Name: Dream Big Yoga Retreat to Guatemala with Alex Dawson
Start: 2023-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala

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Mar 18 - 25, 2023

Group size: 10 - 28

Dream Big Yoga Retreat to Guatemala with Alex Dawson

Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala

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393 reviews

$1,799

Mar 18 - 25, 2023

Group size: 10 - 28

Escape with Alex Dawson to Lake Atitlan, a magical crater lake located in the heart of Guatemala. This retreat will provide you with the perfect opportunity to explore a remote, sacred part of the world that will open your heart, reset your nervous system, and open you to the possibilities of your dreams.

Our trip begins with an overnight stay in the beautiful city of Antigua, where the group will gather. You'll have time to explore the unique architecture, rooftop bars & restaurants, and boutiques of Antigua prior to meeting up for a welcome dinner that evening. We highly recommend coming in a night early, if you can, to enjoy even more time in this city!

On day 2, we will make our way to Isla Verde, a lakefront hotel with a tranquil bohemian vibe, and stunning views of Lake Atitlan. Once there, you will have ample opportunity to experience the Mayan culture around the lake, connect with nature, practice yoga in community, and create your own adventure.

Our days will include daily yoga classes and mindful meditation with Alex, locally sourced meals, two included excursions, and plenty of time for relaxation and reflection amongst the peaceful grounds of Isla Verde. Our retreat center features a lakefront sauna, hot tub, and restaurant / lounge area, all available for you to enjoy!

Outdoor lovers will have ample opportunity to partake in many activities throughout our week including: kayaking, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, horseback riding, zip lining, and paragliding, to name a few. Cultural activities include local cooking, weaving, and beading classes, and community seva projects. Boat rides are readily available to visit neighboring Mayan villages where you can enjoy local foods, markets, and some of the best textile and arts shopping in Central America.

Come experience Guatemala with Jacob and an amazing tribe of humans! This week will change your life, if you let it.

ALL PRICES LISTED ARE PER PERSON. A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days before trip departure. Flexible payment plans can be set up at no extra charge, so that you can pay as little as $200 / month towards your retreat. Simply email info@solseedretreats.com to inquire and set up a plan that works for you.

Please read on for important info on: What is Included, What is Not Included, Passport, Immunization & Covid-19 Entry Requirements, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, and Required Travel Insurance.

7 nights / 8 days in Guatemala, including: 6 nights, 7 days lodging at Isla Verde, located right on beautiful Lake Atitlan + 1 night's lodging, dinner and breakfast in the beautiful, colonial city of Antigua
Daily yoga classes and mindful meditation with Alex
3 locally sourced meals daily plus unlimited tea, coffee and filtered water
1 guided hike to San Marcos and entrance to Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve where we will enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon lounging lakeside and cliff jumping (if you dare!)
1 group visit to a Women's Weaving Cooperative in San Juan la Laguna
Unlimited use of lakeside sauna and hot tub
Round-trip transfers to and from Guatemala City (GUA) if you adhere to our Flight Parameters. These will be emailed to you once trip minimums are met.

Roundtrip airfare to GUA (Guatemala City)
Required Travel Insurance
Optional Excursions: check out our Free Day Activity Guide for more info
Massages, which can be booked directly at Isla Verde
Gratuities ($30 - $50 per person is super nice for the week, but always optional)

You must have a valid passport to travel to Guatemala. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 6 months after the end date of your retreat.

Effective August 12, 2022, the Government of Guatemala no longer requires passengers arriving by air to present proof of a negative COVID test or proof of a complete COVID vaccine course to enter Guatemala.

Stay up to date on Guatemala Entry Requirements here: https://gt.usembassy.gov/alert-covid-19-2/

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.

SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great experience with Trawick International and their customer service, and heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.

We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage, including questions about COVID-19.

Please make sure you purchase a plan that includes coverage for COVID-19 related trip cancellations and trip interruptions as not all do.

All retreats include a $500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less $200.

If you refuse to comply with the entry laws of the host country, region, town, etc; SolSeed will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. SolSeed will ensure to the best of their abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations.

Arrival Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023

Arrival Time: Arrive between 11am and 4pm Guatemala time to take part in included group transportation from the airport to our hotel in Antigua, Guatemala, where we spend the first night of the retreat.

Arrival Airport: Guatemala City International Airport (La Aurora)

Airport Code: GUA

Note: If you arrive before 11am or after 4pm, we can arrange a driver for you for an estimated cost of $45, which will be payable directly to our hotel in Antigua upon check-in. If you plan to arrive an entire day or more early, we can help with hotels and transportation. Our first scheduled event on Saturday is a group dinner in Antigua at 7pm, so please arrive by 4pm to ensure you make dinner.

Departure Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023

Departure Time: Please only book flights that depart AFTER 11:30am as we will be making the 3 hour drive from the lake to the airport that morning.

Note: If you book a flight that departs prior to 11:30am, you could incur additional costs of as much as $200.

Once you have booked your flights, please forward your itinerary to info@solseedretreats.com.

