HIKE THE INCA TRAIL WITH ALEGRE TRAVEL GIVEAWAY!

Are you a 2018, graduating high-school senior in Union, Baker or Wallowa County, who dreams of traveling
around the world someday? If that sounds like you, and you’re ready for a challenge, here is your
opportunity to hike with us to Machu Picchu—one of the newest 7 wonders of the world! 
Here’s how it works:
1) Choose ONE of the following statements and compose a 500-750 word essay in response to it.

  • Mark Twain once said: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” 
    What does this statement mean to you and why or how do you think it might be true?
 
  • A columnist for Rolling Stone Australia, Henry Rollins, made the statement:
    “A great way to learn about your country is to leave it.” 
    If you were to leave the United States what do you think you would learn about it?

2) Submit your essay to Alegre Travel by June 18th. You can either drop it off at our office at 1307 Adams Avenue in La Grande, you can e-mail it to sam@alegretravel.com or you can upload it to our facebook page via private message.

3) One lucky winner will be off to hike the Inca Trail with us in the summer of 2019!
Yes, it’s THAT simple!
The fine print:
  • Judging criteria is pretty simple…whichever essay we like the most will win! Although, a well-thought-out response, as well as grammar, spelling, and punctuation will definitely move you to the top of the list!
  • Must be at least 18, at time of travel, to participate in hike.
  • Must acquire passport at own expense.
  • Giveaway is for tour cost and airfare ONLY.  All “optional” excursions, unpaid meals, shopping expenses and “required” travel protection are the responsibility of the winner.
  • Essays must be turned in by 5:00 p.m. on June 18th.  No exceptions.
  • Winner must be receiving their high-school diploma this year.
  • Winner must live in Union, Baker or Wallowa County.
  • There will be one “alternate” chosen.  However, if the winner makes the decision not to participate AFTER 08/01/2018, the alternate may or may not be able to participate in the actual “hike.” In the case they are unable to “hike,” they will be able to participate in the alternative tour, which is to “ride the train” to Machu Picchu.   
  • Winner will be paired up with a roommate/tent mate of the “same sex” during the tour. We will do our best to pair them up with someone close to their own age.
Alegre Travel is your Bucket-List Headquarters on Adams Avenue in La Grande.
​Serving Union, Baker and Wallowa counties.