If your style of travel is adventure, off the beaten path and learning about indigenous culture, this is the trip for you! No one does Guatemala quite like us. From visiting a local Guatemalan coffee farm and doing lunch at the farmer’s own house, to classes in indigenous Mayan weaving techniques and food tours of Antigua and Guatemala City, this is sure to be the trip of a lifetime.

If I'm not vegan, can I still come?

Yes, absolutely! We actually have a lot of non vegans on my trips and we love having them! Whether you're here because you're vegan, vegetarian, have a dairy allergy, don't eat certain types of meat for religious reasons, or just think this sounds like a cool trip, you are welcome here!

However, we do want to note that all the food served on the trip is vegan so if vegan food does not sound appealing to you, we might recommend a different trip. 

What's the age range of people on the trip?

We do require everyone on the trip to be 18+. And truly EVERYONE is welcome. We would say the average age is around 25-35 however, we've had people of all ages on the trip (40-60+) and this is a welcoming environment for everyone. 

What are the accommodations like?

We work with locally owned, upscale boutique hotels. Typically 3-5 stars. Prices are based on double occupancy, but you have the option to upgrade to a single room if you prefer. 

Note, we always pair people of the same gender together for the rooms. You will never be roomed with someone of a different gender. To pair, we basically stalk your socials and match people together based on vibes. Which we're quite good at if we do say so ourselves. 

If you'd like to know the exact hotels, please shoot us an email at hello@veganaftravel.com. We’re happy to share, it's just due to the size and reach of our platforms and because the dates are public, we don't post the hotels publicly for safety reasons. 

Do most people come alone or with a friend/partner?

Whether you are alone or with a friend or partner, you are absolutely welcome! We would say around 80% of people come solo and 20% come with a friend or partner!

How can I bring my friend/partner?

If you're signing up together, just choose "2" at checkout". Then, when checking out, you'll fill out the intake form and just make a note that you're coming together and would like to room together! If you are traveling as a couple, you do not need to upgrade to a single room. We will automatically put you in one!

For flights, should I arrive at a specific time? 

Yes, ideally! When you check out, you'll get an email with all the details on ideal flight times. 

If you have any additional questions, please shoot us an email at hello@veganaftravel.com.

Time to settle in and get to know each other. We have private transport arranged from the airport so you’ll meet your driver, take the quick drive to the hotel, settle in and rest before we do a welcome dinner on the roof of the hotel.

We’ll enjoy dinner and getting to know each other before calling it an early night to rest for a week full of activities!

Meals included: dinner

After a vegan breakfast at the hotel, we’ll meet our guide for a food, history, and architecture tour of Guatemala City. We’ll explore the local Guatemalan markets, local vendors and try some foods you’ve never tried before. We’ll head over to the historic district and learn about the history of Guatemala City and then have some lunch at Guatemala City’s first ever vegetarian restaurant. After tasting some more local foods and drinks, we’ll hop on our private transfer and head to our next destination, Lake Atitlan! 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, additional snacks

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll meet our guide and hop on a local boat to explore the local towns. 

At our first destination San Juan, we’ll visit a local artists' co-op to see Mayan fine art, a local coffee shop, a clothing store where we’ll take a class on ancient Mayan weaving techniques and we’ll  shop around while exploring more of the indigenous culture. 

We’ll have a local lunch, then head over to Amigos de Santa Cruz, a non profit trade school that helps indigenous people find jobs. We’ll have dinner at their culinary school before taking the boat back to the hotel for the night. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, additional snacks

 We’ll have a breakfast at the hotel, and then head to Antigua. But - on the way we’ll stop for a visit at Iximche, a mesoamerican archaeological site.  Iximche was the capital of the Late Postclassic Kaqchikel Maya kingdom from 1470 until its abandonment in 1524. We’ll have a guide to share more about the history of Kaqchikel culture and indigenous ceremonies. 

Then, we’ll check into a hotel in Antigua.

Meals included: breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll meet our guide, Andres for a food and history tour of Antigua. We’ll try local foods, coffee shops, and then stop at Montagu, a local speakeasy that specializes in the indigenous art of food preservation. 

After lunch, we’ll hop on a local bus to a coffee farm for our tour with De La Gente, a fair trade coffee co op. We’ll tour the landscape, learn about fair trade coffee and the experiences of local farmers. Then, we’ll learn how to roast our own beans over the fire, grind them on a local metate, and brew our own coffee. Get ready for the freshest cup of coffee of your life followed by a late lunch/early dinner at the farmers house. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, additional snacks

We’ll start the morning with breakfast at our hotel before hopping into our private transfer to Pacaya, where we’ll meet our guide and begin the trek. Get ready for a 2-3 hour hike up through stunning volcanic landscapes. At the summit, we’ll soak in the epic views while enjoying a delicious boxed lunch from Montagu—because nothing tastes better than a meal with a little lava energy.

After taking it all in, we’ll hike back down, return to Antigua, and wrap up our adventure with a special farewell dinner at one of the city’s best local spots. A perfect ending to an unforgettable trip!

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

After a breakfast at the hotel, we have private transfers arranged for all participants back to the Guatemala City airport based on your flight time. Adios!

Meals included: breakfast