WELLNES JOURNEY

A curated journey of renewal, nature, and cultural connection in the Guatemalan Highlands. This two-day experience combines the depth of the Wellness Tour in Totonicapán with a restorative thermal and spa experience in Zunil, creating a balanced itinerary designed to reconnect body, mind, and spirit.

It is an ideal program for travelers seeking authentic wellness, cultural immersion, and meaningful rest in a natural, community-based setting.

Itinerary

 Day 1: Magical forest – Totonicapán

Theme: Reconnection & Awareness

06:00 – Departure from Guatemala city / Antigua Guatemala or Lake Atitlán
 Private or small-group transfer to the highland forests and wellness.

10:00 – Welcome & Community Introduction
 Arrival and warm welcome by local guides. Introduction to the community, the forest, and the philosophy behind the experience.

10:30 – Guided Walk & Magical forest
 A mindful walk through protected pine forests.

11:00 – Meditation & Nature
 A guided session focused on:

  • Breath awareness
  • Mental clarity
  • Emotional release

11:30 – Multilevel Yoga Session (No prior experience required)
 Gentle movement designed to:

  • Activate the body
  • Improve flexibility and circulation
  • Align body and breath

12:30 – Traditional & Healthy lunch Experience

Visit a local K’iche’ Maya family home.
 Enjoy a traditional, healthy meal prepared with:

  • Fresh ingredients from their garden
  • Local market produce
  • Ancestral cooking techniques

This moment fosters a cultural exchange, authentic connection and nourishment through local, natural food.

4:00 – Eco Sauna – Zunil 

Temazcal (Natural Sauna) – Ancestral Wellness and Mayan Spiritual Practice

A temazcal, often referred to as a natural or traditional sauna, is far more than a wellness treatment—it is a sacred ritual of purification, healing, and renewal deeply rooted in Mesoamerican traditions, including those of the Maya in Guatemala.

5:30 – Arrival & Introduction to the Wellness Space

A peaceful, nature-integrated setting designed for deep relaxation and physical restoration.

A temazcal is a holistic wellness experience that bridges the physical and spiritual. Within Mayan culture, it is a space for healing, renewal, and reconnection—a ritual that has been preserved across generations and continues to offer meaning in today’s world.

For those who approach it with respect, it becomes not just an activity, but a transformative journey inward.

During the experience:

  • Steam fills the enclosed space, creating intense heat
  • Participants sit or lie inside while guided through the process

Physically, it functions similarly to a sauna, promoting:

  • Detoxification through sweating
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Improved circulation
  • Cleansing of the body, mind, and spirit
  • Letting go of emotional burdens and negative energy
  • Reconnection with oneself and the natural world

Day 2: Wellness experience by coffee plantations

Awaken gently to a nourishing, thoughtfully prepared breakfast at our eco-hotel, embraced by the serenity and purity of the natural surroundings.

We will then travel to a carefully selected coffee estate — a place of quiet beauty and grounding energy — where you will wander along lush, tranquil trails before taking part in a multilevel yoga session. This practice is designed to harmonize body, mind, and breath, allowing you to reconnect with your inner rhythm at your own pace.

As the experience deepens, you will be guided into a moment of stillness through meditation, accompanied by the soft, continuous flow of a river that runs through the land — an invitation to fully surrender, release, and simply be.

To close this transformative day, you will indulge in a wholesome and beautifully prepared lunch, set against a truly awe-inspiring backdrop: the powerful presence of the Santiaguito Volcano, often alive with gentle eruptions — a profound reminder of nature’s strength, energy, and constant renewal.

End of the experience.
 You will return to your destination feeling restored, elevated, and deeply connected — carrying with you not just memories, but a renewed sense of balance, clarity, and wellbeing.

What’s included?

  • Round-trip transportation from Guatemala city, Antigua, Lake Atitlan to Quetzaltenango. 
  • Guided forest walks.
  • Meditation sessions.
  • Yoga sesiones.
  • Sensory and wellness experiences.
  • Local community guide.
  • Traditional & healthy meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 breakfast)
  • Yoga mat. 
  • Accommodation one night in double rooms.
  • Entrance fees.

What to Bring:

  • Yoga mat if you have your own one. 
  • Comfortable sportswear and non-slip shoes
  • During the dry season: warm clothing (hat, gloves, scarf)
  • During the rainy season: waterproof jacket and an extra change of clothes
  • Sufficient drinking water
  • Sunscreen & natural mosquito repellent.
  • Fruit or light snacks according to your dietary needs.
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To ensure the sustainability and quality of this experience, a minimum of two participants is required per booking.