Red Suites - Shared Bedroom

**Since we are now within 30 days of this retreat, all Red Suite rooms are per resort availability only, and require a minimum of a group of 3 to secure this room type. Please email kristin@solseedretreats.com to inquire about available options prior to registering.**

This spacious suite sleeps up to 5 people comfortably. All guests will have their own bed - some on the first level, and some on the second "loft" level of the suite. This suite has one shared bathroom, as well as an outdoor deck with stunning lake views.

CLICK HERE for photos of these suites.

*Hot water in all rooms is solar based, and quantities are limited. It is not always available on demand.

**This room is also about a 5 minute walk uphill from lake level. It involves stairs. If you have mobility issues, please book the Garden Suites.

If you have any people you would like to room with, please indicate their names upon sign up. If you are traveling solo, this is also a great option, and we will pair you up with like minded roommates.

$1,799

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Garden Suites - Shared Bedroom

This spacious, new suite features 2 floors and 2 full bathrooms and sleeps up to 4 people very comfortably. It also includes a large, outdoor deck area.

CLICK HERE for photos of these suites.

*Hot water in all rooms is solar based, and quantities are limited. It is not always available on demand.

**If you are a two friends or a couple who desires more privacy, please book a "Double Occupancy Cabin with Private Bath."

$1,999

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Double Occupancy Cabin with Private Bath

**Since we are now within 30 days of this retreat, all Double Occupancy Cabins are per resort availability only. Please email kristin@solseedretreats.com to inquire about available options prior to registering.**

Perfect for two friends or a couple seeking a bit more privacy, these beautiful tree house style cabins all have private, open air showers & baths, brand new decks, and stunning views of Lake Atitlan.

You MUST have a roommate to book this option. These cabins can be set up with two twin beds, or one queen bed. Please let us know your bed set up preference upon booking & your roommate's name.

CLICK HERE for photos of these cabins.

*NOTE: These cabins are a 5-10 min walk UP HILL from the lake and require walking up many stairs, so please let us know if you have physical limitations and require a room that is a shorter walk and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Those with serious physical limitations should book the Garden Suites.

**Hot water in all cabins is solar based, and quantities are limited. It is not always available on demand.

$2,299

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Single Occupancy Cabin w/ Private Bath

**Since we are now within 30 days of this retreat, all Single Occupancy Cabins are per resort availability only. Please email kristin@solseedretreats.com to inquire about available options prior to registering.**

Ideal for the solo traveler seeking their own private space, these beautiful tree house style cabins all have private, open air showers & baths, brand new decks, and stunning views of Lake Atitlan.

CLICK HERE for photos of these cabins.

**Hot water in all cabins is solar based, and quantities are limited. It is not always available on demand.

$2,699

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393 reviews

SolSeed Retreats offers adventure and wellness retreats to exotic, off-the-beaten-path locations like: Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Guatemala, Panama and Colombia. We aim to build community and broaden our perspectives through experiential travel. We believe whole heartedly that traveling changes lives. Take the leap and join us on your next adventure abroad! For more info, visit www.solseedretreats.com. All offers of travel are not valid to residents of Washington, Iowa, Hawaii and Florida.

What a truly stress free trip. Grace and Alex were excellent with anticipating needs, from arranging to have coffee purchased in one town delivered to our hotel to making our trips dreams come true sorting a farm visiting, where a friend of the retreat group was volunteering at. This above and beyond care to execute an excursion not in their typical menu of activities was amazing. Alex even indulged us in a trip to his local town's hot springs after a few of us had researched them. Grace was a transit wizard always having boats and vans booked for us when needed.

By Sharlene C for Atitlan Adventure with Kevin Bigger on Apr 07, 2025

Panama is an exotic and a beautiful country. Local people are kind and helpful. Group of people we were traveling with are old friends that made this trip easy and pleasant. As per accommodation, I would recommend to take care of cockroaches that appeared in our room, and especially bathroom, every night. I was very concerned not to bring them home. Also, room for three people, ideally, could be bigger size.

By Oksana K for Panamanian Paradise Retreat with Susan and Mike on Apr 07, 2025

Lovely location. The hosts Augusto and Anita were top notch and the chef Nicole was phenomenal. The casitas were nice but no air conditioning was challenging during the day as it got quite humid. There were cockroaches in the casita at night but we were in the middle of the jungle so it was to be expected. I wish more excursions were included in the package given the price but the additional costs were reasonable. The massage therapist Maria was phenomenal and reasonably priced for her fantastic massages. The food was yummy, not fancy but ample portions unlike in the Azores property.

By Isolina V for Panamanian Paradise Retreat with Susan and Mike on Apr 07, 2025

This trip reminded me that, in the end, it’s all about the people. Kevin and the Sol Seed team brought everyone together with a perfect balance of organization and laid-back energy. We had the chance to immerse ourselves in the culture, and the team made made sure our dollars went back into the community. I really appreciated that level of intentionality from the organizers.

By Rebecca v for Atitlan Adventure with Kevin Bigger on Apr 07, 2025

This was one of the best trips of my life! The accommodations, excursions, food and people were truly delightful. I was so impressed by how well it was organized. I can’t wait to go on another adventure!