DATES & FEES
Pintia Program Dates and Fees:
June 1 - June 29, 2008
July 3 - July 31, 2008
August 6 - September 3, 2008
US/Canada:$2,250 per session
Rest of the world: €1,590 per session
Fees Include:
- Full Room and Board for the duration of the program
- Medical Insurance
- Excursions and other activities
- Airport pickup/drop-off
- Application fee
- Administrative costs
Fees do not include:
Fees DO NOT include airfare.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
To reserve a space, you must pay a $300 application fee. For non-US/Canadian participants, fees are listed in euros. All payments will be done via bank transfer to Spain (the application fee is €225).
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)
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:
Travel arrangements to and from Spain can be made with any travel agency. You should begin this process as soon as your place in the group is reserved and complete it 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 is not a travel provider nor is a registered travel agent. 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 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:
All ArchaeoSpain participants at Pintia 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 Pintia director and ArchaeoSpain reserve 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.