REGISTER TO ATTEND

June 22-30, 2024

Join Samantha Reynolds, the visionary guide behind Journeys for the Soul, on an immersive 9-day educational and cultural journey to Rwanda.

Please fill out the preliminary details below for the 2024 Rwanda tour. An additional interview may be conducted to determine readiness. We will send you a separate form and deposit link. Please note deposit is non-refundable. We will be holding several information sessions online before 2024 to address any questions.

Once you submit the preliminary application, you will be required to do the following:

  1. Submit Participant Information

  2. Sign Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability (to be emailed)

  3. For visiting and staying overnight at the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village June 27-29, all must complete the following:

    1. Read Agahozo-Shalom Visitor Code of Conduct

    2. Sign Visitor Policy Agreement

    3. Complete Visitor Registration form

  4. Submit $1,000 non-refundable payment.

  5. Submit copies of passport, trip cancellation & medical evacuation insurance within 10 days of deposit to sam@journeysforthesoul.com

  6. Full non-refundable payment is due before April 15, 2024.

PROGRAM FEES

  • Program Fee $5,200 shared accommodation | $6,400 single supplement

  • Early Access $4,650 shared accommodation | $5,850 single supplement (Deposit paid by 1/15/24 to secure early access rate)

    Scholarship Opportunities and Fundraising:

    • Up to $500 credit to raise funds for ASYV Youth Village with personal fundraising page. ASYV is a 501c3 non-profit with HQ in NYC and Rwanda.

    • Referrals: $250 credit (up to 2) if you refer a friend.

    • Max scholarship amount: $1,000

Timeline

  • Jan 16-April 15 | Regular registration

  • April 15 FRI | Final Payment due (may book after based on space, payment due in full)

  • May 19 SUN | Online orientation + introduction (online + in-person/Miami residents

  • June 9 SUN | Pre-departure Q&A (online)

  • June 22 SAT | Saturday, Arrival Day to Kigali International Airport

Notes:

  • Non-refundable and Non-transferable deposit due at time of booking in the amount $1,000 USD.

  • Final balance must be paid by April 15, 2024.

  • Last minute bookings may be available, however, not guaranteed.

  • Payment plans available.

  • Single supplements are on a first available basis.

  • Interested in becoming a program ambassador? Contact us to learn more.

  • Minimum 6 participants needed to operate tour. Please do not book flights until confirmation is received by email before 01/15/2024. If minimum number is not met, full deposit will be refunded.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Sam at sam@journeysforthesoul.com to set up a call, 1-305-908-2410 to learn more.


EXCLUDES

  • Airfare to and from destination

  • Minimum medical and emergency evacuation insurance

  • Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance

  • Visas

  • Any activity not described in What's Included

  • Meals on your own, arrival day dinner and departure day lunch

  • Gratuities

  • Items of personal nature & souvenir shopping

  • Gorilla trekking permit, extension, or trip add-ons

TRAVEL INSURANCE

A minimum level of medical and emergency travel insurance is required in order to travel. Details are outlined in our Terms and Conditions and you may not be permitted to join the group until you have provided evidence of adequate travel insurance.

INDIVIDUAL ROOM

Sometimes you need a single room all to yourself. That’s why we offer this optional extra.

INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation - 8 nights (shared or single)

  • Arrival and Departure transfer on official days

  • Yoga with Sam and local Rwandan teachers

  • Genocide Memorial entrance

  • Local village walk

  • Local Experiences: Coffee Tour, Traditional Dance Show and Art Gallery

  • Local Support to non-profits, Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and Gardens for Health

  • All national park entrance fees

  • Safari drives in Akagera National Park

  • Wildlife boat cruise on Lake Ihema and safari picnic lunch

  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • All meals noted in itinerary (except 1st night, last lunch & dinner) - a la Carte with Vegan/Vegetarian options available

  • Bottled water in the vehicle throughout the trip

  • Expert in-country guides

  • All Rwanda government taxes

2 NIGHT / 2 DAY OPTIONAL GORILLA EXTENSION - Extra Fee

Rwanda is the premier destination for the mountain gorillas and we highly recommend adding this part of the trip on to your journey. As an optional add-on, you can extend your trip by two days or more to visit the mountain gorillas, an incredible once-in-a lifetime opportunity to encounter these magnificent creatures found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda.

Gorilla permits are highly limited and only a certain amount are issued per day, meaning you have a greater chance of securing a permit if you book well in advance. Please note that gorilla permits cost an extra $1,500 and are limited and regulated by the government. Your reservation is only guaranteed through full payment and is non-refundable. There are no guarantees that space will be available should you decide to book at a later time. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare and as such, only a handful of permits are allowed each day. The in-country agency we work with will make every effort possible to get the permits in advance.

If you’d still like to visit Volcanoes National Park, there are other hiking tours available including the Golden Monkey trek and the Dian Fossey tour, both of which are significantly less expensive. Details can be found on the Rwandan Tourism Board.

Our in-country travel company and expert guide, David, will help you tailor your experience as needed, should you decide to upgrade your accommodation, stay longer, or travel beyond Rwanda to visiting countries.

FAQ’s

  • Yes, visas may be purchased upon arrival ($50 for US Citizens as of 9/1/23) or three days in advance. Additional information will be provided upon booking confirmation. For the most updated pricing, please visit the Government of Rwanda website. If you are traveling on to other countries, an East African Visa may be required based on your nationality.

  • Yes. We highly recommend speaking with your doctor in advance. All participants will also be required to carry trip and medical insurance overseas, including emergency evacuation coverage.

  • No immunizations are required to enter Rwanda, except proof of yellow fever vaccination for those travelers entering Rwanda from a country that is yellow fever endemic. We advise you consult with your primary care physician or a travel health specialist about recommended immunizations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control website includes Rwanda-specific information. 

  • Purchase of travel insurance is required. A personal, political, environmental, health, or weather-related incident may arise that can prevent or interrupt your travels. Note that most travel insurance providers require that you purchase coverage within 7 to 10 days of your initial booking.

  • A $1,000 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit is required to hold your spot on the trip. If you cancel prior to March 15, 2024, we will refund any payments you have made minus the non-refundable deposit and processing fees. All payments are non-refundable & non-transferable after March 15, 2024. We must strictly adhere to the cancellation policy to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of the trip. Details, terms and conditions are available at booking and listed on the website.

  • You will need to fly into and out of Kigali International Airport (KGL). Transfer to and from the airport is included on the official arrival and departure day. You will be greeted at the airport from our in-country team.

  • Yes, all dining will have vegetarian and vegan a la carte options available. If you have a specific dietary requirement, please consult with your doctor before.

  • ‘Rwanda’ is derived from a local Kinyarwanda verb, which means ‘expansion.’

SAM REYNOLDS LLC is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel, Registration ST42185. Please read the Tour Terms and Conditions.