Moms and Daughters,
Guatemala 2026 Trip!
Join us for a time of adventure, culture, connection, and time together learning about beautiful traditions.
Lake Atitlan, Tecpan, Antigua - truly something special.
APRIL 23- May 1, 2026
This is a time to focus on strengthening your bond with your daughter through adventure and experience based travel! At Culture Chalk we believe in creating one of a kind experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime. Not all of them will be easy moments, in fact, by design our trips offer some hard and challenging moments to induce reflection and personal growth. Visit San Juan La Laguna and experience it's stunning beauty while observing the obvious differences between your standard of living and that of the locals. Observe the joy and community present in our neighbourhood and leave with a renewed sense of gratitude. This trip is all about contrasts. We finish off the adventure with an incredible overnight hike up the infamous Acatenango Volcano to stay in a cabin and watch the neighbouring Volcano Fuego erupt through the night.
The Full Itinerary
Day 1
THURSDAY APRIL 23, 2026
11:00am
Shuttle pick up in Guatemala City.
For information on our included shuttle ride click here.
Arrivals and settling in at San Juan La Laguna on Lake Atitlan.
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6:00pm
Welcome dinner spread, orientation, intentions and vision for the trip discussed.
Day 2
FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2026
MORNING
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Rotating group activities:
​Group 1
Tuk-tuk tour
Group 2
Interactive Spanish Class and Market tour OR Kayaking
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Lunch (included) Lunch (included) Tortilla making happening in the kitchen for those that want a class/participate in helping make them, starting at noon!
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AFTERNOON - Optional
Group 1
​Art class with local Artist and instructor
Group 2
Bracelet Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
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EVENING
Live local music at hotel / instrument demonstration / dance
Day 3
SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2026
MORNING
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Rotating group activities:
​Group 2
Tuk-tuk tour
Group 1
Interactive Spanish Class and Market tour OR Kayaking
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Lunch (included)
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AFTERNOON - Optional
Group 2
​Art class with local Artist and instructor
Group 1
Bracelet Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
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EVENING
Bon fires in pits around hotel
Day 4
SUNDAY APRIL 26, 2026
MORNING
Sunrise 30 minute hike and breakfast at view point
Shuttles leave at 5:00am
Back at hotel for resting by 8:30
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11:00am
Boat tours around the Lake
Visit San Pedro and San Marcos
Picnic Lunch included at San Marcos Nature Reserve. (Amazing swimming!)
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EVENING
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A special dinner at Deleite Ancestral.
Day 5
MONDAY APRIL 27, 2026
MORNING
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Breakfast in small groups throughout the accommodations.
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Walk to the the San Juan mirador and hosts will review the schedule, explain the cultural activities, their meanings and talk about the local community as we overlook the town and lake from above.
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Lunch at accommodations
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Venture into town with local staff as hosts that will show you and your kids around and take part in getting to know a local mother - daughter duo of a similar age!
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Dinner out, restaurant recommendation list given. ​​​
Day 6
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2026
MORNING
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Breakfast at accommodations, shuttle to Antigua.
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Stop at Iximche ruins, stretch legs and learn about Ancient Mayan history.
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Lunch at special restaurant in the forest, (guests will order from menu, meal not included in cost)
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Arrive at Hotel in Antigua, Check in.
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Acatenango Hike Orientation
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Dinners out, early to bed.
Day 7
WEDNESDAY APRIL 29, 2026
MORNING​​​
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​Hike up to the clouds day! 7:00 to Hiking guide office and off to Acatenango!
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(Hike details at footer of the page under itinerary.)
Day 8
THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2026
MORNING
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​Hike down, back at hotel by 1:00pm to rest, relax and enjoy some down time after the big challenge. Enjoy Antigua's beautiful scenery.​
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Optional dinner out as a group at one of Antigua's finest restaurants.
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Day 9
FRIDAY MAY 1, 2026
MORNING
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Final goodbyes, breakfast at hotel and shuttles returning to Guatemala City. (Included in package price)
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Thank you for joining us! You will be missed!
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A TRIP YOU CAN FEEL GREAT ABOUT!
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In 2024 over 50% of Culture Chalk's revenues went straight back into supporting their community initiatives: renovating local's properties, housing for single mothers, providing purposeful jobs for local widows and groceries for families in need. This trip will not only nourish your soul, but will be helping local single-mother homes.
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SPACE AVAILABLE FOR JUST 8 MOTHER - DAUGHTER PAIRS!
A bit about the host family:
Check out this video made by a recent guest!
TOTAL TRIP COST FOR MOTHER AND CHILD (9-15)
EARLY BIRD!! FIRST 3 REGISTRATIONS GET $200 OFF
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ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
(6 ROOMS AVAILABLE)
2550.00
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FOR ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM
(3 ROOMS AVAILABLE THAT SHARE 2 BATHROOMS)
2350.00
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Price includes:
Shuttle pick up and drop off service from and to the airport.
Most meals: Delicious and nutritious, fresh GOOD food. A proud strength of the Culture Chalk programs.
All activities in itinerary
All accommodations
24 hour support by English-speaking host family that has lived in the area for years.
Group chat leading up to trip to ask questions, share ideas.
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Not included:
Flights
Some dinners out
Gratuities for hotel staff and hike guides
Hiking Disclaimer: Acatenango Volcano’s peak is at 13,045 feet. This trip’s itinerary involves hiking 4 steep and challenging miles up on an established trail for 4-6 hours to about 11,800 feet. Those with little experience hiking high altitudes should prepare accordingly and discuss preparation with their doctor. The group will have professional guides with them, along with the Culture Chalk host and group leader. The hikers will take many breaks, and the guide will assess regularly for anyone feeling unwell. Anyone who anticipates that they will be unable or unwilling to complete the hike up Acatenango and then back down the next day should contact us prior to make alternate arrangements in schedule.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Lake Atitlan remains traditional and fairly 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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