The Umoja Journey is an adventure with purpose that will remain with you for the rest of your life. After you say ‘yes’ to this challenge, the most difficult part of the process will be over, and the fun and excitement can begin. This Umoja Journey is a guided trip across Guatemala, and will give you a glimpse into the development project in Guatemala, provide funding for the project you will be visiting, and take you on an adventure to see some of the most beautiful sights Guatemala has to offer.
After arriving in Flores, guests will relax at the hotel for the evening. Guests can take a swim in the infinity pool or relax in the private hot tub before enjoying a meal together.
Guests will visit the Great Mayan ruins of Tikal. Estimated to have been established at around 900BC, Tikal is one of the largest archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. The Tikal National Park encompasses 575 square kilometres of jungle and thousands of ruined structures from the ancient city.
Guests will visit Antigua's city hospital to learn more about public health care surrounding maternal and infant health. Later on, guests will spend the day touring Antigua, a beautiful city surrounded by volcanoes in southern Guatemala.
Guests will visit one of the communities supported by the Survive and Thrive Program in order to get a better idea of the inner workings of the project, as well as to get the chance to meet some of the community's doctors, midwives, mothers and children.
Guests will have the option to hike or ride a horse up the Pacaya Volcano. Pacaya Volcano is the most popular volcano trek in Antigua because of its accessibility, and the hike can be completed in half a day.
Guests will visit the Finca Filadelfia coffee farm for lunch and a tour to see the step-by-step process of coffee making.
Guests will continue on the journey to reach Lake Atitlan.
Guests will take a boat tour around the lake to explore and visit the quiet and peaceful villages in the heart of Mayan culture.
Guests we will visit Panajachel’s bustling markets and the Casa Cakchiquel Cultural Centre (initially a hotel enjoyed by notable figures such as Che Guevara and Ingrid Bergman).
