Travel Preparation
Travel Requirements:
You’ll need a valid passport. Check visa requirements for Guatemala and any layovers. U.S. citizens don’t need a visa for Guatemala, but if transiting through the U.S. from another country, you may need a transit visa ($20). Verify Guatemala’s rules based on your nationality.
Planning Flights:
The retreat starts in the evening on the first day. Aim to land in Guatemala City by 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our 1-3 p.m. shuttle pickup. We adjust the exact time to the last arrival, usually around 3 p.m. Or, arrive a day early, Uber to a hotel or hostel, and return to the airport for the shuttle.
Our shuttle drops you back at the airport mid-to-early day on the final day. For example, if the retreat begins May 26th, land by 1 p.m. or earlier; for departure on June 1st, book a flight after 6 p.m. Shuttles run directly to and from the airport on those days. Guatemala’s gorgeous—come early or stay later to explore. Ask us for travel tips!
The retreat’s at Lake Atitlán. If you’re traveling in Guatemala beforehand, we’ll send the meeting address for the start date.
Purchasing Flight Tickets:
For flights, use private browsing to avoid cookie-driven price hikes. Skyscanner.com and Google Flights often have the best rates—book two months ahead for savings. We strongly recommend travel insurance with a ‘Cancel For Any Reason’ option and flexible/refundable tickets. This protects your flights, medical needs, and trip costs against the unexpected. We’re dedicated to your safety, your success, and your personal breakthrough, here to guide each step—insurance keeps us all secure.
Airport to Retreat:
At the airport, fill out a customs form. After baggage claim, scan a QR code on a sign, connect to free Wi-Fi, and complete it on your phone. It’s in English and Spanish only—customs checks it’s done, not the details. If language is an issue, a completed form usually works.
Outside, our shuttle driver meets you around the set time. We’ll tell you what to look for and sync with all arrivals. The ride to Lake Atitlán takes 3-5 hours, traffic depending, with one stop. On arrival, check in with Noah, drop your bags, and explore. We’ll serve a delicious meal that night its a good way to connect with everyone!
The next morning, we’ll secure your electronics for the retreat. Send final texts, make calls, and let loved ones know you’re safe. Rest well—prepare for the starting day.
Recommendations:
These are not necessary, but as someone who travels a lot between guatemala and the USA these are some useful tools I've come across along the way.
US Mobile - The best phone service I found. They run on at&t, t-mobile, and verizon. You choose what network you want your number on, you can tranfer your number. It costs 390$ a year for the annual plan. That's $32.50 a month, for 100 gigs of service each month in the usa, and 20 gigabites free in most counties you travel to every month, including Guatemala.
This has been the most useful service I've found for traveling abroad and the in the United States. I use the dark star premium plan (at&t network), then when I land in guatemala, it switches to tigo and I have 20 gigs of service each month while here.
If you sign up with my link they give you one month free and 25$ You might need an unlocked phone for it to work.
Chime - This is a no fee banking app, no international charges for using the atm or spending internationally. They do savings account, checking accounts, and credit builder accounts.
I use it because I can manage everything in my app. Its easy to lock my cards, transfer money, and its very clear to see where the money is going. They give you a clear name of where the charge happened so its incredibly easy to see when charges are happening that shouldnt be there. This set up keeps you from having to try and call your bank from guatemala, within "open hours", to lock a card or figure out why you cant take money from the atm.
If you sign up with my link and make a direct deposit within 45 days they will give you $100.