Sage | Guatemala Volcano + Beach Impact Adventure

You will travel with the entire group leaving Boise Airport (BOI) together and arriving in Guatemala City (GUA).

After arriving in Guatemala City, you’ll head about an hour southwest to the beautiful town of Antigua. Antigua will be the home base for much of the trip.

It is known for its Colonial Era Spanish architecture, it is also surrounded by three beautiful volcanoes. Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanos can all be seen on a clear day. You’ll get settled in, and meet your guides.

You’ll start the day by having breakfast and delicious Guatemalan coffee. After you’ve finished up, your Adventure Guide will take the group on a walking tour through the vibrant, cobblestone streets of Antigua.

During the middle of the day, you will hop on the bus and travel to El Paredon, a super cool little surf town on the Pacific coast where you will be staying for the next few days!

After an early breakfast, you will have the option to do a yoga class to get your day started.

In the afternoon you will visit a non-profit turtle hatchery. The afternoon will be free for you to explore this up an coming coastal town.

You will rise early for a sunrise kayak/paddleboard through the incredible coastal mangroves. In the afternoon you will have the option for surf lessons or horseback riding on the beach!

After an early breakfast to at the hotel, you will make the few hour journey from the El Paredon to Santiago, and incredible community on Lake Atitlan. Along the way you will make a stop at the village of Quixayá.

Quixayá is a small, indigenous Maya K’iche’ community located in the highlands of Guatemala, specifically in the department of Sololá. This village, like many others in the region, is deeply rooted in its indigenous heritage and traditions. Quixayá is also involved in various initiatives related to sustainable agriculture and community development. Organizations working in the region often collaborate with local farmers to promote organic farming, agroecology, and traditional knowledge systems, aiming to improve food security and environmental sustainability.

Santiago is a small community off the shore of the incredible Lake Atitlan. This will be our base for the next few days.

You’ll be off the beaten path but build connections that most people never experience.

You’ll get a tour of Wellkind and establish your project work for the next few days

After breakfast, you will make your way into the community and begin your service learning. What the day holds is TBD until the date gets closer, but it’s sure to be a great time!

After breakfast, you will make your journey back to Antigua via boat and bus. This a few-hour trip where you will make some stops along the way.

In the morning you will make your way up the mountainside to a magical place called Earth Lodge where you will spend the first half of the day enjoying activities such as soccer, saunas, ice bath, and relaxation with incredible views.

The second half of the day you will have free time to explore Antigua and pick up and last-minute souveniers.

After your farewell dinner, you will make your way back to the airport for a red-eye departure back to noise!

Travel day back to Idaho!