Weaving Yoga & Culture in Guatemala

You will book your international ticket into and out of Guatemala City (airport code: GUA) to arrive on the morning of April 29th and depart in the late afternoon or evening of May 6th.

Two group transfers and a boat transfer are included in the price of your trip, but private transfers are not. Please refer to your Travel Planner (which is sent to you upon registration) for further information about the group transfer times and other helpful information. 

Yes, all meals are included in your program. Meals are a vegetarian based eclectic blend of local and international cuisine, created from Guatemala's cornucopia of fruit and vegetables,¨ Meals are served buffet style are abundant and freshly prepared in our kitchen daily. The breakfast buffet includes a main dish, granola, yogurt, fruit and daily specials. Luncheon buffets comprise a hearty vegetarian main course, organic greens, homemade bread and a colorful fruit platter. Dinner buffets contain soup, vegetarian entre, seasonal side dishes, organic greens and a scrumptious dessert. Two fish are also included. Baked goods are produced daily.

Villa Sumaya offers triple, double, and single accommodations. Your room assignment will be based on your preference and will either be in Lotus House, Maya Rose, Ginger Suites, or Skyline Bungalows.

No, gratuities are not included. We recommend giving a tip between $6-$8 per day to Villa Sumaya. This Dana (offering) goes to the entire staff; from the gardeners (who carry your bags), to kitchen staff and housekeeping to the local managers. Please tip body workers and tour guides separately. 

We get hundreds of travelers each year who go on retreat alone. If you are traveling without a friend or partner, but prefer to share your room, we will do our best to match you with another traveler of the same gender. If for some reason, we are not able to match you with a roommate, a single supplement fee will be applied to your balance and you will be sent an updated invoice approximately one month prior to departure. 

Attendance varies from trip to trip, but for this trip we anticipate bringing 18 to 22 people. 

No, US citizens are not required to get a visa to visit Guatemala. You will be given a Visa upon arrival valid for 90 days.

IMPORTANT: Your passport must be valid 6 months beyond your date of arrival in Guatemala. 

International Yoga strictly adheres to the cancellation policy outlined in our Terms & Conditions and does not make exceptions under any circumstances. For this reason we strongly recommended the purchase of travel insurance. In order to guarantee maximum coverage, most travel insurance providers require that you obtain a policy within 7-10 days of placing your initial deposit. There are a broad variety of policies and providers for you to choose from. Be sure to understand the fine print of the policy you select to ensure you know exactly what is and isn't covered especially if you are concerned you may need to cancel for COVID-19 / pandemic-related reasons (which most carriers would cover only under a "Cancel for Any Reason" tier of coverage). Although International Yoga cannot advise on specific policies or providers, you may find this guide helpful.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on the trip. The final balance payment is due January 26, 20232. If you cancel prior to the final balance deadline we will refund any payments you have made, minus the non-refundable deposit. We will send you an invoice to complete your payment in advance of the final balance deadline. If you do not complete the payment on your own by that date, the card on file will be automatically charged your remaining balance. If you register for the trip after January 26, 2023, the full amount is due at sign up.  All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable after January 26, 2023. International Yoga must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of retreat. Click here to view the Terms and Conditions to which you agree to upon registration. 

If you wish to cancel your participation on this program you must advise International Yoga in writing to: [email protected]

Click here to view a sample itinerary for this retreat. This itinerary is subject to change based on the discretion of International Yoga & our teacher.