Join Jess & Patrick for our first trip to Guatemala! Twice daily yoga and fresh meals will leave you feeling energized for volcano hikes and jungle exploration. Allow yourself the time to take a deep dive into your practice while enjoying the beautiful Lake Atitlan and Villa Sumaya. Consider this week in nature the best kind of healing gift you can give yourself. The retreat center offers rejuvenating holistic practices and healing modalities as well as preserving Mayan traditions and facilitating outdoor adventures in the heart of the Altiplano.
Travel:
Arrive at the Guatemala City (GUA) airport keeping in mind the drive to Lake Atitlan takes about 3.5 hours. From Panajache, a quick boat ride will take you to the Villa Sumaya dock. For transport from the airport, Villa Sumaya works exclusively with trusted transportation company, Kan Tours. We will contact them to arrange private shuttles or boats.
Check-in is at 3:00pm our first day, please do not plan to arrive before that time unless you pre-arrange with Villa Sumaya.
Our last meal will be breakfast on our final day, we’ll have a morning practice and then check-out. Please plan for proper amount of travel time from Villa Sumaya to Guatemala City for your flight departures-- recommend an evening departure on April 11.
Deposits secure your spot on the trip and are not refundable. Refunds for the balance payments vary depending on timing. For cancellation requests submitted with more than 30 days of retreat date: 100% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded. For cancellation requests submitted within 30 days of retreat date, 50% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded. Cancellation requests within 14 days of the retreat: sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions. Nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete or for arriving late or leaving early.
The Lotus complex features six spacious rooms (two on each floor) and Tara Temple on the top floor. Lotus House 13 & 16 have three single beds. Each unique room has a private balcony with stunning views of the lake or garden. Lotus House is located near all our center’s amenities.
This complex features six spacious rooms (two on each floor) and Tara Temple on the top floor. Lotus House 12 & 14 each have one Queen bed. Each unique room has a private balcony with stunning views of the lake or garden. Lotus House is located near all our center’s amenities.
This complex features six spacious rooms (two on each floor) and Tara Temple on the top floor. This room has one King bed to share. Each unique room has a private balcony with stunning views of the lake or garden. Lotus House is located near all our center’s amenities.
Varying in size, all the rooms have majestic lake view balconies, elegant antique furnishings and modern stylized bathrooms. Junior Ginger Suites 8 & 18 each have one queen bed to share. The suites do require a climb upstairs.
These are Villa Sumaya most luxurious accommodations. Two suites are available, each with a shared Queen bed. Think self-care heaven.