8-Day Spanish Immersion Itinerary in Lake Atitlan

Overview

Looking to enhance your language skills and dive into a rich culture? Our 8-day Spanish immersion program in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala combines expert-led Spanish classes with authentic cultural experiences.

Learn Spanish with certified, native teachers in an open-air setting, then practice with locals as you explore charming towns, ride tuk-tuks, shop in colorful markets, and cross the lake by lancha.

More than a course, this is a full cultural immersion in Guatemala. Enjoy cooking classes, community workshops, and the breathtaking scenery of volcanoes and lakeside villages.

Perfect for solo travelers and families, this program will boost your Spanish fluency, build your confidence, and create lasting memories.

Book now or send us a message, and we'll create a unique program tailored to your Spanish learning needs!

Day-by-Day

  • Welcome to Guatemala! Your private transfer from Guatemala City Airport will take you to your hotel in Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy a relaxing evening exploring the town and trying some local cuisine. Exciting adventures await you tomorrow!

  • Rise and shine with a Guatemalan traditional breakfast! Make your way from Antigua to Lake Atitlan in a shuttle transfer. Upon arrival, you will meet your host family and the home you’ll be staying in. You’ll also get an introduction to town, your language teacher, the school, class schedules and additional activities you can enjoy in the area.

  • Dedicate these days to focusing on your Spanish classes. Take every possible opportunity during your time off to practice your pronunciation and concentrate on enhancing your fluency. Take advantage of your host’s knowledge of the area and go sightseeing and explore the lake in your time off.

  • Savor one last cup of exceptional Guatemalan coffee and bid farewell to this beautiful country as you transfer to the airport for your departure flight. We're so happy you chose to explore Guatemala with us and we hope you had an unforgettable trip! Don't be a stranger and come back to visit us again soon!

What’s included

  • 1 night accomodation in a hotel in Antigua.

  • 6 nights of accomodation in a homestay with a local family to practice your Spanish skills daily

  • Airport transfers

  • Private / shuttle transfers between destinations

  • Specified meals

  • 5 days of 4 hour Spanish one-on-one lessons in a community school in the town of San Pedro la Laguna, Lake Atitlan

  • Sightseeing and unique tour recommendations daily

  • Local taxes

  • Interactive day-to-day travel program in specialized app with support from our team

What’s not included

  • International flights

  • Additional tours and activities

  • Travel insurance

  • Not specified meals and drinks

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

  • Payment and transaction fees

  • Spanish lesson in Guatemala
  • Outdoor Spanish class in Lake Atitlan
  • Spanish class
  • People jumping off a rocky cliff into lake Atitlan Guatemala with volcano in the background
  • A vibrant celebration with two men wearing traditional Guatemalan clothing in the Maximon shrine
  • Street scene of San Juan la Laguna Guatemala with colorful umbrellas hanging overhead, vendors selling items, and people walking on the sidewalk in a lively town with mountain backdrop.
  • Women and children weaving colorful fabric on traditional looms outdoors in a green, shaded area in Lake Atitlan Guatemala
  • A small boat with a person in it floating on calm blue lake Atitlan Guatemala surrounded by green, forested mountains under a clear sky.
  • Two people kayaking in lake Atitlan Guatemala with a large volcano and partly cloudy sky in the background.