The Task            

In this project you and three of your closest friends are going on a low budget 15-day backpacking trip through South America.  The idea is to visit at least 2 countries while taking into account the likes and interests of everyone in the group.  Each of you will have a personal budget of $8,000. 

The problem is that each member has his or her own preferences and you will need to devise a trip that meets everyone’s expectations.

You will be working with a group of 4 students and each member will take on the role of one of four travelers.  You will then help in planning the “Perfect Trip” by finding information pertaining to the country (see guiding questions for help) and the preferred activities of your character.  As a group you will work cooperatively to arrange a South American trip that is suitable and cost effective for everyone.  As a final project each group will have a choice in presentation:  oral presentation with visual aids, travel brochure promoting your South American expedition, or a virtual tour.