Bolivia 2003

Study Trip

February 27th to March 13th 2003

 

Sponsored by

JOLYKA® Bolivia S.A.

 

For every purchase of

 JOLYKA® HARDWOOD FLOORING

you will receive one raffle ticket for our upcoming drawing to win a

Free Bolivia 2003 Study Trip!

 

Study trip details, itinerary and registration form enclosed

Registration Deadline: January 5th, 2003

Space is limited, so please make your reservation early.

For further information contact

JOLYKA: sales@jolyka.com

(www.jolyka.com)

 

 

 

 

JOIN US FOR THE

JOLYKA HARDWOOD FLOORING

BOLIVIA 2003 STUDY TRIP

 

 

Did you know that Bolivia has much more to offer than just beautiful Hardwood Flooring? In the heart of South America, Bolivia hosts an unbelievably diverse treasure of natural and cultural wonders among its immense expanse of rain forests.

You are probably familiar with South American tropical wood species. Jolyka’s Bolivia 2003 Study Trip offers you a unique opportunity to get an inside look at the tropical forest ecosystem, FSC certification and JOLYKA Hardwood Flooring production as well as an in-depth view of Bolivia and its fascinating culture.

 

Join us on this wonderful trip! Here is some important information:

 

Date:

February 27th to March 13th, 2003

 

Cost:

 

US$ 2,540 per person, double occupancy; single occupancy surcharge US$ 340

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Price Includes

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Air fare with maximum luggage allowance of 55 lbs. per person, hotel room, transportation within Bolivia, meals (with exception of meals on free days or free afternoons); Beverages and hotel mini-bar consumption are not included. Tour guide/sightseeing is conducted in English.

 

Visas / Documentation

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US citizens need only a valid passport for entry into Bolivia – a visa is not required (carrying a photocopy of your passport separately when you travel abroad is always recommended to alleviate problems in case of loss). Travel and trip cancellation insurance should be arranged independently with your own insurer.

 

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Vaccinations

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A 10-year yellow fever vaccination is recommended. Please contact your public health department regarding other preventive measures.

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Climate

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During this trip, we will travel through climate zones that range from approximately 59° F in La Paz, which is 12,090 feet above sea level to approximately 83° F in Santa Cruz, 1,444 feet above sea level (average temperature). We recommend light clothing (natural fibers) for the Amazon lowland and Autumn clothing for the highlands.

 

 

JOLYKA® USA, INC, 2145 Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace, Md 21078,Toll free 1 866 845 6502, Fax 410 272 8949

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOLYKA
BOLIVIA STUDY TRIP 2003

Tentative Itinerary (some variations are possible)

February 27th to March 13th, 2003

 

Thursday

02.27.2003

  Departure from Miami

Friday

02.28.2003

  Arrival in La Paz

 

 

  Check in to the Radisson Hotel*****

 

 

  Lunch

 

 

  Free afternoon

 

 

  Dinner

Saturday

03.01.2003

  Bus trip to Oruro

 

 

  Box Lunch

 

 

  We will attend the famous, traditional Carneval Parade in Oruro, which attracts

 

 

  visitors from all over the world every year

 

 

  Bus trip back to La Paz

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Night at the Radisson Hotel * * * * *

Sunday

03.02.2003

  Bus trip to Tiwanaku

 

 

  Archeological site of the Tiwanaku culture

 

 

  Box Lunch

 

 

  Drive to Lake Titicaca, highest highland lake in the world

 

 

  Visit the Eco-Village “roots of the Andes”

 

 

  Visit into the mystic world of the Kallawayas

 

 

  Romantic dinner and show

 

 

  Overnight stay at Hotel INCA UTAMA & SPA * * * * *

Monday

03.03.2003

  Hydrofoil ride to Moon Island; visit to Temple of the Inak Uyu Virgins

 

 

  Visit to Pilgrim Place Copacabana (wenn es soll ein Witz sein, denn sagen

 

 

  wir einfach: “Obligatory pilgramage to the Copacabana”)

 

 

  Drive to Sun Island; visit the Sacred Source and the Inca Steps

 

 

  Lunch

 

 

  Drive back to La Paz

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Overnight stay at the Radisson Hotel * * * * *

Tuesday

03.04.2003

  Bus drive to Cochabamba

 

 

  Lunch

 

 

  Afternoon free to relax by the pool or other

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Overnight stay at the Portalez Hotel * * * * *

