Individuals traveling to rwanda can visit us for the day or stay overnight.
A trip to ASYV is more than just a visit, it's a chance to immerse yourself in our community and learn from our students and staff. Visitors from around the globe introduce our kids to different cultures and life experiences, as well as a world of opportunity. By enabling the free exchange of ideas, ASYV’s visitor program enables our students and guests to build a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
“Visiting the Village was a game changer for me. I went in person, and it suddenly clicked. The sense of community and the dedication were apparent throughout. I fear my words don’t do it justice, but I know that once people go they consistently find themselves wondering how soon they can return.”
Types of Visits Offered
We offer two types of visits for individuals traveling to Rwanda: day and overnight.
ASYV provides specialized custom itineraries for groups of six or more people (staying for a minimum of one day to a maximum of four nights). A flat administrative fee of $250/day (6+ hours) will be added to the rate for groups of this size. Groups who are interested in a longer trip experience should visit asyv.org/service-learning to learn more about ASYV's 8-night service learning trips, or for a custom quote.
Day visits consist of a Village tour and a meal in the ASYV Dining Hall with our kids. More information for day visitors can be found here.
Overnight stays offer a full-day experience including a tour, meals, evening Family Time with the students, and accommodations in our guest houses or Intore Learning Community (ILC). Friday visitors are also invited to Village Time, our weekly student talent show held in the Village’s outdoor amphitheater.
In addition, we are happy to help arrange side trips to nearby destinations including Akagera National Park.
More information for overnight visitors can be found here.
Accommodations
Groups stay in our Guests Houses or the Intore Learning Community (ILC).
Guest Houses:
Each of our four guest houses 7 bedrooms that each have a private bathroom and can accommodate 1 to 2 people (most rooms have one large bed, rather than two). Guest Houses 1 and 2 are newly renovated as of May 2024. Renovations on Guest Houses 3 and 4 will be completed in 2025.
Intore Learning Community (ILC):
Our Intore Learning Community (ILC) offers multiple single and shared rooms with shared bathrooms and two rooms with private bathrooms.
Rates
+ Day Experience
Tour & meal: $40/person
Additional meal: $12/person
Programming fee (for groups of 6+): ASYV provides specialized custom itineraries for groups of six or more people (staying for a minimum of one day to a maximum of four nights). A flat administrative fee of $250/day (6+ hours) will be added to the rate for groups of this size. Groups who are interested in a longer trip experience should visit asyv.org/service-learning to learn more about ASYV's 8-night service learning trips, or for a custom quote.
+ Overnight Stay - Guest Houses
An overnight stay in our Guest Houses includes meals and programming. See details above for information about Guest House accommodations.
Programming fee (for groups of 6+): ASYV provides specialized custom itineraries for groups of six or more people (staying for a minimum of one day to a maximum of four nights). A flat administrative fee of $250/day (6+ hours) will be added to the rate for groups of this size. Groups who are interested in a longer trip experience should visit asyv.org/service-learning to learn more about ASYV's 8-night service learning trips, or for a custom quote.
Guest Houses:
- $120 (single room)
- $155 (double room - one bed for two people)
+ Overnight Stay - ILC
The ILC has the following rooms available for booking: two single rooms, five 2-person rooms, 21 4-person rooms, and one 6-person room. See details above for more information about ILC accommodations. The following rates include meals and programming.
Programming fee (for groups of 6+): ASYV provides specialized custom itineraries for groups of six or more people (staying for a minimum of one day to a maximum of four nights). A flat administrative fee of $250/day (6+ hours) will be added to the rate for groups of this size. Groups who are interested in a longer trip experience should visit asyv.org/service-learning to learn more about ASYV's 8-night service learning trips, or for a custom quote.
ILC Stand-Alone Single Room:
- $95 (single room)
- $120 (double room - one bed for two people)
ILC One-Person Dormitory Room (bunk beds): $72 per person
ILC Two or Three-Person Dormitory Room (bunk beds): $50 per person
ILC Four-Person Dormitory Room (bunk beds): $40 per person
ILC Five or Six-Person Dormitory Room (bunk beds): $35 per person
+ Other
- Bottled water: $5 per person per day
- Laundry: $5 per basket
- Non-standard itinerary provisions (e.g.: meals from Chabad or program supplies): Cost + 10% admin fee (minimum $25)
- Rooftop event at the ILC: $15 per person not including alcohol
- Tea break: $5 per person per round
- Traditional dance lesson: $100 flat fee per lesson
- Medical Transfer: ASYV has a Health & Wellness Clinic on-site and nurses are available to treat general ailments or respond to first aid needs. In the event of a more serious medical emergency, participants are directed to contact the nurse on duty in the clinic by visiting the clinic directly or by calling the emergency clinic phone number (+250 780303304). The nurse on duty can refer the case to Rwamagana Hospital (about 15 minutes away), Legacy Clinic (about 1 hour away), or King Faisal Hospital in Kigali (about 1.5 hours away). A Village van and driver can provide transfer for a fee of $60, to be billed after the trip.
You may find answers to additional questions on our FAQ page.
Contact visitors@asyv.org with other queries and to schedule your visit. Please note that visits must be booked at least three business days in advance and confirmed directly with a member of the ASYV Visitor Team.