Camp Yoga
Guatemala
Feb 25-Mar 2, 2019
You've fallen in love with Camp Yoga and your fellow yogis - it's time to travel to spiritual land of the Mayas in Guatemala! The adventure starts in Antigua surrounded by active volcanoes, artisans and bountiful colonial architecture. We will make our way to Lake Atitlan by car before meeting our boat to take us to our yoga camp across the lake. Here, we have the opportunity to practice yoga in a pristine environment with like-minded wellness seekers. There is plenty of time to shop from the local artisans, relax lakeside and bask in the beauty of this culturally rich country.
SUMMARY
DAY 1: Mon, Feb 25 ::: Welcome to Guatemala & transfer to Antigua
DAY 2: Tue, Feb 26 ::: Antigua to Lake Atitlan Yoga Forest
DAY 3-5: Wed-Fri, Feb 27 ::: Yoga and wellness activities overlooking Lake Atitlan
DAY 6: Sat, Feb 28 ::: Departure or Extend your trip
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1
Walking the vibrant colonial streets of Antigua.
Overnight: Maria de Meson
Welcome to Guatemala & transfer to Antigua
The former capital of colonial Spain, Antigua is one of best preserved colonial cities in the Americas. It is a magical and captivating small town that makes you feel as though time stopped 300 years ago. From its colonial architecture to its beautiful surroundings, strolling through town on cobblestone streets, we will experience the splendors of ancient times! In addition to colonial-era churches, convents and monasteries, we will find many art galleries and exhibits, coffee shops, world-class restaurants, cozy bars and much more.
After passing through customs and collection your baggage, we will meet you at the airport for your transfer to Antigua. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this beautiful and charming town.
Day 2
Enjoy the views on this countryside drive from Antigua to Lake Atitlan (appx 3.5 hours).
Overnight: Yoga Forest
Meals: B | D
Antigua to Lake Atitlan Yoga Forest
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we meet our driver and transfer to Panajachel Lake Atitlan. We will board our private boat and make our way to San Marcos La Laguna, where our gracious hosts meet us for a 25 minute walk to the retreat.
After settling into our idyllic accommodations, we will meet for a welcome yoga and meditation practice overlooking Lake Atitlan. Enjoy some time to get to know your fellow yogis before meeting for our vegetarian group dinner.
Evening relaxation practice before making our way to bed.
Day 3-5
Enjoy daily yoga and meditation in beautiful natural Temples and picturesque lake views.
Overnight: Yoga Forest
Meals: B | L | D
Yoga and wellness activities overlooking Lake Atitlan
Early morning risers may enjoy a group guided meditation. We gather as a group for breakfast before our first morning yoga practice. Enjoy some free time exploring the property, enjoying some quietude or partaking in one of the available activities. For those on property, we will reconvene for a group lunch.
In the early afternoon, we gather as a group to practice yoga (or an alternative wellness gathering) before spending some time getting to know one another.
Evening yoga prior to an evening meditation and breathwork. Overnight stay.
Suggested optional activities (not included in price):
- San Juan village tour, including, textile and chocolate making display and shopping tour
- Santiago cultural tour
- SUP/Kayking on Lake Atitlan
- Guided volcano hike
Day 6
We'll enjoy one final drive through the pristine countryside of Guatemala.
Meals: B
Departure
Enjoy a final early morning group yoga class before breakfast at our hotel. We will make our way down to the shores of Lake Atitlan where our boat will be waiting to transfer us to the town of Panajachel to meet our driver. We transfer 3.5-4 hours to the international airport in Guatemala City to meet our flight out.
Optional extensions: Want to extend your stay? We are happy to assist you in booking additional tour, transfers, hotel, etc. We can easily drop you in Antigua or Panajachel if you prefer to plan an extension on your own.
PRICE: $1145 PER PERSON
BASED ON SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS
Deposit: 50% deposit per person due today to confirm
Final Balance: Balance due 90 days prior to departure
Minimum 10 travelers
Included ACCOMMODATIONS:
Built in harmony with the beauty and colonial style of La Antigua Guatemala, Hotel Mesón de María provides a serene and refined atmosphere. It is located in the heart of Antigua, just a few steps from the main street and 500 feet from the Plaza Mayor.
Beautiful corridors lead to the colonial style rooms and a rooftop lounge to enjoy unincombered views of the sun setting behind the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango.
San Marcos la Laguna is a small Mayan village on Lake Atitlán in the western highlands of Guatemala. Terraced into the side of a cliff, The Yoga Forest is a twenty five minute hike up into the valley from Lake Atitlán. The highlight is easily the the Shala yoga space offering floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake.
Offering a variety of private and shared cabins scattered throughout the properties ensures a close connection with nature. There are two shared bathrooms on property.
Included:
All transportation including roundtrip airport transfer, boat transfer, etc.
Meals as detailed
Accommodations as detailed (please note, accommodations subject to change until booking)
Not Include:
International airfare
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Any item not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverage unless otherwise detailed
Yoga and meditation guides
Activities listed as "optional"