There is nothing worse than paying for something, only to find that there are a whole host of hidden costs you haven't been told about. We've all been there at some point, which is why Quest doesn't want to be guilty of this with our projects and expeditions.
Quest Overseas covers all your costs on the ground, but what does that mean? A claim like this varies from organisation to organisation, so it's important that you do your research. With Quest this means all your accommodation and food of course, but that's not all. What you pay covers EVERYTHING you will be doing whilst part of the team. All transport, activities (PADI scuba diving courses in Mozambique , the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, ice climbing, the list goes on), all equipment and materials necessary for your team to complete the project and financial support to the project for the months we are not there. Your flights and insurance are not included, but once out in Africa or South America the only things not covered are activities on a handful (literally a handful) of free days, the gifts you buy for friends and family, personal expenses (internet, laundry, snacks etc.) and evening drinks.
Below are the costs of our team departures for 2011 and 2012. The above should help to explain what they include, our where does the money go page will give you a little more detail. If there is anything you would like clarifying or would like some more information, just contact us.
COST OF QUESTS OVERSEAS 2011 |
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| Journey Name | Start date | End date | Payment to Quest | Project Donation 
What is the donation for?The donation to your project helps to give essential short, medium and long term support for the project site, ensuring the work you do is not only worthwhile but can be continued and maintained, giving genuine benefit to the project. |
GAP YEAR SOUTH AMERICA |
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| Villa Maria Team 1 (no Spanish course) |
5th January | 31st March | £3,400.00 | £850.00 |
| Bolivia Team 1 (with Spanish course) |
16th January | 21st April | £4,250.00 | £700.00 |
| Rio | 30th January | 1st May | £4,250.00 | £700.00 |
| Villa Maria Team 2 (with Spanish course) |
9th February | 12th May | £4,250.00 | £700.00 |
| Bolivia Team 2 (without Spanish course) |
27th March | 23rd June | £3,400.00 | £850.00 |
| Manu, Peru | 3rd May | 14th July | £3,400.00 | £750.00 |
GAP YEAR AFRICA |
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| Tanzania project | 7th January | 20th February | £1,200.00 | £850.00 |
| Tanzania project & expedition |
7th January | 3rd April | £3,900.00 | £850.00 |
| Kenya project | 7th January | 20th February | £1,400.00 | £650.00 |
| Kenya project & expedition |
7th January | 3rd April | £4,100.00 | £650.00 |
| Malawi project & expedition | 19th April | 12th July | £3,900.00 | £850.00 |
| Swaziland project & expedition | 19th April | 12th July | £3,900.00 | £850.00 |
SUMMER SOUTH AMERICA |
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| Bolivia Project | 5th July | 16th August | £900.00 | £850.00 |
| Andean Exped | 12th July | 25th August | £2,675.00 | £75.00 |
| Peru Project | 17th July | 15th August | £900.00 | £700.00 |
SUMMER AFRICA |
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| Kenya Project | 7th July | 11th August | £1,150.00 | £550.00 |
| Tanzania | 14th July | 11th August | £900.00 | £650.00 |
| African Exped | 14th July | 28th August | £2,675.00 | £75.00 |
| Malawi Project | 22nd July | 26th August | £1,000.00 | £700.00 |
COST OF QUESTS OVERSEAS 2012 |
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| Journey Name | Start date | End date | Payment to Quest | Project Donation
What is the donation for?The donation to your project helps to give essential short, medium and long term support for the project site, ensuring the work you do is not only worthwhile but can be continued and maintained, giving genuine benefit to the project. |
GAP YEAR SOUTH AMERICA |
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| Villa Maria Team 1 (no Spanish course) |
4th January | 29th March | £3,400.00 | £850.00 |
| Bolivia Team 1 (with Spanish course) |
15th January | 19th April | £4,250.00 | £700.00 |
| Rio | 15th January | 15th April | £4,250.00 | £700.00 |
| Villa Maria Team 2 (with Spanish course) |
8th February | 10th May | £4,250.00 | £700.00 |
| Bolivia Team 2 (without Spanish course) |
25th March | 21st June | £3,400.00 | £850.00 |
| Manu, Peru | 1st May | 12th July | £3,400.00 | £750.00 |
GAP YEAR AFRICA |
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| Tanzania project | 6th January | 19th February | £1,200.00 | £850.00 |
| Tanzania project & expedition |
6th January | 1st April | £3,900.00 | £850.00 |
| Kenya project | 6th January | 19th February | £1,400.00 | £650.00 |
| Kenya project & expedition |
6th January | 1st April | £4,100.00 | £650.00 |
| Malawi project & expedition | 17th April | 10th July | £3,900.00 | £850.00 |
| Swaziland project & expedition | 17th April | 10th July | £3,900.00 | £850.00 |
SUMMER SOUTH AMERICA |
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| Bolivia Project | 3rd July | 14th August | £900.00 | £850.00 |
| Andean Exped | 10th July | 23rd August | £2,675.00 | £75.00 |
| Peru Project | 15th July | 13th August | £900.00 | £700.00 |
SUMMER AFRICA |
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| Kenya Project | 5th July | 9th August | £1,150.00 | £550.00 |
| Tanzania | 12th July | 9th August | £900.00 | £650.00 |
| African Exped | 12th July | 26th August | £2,675.00 | £75.00 |
| Malawi Project | 20th July | 24th August | £1,000.00 | £700.00 |