Service Learning Experience in Guatemala
- Tour Antigua
- Zip lining
- Parque Central
- Reforestation and water preservation project
- Homestay with rural local families
- Multi-day trek
- San Pedro La Laguna
- Tour a local coffee plantation
- Jump into the lake off a 20 foot platform
- Explore and shop at Panajachel
Guatemala is a unique and mystical destination that awaits travelers from all over the world. We will meet and work with indigenous communities, focusing on immersion and cultural integration. We will discover the secrets of the ancient Mayan people and their modern-day lifestyles. Enjoy local Latin cuisine, practice our Spanish, and so much more!
Ancient Mayan culture is woven into the modern fabric of Guatemala, offering a more diverse and unique modern population compared to other more touristy Central American countries.
Student trip itineraries are completely customizable for your group, desires, and needs.
Day 1 - Travel to Guatemala
Drive to Antigua, in the shadow of Volcano Agua.
Day 2 - Antigua
Guided walking tour of Antigua. Take in the stunning colonial architecture, intact ruins from earthquakes and volcanoes over the years. Afternoon zip lining tour through rainforest canopy.
Days 3 - 8 - Community Service & Homestay
The remainder of our trip will be spent immersed in our local rural community. WE will aid daily in a community reforestation and water preservation program through a locally run NGO. After hard mornings and afternoons of work, we will have the opportunity to visit with school children, take Spanish lessons, learn the arts and crafts of the local community, authentic cooking classes, and even spend the night at local families homes for homestays if desired.
Day 9 - Homeward Bound
Board our group flight home, excited to see our families and friends after an amazing trip to Guatemala.
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AirfareRoundtrip group airfare to Guatemala
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BusPrivate coach bus as needed for duration of tour
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CommunityCamp at local communities during our trek through the country
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HomestayEnjoy an authentic home stay with a rural Guatemalan family
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HotelsCentrally located, student friendly, 3* minimum, acclaimed hotels
Three meals a day included in tour. Meals at our local community are prepared with international students’ safety as the core focus of all meals, sufficient for all appetites.
Guatemala has the largest collection of UNESCO heritage sites in Latin America.
Places You’ll Visit
Airport
Welcome to Guatemala!
Antigua
Tour the former Guatemalan Capital.
Xela
Head to a remote village near the city of Xela.
