HIGHLIGHTS
In Guatemala, the land of eternal spring, we invite you to commune and comtemplate.
Each day includes a yoga session and healthy food, but also offers a glimpse into local life. We spend 3 nights each in Antigua, the cultural center, and Lake Atitlan, the heart of the Guatemalan highlands.
We also visit a local women's textile coop to see the backstrap method, the natural dye process, and the symbolism of the articles they weave, so much a part of the lives of the local population. And we visit the famous Chichicastenango Market.
On the way to Lake Atitlan, a chance to participate in a shaman ceremony may be the highlight of the week. Indeed you will find your center here.
Dates
This tour operates year round, beginning on Sundays
Price
Please contact us for a personalized quote.
Included
- 6 nights lodging with taxes
- 3 nights Panza Verde - Standard Suite in Antigua
- 3 nights Hotel Atitlan - Standard Rooms, at Lake Atitlan
- Private guided tours of Antigua (a half day walking tour), half day textile tour including visit to a Mayan home, shaman ceremony at the Maya site Iximche, Chichicastenango craft market and church, Maya specialist presentation, San Juan la Laguna women's textile cooperative, studio/homes of celebrated naif painters, Santiago textile cooperative
- Transfers throughout
- Boat ride across Lake Atitlan
- 14 Meals as listed (B= Continental Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) top
Not Included
- International airfare and taxes
- Departure tax
- Gratuities
- Alchohol & items of a personal nature
Yoga and Wellness in Guatemala - Full Itinerary
Sunday, Day 1 Arrival - Antigua
You will be met at the airport and transferred to Antigua. Upon arrival at your hotel you be will be met by your yoga instructor and gather for a healthy dinner. Hotel Panza Verde, Antigua (D)
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Monday, Day 2 Yoga & Architecture & History Tour
In the morning you will enjoy a yoga session that can be designed to fit your individual needs. In the afternoon you will take a half day walking tour of Antigua. The 3 - 4 hour tour takes in the main square, Palace, Cathedral, La Merced & San Francisco Churches. Hotel Panza Verde, Antigua (B,D)
Tuesday, Day 3 Yoga and Textile Tour
Begin your day with your morning yoga session. In the afternoon you will be met by our Textile Expert for a half day tour of Antigua to learn about the famous Guatemalan Textiles – weaving techniques, natural dyes, symbolism – and to see the back strap loom method of weaving ongoing in Maya homes. Hotel Panza Verde, Antigua (B,D)
Wednesday, Day 4 Yoga and Iximche top
After your morning yoga session you will be transferred to Lake Atitlan. On the way you will stop at the Maya site Iximche where you will take part in a shaman ceremony. After the ceremony continue on to your hotel at Lake Atitlan. You will have an evening yoga session before dinner. Hotel Casa Palopo, Lake Atitlan (B,D)
Thursday, Day 5 Yoga, Chichi market & Maya presentation
Enjoy a yoga session before your drive to the famous market at Chichicastenango. You will have time for shopping in this fabulous craft market and an opportunity to see Maya rituals being performed in the Catholic Church. Enjoy lunch in Chichicastenango before heading back to your Lake Atitlan hotel where there will be another yoga session. In the evening you will enjoy a Maya specialist presentation. Hotel Casa Palopo, Lake Atitlan (B,L,D)
Friday, Day 6 Yoga, Lake Tour (San Juan, Santiago) top
After the morning yoga session you will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan to the village of San Juan La Laguna where you will visit the women’s textile cooperative to see hand weaving and natural dye process. Lunch will be in a local restaurant. After visiting the studios / homes of the celebrated naïf painters you will continue to the village of Santiago where you will visit another textile cooperation. After the tour you will taken back to your hotel to enjoy an evening session of yoga and dinner. (B,L,D)
Saturday, Day 7 Transfer Out
You will be met at your hotel by your driver for a private transfer to Guatemala City, arriving in plenty of time for your international departure. (B) top
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