.
ECUADOR - 8 Days -- (Add a trip to the Galapagos Islands) -- $1,899
Situated in a circle of mountainous peaks, Quito is the second highest capital in the world. Ecuador is rich in history and magnificent scenery, from Amazon rainforests to the Galapogos Islands if you choose. SERVICE: (4 days) Bring hope to one of the most hopeless neighborhoods in Quito by helping this ministry through education, micro-business and meals and much more.
ALASKA - 9 Days -- $1,450
Stand atop a glacier, hike in Denali N.P., see Mt. McKinley, spend a day in Prince William Sound, - don't miss the wilderness that is Alaska! SERVICE: (3 Days) Every summer kids from across the country come to this camp to grow in the faith and love for Jesus. Help around the camp with maintenance, gardening, cleaning and other projects a family can do together.
COSTA RICA - 9 Days -- $2,699
Bordered by the Caribbean and the Pacific, beautiful Costa Rica is studded with volcanoes. Visit Arenal N.P., hike into the rainforest and spy a sloth or toucan. Zip-line through the trees or relax on the beach SERVICE: (4 Days) Help build and repair homes for house parents who are breaking the cycle of poverty and abuse, at this ministry with a Christian school and safe homes.
UGANDA - 13 Days -- $5,150
Explore the savannah where lions roam, and the rainforests where monkeys clamor in the trees. Take two days for gorilla trekking and a canoe ride to the Ngamba Isalnd Chimpanzee Sancuary. SERVICE: (5 Days) Our minsitry partners in Uganda work tirelessly with over 3,000 orphans and very poor children. They profide daily food and schooling to break the cycle of poverty.
EGYPT - 14 Days -- $3,299
Ride by camel through the Great Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings.Stand by the banks of the Nile before setting sail on your cruise to see even more of the Egyptian antiquities, which were already ancient in the days of Moses. SERVICE: (4 Days) Work in a free clinic for disabled children. Help with construction, painting and interact with these special kids.
NAVAJO NATION - 9 Days -- $1,799
This adventure takes you to the rugged San Juan Mountains of Durango, Colorado where you will raft the San Juan River, explore Momument Valley and visit Four Corners Monument. Get to know the culture and traditional lifestyle of the Navajo people.SERVICE: (3 Days) Re-shingle a home, repair the sheep corral for an elderly woman, or other similar needed projects for needy people.
ISRAEL - 12 Days -- $,2099
To a Christian believer, there is no place like the Holy Land, and to experience it first hand is a life-changing experience. Your understanding of scripture will soar as you visit sites in Jersualem, Galilee, Bethlehem, and many more. SERVICE: (4 Days) Various projects in and around Jerusaelm, from harvesting fields, to making lunches for some of Israel's poorest children.
