About this trip
Lake Atitlán is an energetically charged, 50 square mile, crater lake located in the western highlands of Guatemala.
Backdropped by colossal volcanoes, and cultural Mayan villages, the region exudes a sense of cosmic wonder. Standing on that enormous lakeshore, you’ll rarely again feel as tiny—or more alive.
This retreat is an invitation to step out of your daily life and surround yourself with the magical energy of this sacred place. Practicing Yoga, exploring the colorful Mayan towns, and participating in traditional Temazcal Mayan ceremony, while connecting with like-minded humans.
Find your tribe and find yourself at the energy vortex of Lake Atitlán!
The Experience
5 magical days to learn and experience the joy of connection, new cultures, honoring the body with movement, and time to rest, reflect, and explore yourselves through Yoga.
Wake up every morning with an invigorating Yoga class, Journaling, Meditation and Pranayama, to get the body moving and blood pumping. Starting the day on a awakened state.
Followed by breakfast a la carte at the property's award winning Zotz Restaurant constructs rich, delicious and flavorful haute organic meat-free cuisine with exotic pizzazz. Fresh organic vegetables, greens, herbs and eggs are harvested daily from our gardens or are procured from local farmers. Succulent fruits come from the nearby Pacific Coast. Each season nature offers a new palette to create dishes. Native herbs and flowers are foraged from the mountains of our reserve.
Excursions and adventures will take us to the artistry San Juan de la Laguna as well as to the hippie town of San Marcos.
Hiking to the top of the private reserve of the hotel for breathtaking views, from kayaking SUP, swimming on the lake and experience a Temazcal sacred Mayan ceremony.
Plenty of down time at the resort's pool, hot tub, award wining spa or chilling at any, of the many, magical corners with breathtaking views.
Night candlelight Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra practice, to integrate, rest and reset.
Candle-light 4 course organic gourmet meet -free dining with sweeping lake and volcano views create a surreal ambience. Cooler evenings are warmed by a large river stone and jasper fire place.
The stage is set – the lake amphitheater is in surround 3D – the sun descends to the underworld – a celebration of the night begins at the Lava Bar!
The Mayan highlands are rich in culture and the lodge’s indigenous staff look forward to offering you a unique and memorable experience! – Utz Ipetik! Welcome!
Your Host
Maki Criscaut
Yoga lover, teacher and forever student.
Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) as well as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
Born and raised in Venezuela, currently living in sunny South Florida, Maki has dedicated the last 10 years of her life to the practice and teachings of Yoga. She received Teacher Training at Aananda School of Yoga, and since, has been fortunate to study and learn directly from Master Teachers. She holds certifications in: Hatha, Vinyasa, Dharma, Meditation, Restorative, Pranayama, Yin, Budokon, Trauma Informed, Shred, among others.
Her classes are a fusion with a balance between effort and ease. Breath centered, emphasized in the importance of proper alignment, pranayama techniques, mindfulness, and meditation.
She feels honored and committed to serve her community, to hold sacred space and help bring inner peace, balance, awareness, strength, and wellness into other's lives. Initiating conscious ripple effects.
Spreading tools and resources that positively have impacted her life on and off the mat.
What’s included
- 4 NightsAccommodations for 2 in Eco Luxury Suits with Breathtaking Views -King Size Bed-
- BreakfastsA la Carte Breakfast at the property's Restaurant. (for 2)
- Dinners4 course dinner at the property's Restaurant. (for 2)
- 1 LunchGourmet Lunch at the property's Restaurant. (for 2)
- Yoga2 full practices per day. Morning and evening classes. (for 2)
- Nature ReserveWhere the limit is nature’s imagination.Direct Access to 100 acres of safe hiking trails on this bio diverse land.The trails encompass large cliffs and ancient Mayan ceremonial rocks.
- Paddle Boards/KayakAvailable first come/first serve at the property's dock.
- WiFiHigh Speed WiFi Internet on property
- San Juan de La LagunaTour San Juan de La laguna. Visit Artisan, Coffee, Cacao, and Honey Cooperatives. Have lunch on the spot that calls you and/or hike to the breathtaking viewpoint. 20 minute scenic Boat ride.(for 2)
- San Marcos de La LagunaWalk down colorful murals + get lost in the hippiest town of Central America. Connect to it's cosmic energy and if you feel like it, partake in a ceremony. Scenic 20 minute Boat ride. (for 2)
- TemazcalExperience a Temazcal sacred Mayan ceremony. (for 2)
- Transport from AirportTransport service, in private van for our group, from Guatemala Airport to Panajachel, and boat ride from there to the property. Aprox 3 hours (boat ride 10 min) (for 2)
- Transport to AirportBoat ride from the property to Panahachel, and private van for our group from there to Guatemala Airport. Aprox 3 Hours. (boat ride 10 min) (for 2)
- Welcome Goodie BagSpecially Curated Items to enhance the Experience. (for 2)
What’s not included
- FlightsGuatemala Airport (GUA)
- Travel InsuranceEncouraged
- 2 LunchLunch at San Marcos and San Juan de la Laguna. Plenty of options for any budget.
- Speciality DrinksThe property has a full bar. Each participant is responsible for their bar consumption.
- Special ActivitiesThere is a wide array of Extra Tours, Special Adventures, Ceremonies and rituals. Yogi's Choice
- SpaIn the Hummingbird spa using pure essential organic and natural oils. Blissful treatments include Swiss, Thai, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and Reflexology.. Manicure and pedicure
Available Packages
Price is for 2 Yogis
$2,150 p/person
On the Top Floor/ The Jaguar suite with adobe walls and wood floor is individually decorated with a four poster king bed, large wrought iron chandelier and a high exposed pole ceiling. Adorned with fine linens, intricate woven textiles, artifacts and artwork this suite has spectacular views from the bedroom, en-suite and balcony. Among the furnishings is a lounge chair with ottoman, marble topped night tables, carved bedside lamps and indigenous antiques.
