Guatemala- Jan 22-29, 2023

Guatemala will quickly steal your heart. The people are so kind and incredible. The culture is beautiful, and Lake Atitlan has incredible healing energy which is WHY I cannot wait to adventure with you here!

This trip will be the perfect balance of relaxation, meditation & journaling, and adventure! If you love being in nature & love exploring and being immersed in other cultures, this is the trip for you! Guatemala is literally one of the most underrated countries I have EVER been to! Prepare to fall in love!

ITINERARY:

JAN 22: Transport from Guatemala city to Antigua (check into our gorgeous historic home), welcome dinner.

JAN 23: Explore Antigua with a local guide. After noon private hike to Playa Volcano (easy to moderate). Guatemala is famous for their active volcanos. 

JAN 24: Transfer to Lake Atitlan- One of the most beautiful lakes I have ever witnessed. This is a volcanic lake and it's absolutely stunning with gorgeous small villages lining the coast. 

JAN 25: This will be a lake day. Exploring the nearby village for lunch. We will be focusing on meditation and journaling in the morning and then relaxing most of the day.

JAN 26: Private boat ride to explore San Juan La Laguna- a little Mayan village where the local women have rescued the ancient techniques to dye their cotton in order to create beautiful and original handmade textiles. We will also explore Santiago Atitlan if time allows. 

*Mountain biking can be arranged for those that would rather adventure outside instead of visit the local villages. 

JAN 27: Explore the ancient market of CHICHICASTENANGO where textiles, fruit, veggies, and animals are plentiful. Evening portrait sessions will take place at the Villa we are staying at- so bring something beautiful to be photographed in (this is optional but included in the price). 

JAN 28: Mayan ceremony + explore ancient ruins on your way back to Antigua where you will stay for one last night before departure. 

JAN 29: Departure

FULL COST is: $2695 (deposit is $695 and remainder will be due 8 weeks prior to the retreat). If you would like to pay in full, please reach out and arrange payment with Angie Monson. 

*If you would like your own room it will be an additional $850- Please email info@deriveretreats.com to arrange.

*Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE but they are transferable. Thank you for understanding.

Cost includes: All transportation, accommodations, breakfast everyday, english speaking tour guide, excursions listed, mayan ceremony, custom made leather journal, and the welcome dinner. 

Flights are not included, as well as lunches and dinners (one dinner is included). Please book your flights to Guatemala city. 

Your host: Joshua Spray!

You are in good hands with Joshua as your host. Fluent in Spanish and adept in the outdoors, he will ensure your experience is top-notch from start to finish. Joshua has a background in psychology and connecting with others in their healing journeys, especially with other men. His healing journey has been incredible and he can’t wait to share with you some things he’s learned along the way. He also has studied martial arts for over 30 years and enjoys playing the guitar.