The Full Itinerary
Ladies hiking retreat, 2024
Master two of the most iconic volcanoes of Central America, a sunrise hike overlooking Lake Atitlan and, of course, reward yourself with a solar pool soak and massage.
ALL THIS AND MEALS INCLUDED IN PRICE!
Day 1
Nov 30, 2024
11:00am
Shuttle pick up in Guatemala City.
12:30pm
Arrive in Antigua, charcuterie spread lunch, settle into lodging.
2:00-6:00pm
Rest, walk around town centre.
6:00pm
Dinner and orientation, retreat schedule review.
Day 2
Dec 1, 2024
7am
Breakfast at lodging.
4am
Depart for Acatenango, shuttle.
6am
Group hike, stops for snacks, photos and conversation. Total ascent 6hrs.
6:00pm
Enjoy the view, camping (set up and hosted by local guides) and getting to know one another, or resting hard!
(More details to come from Guide as date approaches!)​
For info on Volcan de Fuego, click here.
The hike is of Acatenango Volcano which is right next to Fuego, providing a front row seat to the most active Volcano in Central America!
Day 3
Dec 2, 2024
5:30am
Breakfast and coffee to enjoy view and sunrise.
7:00am
Depart camp, begin hike down.
1:00pm/2:00pm
Arrive back in Antigua where shuttle awaits at lunch spot.
2:30pm
Leave Antigua for Lake Atitlán.
5:00pm
Arrive at San Jan Accomodations, free time: soak in the jacuzzi, lay in a hammock, read, mingle, feast on the "welcome to San Jan" spread!
7:00
Optional bonfire
Day 4
Dec 3, 2024
6:00am
Coffee served on deck for those that wish to stretch and take in sunrise...otherwise, sleep-in!!!
8:00am
Breakfast served in outdoor kitchen and dinning space, free time.
11:00am
Optional tortilla making workshop, shopping, getting to know San Juan.
12:00
Tortilla and vegetarian stew lunch. Afternoon
Masseuses on site for massage treatments.
5:00pm
Dinner
7:00pm
Optional bonfire, games, chill time
Day 5
Dec 4, 2024
6:00am
Coffee served on deck for those that wish to stretch and take in sunrise.
8:00am
Breakfast served in outdoor kitchen and dinning space, free time.
11:00am
Meet, begin hike up San Pedro Volcano.
1:00pm
Packed lunch picnic at summit! Hike down.
5:00pm
Dinner
6:30pm
Solar Pools Soak!
EARLY TO BED
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To learn more about San Pedro Volcano, click here.
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Day 6
Dec 5, 2024
3:30am
Wake up, meet in garden and head out for final hike up Rostro Maya trail.
5:45am
Arrive at summit to take in sunrise over Lake Atitlan. Pancake breakfast, coffee and fruit made by host and served.
7:30am
Pickup Truck ride down through villages for a final view of Lake Atitlan's beautiful scenery
8:30am
Staff appreciation and goodbyes
9:00am - 11:00am
Naps, packing
11:00am
Shuttle leaves for Guatemala City
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Total Price:
$1525
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HIKING PACK LIST!
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Head lamp
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Portable charger
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Medications if needed (acetaminophen is recommended to have on hand)
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Electrolyte tabs
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Dry bag (for passports and wallets)
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Walking stick or poles (optional)
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Daypack (10-20 litre capacity)
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Water bottles, 4 litre capacity recommended
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Extra snacks: granola bars, chocolate, nuts.
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Layers of Clothing: Acatenango hike gets gradually colder and colder.
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Mits and beanie
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Hiking shoes
CLOTHES PACK LIST
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7-8 Pairs socks and underwear
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4 Pants
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Comfortable hiking pants
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3 pairs of shorts
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8 shirts/tops
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Toiletries, brush, hair ellastics
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Swimwear
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Sandals -hiking type recommended for versatility
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Sport Bras
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Base layer of thermo-wear
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Jacket AND sweater
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Walking shoes
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Earplugs and headphones
GENERAL INFORMATION
​Join us for an incredible 6 days of work hard - play hard fun! We are so proud to offer this experience and already see the motivation it has inspired in the ladies that have already registered! Once registered, you will be invited to the gals' WhatsApp group party-line where registered guests are posting ideas, preparation hike photos, tips and questions for the hosts to answer.
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The hikes:
Acatenango
Distance: 14 kilometers (8.5 miles) return
Elevation Gain: 1,615 meters (5,300 feet)
Top Elevation: 3,976 meters (13,045 feet)
Duration: 7 – 10 hours return
San Pedro:
Distance: Round-trip, 7 miles (11.42 km)
Elevation gain: 4,009 feet (1,222 m)
Top Elevation: 9,908 feet (3,020 meters)
Duration: 3 hours up, 2 hours down.
Rostro Maya: (wind down)
Distance to top from San Juan: 4 miles
Top elevation: 2250 metres Hike up 2 hours.
Way down is a scenic pickup truck tour.
What is covered are all meals with exception to one meal out before heading to the Lake. All shuttles, all accommodations, tours and activities.​
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Lake Atitlan remains extremely traditional and conservative in nature. Please remember that we are guests and as such we should dress and behave respectfully towards the hosts. Please dress modestly during your time here.
Bringing a small gift is optional but recommended to give to some of the families we support in our community. (Quality socks, a no-longer used smartphone, children's toys or a quality kitchen utensil/gadget.)
We hope you love Guatemala for what it is and don't hate it for what it is not: Come with an attitude of adventure and expect some things to NOT go smoothly at all times. Guatemala is a developing country and amenities and infrastructure are developing. While the accommodations we book and offer during your visit are considered luxury to the local population, they are not immune to occasional water cuts, internet cuts, power outages, etc. Guatemala is a vibrant place and roosters cawking, dogs barking, music playing and fireworks being set off at all times of the day is considered normal. Please bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
Our goal as your hosts is for you to leave our place BETTER, in so many ways.
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