2025 Morey Middle School Guatemala Program
| Travel Dates: |
June 17, 2025 -
June 27, 2025
Dates are tentative until flights are secured
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| Program Tuition: |
$2,490 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Estimated Airfare: | $1,000 |
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There are two options for payment, including an interest-free monthly installment plan. Follow whichever option works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.
Program Tuition: $2,490
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Pay a $500 deposit at the time of enrollment and establish an interest-free monthly payment plan. If you enroll today, your estimated* monthly payments would be:
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Guatemala Cultural Journey
Viva Guatemala! Here is a country with so much to offer a curious traveler: dazzling culture, world-famous landscapes, compelling history and friendly and hospitable people. Whether you’re strolling the cobblestone streets of Antigua, watching the sun rise from the top of a temple in Tikal or working on a meaningful service project in a small community on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala is sure to leave you wanting more.
Cultural Journeys
Cultural Journeys allow travelers to gain insights into the heritage, history and modern realities of their destination by offering a broad diversity of experience. We rely on the expertise of our local staff to plan itineraries which not only explore the prominent sites but also make time for the lesser-known local gems and are intentional about regular interaction with local people.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Swim and kayak through the bright blue waters of Lake Atitlán
Learn about Mayan cultural traditions
Contribute to a local community by working on a service project
Learn about the history (and eat your fill!) of chocolate in Antigua
Practice your Spanish language skills with locals
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teachers that we must flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| June 17 | Denver - Guatemala City - Antigua | The group will fly from Denver, CO to Guatemala City, Guatemala. After arriving in Guatemala city midmorning, we will load our bus and head bus and drive for about an hour and a half to Antigua, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon arrival to Antigua, the group will check into our hotel and have some time to rest after the overnight travel. We'll hold an orientation meeting to better prepare for the trip ahead before getting our first taste of this picturesque colonial city as we make our way to a local restaurant for dinner. After dinner, we will head back to hotel to rest and prepare for a busy day tomorrow. | Hotel Panchoy |
| June 18 | Antigua | After breakfast, we break the ice with a fun and high-tempo dance class! Our instructor will give us an introduction to a few latino rhythms such salsa, merengue and cumbia. Following the lesson, participants will freshen up before venturing out to explore the cobblestone streets of Antigua. We'll make sure to walk through the the central park and visit some artisan markets before a tasty lunch. This afternoon, the group will visit El ChocoMuseo, a renowned chocolate factory and museum where we learn the history and cultural significance of the cacao bean, while also sampling our fair share. We even get to make your own batch! After some more exploring, we will head to dinner. Tonight, we will have a cultural introduction where we will learn more about the host community and our service work. | Hotel Panchoy |
| June 19 | Antigua - San Juan La Laguna | After breakfast, we load the bus and travel to Panajachel, stopping on the way at the Iximche archaeological site where we will learn about the mayan civilization as we walk through these impressive ruins. After lunch, we continue driving for a couple more hours until we reach Panajachel, on the shores of Lake Atitlan. We will transfer to boats which take us across the beautiful waters to our host community of San Juan de la Laguna. Upon arrival, we will settle in our lodging before meeting some of our community hosts, touring the village, and getting oriented to our service project. After dinner, we will head back to our lodging and rest after a long day. | Eco Hotel Uxlabil |
| June 20 | San Juan La Laguna | Our days in the community will be anchored by our work on a meaningful community service project. After breakfast at our hotel, we will go to out worksite where we will meet the community members that will be coordinating out project. After a quick introduction we will divide in smaller groups, get out tasks assigned and get to work. We will then take our lunch break either on-site or at a local restaurant. After our work day is finished, the group will have a back strap weaving workshop, which is full of local identity, learning about its history told by the weavers, the sourcing of materials for its production and pigmentation, to its finishing touches. Afterward, we will return to our accommodation and be ready for dinner. | Eco Hotel Uxlabil |
| June 21 | San Juan La Laguna | On this day, we will continue working on the project site, getting closer to finish it. The group's lunch will be at a local restaurant, giving some tome to refresh and be ready for the rest of the day. After lunch, the group will immerse into a Handmade Soap workshop, at a medicinal plant garden. Here, the group will learn about the women's cooperative, and how they collect the natural materials in order to manufacture soap, shampoo, body lotions and more. Afterward, we will return to our accommodation and be ready for dinner. | Eco Hotel Uxlabil |
