Widows in the Wild: Guatemala with kids, 2027 Trip!
Join us for a beautiful time of adventure, culture, connection, and sharing our stories. San Juan, La Laguna, is truly something special. You'll never see anything like it!
June 30 - July 6, 2027
San Juan's WITW trip is something we all look forward to every year. This will be WITW's fifth trip with Culture Chalk, and we are so pleased with the beautiful partnership. We invite you to join the party!
The Full Itinerary
Day 1
JUNE 30, 2027
11:00 am
Shuttle pick up in Guatemala City.
Arrivals and settling in at San Juan La Laguna on Lake Atitlan.
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6:00 pm
Welcome dinner spread, orientation, intentions and vision for the trip discussed.
Day 2
JULY 1, 2027
MORNING
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Breakfast in small groups throughout the accommodations.
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9:00 am
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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Slow afternoon to explore, go on walking tours, taste local food and get to know one another.
Dinner out, restaurant recommendation list given. ​​​
Day 3
JULY 2, 2027
MORNING
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Rotating group activities:
​Group 1
Tuk-tuk tour
Group 2
Interactive Spanish Class and Market Tour
Group 3
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
​Visit local widows' homes with groceries
Group 2
Bracelet Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
Group 3
Free time
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EVENING
Live local music at the hotel/instrument demonstration/dance
Day 4
JULY 3, 2027
MORNING
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Rotating group activities:
​Group 3
Tuk-tuk tour
Group 1
Interactive Spanish Class and Market tour
Group 2
Kayaking
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Lunch (included)
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EASTER EGG HUNT!
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AFTERNOON - Optional
Group 3
​Visit local widows' homes with groceries
Group 1
Bracelet Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
Group 2
Free time
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EVENING
Bon fires in pits around hotel
Day 5
JULY 4, 2027
MORNING
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Rotating group activities:
​Group 2
Tuk-tuk tour
Group 3
Interactive Spanish Class and Market Tour
Group 1
Kayaking
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Lunch (included)
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AFTERNOON - Optional
Group 2
Visit local widows' homes with groceries​
Group 3
Bracelet Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
Group 1
Free time
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EVENING
Bon fire and games night
Day 6
JULY 5, 2027
MORNING
Sunrise 30-minute hike and breakfast at the viewpoint
Shuttles leave at 5:00 am
Back at the hotel to rest by 8:30
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AFTERNOON
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Children's activities to give moms time together to share stories, connect and discuss the future.​​
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EVENING
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A special dinner at Deleite Ancestral.
Day 7
JULY 6, 2027
MORNING
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Farewell breakfast at accommodations, final goodbyes.
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​​Shuttles to Guatemala City
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2-4 day extension packages with additional activities and meals available for those that want to extend their trip. Just ask!
A TRIP YOU CAN FEEL GREAT ABOUT!
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In 2025, 50% of Culture Chalk's revenues went straight back into supporting their community initiatives: renovating locals' 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 9 FAMILIES!
A bit about the host family:
TOTAL TRIP COST FOR MOTHER AND (UP TO) 3 KIDS
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ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
(6 ROOMS AVAILABLE)
2950.00
FOR ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM
(3 ROOMS AVAILABLE THAT SHARE 2 BATHROOMS)
2700.00
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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 an 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
(Consider bringing $100 - $200 for tips and supporting local projects)
GENERAL INFORMATION
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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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