05 days – 04 nights
Nov 30th – Nov 03rd 2,023
Culture, adventure & leisure
06 – 16
Van / microbus
30th Nov. – 03 Oct. 2,022 (set departure)
Guatemala.
GUA (arrival & departure).
05 days – 04 nights.
Leisure.
Nature, spirituality, adventure, culture and community.
Luxury Boutique hotels.
Microbus.
Day 01: Oct 30th. Antigua Guatemala:
Welcoming (GUA airport) – drive to Antigua – free & easy – Hotel Antigua.
Day 02: Oct 31st. Antigua Guatemala:
Antigua visit – Hotel Antigua.
Day 03: Nov 01st. Santiago Sacatepéquez and Zumpango.
Drive to Santiago and to Zumpango – Giant kites experience – drive to Antigua – Hotel Antigua.
Day 04: Nov 02nd. Pacaya active volcano.
Drive to Pacaya – Pacaya expedition – drive to Antigua – Hotel Antigua.
Day 05: Nov 03rd. Guatemala city.
Goodbye – drive to GUA airport.
Many fascinating ancient and contemporary indigenous celebrations take place across the Mayan lands, and timing up with them during your journey can make a truly unforgettable and remarkable trip.
In Guatemala (the heart of the Maya world) is celebrated “big time” the world-famous Day of the Dead (days to honor and celebrate all those loved ones who are no longer with us) where excels the unique gastronomy of the season and the giant kites (in the village cemeteries of Sumpango and Santiago) which are majestic art pieces full of messages for the “beyond”, with a profound spiritual background and handmade by the Mayan indigenous kaqchikel communities throughout the year to exhibit them only during this special occasion.
So if you and your family or community want to experience these epic celebrations of native indigenous peoples in original towns with unique and selected activities, plus the highlights of the country by visiting the beautiful colonial city and World Heritage of Antigua and the Pacaya active volcano, this one is a must!
And by the way, remember to pack your costume, because you are going to have the opportunity to party for “el dia de brujas” (Halloween) in Antigua Guatemala and its unique nightlife.
Welcome by your team at the Aurora International Airport (GUA) and transportation to the cosmopolitan and colonial City of La Antigua Guatemala (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a “pueblo magico” full of charm and probably the most visited one in the country.
Free time to explore your colonial surroundings (try to arrive before midday and enjoy the sunset in Antigua with tea, coffee, or drinks), begin to connect with the local people and international community, and prepare yourself for your upcoming transformative journey.
Meals: Welcome dinner.
Lodging: Luxury Boutique Hotel Antigua.
Activities: Welcome transfer and sightseeing.
Breakfast and a free and easy morning to continue after your lunch with the visit of all the hot spots of this world famous jewel, including its central plaza, cathedral, history and art museums, jade stores (the sacred stone of the Mayans), fantastic handicraft markets, and way much more.
Visit a local cafe and try probably one of the best coffees you have ever tried, take photos of its unique stores, the Calle del Arco (Arch street) and El Mirador El Cerro de la Cruz (with a fantastic panoramic view of the city).
At night, a lounge/bar hopping of the trendy hot spots of the colonial city for you to experience its party scene and celebrate Halloween (but remember, don’t go to bed too late, because tomorrow is El Dia De Los Muertos).
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: Luxury Boutique Hotel Antigua.
Activities: Antigua Guatemala walking tour and night visit.
Breakfast and a free and easy morning to continue later on with your drive through the highlands for the celebration of the day of the dead by visiting the cemeteries of the indigenous towns of Santiago and Sumpango and its mind-blowing giant kites.
According to the different legends and the oral tradition of the Mayan people, these kites are raised to the sky as the “channel or path” for the spirits to unite with us for a period of 24 hours, starting from the first of November (at three in the afternoon) and energetic moments in time and space where the veil between two realities (life and death) becomes thinner.
A ritualistic day full of very significant traditions and the result of the unification between the Mayan ancestral beliefs (with a very spiritual meaning especially for the Kaqchikel Mayan community) and those brought during the time of the European invasion.
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: Luxury Boutique Hotel Antigua.
Activities: Day of the death experience (visiting Zumpango and Santiago Zacatepequez).
Typical breakfast and your transfer to the pacific coast until the Pacaya Volcano and Calderas Lagoon national park, so get ready for nature and adventure by hiking its interpretive trails of massive, rugged dried lava fields, magma stones, and steaming boilers (scorching). The volcano is surrounded by magnificent and breathtaking views of the Agua, Fuego & Acatenango volcanoes.
This hike is the least challenging volcano hike, but that doesn’t mean that’s easy. It’s perfect for a group of travelers and families in search of a hot adventure.
Connect with this impressive volcano’s energy, and if we are lucky enough (and believe us that you will), the Pacaya and Acatenango (both active volcanoes) will set up a lava show for you! Because just recently, Pacaya has become more active again.
Drive back to Antigua, and because it is your last night in Guatemala, you are going to have the perfect time celebrating life and transformation with a delicious goodbye dinner.
Meals: All.
Lodging: Luxury Boutique Hotel Antigua.
Activities: Pacaya active volcano experience.
Morning breakfast and your final transfer to the Airport to be there four hours before your departure time. Goodbye from your team and until the next time! Buen Camino.
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: none.
Activities: Exit transfer and sightseeing.
INCLUDED:
– 24/7 guest support.
– High profile tour leader in English and experienced local guides.
– All breakfasts.
– Day 04 lunches.
– Days 01 & 04 dinners.
– All activities.
– All transfers between hotels and activities.
– And way more thrills and surprises along the way 🙂
– 04 Nights in Antigua Guatemala at:
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo (in a double or twin shared room).
https://www.casasantodomingo.com.gt/
Or
Hotel El Convento (in a double or twin shared room).
https://www.elconventoantigua.com/
NOT INCLUDED:
– International flights.
– Days 01 – 03 & 05 lunches
– Days 02, 03 & 05 dinners.
– Personal expenses of any kind.
– Antigen test for Covid-19 in Guatemala (to take your flight back home).
– The not described services at our sample itinerary.
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mindful journeys of transformation with
social outreach in Central America (Est 2,005)
– Travel with your heart and mind open and be receptive to all the lessons that these sacred lands have for you 🙂
– No matter where you are, always travel with health & travel insurance.
-Tell all your friends, family, and community about it. We recommend having this experience with a group of your closest friends because it’s going to connect all of you on a more profound and higher level.
– Follow the instructions of your expert Tour leader / spiritual guide and local guides. They really know what they are doing. Ask them, question them, and also connect with them. They are going to surprise you.
– Be prepared for the tropics and pack multiple changes of clothes:
Clothing for warm and hot weather during the day: two pairs of pants, two pairs of shorts, three changes of shirts, a rain poncho, and a sweater or jacket to wear at night. Walking shoes, sneakers, and sandals are all acceptable.
Quick-dry clothing (especially a pair of convertible pants that zip at the knee to convert into shorts) is recommended for your visit to the tropical areas.
Always bring a towel, and please don’t forget sunblock, bug spray, a flashlight, a sun hat, a lightweight raincoat or poncho, anti-diarrheal medicine, and wet wipes.
*Important reminder: Be conscious of what you pack, and always keep sustainability in mind.
If it catches your attention, leaves you dreaming about it, and makes you smile, just let us know, and we can begin the process of tailoring it.
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