Lake Atitlán · Antigua · Volcán Acatenango
Dates: November 29 - December 5, 2026
Wellness for the Soul. Culture for the Mind. Adventure for the Heart.There are trips where you explore.
And then there are journeys that completely reset you.
This Guatemala experience was designed for people who want more than just a “retreat” or a checklist vacation. It’s for travelers who want to feel connected — to nature, to culture, to themselves, and to the people around them.
Day by Day Experience
Over 7 days, you’ll wake up to sunrise yoga above volcanic lakes, hike through mountains before dawn, experience ancient Mayan wellness traditions, visit colorful local villages, learn from indigenous communities, explore colonial streets, taste incredible local food, and witness one of the most powerful natural spectacles in the world — an active volcano erupting in front of your eyes.
Guatemala City Arrival
Guatemala City → Lake Atitlán
Lake Atitlán sits at 1,560 meters above sea level, cradled between three massive volcanoes — Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro.
We cross to our retreat center by boat. Lunch with the lake as your backdrop, a slow afternoon to swim, explore, breathe. In the evening, dinner together, followed by our first wellness experience — a Sound Healing session. Tibetan bowls, vibrations moving through the body, the sound of the lake at night. This is the perfect way to ground yourself, disconnect from stress, and settle into the rhythm of the journey ahead.
After breakfast, we take a boat across the lake to the colorful village of San Juan La Laguna — one of the most artistic and authentic communities around Atitlán.
We’ll visit the beautiful Mirador Kaqasiiwaan viewpoint, walk through vibrant streets filled with murals and local art, and visit a women’s weaving cooperative where you’ll learn how traditional textiles are naturally dyed and handmade using ancestral techniques passed down through generations.
After returning to the retreat center for lunch and some time to relax, we experience one of the highlights of the trip: a traditional temazcal ceremony. A temazcal is an ancient Mayan steam ritual designed to cleanse both body and mind. It’s intense, grounding, emotional, and deeply restorative.
Dinner and early rest after a powerful day.
As the sky slowly changes color above the lake and volcanoes, you’ll understand why this place is considered sacred by many locals.
The reward at the top feels surreal:
- clouds below you, volcanoes in the distance, and golden light covering Lake Atitlán.
In the evening, we gather for a cacao ceremony — a peaceful and heart-opening ritual rooted in ancient Mesoamerican traditions.
A beautiful way to reflect, connect, and slow down.
Antigua & Colonial Guatemala
On the way, we stop at a macadamia farm where we’ll learn about the production process, taste local products, and enjoy a unique lunch experience surrounded by nature.
Then comes Antigua — one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Latin America.
Cobblestone streets. Volcano views. Rooftop restaurants. Ruins hidden behind colorful walls. Candlelit courtyards. Live music drifting through the evening air.
After check-in, we explore the city with a local guide who will share the history, legends, and hidden stories behind Antigua’s iconic streets and churches.
Dinner tonight is at ITZAM — a stylish and atmospheric restaurant perfect for our first evening in the city.
After dinner, you can relax at the hotel or explore Antigua’s vibrant nightlife.
We begin with a visit to Hobbitenango and Altamira Oriole — two mountain parks with panoramic volcano views, giant swings, fantasy-style landscapes, and incredible photo spots.
Afterward, we have lunch at Caoba Farms Restaurant — a beautiful organic farm-to-table restaurant surrounded by greenery.
In the afternoon we visit Finca La Azotea, where we’ll learn about Guatemala’s world-famous coffee culture during a plantation tour.
Then comes one of the most fun activities of the trip: a hands-on chocolate workshop where you’ll create your own chocolate from scratch.
We return to Antigua for free time before dinner at Welten Restaurant.
For those choosing the Acatenango experience, we begin early in the morning and prepare for one of the most rewarding hikes in Central America. The climb is challenging — but every step is worth it.
By evening, we reach our cabins on Acatenango Volcano.
And then it happens.
Directly across from you stands Volcán de Fuego — one of the most active volcanoes in the world — erupting in real time.
Lava. Explosions. Smoke. Fire lighting up the night sky.
No photo can truly prepare you for this moment.
Sleeping on the volcano with eruptions happening in front of you is something you remember for life.
Time for coffee, hugs, photos, and saying goodbye to new friends after a week filled with unforgettable experiences.
You arrive home not only with beautiful photos — but with stories, memories, emotions, and a feeling that you truly experienced Guatemala.
- WHAT'S INCLUDED:✔ Accommodation at the retreat center on Lake Atitlán;
✔ Accommodation in Antigua (5 star hotel);
✔ 5-star hotel in Guatemala City (arrival day);
✔ All meals at Lake Atitlán;
✔ Breakfasts in Antigua;
✔ Transportation throughout the trip;
✔ Private boat transportation on Lake Atitlán;
✔ Sound healing session;
✔ Sunrise yoga sessions;
✔ Temazcal ceremony;
✔ Cacao ceremony;
✔ Visit to San Juan La Laguna;
✔ Entrance to Atitlán Nature Reserve;
✔ Antigua walking tour with local guide;
✔ Entrance to Hobbitenango & Altamira parks;
✔ Coffee plantation tour at Finca La Azotea;
✔ Chocolate workshop;
✔ Acatenango volcano hike with overnight cabin stay. - WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip Your city – Guatemala City - Your city;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Lunch on Day 5th and 6th in Antigua
- Dinners on Day 5th and 6th in Antigua
- Personal spendings;
- Additional activities that are not included in the program;
- Travel insurance.
TOUR COST:
DATE
PRICE
November 29 - December 3 2026
You can also join Acatenango experience for additional price (December 4-5)
2 299 USD
350 USD
One day you’re in a sound healing session by the lake.
The next morning you’re hiking above the clouds watching volcanoes wake up at sunrise.
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- Small group, interesting peopleThis incredible journey is limited to 124 people to ensure a truly intimate experience. You can expect to be joined by a diverse group in terms of age, background, and interests. This adventure is for travelers aged 18 and above.
Warm clothes are a must! It gets cold in the evening and at night.
Warm socks, sweater, jacket, scarf, hat (just in case).
Sport shoes.
Personal hygiene products, wet wipes, chargers, sunglasses, water bottle, photoshoot equipment like cloths, jewelery etc.
(if you need it). Don't foreget good camera for the photoshoot!
Passport, money (and card), phone, medical insurance.
Sunblock, painkillers, personal medications.
- The tour program is subject to change at the discretion of the organizer
wellness, culture, nature, gastronomy, challenge, connection, beauty, and adventure — carefully curated into one unforgettable journey.
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