Lake Atitlán, Guatemala Retreat

5-7 Night Retreat Hosted by Yoga with Singer

Guatemala is the “land of eternal spring” - In January you can expect the highs in the mid 80s during the day, and lows in the 60s at night.

January 23-28, 2026

SAVE $300 if signed up by March 1st, 2025

Bring a friend and you each save an extra $100

Get the discount for up to 2 friends you get to join :)

Starting at $1450 per person (early-bird rate): Includes 5 nights lodging, 3 meals per day, unlimited coffee or tea daily, $30 smoothie/cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage credit, group ground transport and boat rides to/from Lake Retreat Venue, 2x Daily Yoga, daily hot tub and steam sauna use + more!

7 nights total for easier travel days

With traffic it can be around 3 hours to the Lake from Guatemala City and 2.5 hours from Antigua. Once we reach the lake there is also a 30 minute boat ride to our retreat venue on Lake Atitlán. We highly suggest adding 1 night on to the beginning and end of the retreat for a more relaxed experience and time to explore the colonial town of Antigua or enjoy an easy night in Guatemala City before/after your flight.

EXTRA DAYS in GUATEMALA

Arrive 1 day early - You will book your own lodging in Guatemala City at The Good Hotel: recommended if your flight arrives in the evening on Jan 22nd, or if your return flight is early in the morning of Jan 24th the day after retreat. Group ground transportation to/from Lake Atitlán Retreat Venue on Jan 23 & Jan 28 are included in the retreat cost if staying at this hotel*

Second Option:

Arrive 1 day or more before the retreat - You will book your own lodging and stay at The Good Hotel, in the colonial town of Antigua or walking distance to this hotel. Group ground transportation to/from Lake Atitlán Retreat Venue on Jan 23 & Jan 28 are included in the retreat cost if staying at this hotel or a hotel nearby* For the 28th we can drop off groups at other Antigua hotels on the list below.

$350 deposit to confirm your spot

Save $300 if you signup by March 1

MORE EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: Put $150 down to save your spot by 2/1, and then the remaining $200 non-refundable deposit will be due 30 days after.

*Save an extra $100 per person if joining with a friend by March 1st* (if friend is in a separate cabin or separate bed). Have 1 friend join, $100 off for you and them - 2 friends $200 off for you $100 for each of them (discount for up to 2 friends)

Flights are normally around $400-$600 roundtrip on United or American

Our retreat venue is an eco-chic boutique hotel nestled in the hillside of a local village in the Guatemalan highlands. You’ll choose between the cozy yet spacious cabins set on the hillside or one of the gorgeous suites. All accommodation options boast spectacular views of the great wonder that is Lake Atitlán. 

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the open-air restaurant, serving locally sourced home-cooked meals, or sip a cocktail or smoothie on our spacious sun deck.

This retreat includes

5 nights lodging

3 delicious meals a day

twice daily yoga (except travel days)

unlimited coffee & herbal teas

$30 smoothie/espresso/cocktail credit

daily use of Temazcal (sauna)

daily use lake front jacuzzi

group ground transportation & boat ride to/from retreat venue

+ more

EARLY-BIRD PRICES (SAVE $300 signup by march 1)

A $350 non-refundable deposit included in total price per person below:

*Save an extra $100 per person if joining with a friend by March 1st* (if friend is in a separate cabin or separate bed)

After your deposit is paid, the 1st installment is due 30 days after, paid in full 90 days before the retreat.

5 Cabins with Private Bathroom: $2000 $1700 solo cabin / $1850 $1550 double occupancy (per person)

2 Private Rooms w/ Shower, Upstairs Garden Suite: $2400 $2100 single occupancy/$2050 $1750 double occupancy (twin bed for triple occupancy $1900 $1600 per person)

Downstairs Garden Suite (2-4 roommates, 4 twin beds, shared bathroom): $1900 $1600 per person

Hillside Suites (3-6 roommates, 6 twin beds, shared bathroom): $1750 $1450 per person

We will have the entire property: 2 Garden Suites, 2 Hillside Suites, and 5 cabins (if all are booked up to 28-30 people!)

