Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

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Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

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Flow Yoga Adventures
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45 reviews
Nov 4 - 11, 2023
Group size: 5 - 20
Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala
Lake Atitlan, Guatamala
Flow Yoga Adventures
  • Email address verified
45 reviews
$2,260
Deposit: $400
Nov 4 - 11, 2023
Group size: 5 - 20

About this trip

Ready to unwind and explore Guatamala? Join Suzanne of Flow Yoga Adventures for a yoga + adventure retreat this fall at Villa Sumaya, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Atitlan in the heart of the Guatemalan highlands. This retreat will include a little bit of everything--vinyasa flow yoga, meditation, spa days, Mayan fire rituals, and plenty of time for exploring the rich culture of Guatemala. Prepare to reconnect with yourself, rekindle your sense of adventure and curiosity, make new friends, and leave feeling balanced and rejuvenated. 


PRICING
Depending on accommodation type, pricing ranges from $1396-$1955. Includes all your meals, a Mayan ceremony, daily yoga, evening restorative/meditation classes, and a special Cacao experience.  We offer monthly payments to help break up the cost with a deposit required at sign up.  Full price must be received by 9/1/23; we will adjust your payment plan if needed to help make this  happen.  

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner Daily (one dinner excluded) - fresh, locally grown vegetarian cuisine
Unlimited drinking water/juice/specialty retreat teas
Daily Yoga
2 Evening Restorative Yoga Practices
Mayan Fire Ritual

Cacao Experience
Private Water Taxi to/from Villa Sumaya


ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS & AMENITIES
Exploring nearby villages and markets
Hike at neighboring town (2-4 hours)
Kayaking tour
Healing Treatments range from massages, to Chinese acupressure and medicine

Chicken or Fish can be added to lunch and dinner ($7 per meal)

Sweat Ceremony 


HOW TO SIGN UP
In order to reserve your spot, a non-refundable deposit is required. Payment in full is due no later than September 1, 2023.  Payment plans are offered monthly payments but can be modified if you are short on time till the trip.  DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE.  No refunds for any payments or cancellations can be honored after 8/1/23.  Substitutions can be made if you have someone who wants to buy your spot. Please inform us asap if this happens.  *Travelers insurance suggested to cover any last minute cancellations or family emergencies you can't foresee.  


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OUR LOCATION & LODGING

Villa Sumaya’s exotic, thatch-roofed complexes feature 20 comfortable, elegantly-decorated rooms with patios, as well as two stunning studios. Sumaya’s lush grounds contain hammocks, tropical flora, medicinal herbs and organic vegetable gardens. The facility also is home to a cafe, juice bar, healing spa, hot tub, sauna, boutique and plenty of cozy common areas. 


Villa Sumaya offers several different types of accommodations, including single or double occupancy rooms. Roomate requests honored

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TRANSPORTATION- GETTING TO AND FROM

NOT INCLUDED Airfare/transportation to and from airport.  

INCLUDED- Private water taxi to Villa Sumaya from Panajachel


TRANSPORTATION - HOW TO GET TO VILLA SUMAYA Fly into Aurora International Airport (GUA), located in Guatemala City. From there, you’ll take a 3-hour Shuttle to Panajachel and a 15-minute boat ride to our dock.  We can connect you with a transport from either Antigua, or Guatamala City or you can arrange on your own.  


Example Shuttle prices to Lake Atitlan:

Guatemala City to Panajachel

1-2 people $120

3 people $45 each

4 people $35 each

5+ people $30 each

Antigua to Panajachel

1-2 people $100

3 people $35 each

4 people $30 each

5+ people $20 each

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HARMONY SPA

Our on-site spa offers an array of holistic services and a staff of dedicated and experienced professionals. Treatments encompass a wide range of healing modalities including: Swedish massage, energy work, acupressure, wellness counseling, Ayurvedic massage and consultation, deep tissue massage and Tao Belly Massage. Treatments vary by season; please inquire about services available during your stay.

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MAYAN FIRE CEREMONY- GRATITUDE

In traditional Mayan day-count fire ceremonies, beautiful offerings are created and consumed, invoking awareness and interconnectivity with source consciousness. Resting in the stillness of the fire’s light invites us to journey into the depth of our hearts. Gathering together in appreciation, we honor all living things. The crackling radiance of the ceremonial fire brings us face to face with the wisdom of our ancient instincts to gather in ritual celebration. Within the silent surrender to the blazing glow, we drop into the depth of our spirit’s own true nature.

