Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Antigua
Hotel Posada del Angel
A guide will meet your party at the Guatemala International Airport and drive you to Antigua. In the afternoon, we will take a private walking tour of this enchanting colonial city. In the evening, you will have free time to explore.
Day 2: Pacaya Volcano en route to Comalapa
Local homestay or hotel
In the morning, we will take a moderate hike to Pacaya, an active volcano that watches over the city of Antigua below. Bring marshmallows to roast on the lava!
After lunch, we will head to Comalapa, the Mayan community where we will volunteer for the next four days.
Days 3-6 (4 days): Volunteer in Mayan community
Local homestay or hotel
We work with a non-profit organization in the highlands of Guatemala that uses sustainable design and materials to construct self-sufficient schools that promote education, employment, and environmental stewardship.
Volunteer activities cover a wide spectrum of construction at the school: pounding tires, plastering walls, teaching English, painting schools and creating art.
Our evenings will be spent with a variety of different cultural exchanges wherein you will get to know members from the community.
Day 6-7: Lake Atitlán
Hotel Atitlán
On the afternoon of day 6, we will head to Lake Atitlán, a stunning lake flanked by volcanoes and Mayan villages.
A local indigenous woman will take us on a private tour (by boat and some moderate hiking) to Santiago and San Juan, two of the most charming villages that surround the lake. In the evening, we will return to Antigua.
Day 8: Return Home
Private transfer to Guatemala International Airport. Check in for your onward flight home.
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