Dates and Costs Information
Pintia 2008 Program Dates and Costs:
June 1-June 29
July 3-July 31
August 6-September 3
Program Costs:
US/Canada: $2,250 per session
UK: £1,135 per session
Rest of the world: €1,590 per session
Fees Include:
- Full Room and Board for the duration of the program
- Medical Insurance
- Seminars and workshops
- Pintia literature
- Excursions and other activities
- Airport pick-up/drop-off on first and last days of program
- Application fee
- Administrative costs
Fees DO NOT include airfare
Schedule of payment:
To reserve a space, you must pay a $300 application fee.
For non-US/Canadian participants, fees are listed in euros and pounds sterling, and the application fee is €225 or £150. All payments are done via bank transfer to an account in Spain.
The remainder of the program cost will be due 45 days before the start of the program. If you apply to two ArchaeoSpain programs, the application fee for the second one will be waived. Application fees will be refunded if the applicant is not selected.
Application Deadline:
First session: May 1; Second session: June 1; Third session: July 5
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
- More than 90 days before the program: All payments, except for $50 (€35
or £25) from the application fee, are refundable.
- Between 45 and 90 days before the program: Application fee non-refundable.
The balance is refundable.
- Less than 45 days prior to start of program: All payments are non-refundable
unless your application is rejected by the program director.
Travel
Arrangements:
You should begin making travel plans as soon as your place in the group is reserved, and you should complete them upon being notified of your selection. We strongly recommend that participants purchase travel insurance to cover all needs including medical, accident, baggage loss, delays and personal liability.
ArchaeoSpain and the University of Valladolid are not travel providers, nor are registered travel agents. Your travel arrangements to and from Spain are subject to the terms and conditions of your travel agency. In the rare event that the program is cancelled, ArchaeoSpain and the University of Valladolid will refund volunteer costs, but is not responsible for non-refundable airline or other tickets or payments or any similar penalties that may be incurred. It is your responsibility to protect yourself against airline and travel agency cancellation fees.
Medical Insurance:
Participants are covered by an insurance policy through the University of Valladolid that provides medical and surgical treatment and prescription drugs in case of accident or sudden illness. This insurance has always been reliable and in the past it has worked well for most unexpected illnesses or accidents. It is limited, though, so we recommend that participants have some backup insurance so they can be covered in case of more serious events. Please contact our staff for more information.
Right of Refusal:
ArchaeoSpain and the University of Valladolid reserve the right to refuse an applicant's selection. This is a rare occurrence and is most likely due to a person's inability to meet health requirements or in the interest of group compatibility. Once in the field, the program director reserves the right to send a volunteer away from the program should that person's behavior compromise the safety, research objectives and general performance of the group, or violate Spanish laws, regulations or customs.