| June 22 | San Juan La Laguna - Santiago Atitlán | Today we will take a break from our service project to go on an excursion around the lake. After breakfast, we will walk to San Juan's dock to catch a boat to another one of the many towns around the lake, Santiago Atitlán. We will tour this town and learn more about mayan culture, traditions and way of living. We will also have the opportunity to explore the artisan markets and get some local snacks. After lunch, we will head back to our host village San Juan. We will have some free time to explore in smaller groups before meeting up for dinner. | Eco Hotel Uxlabil |
| June 23 | San Juan La Laguna | Today we will finish our service project! After putting the final touches of our project we will clean the worksite and help pack up out tools. Lunch will be at a local restaurant, afterward, we will visit a local coffee farm, where the group will tour a local coffee plantation. learn about the cultural and economic relevance of this crop and, of course, taste Guatemalan Coffee. Afterward, we will head back to our accommodation and get ready for the celebration with our community friends, a traditional meal will be cooked and served and we will celebrate with a "fiesta de despedida"! | Eco Hotel Uxlabil |
| June 24 | San Juan La Laguna - Panajachel | After breakfast, we will finish packing our bags and say our goodbyes. Today we will depart our host community and cross the lake by boat towards our next location in a another nearby village on the shores of Lake Atitlan. Upon arrival, we will check into our hotel. After, where we will be able to and relax while we enjoy on the shores of the lake. After lunch, we will spend the afternoon free to swimming in the lake, kayaking and relaxing and enjoy some of the most spectacular views in the world. After dinner, we will have a debrief where we will discuss our experience during out time at the community. We will also complete some end of program activities before going to bed to prepare for our journey back to the city tomorrow. | Villa Santa Catarina |
| June 25 | Panajachel | We will devote today to volunteering with a local organization, to be selected by Morey community. Details forthcoming. | Villa Santa Catarina |
| June 26 | Panajachel - Guatemala City | Today is our last full day in Guatemala. After breakfast, participants will have the chance to take one last dip in the lake or just spend the morning enjoying the views. We will then pack our bags and head to a reserve where we will do an exciting zipline canopy tour! Before we travel back to Guatemala City and enjoy one last meal together in the lake area. Then we will hit the road and head back to Guatemala City where we will settle in out hotel for tonight and prepare for our early international departure tomorrow. | Hotel Clarion Suites Guatemala |
| June 27 | Guatemala City - Denver | After breakfast, we will head to the airport for a morning departure back to the USA. | Your own bed! |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Hotel Panchoy
Hotel Panchoy is located in the beautiful city of Antigua only 4 blocks away from the central park of Antigua Guatemala and only 5 blocks from Cerro de la Cruz . This hotel has common areas and a terrace for guests to enjoy. Wi- Fi is available throughout the property. Students will be split between gender in either double, triple or quadruple rooms.
Villa Santa Catarina
This hotel is located in the town of Santa Catarina Palopo, on the edge of beautiful Lake Atitlan. It offers private rooms with furnished balcony and an outdoor pool, 5 minute drive from Panajachel. Villa Santa Catarina’s rooms feature views of the pool, gardens and Lake Atitlan with its nearby volcanoes. All come with cable TV and private bathroom. Wi-Fi is free in common areas. This hotel also counts with a restaurant that serves a varied menu of international and regional cuisine. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender.
Eco Hotel Uxlabil Atitlan
Set on Guatemala’s Atitlán Lake, in San Juan La Laguna, Eco Hotel Uxlabil Atitlán offers rooms equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries. All rooms have a balcony with lake views and breakfast is included. Water is heated by solar power. An abundant free breakfast is served with organic coffee. The restaurant overlooks the lake and is built to resemble the local 200 year-old church. The hotel offers a free limited WiFi zone and free parking nearby.
Hotel Clarion Suites Guatemala
Located in the popular Zona Viva district, Clarion Suites Guatemala offers stylish air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. Rooms are equipped with cable TV and bathrooms include hair dryer and toiletries. Located in the lobby, the La Poza restaurant serves an international menu. There is an on-site minimarket and a gym.
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Everything was outstanding. The communication, organization, and experience was phenomenal. The program positively impacted my daughters confidence, independence, and maturity.
Suzanne
Parent of Kelsey, traveler on Costa Rica Surf and Service Program
Your Adventure Includes
Estimated Airfare
In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel.
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.
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