The terracotta en-suite features green marble in the double shower and vanity with hand painted twin artisan basins. Botanical toiletries, oversized towels and bath robes are provided. Sliding glass doors maximize views and join the room to a large private balcony with slate floor and a palm roof, lounging furniture, stone writing desk and a coffee tree. The mini bar offers organic wines, chocolates and nuts. Enjoy complimentary drinking water, fresh floral arrangements and our nightly turndown service.
Price is for 2 Yogis
$2,150 p/person
On the Top Floor/ The Quetzal suite with adobe walls and wood floor is individually decorated with a hand hewn wooden bed, wrought iron chandelier and a high exposed pole ceiling. Adorned with fine linens, intricate woven textiles, artifacts and artwork this suite has spectacular views from the bedroom, en-suite and balcony. Among the furnishings is a lounge chair with ottoman, marble topped night tables, carved bedside lamps and indigenous antiques.
The terracotta en-suite features green marble in the double shower and vanity with hand painted twin artisan basins. Botanical toiletries, oversized towels and bath robes are provided. Sliding glass doors maximize views and join the room to a large private balcony with slate floor and a palm roof, lounging furniture, stone writing desk and a coffee tree. The mini bar offers organic wines, chocolates and nuts. Enjoy complimentary drinking water, fresh floral arrangements and our nightly turndown service.
Price is for 2 Yogis
$1,980 p/person
On the Main Floor/ The Tecun Uman suite with adobe walls and wood floor is individually decorated with a hand hewn wooden king bed, wrought iron wall sconces and an exposed pole ceiling. Adorned with fine linens, intricate woven textiles, artifacts and artwork this suite has spectacular views from the bedroom, en-suite and balcony.
Among the furnishings is a lounge chair with ottoman, marble topped night tables, carved bedside lamps and indigenous antiques. The terracotta en-suite features green marble in the double shower and vanity with hand painted twin artisan basins. Botanical toiletries, oversized towels and bath robes are provided. Sliding glass doors maximize views and join the room to a large private balcony with slate floor and exposed pole ceiling, lounging furniture, stone writing desk and a coffee tree. The mini bar offers organic wines, chocolates and nuts. Enjoy complimentary drinking water, fresh floral arrangements and our nightly turndown service.
Price is for 2 Yogis
$2,100 p/person
On the Main Floor/ The Pato Poc suite with adobe walls and wood floor is individually decorated with two hand hewn wooden double beds, wrought iron wall sconces and an exposed pole ceiling. Adorned with fine linens, intricate woven textiles, artifacts and artwork this suite has spectacular views from the bedroom, en-suite and balcony. Among the furnishings is a lounge chair with ottoman, marble topped night tables, carved bedside lamps and indigenous antiques.
The terracotta en-suite features green marble in the double shower and vanity with hand painted twin artisan basins. Botanical toiletries, oversized towels and bath robes are provided. Sliding glass doors maximize views and join the room to a large private balcony with slate floor and exposed pole ceiling, lounging furniture, stone writing desk and a coffee tree.
The mini bar offers organic wines, chocolates and nuts. Enjoy complimentary drinking water, fresh floral arrangements and our nightly turndown service.
Price for 2 Yogis
$1,900 p/person
Lake Level/ The Ceiba Suite with adobe, stone walls and wood floor is individually decorated with a hand hewn wooden king bed, Adorned with fine linens, intricate woven textiles, artifacts and artwork this suite has spectacular views from the bedroom and balcony.
Among the furnishings are marble topped night tables, carved bedside lamps, stone writing desk and indigenous antiques. The terracotta en-suite features green marble in the shower and vanity with hand painted twin artisan basins. Botanical toiletries, oversized towels and bath robes are provided. Sliding glass doors maximize views joining the room to a small slate patio with lounge chair, ottoman and wicker sofa. Adjoining the patio is a garden with coffee and banana trees.
The mini bar offers organic wines, chocolates and nuts. Enjoy complimentary drinking water, fresh floral arrangements and our nightly turndown service.
Price for 2 Yogis
$1,880 p/person
The Monja Blanca Suite with adobe, stone walls and wood floor is individually decorated with a hand hewn wooden king bed, Adorned with fine linens, intricate woven textiles, artifacts and artwork this suite has spectacular views from the bedroom and balcony.
Among the furnishings are marble topped night tables, carved bedside lamps, stone writing desk and indigenous antiques. The terracotta en-suite features green marble in the shower and vanity with hand painted twin artisan basins. Botanical toiletries, oversized towels and bath robes are provided. Sliding glass doors maximize views joining the room to a small slate patio with lounge chair, ottoman and wicker sofa. Adjoining the patio is a garden with coffee and banana trees.
The mini bar offers organic wines, chocolates and nuts. Enjoy complimentary drinking water, fresh floral arrangements and our nightly turndown service.
Price for 2 Yogis
$1,780 p/person
The Maximón Suite with adobe walls is individually decorated with a hand hewn wooden king bed, fine linens, intricate woven textiles, artifacts and artwork. This suite has beautiful views from the bedroom, no balcony.
Among the furnishings are carved night tables, brass bedside lamps and indigenous antiques. The en-suite features green marble in the shower and a hand painted artisan basin. Botanical toiletries, oversized towels and bath robes are provided.
The mini bar offers organic wines, chocolates and nuts. Enjoy complimentary drinking water, fresh floral arrangements and our nightly turndown service.