Wednesday

03.05.2003

  Visit to JOLYKA BOLIVIA SA factory where JOLYKA PARQUET is manufactured

 

 

  Lunch

 

 

  City tour

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Overnight stay at the Portalez Hotel * * * * *

Thursday

03.06.2003

  Free day in Cochabamba

 

 

  Overnight stay at the Portalez Hotel * * * * *

 

 

  Bus trip to Chapare, a jungle area between Cochabamba and Santa Cruz

 

 

  Lunch

 

 

  Walk through the jungle in the Carasco National Park

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Overnight stay at the Tucanes Hotel

Friday

03.07.2003

  River trip through the jungle by canoe

 

 

  Lunch

 

 

  Orchid Garden visit

 

 

  Banana plantation / banana exporter visit

 

 

  Palm heart plantation/exporter visit

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Overnight stay at the Tucanes Hotel

 
 
 
JOLYKA
BOLIVIA STUDY TRIP 2003

Tentative Itinerary (some variations are possible)

February 27th to March 13th, 2003

 

Saturday

03.08.2003

  Bus drive to Santa Cruz

 

 

  Box lunch on the road

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Overnight stay at the Los Tajibos Hotel * * * * *

Sunday

03.09.2003

  City tour

 

 

  Lunch

 

 

  Visit to the Natural History Museum

 

 

  For the adventurous members of the group we offer an off-road trek: 

 

 

  Departing from the botanical garden, we will cover 84 km round trip by 4-Wheeldrive

  ATV over rivers, hills, sand dunes and ancient villages.

 

 

·         Each participant is solely responsible for any risk involved in this outing

 

 

·         Surcharge 125 U.S. dollars per person

 

 

·         Includes: helmet, boots, gloves, sandwich, water and medical care

 

 

·         Please book this activity along with your trip reservation.

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Overnight stay at the Los Tajibos Hotel * * * * *

Monday

03.10.2003

  Bus drive to San Javier

 

 

  Visit to Jesuit Missions

 

 

  Overnight stay in Concepción

Thursday

03.11.2003

  Visit to a FSC certified forest and discussion about sustainable forest management

 

 

  Return trip to Santa Cruz

 

 

  Dinner

 

 

  Overnight stay in the Hotel Los Tajibos * * * * *

Wednesday

03.12.2003

  Return flight

 

03.13.2003

  Arrival in Miami

 


 

REGISTRATION FORM

JOLYKA BOLIVIA 2003 STUDY TRIP

February 27th to March 13th

 

JOLYKA USA, INC

2145 Pulaski Highway

Havre de Grace, MD 21078

 

Please register the following participant(s):

                                  

                                                           Participant 1                                        Participant 2

 


Surname, first name:      ____________________________ ________________________________

 

Date of birth:                 ____________________________ ________________________________

 

Citizenship:                    ____________________________ ________________________________

 

Company Name:           ____________________________ ________________________________

 

Street Address:             ____________________________ ________________________________

 

City, Zip Code:              ____________________________ ________________________________

 

Phone:                          ____________________________ ________________________________

 

Fax:                              ____________________________ ________________________________

 

E-Mail:                         ____________________________ ________________________________

 

 

                                                        Smoker                                                                            Smoker

 

                                                        Non-Smoker                                                                    Non-Smoker

 

                                                        Registration in double room                                            Registration in double room.

                                                        Price per Person US$ 2.540                                            Price per Person US$ 2.540

 

                                                        Registration in single room                                             Registration in single room

                                                        Price per Person US$ 2.880                                            Price per Person US$ 2.880              

 

                                                        Yes, I want to participate in the ATV                            Yes, I want to participate in the ATV

                                                        Trip on March 9, 2003 at my own risk                          Trip on March 9, 2003 at my own risk

                                                        and agree to a surcharge of  US$ 125                              and agree to a surcharge of  US$ 125
per person                                                                       per person

 

 

                                                                                    Please check the appropriate boxes                                  Please check the appropriate boxes

 

 

                                   Participant 1                                              Participant 2          

 

                                   Signature: _______________________   Signature: ___________ ______________

                                   Place and date: ___________________   Place and date: ____________________  _

 

Please return the completed and signed registration form to our Maryland address listed above, together with your deposit check in the amount of US$ 600 per person made out to Jolyka USA.

 

Participation is limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. If the trip is fully booked at the time we receive your registration request, your check will be returned promptly.