All levels hatha, yin, and restorative yoga. Beginners welcome! All classes are optional.

Extra activities to enjoy: SUP tour to other villages on the lake, kayaking, massages on site, visiting the textile village of San Juan, natural preserve hike and cliff jumping in San Marcos + more

Here’s an example of the daily schedule:

7:00am Morning tea/coffee

8:00am Morning Yoga and Meditation

9:30am Breakfast

10:30am-1:30pm Relax or excursion (Boat ride to San Marcos for swimming along the nature preserve or a hike, Shopping in San Juan?)

1:30pm Lunch

2:30pm-5:00 Free time (Massages, Sauna, Hot tub?)

5:30pm Evening Yoga or Meditation Session

7:00pm Dinner

8:30pm- Free time

Costs not included:

Flights to Guatemala City (wait for flights to be in the $400-700 roundtrip range), Travel Insurance (required with medical coverage and cancel for any reason), Lodging in Antigua or Guatemala City before/after the retreat dates, Massages, gratuity for staff at retreat venue, solo boat rides around the lake, alcoholic beverages or mocktails, kayak or paddle-board rentals, any other extra activities.

Ground Transportation costs:

*Only group transportation is included in the retreat cost, on dates of the retreat. This includes the ride to/from either Guatemala City or Antigua + 30 minute boat ride each way on Lake Atitlán .

PRIVATE Ground transport is NOT included to/from Antigua or Guatemala City and the lake each way on dates of the retreat.

If you are arriving directly from the Guatemala City Airport the cost is approximately $150 each way* If arriving with a friend the cost will be closer to $200 for 2-3 people. THIS GROUND TRANSPORT IS NOT INCLUDED IN RETREAT COST.

* HOWEVER: We will be coordinating group transportation for those already in Guatemala City or Antigua the night before our retreat begins, leaving by 11am on Day 1 of the retreat.

Group ground transportation to/from Lake Atitlán Retreat Venue on Jan 23 & Jan 28 are included in the retreat cost if staying at The Good Hotel (or a nearby hotel in Antigua) in Guatemala City or Antigua.

We highly recommend staying in Antigua Guatemala after the retreat for one or two nights if you have time.

Departure from the retreat venue will be by 10am on our travel day. (The venue has another group arriving later that day so they cannot accommodate late checkouts). 

It is possible to leave the lake and head directly to the airport, but keep in mind traffic and the long travel times. Also, that might mean private transport if you are the only person going to the airport. There is always the possibility of traffic that might make it a stressful drive if on a tight schedule.

From Antigua and Guatemala City, all of the hotels provide reliable airport transfers. 

Below is a list of our favorite hotels in Antigua (in order of best to last):

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Hotel Museo Spa Casa Santo Domingo (Great spa. You can also just book a treatment to have access)

The Good Hotel, Antigua (Modern Scandinavian design. Great location. Proceeds go to local children’s schooling)

Panza Verde (Farthest from the main shopping areas (10-15 min walk), so more quiet in general. Great restaurant if you don’t want to have to leave your hotel for breakfast or dinner. Also morning yoga onsite in their art gallery, and closest to Caoba Farms)

Porta Hotel

El Convento Boutique Hotel

Ojala (Cute Hostel)

The Good Hotel in Guatemala City (if you have a super late or early flight and want to be closer to the airport)

It is a 2.5 hour drive + 20 min boat ride from Antigua to Lake Atitlán, or around a 3 hour drive if coming directly from the Guatemala City Airport.

Antigua is an UNESCO heritage site, built in the 1600s and is truly worth a few days! A foodie town with cobblestone streets. Singer has a handful of great hotel recommendations who all provide airport transfers. Antigua is very safe and walkable.

ANTIGUA PICKS: Favorite food spots Caoba Farm, “Nana” and “Santo Spirito” in Antigua. Molly’s textile spot Luna Zorro, outside of Antigua is really amazing too if you have time to take a 10min Uber out of town!

photo credit above: Autumn Spadaro

There will be the option to take part in other activities such as horseback riding, volcano hikes, zip lining, kayaks, SUP and much more (additional costs apply). There will be a local massage therapists that you will be able to book an appointment with onsite, and we also have our own massage therapist joining the retreat. The retreat venue has a fully stocked bar offering beers, wine, smoothies, espresso drinks, cocktails & mocktails.

