Argentina KDS Missions 2024 Argentina KDS Missions 2024

Important Trip Information


Mission Trip Dates: March 27-April 3, 2024*

Please note the mission begins on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at approximately 11 AM local time.

*Mission originally scheduled November 22-29, 2023.


Chairs of KDS 2024 Mission to Argentina: Fran and Ed Sonshine

Hotel in Argentina

INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST:


  • Luxury accommodations
  • English-speaking tour director, resident expert(s), and local guides
  • All transportation, including private transfers to/from airport
  • All meals, except two dinners when indicated
  • Your choice of workshops and tours (when available) to customize your experience
  • All tours, guides, entry fees, and classes/workshops
  • 24/7 staff support

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST:


  • Airfare and airport taxes
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Incidentals
  • COVID-19 testing (if applicable)
  • Pre and/or post mission arrangements
  • 2 Dinners at leisure (as indicated on itinerary)
  • Optional add-on excursions/extensions


LAND PACKAGE PRICE

Land Package: $12,890 USD per person (based on double person occupancy)


Single Supplement: $2,100 USD (a surcharge added to the cost per person when traveling alone)


Deposit: $3,500 USD per person. Please note, 50% of your deposit is non-refundable.


*Land package price is based on 35 participants

PAYMENT INFORMATION

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:


Payments should be made as follows to IsraelExperts on account of the services chosen by you which include the applicable price for the Land Cost, the Single Supplement if applicable, and any agreed charges for any supplemental services requested by you, if and where applicable.

• The full balance of your account, which includes all services chosen by you (“the Full Amount”) is due no later than September 25, 2023, at which time payment is due in the amount equivalent to the Full Amount less the total amount paid by you prior to this date.


For each individual registrant, the Full Amount is comprised of:

- The total of the Land Package

- The Single Supplement (if applicable)

- The charges for any supplemental services you may have requested (such as additional hotel nights, extras, add-ons, etc.)


All amounts charged to credit cards are subject to a 3% administrative and processing surcharge.


PAYMENT METHODS:

• Payments can be made via credit card.

• Payments can be made by wire transfers (applicable fees apply).

As payments must be received by the indicated due dates above, all payments should therefore be processed at least two weeks in advance of each payment due date.


Payment by wire transfer:

If paying by wire transfer, please send confirmation of each payment to IsraelExperts™:


Bank Name: MIZRAHI TEFAHOT BANK LTD

Bank address: Jerusalem St. Afula 4 ZIP Code: 1825104

Bank SWIFT: MIZBILIT

IBAN: IL83 0204 7400 0000 0550 276

Beneficiary account name: ISRAEL EXPERTS INITIATIVES IN EDUCATION LTD

Beneficiary account number: 550276


CANCELLATION POLICY & FEES:

All cancellations must be made in writing to klevy@ujafed.org or lsilver@ujafed.org. Cancellation terms for each participant cancelled will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received, and as per the following schedule. (Please note that the cancellation fees are subject to processing fees):

• From September 25, 2023 up to, and including the day of departure (or in the event of a “no-show” in Argentina) no refund will be possible (i.e. the total price for all services chosen is completely non-refundable effective September 25, 2023).

• VAT charges will apply.

HOTELS

Buenos Aires: Alvear Palace Hotel

Address: Av. Alvear 1891, C1129AAA CABA, Argentina

Phone (General): +54 11 4808-2100

Phone (Hotel Concierge): +54 11 4808-2927

Hotel Concierge Email: concierge.aph@alvear.com.ar

Website: alvearpalace.com/en/

Bariloche: Llao Llao Resort

Llao Llao Resort

Address: Av. Ezequiel Bustillo Km. 25, R8401 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina

Phone: +54 294 444-8530

Email: info@llaollao.com.ar

Website: llaollao.com/en/

RESIDENT EXPERT(S) & TOUR GUIDES

Resident Expert: Sergio Widder, JDC Regional Director for Latin America

AIRFARE

Please note that airfare is not included in the package price. You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to and from Argentina.


The KDS Mission to Argentina will begin in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11 AM (GMT-3/ART), and concludes in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at approximately 1 PM (GMT-3/ART).


*All times listed are in Argentina’s local times (GMT-3); which is one hour ahead Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and two hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).


There are several flight options available from Toronto to Buenos Aires, including American Airlines, Delta, and more. Please inquire with your travel agent regarding flight options that align with the mission’s start and end times.


If you are planning to arrive earlier or extend your trip, the mission’s travel agent will be happy to assist you with booking hotel accommodation and/or tours. Please contact Esther at esther@israelexperts.com for any pre and/or post mission land arrangements.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS

All transfers to and from the airport will be arranged for you. You will receive an email with details and contact information from our staff closer to departure.


If you are extending your trip and would like to make pre/post mission arrangements, contact Sharona, our mission’s travel agent, at sharona@israelexperts.com.


If you have any questions, please contact Keren Levy at klevy@ujafed.org.

TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE

Please note that insurance is not included.


Trip interruption and cancellation insurance is required to go on this mission. Proof of purchase will need to be provided to the travel agent.


Health insurance is strongly recommended.


For additional information on travel and health insurance, or if you need assistance with purchasing additional coverage, please contact Lisa Silver at lsilver@ujafed.org.

COVID-19 POLICY

We will be adhering to Argentina’s Covid-19 guidelines and vaccination policy, which are subject to change. It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure they meet the necessary vaccination requirements. This applies to any connecting flights as well.





Please note that this mission is exclusively offered for those who give at the KDS level ($25,000 or above).
Contact Anna-Rachel Krakowsky at 416-635-2883 x5788 to learn more.