Experience Guatemala

Mar 25 - Apr 13, 2023

INCLUSIONS: 19 nights accommodations, airport transfers, private guides throughout the trip, meals as listed, 30 hours of private Spanish lessons, visit to Macadamia farm, 3 village tour, day trip to Chichicastenango and Iximche, entry fees, local guide, walking tour of Antigua, all Semana Santa activities listed, visit to Ingrid’s Marvillage, Pepian cooking class, and all bank/wire processing fees.

At The Village Experience, travel inspires impact. To date, TVE has operated over 600 responsible tourism programs around the world. Our programs have immersed nearly 2,500 travelers into our partner communities and impacted more than 20,000 people on the ground. Together, we have implemented programs to tackle social justice issues such as access to education & healthcare, women’s empowerment, and sustainability in these communities.

It is only through this unique relationship of responsible travel + philanthropy, that we have been able to raise $3,000,000 for our partner communities. You inspire and contribute to the impact…so keep traveling with The Village Experience!

Pricing

$3,399 for 19 nights

50% ($1,699.50) due with Registration

Final balance, flights and travel insurance information due February 1, 2023

Itinerary

March 25 – Arrive to Guatemala City. Meet TVE representative and transfer to Antigua. Check into homestay. Shop for groceries in the afternoon. (D)

March 26 – Free day to get reacquainted with the city.

March 27 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Saul Cafe/Good Hotel. (B,L,D)

March 28 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Visit to Macadamia Nut farm with lunch. (B,L,D)

March 29 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (B,L,D)

March 30 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tour of 3 surrounding villages with Ingrid. She’ll pick some of the most interesting places to see on the outskirts of Antigua. (B,L,D)

March 31 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (B,L,D)

April 1 – Day trip to see the cemetery, Mayan statues, and unique churches of Chichicastenango. After lunch, visit the ancient Mayan ruins at Iximche. Return to Antigua. (B,D)

April 2 – Attend the Palm Sunday Procession with local guide. Visit some of the local churches to see their Easter preparations.

April 3 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Walking tour to see Santa Clara Convent, Museum of Colonial Art, and Museum of National Art. (B,L,D)

April 4 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (B,L,D)

April 5 – Afternoon adventure with local guide to San Mateo Milpas Altas to watch saw dust carpets being made before the procession of Jesus of Nazareth and the Virgin Mary. (B,L,D)

April 6 – Join Ingrid today for a visit to her home village of San Pedro Yepocpa near Volcano Fuego. This will be such a special day as you get to meet her family, have lunch with them, and see where she grew up. Enjoy a walking tour in the evening to see the sawdust carpet activities with local guide. (B,L,D)

April 7 – Attend the Good Friday procession with local guide. (B,L,D)

April 8 – Attend the Holy Saturday Procession to Virgin Mary with local guide. (B,L,D)

April 9 – Attend Easter Sunday Mass with Ingrid.

April 10 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (B,L,D)

April 11 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Afternoon cooking class to learn how to make Pepian with a local family through De La Gente. (B,L,D)

April 12 – Spanish Class 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (B,L,D)

April 13 – Depart Antigua for the airport in Guatemala City. (B)

Flight Reservations

Arrival & Departure: Guatemala International Airport (GUA)

Vaccinations

Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) and/or speak with a local travel doctor regarding vaccinations. We also advise that you speak with your doctor regarding a prescription for an antibiotic to combat food and water borne illnesses.

Recommendations for Guatemala include:
Covid-19
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No visa is required for US Citizens
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