February 19-27, 2027
“Explore, Experience, EMpower” Tour
(Full - Wait List Available)

ALDEA offers a unique, eye-opening, 8-day/8-night tour of the western highlands of Guatemala, the “Land of Eternal Spring.”

ALDEA and its sister organization, Asociación BPD (ABPD), partner with Indigenous and rural communities in Guatemala to improve the health and well-being of families through integrated initiatives. Together, we work toward a vision where communities fully exercise their universal rights to health and well-being through sustainable, inclusive, and culturally rooted approaches that elevate local leadership and participation.


This immersive experience provides the rare opportunity to be welcomed into Mayan villages and witness this work firsthand. As ALDEA celebrates its 60th anniversary, you will see the lasting impact of six decades of partnership in action. You will gain a deeper understanding of the realities facing rural families and discover how you can be part of creating meaningful, lasting change. Along the way, you will be inspired by Guatemala’s breathtaking landscapes around Antigua and Lake Atitlán, its vibrant culture, and the warmth and gracious hospitality of its people. Participants form lasting bonds and leave with a shared commitment to improving the lives of rural Guatemalan families.

tour highlights

  • Learn about ALDEA’s community development projects in partnership with Mayan villages.
  • Discover daily activities of rural Mayans in their homes, learn their stories first-hand, and meet community leaders.
  • Experience Guatemala’s thriving Mayan heritage and amazing legacy.
  • Explore Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about its rich history.
  • Experience one of Antigua’s famous Lenten processions.
  • Relax surrounded by the mesmerizing beauty of volcano-ringed Lake Atitlán.
  • See Lake Atitlán’s rich and fertile hills, fishermen, artists, traditional weaving, and the daily life of its residents.
  • Walk the Mayan ruins of Iximché and possibly witness a Mayan ritual.
  • Enjoy delicious Guatemalan food and some of the best coffee in the world.
  • Take advantage of shopping opportunities in Antigua, Panajachel, and San Juan La Laguna.

what’s included

  • Extensive pre-tour information, trip coordination assistance, welcome packet, souvenir gifts.
  • Pick-up and shuttle to/from La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City.
  • Five nights at Hotel Eterna Primavera in Antigua, one night at Hotel de Montaña in Tecpán, and two nights at Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo at Lake Atitlán.
  • Seven breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners (including a special farewell dinner).
  • Air-conditioned, chauffeured coaster bus for in-country trips; water and some snacks.
  • Bilingual guides, all excursions and entrance fees during group activities.
  • Gratuities for meals, chauffeurs, local on-site guides, and hotel service.
Price per Person:
$2,500 double occupancy; $2,800 single occupancy

what’s not included

  • Roundtrip air transportation.
  • Items of a personal nature, e.g. souvenirs, laundry, extra snacks and drinks.
  • Meals on Friday, February 19 and lunch on Friday, February 26.
  • Cost of optional activities during free time.
  • Travel medical insurance.

Deposit/Payments/Cancellations:

$500 deposit is due at the time of registration and the remaining balance ($2,000 per person for double occupancy and $2,300 for single occupancy) is due on November 30, 2026. If a participant cancels by November 30, 2026, they will receive a full refund of the amount paid. No refunds will be made for cancellations after November 30, 2026, unless the vacancy can be filled by a participant of equivalent occupancy.

Participation Details: The activity level for this trip is moderately difficult due to walking up to three miles at a time on cobblestones, uneven surfaces, and up and down slopes; standing for periods of time; getting in and out of boats; and riding on bumpy roads. Tour is limited to 15 participants; all must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Participants are required to sign a liability waiver and to have travel medical insurance coverage.

Travel Documents: A current U.S. passport is required. No visa is required for Guatemala visits of fewer than 90 days.

Climate: February weather in the Guatemalan Highlands is sunny, rain is unusual, daytime temperatures in 70s F, nights in the 50s.

Brief Day-by-Day Itinerary
(Subject to Change)

“We have been to Guatemala many times and thought we knew it well, but our ALDEA tour showed us aspects of Guatemala that we otherwise could not have experienced. We visited remote villages, witnessing ALDEA’s life-changing work. We experienced both the before (women cooking over open fires in smoky kitchens and spending hours each day carrying water) and the after (vented stoves, running water, and modern latrines). Most striking to us was the contrast between the shy, barely audible women before participating in ALDEA’s program and the confident, articulate, hopeful women after participating in ALDEA’s program. The tour also included some "can't miss" highlights of Guatemala: colorful Lenten processions, beautiful Lake Atitlan nested in a ring of volcanoes, and Antigua with its lovely old churches and fabulous restaurants. The ALDEA tour was perfectly executed, making the travel days easy, informative, and, most importantly, fun. This was one of our favorite trips.”

- Patricia Salber and Dov Michaeli, Recent Tour Participants