The Maya remind us to dwell in the innocent heart of the child, prompting us to leave behind our busy minds and conditioned concept of self. Attentively energizing sacred practice, we unplug from the daily grind, lightening our load of heavy stories and soothing the scars of life’s simple twists of fate. Honoring our beings as one with all, we align with the cycles and flow of nature, cultivating compassion and awareness for our part in the grand play. Intentionally pulsing the inner exploration of our own evolutionary consciousness, we fuel the light of our sacred purpose.

*You will have an opportunity to meet 1-on-1 with the shaman after for personalized reading based on your birth date (additional cost for 1 on 1, $20 with translator)

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CACAO CEREMONY

In the spirit of the ancient traditions, join us in a sacred circle of ceremony and celebration centered around the sharing of a cacao elixir. Pure cacao is an authentic plant medicine used to uplift the spirit, deepen focused meditation and strengthen our reconnection with heart centered awareness. Known as the "food of the Gods," cacao has an expansive, mood-enhancing quality that helps us gently shift blockages while realigning us with the path of the heart.

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What’s included

  • Accomodations
    7 nights
  • Daily meals
    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Daily Yoga
    Morning or Evening classes
  • Mayan Fire Ceremony
    A special event for us to unwind and connect to our true self
  • Night time Restorative Y
    2 Evening Restorative Yoga classes offered
  • Water Transportation
    Water taxi to Villa Sumaya
  • Cacao Ceremony
    A sacred uplifing ceremony & celebration

What’s not included

  • Airport transfer
    We can arrange a ride from GUA to the Lake
  • Airfare
    We suggest you arrive in GUA by 3pm
  • Massage/ Spa Treatments
    Offered by Villa Sumaya
  • Kayak/SUP Tour
    Offered by Villa Sumaya
  • Sweat Ceremony
    Offered by Villa Sumaya
  • Sunrise Hike
    Indian Nose or Volcano Hike will be offered

Available Packages

Maya Rose- Single Occupancy Queen
  • private bath
  • large outdoor patio with handmade hammock
  • charming decor and gorgeous views from both the room and patio
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$2,260
Deposit: $400
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Ginger- Double Occupancy

Features:

  • queen bed
  • private bathroom
  • large outdoor space
  • handcrafted hammock
  • exceptional views from room and patio
  • must have a roommate book with you or separately- none will be assigned

This room requires a small hike up a stairway away from the center of the hotel and would not be a good choice if you have mobility issues.

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$2,090
Deposit: $400
Past Trip
Ginger- Single

Ginger Suites are our most luxurious accommodations. This gorgeous junior suite 18 was completed in late 2014 to meet our growing demand for high-end rooms. Featuring:

  • queen bed
  • antique woodwork
  • modern stylized marble bathroom
  • candlelit patio with panoramic views
  • charming window seat and take in the beauty of Lake Atitlan

Please note: Junior Suite 18 is located on the hillside and requires a climb of 50 stair steps.Room dimensions (in square feet)Bedroom/Studio: 185 Bathroom: 64 Patio: 58

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$2,440
Deposit: $400
Past Trip
Skyline Bungalow- Single Occupancy Q

These rooms are perched at the top of the property (make sure you are ok with stairs if you book this room). This private room can accommodate 1-2 people. Features:

  • queen bed with an antique carved headboard
  • outstanding view of the lake
  • large wicker writing desk that calls you to the task at hand.
  • enchanting artwork and a beautiful Turkish hanging
  • cozy patio with a loveseat perfect for two
  • private bathroom with electric hot running water in the sink and shower
  • private hammock in the gorgeous tropical garden

This would not be a good choice if you have mobility issues

Room dimensions (in square feet)

Bedroom/Studio: 194
Bathroom: 45
Patio: 117

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$2,260
Deposit: $400
Past Trip
$2,260
Deposit: $400
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Itinerary

Arrival Day + Day 2
Enjoy Our Villa

Arrival Day: get settled in, and enjoy a healthy and nourishing dinner at our Villa.  Our first day is about settling in to our home for the week.  We begin with introductions, and learning about the healing treatments offered, and begin our yoga practice.  We will enjoy a lovely breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

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Who’s Going

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Tori S.
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Tracey D.
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Katherine V.
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Anne T.
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Catherine L.
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Deborah L.
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Megan A.
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Kathleen A.
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Lisa D.
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Kristine N.
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Jennifer C.