5 Cabins with Private Bathroom Cabins are located farthest up the hill but have great views of the lake. Must be able to climb many stairs (200-250 steps to get up to the cabins)

Hillside Suites (3-6 roommates, 6 twin beds, shared bathroom):

Hill Suites are located up the hill below the cabins. Must also be able to climb stairs and potentially a ladder to get up to loft beds.

Downstairs room has 4 twin beds, one bathroom and outside porch. Upstairs has one king bed and a private bathroom with balcony (King room can be booked for 1-3 people). The Garden suites are the best for those who don’t want to climb as many stairs. Closest to yoga shala, dining and lake access and the best bathrooms (not open air).

2 Private Rooms w/ Shower, Upstairs Garden Suite

Downstairs Garden Suite (2-4 roommates, 4 twin beds, shared bathroom)

Above photos Autumn Spadaro

Two Yoga Spaces for our Retreat: This Yoga Shala and the outside Yoga Space with views of the volcanos and lake.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY:

A non-refundable deposit of $350 is required to hold your spot, and is included in the total cost per person. The $350 deposit is non-refundable even if the trip is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen reasons (including travel bans, safety, weather, global health concerns). If for any reason a trip is canceled, you will however be able to transfer your $350 deposit to a future trip with the AOYS within 1 year (*only one transfer can be made. Once a deposit or any money is moved to a new trip you are recommitting to that specific trip and dates and it will not be transferable).

If retreat is less than 90 days away, full payment is required at sign-up.

INSTALLMENTS TO PAY OFF THE REMAINING BALANCE WILL START 30 DAYS AFTER YOUR DEPOSIT IS PAID or 120 days before the retreat (whichever is closer).

For Payment Plans: Your final payment installment must be received 90 Days before this trip begins, and all payments after this date are non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy: In the event of cancellation on your part, 75% of your entire payment will be refunded less the $350 non-refundable deposit and a $50 processing fee, only if the cancellation is made 90 days before the scheduled dates for this trip. Payments are non-refundable after this date. We recommend all participants purchase travel insurance just in case.

If trip is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer due to unforeseen reasons (including travel bans, safety, weather, global health concerns), your entire payment will be refunded less the $350 non-refundable deposit. You will have the option to transfer your $350 non-refundable deposit to a future trip with Singer within 1 year (*only one transfer can be made. Once a deposit or any money is moved to a new trip you are recommitting to that specific trip and dates and it will not be transferable).

ALL ATTENDEES WILL BE SENT A HEALTH AND LIABILITY WAIVER TO SIGN ONLINE BEFORE THE DATES OF THIS JOURNEY. AN OPTIONAL PHOTO RELEASE WAIVER WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED.

We require all participants to purchase Travel Insurance.

THE ART OF YOGA SCHOOL requires each trip member to purchase individual travel insurance for this trip. We suggest that you include “cancel for any reason” with your policy. You should purchase travel insurance that includes medical coverage. We recommend you purchase insurance within 1-2 weeks after making your first trip payment (ie. flight or retreat reservation) to secure the best price and best coverage.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND IMMUNIZATIONS

It is the responsibility of each traveler to obtain all required travel documents including Visas and other travel documents unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to purchase correct immunizations. Please contact your nearest travel clinic for the latest requirements.

This is a NON smoking trip: Smoking is not allowed inside of the lodging rooms or public areas (pool, dining, etc). You must be 21 years or older to attend solo. Under 21 is allowed if accompanied by a parent* Please inquire if under 21.

OTHER COSTS NOT INCLUDED:

Flights to Guatemala City (wait for flights to be in the $400-700 roundtrip range), Travel Insurance (required with medical coverage), Massages, gratuity for staff, solo boat rides around the lake, alcoholic beverages or mocktails, kayak or paddle-board rentals ($15), any other extra activities.