explore guatemala - week 1
NOVEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 13
DURATION
8 day trip
DESTINATION
Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and El Paredón
TRAVELERS
Up to 10 travelers
This is the exact trip we wish existed — 8 days (7 nights) getting to experience the best of Guatemala with an amazing group of people. We’ll take you through the colorful streets of Antigua, out to Lake Atitlán for unreal views and sunsets, and down to El Paredón for beach days, surf, and fun nights.
We’ve built this trip around all of our favorite places, mixing in the must-do experiences with the spots we personally love. Think volcano hikes, good food, sunset views, and a balance of doing things together and having time to just enjoy it all.
Whether you’re coming solo or with a friend, this trip always turns into a group of people who didn’t know each other before and leave as friends.
If you’ve been wanting to go to Guatemala… this is your sign!
LOCATION
Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and El Paredón
WHEN
NOVEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 13
GROUP SIZE
Up to 10 Travelers
trip hosts
Erinn Fortman & Gabrielle Beran
Trip details
What’s included:
Accommodations throughout the trip (Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and El Paredón)
All ground transportation, including airport pickup and transfers between destinations
A fully planned and curated itinerary with us (so you can just show up and enjoy)
All experiences and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including:
– Coffee experience in Antigua
– Market visit + textiles shopping
– 4x4 volcano experience + short hike
– Traditional Guatemalan cooking class at Lake Atitlán
– Boat day exploring villages around the lake
– Baby turtle release on the coast7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 7 dinners at some of our favorite spots
A special sunset experience with wine + charcuterie overlooking Antigua’s volcanoes
Our guidance leading up to the trip (including help with flights + planning)
Professional photos captured throughout the trip
What’s excluded:
Airfare and any Visa or border fees
Add on activities and excursions
Personal purchases / souvenirs
Travel insurance
Medical insurance
Premium drinks / drinks not specified in itinerary
Meals not specified in itinerary
price from
$2,400
Once you receive your approval email, you can secure your spot by submitting your deposit.
Have more questions? Try reading our FAQ’s
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Arrivals! We’ll have transportation ready to pick you up from the airport and bring you to Antigua. After check-in at 3 PM, take some time to settle in.
If you arrive earlier, you’re welcome to start exploring — whether that’s grabbing a coffee, heading to Cerro de la Cruz, booking a spa treatment, or doing something fun like an ATV tour.
In the evening, we’ll kick things off with a sunset rooftop hang at one of our favorite spots, followed by dinner and a night out at some of the best bars in Antigua.
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We’ll start the morning with breakfast before heading out for a coffee experience (you’re in Guatemala after all).
From there, we’ll spend the day exploring Antigua — with time to walk around, shop, and take it all in. We’ll stop for lunch at one of our go-to local spots (and this is your chance to try a picosita).
In the afternoon, we’ll head out for a special sunset experience with unreal views of the volcanoes — one of our favorite moments of the trip.
After sunset, we’ll grab dinner and head out for a fun night exploring some of our favorite bars in Antigua.
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We’ll start the morning with breakfast before heading to the central market — one of the most vibrant spots in Antigua. You’ll have time to explore, shop for textiles, and find special things to bring home.
After lunch, we’ll head out for one of the most unique experiences of the trip.
We’ll drive out to the volcano and hop into 4x4s to head up. From there, we’ll do a short hike to a base camp where we’ll hang out, take in the views, and see the volcano up close (it’s pretty unreal).
After heading back down, we’ll end the night with dinner at a traditional Guatemalan restaurant.
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We’ll start the day with breakfast before heading out to Lake Atitlán.
After a scenic drive, we’ll arrive at the lake and get settled in. We’ll spend the afternoon easing into lake life — grabbing food, relaxing, and taking in the views.
Later on, we’ll do a cooking class experience, followed by sunset happy hour and dinner by the lake.
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We’ll start the morning with breakfast at a spot with one of the best views of the lake.
Then we’ll head out to explore a few of Atitlán’s most vibrant villages — a mix of local culture, colorful streets, and incredible scenery.
We’ll be back in the afternoon with some free time to relax, wander, or just enjoy the lake.
In the evening, we’ll come together for a special sunset dinner to wrap up our time at Atitlán.
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We’ll head out in the morning toward the coast, arriving just in time to settle in before heading straight into a beach day.
We’ll grab lunch, then spend the afternoon at a beach club where you can fully lean into vacation mode — whether that’s relaxing, exploring, or just soaking it all in.
We’ll come together for dinner, with the option to go out and keep the night going.
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We’ll start the day early in the best way — releasing baby turtles into the ocean.
After breakfast, the rest of the day is yours. Spend it relaxing on the beach or opt into activities like surf lessons, yoga, horseback riding, or a massage depending on your mood.
In the evening, we’ll head out for a final sunset dinner in a special tucked-away spot — the perfect way to wrap up the trip.
And of course, for anyone not ready for it to end, there’s always the option to go out one last time.
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We’ll arrange shuttle times based on your flight so you can make your way back to the airport.
the break-down:
interested in recreating this experience?
If you’re interested in this experience but can’t join this trip, we offer custom travel planning and can help you create something similar on your own schedule.