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Flow Yoga Adventures
45 reviews
Our vision is to unite people with extraordinary travel experiences, ignite inspiration through cultural exploration, and foster a spirit of adventure. To connect to ourselves and the world beyond our comfort zone. Flow Yoga Adventures is based in Colorado.
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Reviews

DL
Discovering Cuba was an amazing adventure! From learning to salsa and play dominos to delivering donations on horseback, the trip was incredible. As always when traveling with Suzanne, everything was so well thought out and beautifully curated. Her trips never fail to inspire me and Cuba is one that will stay in my heart for a long time.
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By Deborah L for 2025: 8 Days w/Flow Adventures to the Island on Mar 13, 2025
KB
This adventure couldn't have been more perfect. Suzanne planned a fabulous trip for us, exploring Naxos, Paros and Athens. Greece itself was an amazing place to visit. It is a beautiful country with a rich, interesting history, delicious food and friendly people. The trip was a great balance of activity and relaxation. Our accommodations couldn't have been better. Suzanne is very thoughtful with attention to detail and organization. Communication was clear and thorough from the moment we signed up for the trip. I would follow Suzanne and Flow Adventures anywhere!
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By Kristin B for Goddesses & Wellness in Greece on Jan 25, 2025
SG
We had a wonderful time on our trip. Everything went seamlessly and I enjoyed every minute. It was a perfect combination of relaxing and touring. I love that I didn’t have to plan anything and everything was perfectly organized.This is my second trip and I will definitely do it again.
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By Synthia G for Goddesses & Wellness in Greece on Oct 04, 2024
DL
Outstanding retreat at Lake Atitlán! The location was magic and as always Suzanne put together an amazing trip. From a sunrise hike, paddle boarding at dawn, fire ceremony, healing treatments the list goes on of memorable moments from my week at Villa Sumaya. I absolutely love practicing yoga with Suzanne. She crafts her classes with thoughtfulness and balances challenge with ease. I would highly recommend any trip with her and look forward to joining her again (hopefully in 2024).
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By Deborah L for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 29, 2023
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Suzanne did a great job with the yoga as always, enjoyed the variety of views from the various yoga platforms, and music and yoga styles. I enjoyed the people, the venue, the views, the food. The Guatemalan people were very kind and friendly. The Mayan Fire Ceremony was very interesting - yet I could hardly get up and down from that low chair after the long hike - my legs were too sore and I thought I might fall over a few times, so I ended up throwing burnable items from a seated position, which seemed lazy but I literally couldn't move very well. The other activities went with the vibe of the place - spiritual and 'woo-woo.' I enjoyed watching other people experience those things. As my friend Jen says, I do a lot of things as anthropological experiments on other humans. I'd love for men to do more yoga. I enjoy mixed company more so than all women company (or 95% women). Myself and my friends contribute to that imbalance of course. Maybe a yoga trip for another day that has more co-ed oriented activities? The below feedback was mostly given on my Villa Sumaya form: Food was great, too great actually, I gained a few pounds eating all vegetarian for the week. The rooms were... okay. The wind off the lake rattles the doors and windows and I had to wear ear plugs every night. I had one scorpion and several large spiders that I cleared out of my room myself. The room was a bit dated and needed a bathroom update. I had two hot showers and three barely-not-cold showers and I never could tell if or when the water would be hot. One day after a long hike, the water was shut off to my room --while I was in the shower --with no notice. The water was out for maintenance for about 6 hours. At a normal hotel, we would have been pre-informed of a planned water outage. They gave us a hot tub session as recompense. One morning the coffee pot wasn't working - this was because of an electrical fire which shorted out the outlets and left a black scorch mark on the wall. This electrical fire was in a building with a thatched roof, and connected to my room which had no smoke alarm. The kitchen was in a building connected to rooms that had no smoke alarms. This resort is U.S. owned - consider getting the electrical wiring shored up to a reasonable safety code, installing smoke alarms in bedrooms, and using scorpion repellant (cedar oil). The staff was friendly and helpful.
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By Tressa A for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 20, 2023
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Suzanne is an amazing yoga instructor and adventure planner. She knows the perfect balance of planning activities and allowing time for you to explore on your own. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala was my 5th Flow Yoga Adventure and I love the trips so much I have already booked Peru for next year. Lake Atitlan was a special retreat and a must add for any Yogi/ adventurer spirit!!
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By allyson D on 03 May, 2022
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This trip was incredible! It was the perfect balance of rest, physical activity, and emotional activity. So many special connections made there as well. And the views are unbeatable. One of the most beautiful places I’ve been.
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By Andrew W on 03 May, 2022

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