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Guatemala, 12/7-12/17, 2018 

Draft Itinerary:

12/7:  Fly to Guatemala City (approx 4 hours from Houston, Atlanta or San Francisco), overnight hotel as group.

12/8:  Optional day trip to Antigua (may also fly in on this day).

12/9:  Shuttle to Lake Atitlan and public boat taxi to San Marcos La Laguna.  Afternoon to explore the small town, large lake and meet with the local organization we will be working with.  Pre-dinner yoga practice with the lake and volcanoes in view.

12/10:  Tuk-tuk to a nearby village and volunteer (specifics depending on group).  Pre-dinner yoga practice outside.

12/11:  Live like a local in the morning (collect wood, make tortillas, sew, etc).  Afternoon at local's beach. Group dinner at a local restaurant with live blues concert. 

12/12:  Chicken bus to highland village for volunteer (specifics depending on group).  We'll stop at a locals market and then a short hike through fields with a local guide before returning in the back of a truck, the typical modes of travel. Pre-dinner yoga practice outside. 

12/13:  Public boat taxi to San Pedro, where you can choose to wander the interesting community or hike the Volcan Pedro with a local guide to share knowledge of culture and folklore.  Hikers, yoga practice today is sun salutations at the top of a volcano.

12/14:  Visit San Juan in the morning with a local guide for weaving lessons and appreciate the women co-ops beautiful artisan products, then hike (or boat taxi) to Santa Cruz for dinner (enroute learn about local daily work of collecting firewood) and evening stroll through the village.  Morning restorative yoga practice.

12/15:  Optional guided kayak and cliff jumping trip, or free day for your choice.

12/16: Boat, then shuttle back to Guatemala City, overnight.

12/17:  Departure flights

Lodging:  Accommodations will be comfortable, clean and beautiful.  Double occupancy and bathroom in room. 

Estimated cost (w/o airfare to Guatemala City):  $1000 includes: local transport, lodging, guides, sponsorship of school fees or materials for house construction. 

Add the estimated airfare to Guatemala City:  $600 --We will help you find the best  (duration, cost, arrival time).

Additional cost in country:  Meals, shopping, drinks  - average $200 total. 

Total estimated cost per person: $1800

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