Experience Honduras. Engage with Community. Be Part of Our Mission.
Take a life-changing journey with Olancho Aid. Whether you’re a university group seeking immersion, a parish team eager to serve, or an individual looking for a meaningful experience, we invite you to travel with purpose.
Olancho Aid invites individuals and groups to travel to Honduras and experience the impact of faith-inspired, inclusive education through the work of our schools. Our Global Exchange program offers customized experiences that align with your goals—whether it’s cultural immersion, service learning, or faith-based community engagement.
For over 30 years, we have hosted diverse groups in Honduras including universities, parishes, and nonprofit organizations, each gaining a deeper understanding of Honduras’ culture, educational system, and the importance of sustainable development.
Who travels with us?
Colleges & Universities
Diverse partnerships are created through faculty-led initiatives and campus ministry offices to provide students with hands-on experiences through service learning and cultural immersion in an international setting.
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High Schools
Through first hand experiences in our schools and engaging with the Honduran education system, students gain a broader perspective about the world by immersion in the culture, language exchange, and encounter.
Summer Interns
College students passionate about education, cultural exchange, and global development serve as teacher’s aides, lead and support an English camp for local students, and engage in enriching cultural activities. July 7-Aug 4, 2025. Learn More.
Individuals
Join us for Nazareth Week! Designed for individuals who want to immerse themselves in Olancho Aid’s mission during an annual week of community, learning, and solidarity. Jul 29-Aug 4, 2025. Register Now.
Parishes and Faith-Based Groups
Church and other faith-centered groups looking to support long-term initiatives aligned with Olancho Aid’s educational mission are invited to participate. Explore your faith and live the values of Catholic social teaching through encounter and service.
NGOs, Clubs, and Volunteers
Customize an immersion or service experience with Olancho Aid to support the Honduran community through our schools and projects.
Recent Partners
Key Program Features:
✅ Tailored experiences based on your group’s goals
✅ Potential for-credit experiences in partnership with faculty
✅ Meaningful engagement with students, teachers, and community members
✅ A focus on education, sustainability, and cultural exchange
✅ Opportunities for both short-term trips and extended engagement
Traveler FAQs
Travelers stay in a retreat-style setting. Modest bunk rooms sleep four to six people. Sheets, towels, and a pillow are provided. There is a community bathroom with toilets, sinks, and showers near each room. Some luxuries like hot water air conditioning are not available. Wifi will be available sporadically throughout the trip.
Travelers will have the opportunity to sample culinary specialties of Juticalpa. Meals may be enjoyed at the retreat center, as a picnic, in a restaurant, or even in the home of a community member. Vegetarian options can be offered if requested in advance. Those with food allergies should discuss restrictions with us before their trip to determine the type of accommodations that can be made.
Olancho Aid Foundation has been welcoming travelers to Juticalpa for over 20 years. When traveling abroad, an understanding of cultural norms and potential risks is critical. The team in Honduras including bilingual guides, drivers, and trip organizers are residents of Juticalpa who are skilled in assessing potential risks, making travel arrangements accordingly and selecting trusted local services to ensure a positive and safe experience.
Room – see above “What are the accommodations like?”
Meals – See above “ Where will we eat?”
Bilingual Guide – A local guide will be with the group from 8a-7p daily and available 24/7.
In-country transportation – Travelers will be met at Palmerola International Airport by their bilingual guide and driver. They’ll then drive 4.5 hours to Juticalpa. Transportation for all planned activities will be provided and the driver will return the group to the airport on the day of departure.
Cultural activities – Various opportunities will be planned for the group to experience the beauty of Olanchano culture and people.
Travel-medical insurance – Insurance covers expenses at local clinics and evacuation in case of emergency. It DOES NOT cover expenses related to travel delays due to COVID-19.
Donation to Olancho Aid Foundation – A portion of your payment is a tax-deductible contribution to help advance the impact of Olancho Aid Foundation in Honduras.
Flight and other travel expenses to and from Palmerola International Airport.
Packing List – Coming Soon
Those with additional questions are encouraged to schedule a call with an Olancho Aid representative here or email your question to info@olanchoaid.org.