An initiatory journey in Guatemala, between volcanoes, Mayan traditions and Lake Atitlán.
Guatemala Retreat
Initiatory journey · November 1–16, 2026
Antigua & Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
About the event
At The Mandala Project, we believe that travel is an invitation to return to the essential.
This retreat was designed as a true pause for reconnecting with yourself, where the body becomes our first guide. Each day is shaped by movement, breath and full presence, in places carefully chosen for their beauty, serenity and energy.
Between Mayan villages, majestic volcanoes, ancestral ceremonies and breathtaking landscapes, this journey is an immersion into one of the most authentic countries in Central America.
At sunrise, we will practice every morning:
Kundalini Yoga · Pranayama · Conscious breathing · Meditation
These practices will accompany us throughout the stay to restore energy, release tension and come fully back into the body.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 · Welcome to Guatemala
- Flight lands in Guatemala City at 9:30 pm
- Private transfer to Antigua
- Check-in at our charming hotel and a restful night before the adventure begins
Day 2 · Antigua, the colonial soul of Guatemala
- Morning practice on a rooftop facing the volcanoes
- Discover Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site: old churches and convents, the Colonial Art Museum, cobbled streets, hidden gardens, art galleries
- Meet a collective of Mayan women who keep alive the ancestral art of huipil weaving
- Free time for craft shops, local designers and iconic cafés
- Salsa dance initiation
- Dinner at one of Antigua's finest addresses
Day 3 · The coffee mountains
- Morning practice, then departure to the mountains
- Visit an organic coffee plantation and meet the growers
- Discover the production process, walk through the plantations
- Farm-to-table lunch and tasting of exceptional coffees
- Return to Antigua
Day 4 · Between sky and volcanoes
- A hidden spot perched above Antigua, facing the volcanoes, surrounded by thousands of avocado trees
- Aerial yoga and time for contemplation
- Vegetarian lunch made with local produce, relaxation in the gardens
- Fire ceremony, a symbol of transformation and renewal
- Return to Antigua
Day 5 · Onward to Lake Atitlán
- Morning practice, then departure for Panajachel
- Private boat crossing to San Marcos La Laguna
- Check-in at our hotel
- First meditation by the lake, facing the volcanoes
Day 6 · Opening the heart
- Yoga facing the lake, pranayama, conscious breathing
- Cacao ceremony at an iconic spot in San Marcos
- Free afternoon: rest, massages, swimming, or exploring the village
- Meditation in a wooden pyramid known for its peaceful, deeply inspiring atmosphere
Day 7 · Dancing life
- Morning practice
- Intuitive dance workshop with Gaia
- Free afternoon by the lake
Day 8 · Eagle's Nest
- Yoga at the famous Eagle's Nest, one of Guatemala's most beautiful panoramas
- Lunch facing the volcanoes
- Hike along the heights with spectacular views over Lake Atitlán
- Return to San Marcos
Day 9 · The colors of Guatemala
- Boat excursion to San Pedro
- Discover its traditional market, cafés and artisan workshops
- Optional drum-making workshop
- Return to San Marcos
Day 10 · Sunrise over the sacred mountain
- Wake up at 4 am for a guided hike to Rostro Maya, one of the finest viewpoints over Lake Atitlán
- Watch the sunrise facing the volcanoes and sacred mountains
- Breakfast with a view
- Free afternoon to integrate the experience
Day 11 · Singing, breathing, celebrating
- Yoga, pranayama, conscious breathing
- Kirtan, a meditative chanting practice that opens the heart and lifts the group's energy
- A ceremony inspired by Mayan traditions closes our time by the lake, in a spirit of gratitude
Day 12 · Back to Antigua
- Morning practice, then return to Antigua
- Check-in at the hotel
- Free time to enjoy the city one last time: cafés, art galleries, artisan shopping or simply strolling
- Dinner at one of Antigua's most renowned restaurants
Day 13 · One last adventure
- Option 1: ascent of Acatenango volcano (optional), an unforgettable experience with a spectacular view of Fuego volcano's eruptions
- Option 2: a gentler day in Antigua — restorative yoga, massage, shopping, sightseeing and relaxation
- Closing dinner together
Day 14 · The return
- Final yoga practice, a last return to the breath and the sensations of the body
- Closing circle before breakfast
- Transfer to Guatemala City airport
We leave with far more than memories: renewed energy, unforgettable encounters and tools to keep cultivating this reconnection every day.
The Mandala Project — Travel to come back to yourself.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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€2600 per person (international flights not included), all‑inclusive on site:
accommodation, private transport, meals, activities, treatments and guidance.
