Itinerary
- Day 1
Antigua
You'll arrive in Antigua, a colonial city surrounded by volcanoes. If you get there early, there's time to walk around and see the Spanish architecture and restored buildings before your 6 pm welcome meeting. After that, you can join your group for an optional dinner if you'd like.
Optional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks/POIs Antigua 
- Day 2
Quetzaltenango
After breakfast, you're heading to San Andres Itzapa to participate in a shamanic ceremony at the Temple of San Simon (Maximon). You'll bring an offering of rum or tobacco (available there) to present. From there, the group stops for lunch together, then you'll travel on to Quetzaltenango (Xela) for an orientation walk. The evening is free to do what you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch)
Included Activities
- Shamanic ceremony at the Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
Landmarks/POIs Temple of San Simon San Andres Itzapa Quetzaltenango - Day 3
Quetzaltenango
Starting early, you'll ride a traditional chicken bus to Almolonga's vegetable market, which is famous for its unusually large vegetables and energetic local atmosphere. You'll see people in traditional dress and watch the lively market activity. The afternoon gives you an option to visit Fuentes Georginas Hotsprings, where you can relax in thermal pools surrounded by cloud forest.
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to Almolonga market
- Almolonga vegetable market visit
Optional Activities
- Fuentes Georginas Hotsprings - USD25
Landmarks/POIs Almolonga Market Fuentes Georginas Hotsprings - Day 4
Panajachel
You're going to Chichicastenango market after breakfast, one of the largest open-air markets in Latin America. With a local guide, you'll walk through thousands of stalls selling textiles, wooden handicrafts, jade jewelry, huipils (traditional garments), pottery, incense, masks, and leather goods. Later, you'll travel to Panajachel on Lake Atitlan's shore, where you have a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with local guide
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping (huipils, jewellery, pottery, incense, tablecloths, ceremonial masks, leather goods)
Landmarks/POIs Chichicastenango Market Lake Atitlan Panajachel 
- Day 5
Antigua
You'll take a lancha (boat) across Lake Atitlan with volcanoes surrounding you on the way to Santiago Atitlan. There you'll visit a local home to see the shrine of Maximon (San Simon) and learn about life in the community from your trip leader. The journey back to Antigua happens by minibus in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit to local home with shrine of Maximon
Landmarks/POIs Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan - Day 6
Antigua
Your trip comes to an end today in Antigua. If you're interested in staying longer, there are volcano hikes and other activities available in the area. Talk to your trip leader about extending your stay or arranging additional accommodation.
Optional Activities
- Volcano hikes (available through trip leader)
Landmarks/POIs Antigua
