These trips are magic - the glorious sweeping volcano vistas, the colorful buildings dotting ancient cobblestone streets, the rich Mayan textiles everywhere you look, the smell of wood burning in the air, the majestic first views of Lake Atitlán. Guatemala is undoubtedly beautiful, and the people are so warm and welcoming. But the true magic comes in sharing it with a small group of like-minded, positive humans who are curious about the world and are inherent champions of women. You will leave this trip feeling so alive and excited about life.

*Roasting marshmallows over an active volcano 

*Rural coffee tour with a local coffee farmer (Ride in pick-ups!)

*Immersion experience with local Mayan women and children 

*Garden lunch and botanical drinks with a chef on a 150-year-old plantation

* Boat ride on breathtaking Lago Atitlán with visit to local artisans 

*Organic macadamia farm with macadamia facials

Tuition for this multi-inclusive, transformative trip is $2,179.00 payable in up to two installments (**plus the hotel fee; varies based on room type)

Good Hotel Antigua, an adorable boutique hotel. 

All group pricing is based on single occupancy. There is an additional 22% tax on all rooms:

• Pila King : Rate $125
• Patio King : Rate US $145
• Mezzanine - 2 Story with AC : Rate US $159

Our trips are affordable because of group rates we are able to guarantee through contracts and commitments, as well as pre-paying trip fees and lodging. Therefore, our trips are non-refundable. You may transfer your trip with approval. As noted, travel insurance is mandatory for this trip. Please note allotted reasons for cancellation as well as the force majeure of the policy you choose with your travel insurance company.

We proudly offer custom, interest-free payment plans. We ask that you please keep your credit card up to date and ensure that your payments are not missed. If more than 60 days go by and we are unable to process your scheduled payment, your spot will be released and your deposit forfeited.

View our FAQ video about our women's trip to Guatemala

Bree Schumacher 414-350-4612 

Bree@besomewheresunny.com

Most women choose to do this.

Official trip starts at 2pm. Please be sure to arrive by noon on the 8th.

All arrivals are into Guatemala City (GUA) where a driver will be waiting for you.

Drive to the beautiful UNESCO city of Antigua where you will feel like you have stepped into a storybook of cobblestone streets and colorful buildings, towering volcanoes, and lush flowers.

Official welcome from our wonderful Guatemalan partners.

Visit the rooftop of the lively Antigua Brewing Company for great views and optional drinks (not included).

Beautiful dinner under the stars at an elegant restaurant where you will get to know your fellow travelers and amazing group of women.

Meals included: Dinner

Start the morning with a delicious breakfast at our hotel in an open courtyard.

We will kick off the day with a mini tour of Antigua and an optional coffee at a local coffee shop-with jaw dropping volcano views.

From there, we will head to the only organic macadamia farm in Latin America where we will tour the farm, enjoy the beautiful garden, and learn about the anti-aging properties of macadamia as well as all the good this company is doing in the region.  The best part? Mini macadamia facials that you will love. The oil is amazing, so bring some $ because you will for sure want to take some home!

In the afternoon, we head to the little village of Santiago Zamora. There we will join the women of a local Mayan Women’s cooperative for an immersive cultural presentation that you will remember for a lifetime. We will make homemade corn tortillas alongside the women and try the national dish of Guatemala, pepián. There will also be an opportunity to buy textiles, coffee, and other handicrafts from the women.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Early breakfast at the hotel.

Today we will embark on a once in a lifetime experience-climbing an active volcano!

We leave for Volcán Pacaya* at 8am where we will summit to the base. While there, we should have an opportunity to roast marshmallows on the hot molten stones. There is an adorable ‘lava store’ at the top with unique one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

We will have private transportation and a certified tour guide for the entirety of this trip. *The hike to Pacaya is fairly strenuous. There are horses available for a small fee if you should need them.

After the hike, we will make our way to the incredibly special organic gardens of Caoba Farms where a long table will await us under the plants. We will share a beautiful lunch of wood-fired pizzas and mezze platters from the vegetable garden. This spot is a favorite among locals and foreigners, and I can assure you, it will be a favorite of yours as well.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast in the courtyard at Saúl at the Good Hotel.

Depart for a rural village where we will have the opportunity to visit a small coffee farm-on the side of a volcano. We will ride in the back of pickup trucks for the experience of a lifetime. We will meet the farmer and learn about artisanal coffee production right from the source. This will be an impactful experience that ends with tasting coffee from one of the greatest world producers of coffee in the world-Guatemala.

At lunchtime, we will head to a beautiful 150-year-old coffee plantation where will take part in a private and magical meal at the Wild Daughter Outdoor Kitchen & Garden. We will have the pleasure of meeting the visionary behind Wild Daughter, chef, entrepreneur, and designer, Noemi Dulischewski. Originally from Germany, Noemi has lived and worked in London, New York, and Amsterdam. We will not only enjoy seasonally inspired farm to table elevated cuisine, but we will hear more about Noemi’s storied life and how she came to be an expat in Antigua- all the while sipping on botanical drinks and eating wood-fired cooked food.

After this memorable experience, we will have free time to wander the vast grounds of the coffee plantation where you can find a coffee shop and store, a chocolate workshop/store, beer garden, café, boutique, and lush gardens.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

Breakfast to go from the hotel.

Very early morning departure for the most beautiful lake in the world, Lago Atitlán. Upon arrival we will stop for photos, as the first sight of the lake is undeniably magical.

We will then go the Atitlán Nature Reserve for a beautiful, short hike where we just may be lucky enough to see monkeys!

From there we will take a boat ride across the breathtaking lake to the small, indigenous town of Santa Catarina Palopó farmed for its brightly colored houses. 

After taking pictures, we will head to a lunch with a majestic lake view. Grab your camera because some of these views are reminiscent of Lake Como!

If there’s time, we will stop in the bustling town of Panajanchel for shopping and strolling before ending our glorious day at the lake and returning to Antigua.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free morning to connect with each other and enjoy the last opportunities to enjoy our beloved Antigua.

In the afternoon, we will gather for a truly transformative experience. We will travel with our Guatemalan partners and friends by bus up into the mountains to a small, local village. The village will open their hearts to us, and one special family will open their kitchen to invite us for a simple and traditional dinner in their yard. We will be able to hear from two of the Mayan women about their lives in the village before singing, dancing, and playing games with the local children. The whole village will join in for the fun! This is one of those experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

In the evening, we will head to the school to say goodbye to our Guatemalan friends and partners.

We will share a final dinner with them and with each other.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will say a bittersweet goodbye to all our friends before being transported to the airport by our wonderful Guatemalan driver.

*Please note some specifics regarding days and times of this itinerary may change.