Once we've enjoyed a delicious "typical" breakfast, we will visit a primary school in Ciudad Vieja, just 15 minutes from Antigua. There, we'll learn how the school, which is integrating STEM and emotional processing into its curriculum, is benefitting its surrounding communities. 

Next, we'll visit microbrewery Cerveceria 14 for lunch with a view before returning to Antigua. We're able to enjoy an afternoon siesta or take an optional walking tour of bustling Central Park and wander through the Arch Street to learn more about this stunning UNESCO world heritage city

That evening, we'll enjoy a group dinner, hosted at a speakeasy restaurant where we'll nosh on delicious creations by a local chef. 

Once we've taken in a hearty breakfast with a view, we'll visit a primary school teaching about renewable growth and our interdependent relationship to nature. We'll tour their gardens and school while learning about their programs that prepare students for leadership. 

After lunch, we'll take our time hiking up to Cerro de la Cruz for scenic views of the town and surrounding volcanoes before taking a free evening. Guests are welcome to join for a delicious outdoor dining experience under the stars, with live music offering the soundtrack for the night. 

After breakfast in Antigua, our private shuttle will take us to Lake Atitlan, where we'll first explore the industrial town of Panajachel. There, we'll learn about the more recent history of the Lake before a delicious lunch at a favorite local restaurant. Onward to Santa Cruz la Laguna, we'll settle into our hotel and take in the views. 

Once we’ve enjoyed a free afternoon along the water, we'll meet for happy hour and a memorable family-style dinner at our hotel, with a potential "open mic" night to show off our hidden talents!

For breakfast, we'll take in a stunning view overlooking Lake Atitlan when visiting a vocational school. We'll learn how the school is teaching employable skills, supporting seven local communities, and offering student scholarships for university. There, we'll also enjoy a cultural activity before returning shoreside for lunch.  

After, guests are welcome to enjoy a lakeside siesta or join our visit to Santiago de Atitlan. This magical town holds significant history from historic Mayan cosmology to a modern-day martyr. We'll take a walking tour of the town and visit an afterschool program helping students and mothers. 

Returning to Santa Cruz la Laguna, later that night we'll enjoy candlelight dinner along the water. 

We'll take a free morning to enjoy the tranquility of the Lake, SUP, swim, or kayak along the shores of Santa Cruz la Laguna. After, we will pack up and being our drive back to Antigua. 

Once checked into our rooms and nestled, guests are welcome to enjoy the afternoon on their own or join a tour of a former monastery-turned-museum and resort before learning our unique nawals (Mayan spirit animals). 

That evening, we'll head to an outdoor Biergarten to celebrate our trip for our Feliz Viaje dinner.  There, we'll enjoy live music while we share our favorite experiences from our trip!  

All good things must come to an end, but it doesn't mean you can't take a part of Guatemala with you. We'll be sharing a (bonus) folder of candid pictures from throughout our trip along with a special thank you message. 

Please confirm your departure date and time with us so we can coordinate your transportation to Aurora International Airport for a safe return home.