The Full Itinerary
Locally run June Immersion
Lake Atitlan Summer Program
June 1-10 / June 11-20 / June 21-30
Come and join other travelling families for a program packed with adventure, culture and tradition.
Mondays
​Morning
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Breakfast​
Morning activity
Spanish Class at San Juan Eco Spanish School
Lunch
(Served weekdays at the hotel for those wanting to join for 6$ per person)
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Afternoon Activity
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Kayaking/Beach time
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Tuesdays
​Morning
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Breakfast​
Morning activity
Traditional Weaving, art and craft time, embroidery or beading.
Lunch
(Served weekdays at the hotel for those wanting to join for 6$ per person)
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Afternoon Activity
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Guided walk/hike
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Wednesdays
​Morning
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Breakfast​
Morning activity
Spanish class at San Juan Eco Spanish School
Lunch
(Served weekdays at the hotel for those wanting to join for 6$ per person)
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Afternoon Activity
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Kids club at our local community centre: Families can participate with English-teaching games for local children!
A great immersive experience with Guatemalan friends!
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Thursdays
​Morning
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Breakfast​
Morning activity
Market tour/local cuisine class/ art time.
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Lunch - eat what was made in cooking class! 6$ per person.​
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Afternoon Activity
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Tuk-tuk tour: Visit an apiary, weaving and cotton dyeing workshops, and medicinal plant demonstrations.
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7:00 pm
Optional Adult activity: A wine and paint night led by famous local artist Alix Mendoza. ($15)
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Fridays
​Morning
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Breakfast​
Morning activity
Spanish class at San Juan Eco Spanish School
Lunch
(Served weekdays at the hotel for those wanting to join for 6$ per person)
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Afternoon Activity
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Meet up with your local paired family for a special time and activities. They will show you the local gems, introduce you to friends and family and treat you to an amazing experience. Please bring toys and gifts to reciprocate their wonderful hospitality!
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Weekends
Days of rest with a list of recommendations:
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Lake Atitlan Boat Tours
Pottery and Ceramics Class
Hiking routes
Bird Watching tours
Bracelet Weaving Workshops
Volcano Hikes
Zip Lining and much more.
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10-day stay standard price:
$1400 per family of 2 adults, one or two children.
+$250 per extra person
INCLUDED:
ACTIVITIES, WEEKDAY BREAKFASTS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND SHUTTLE FROM THE AIRPORT
Families staying for the full month receive 25% off!
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 9 days of work hard - play hard fun! We are so proud to offer this experience. Once registered, you will be invited to the Registered Families' WhatsApp group party-line where registered guests are posting ideas, preparation hike photos, tips and questions for the hosts to answer. ​
​A few notes!
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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